Rob Mullens - Athletic Director at Oregon - discusses the move to the Big Ten, and the creative risks that have turned Oregon athletics into a national brand over the past 20+ years.

 

He also discusses the importance that Phil Knight has had to not just the program, but the university as a whole. If you missed our Phil Knight interview, you can listen to it here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=d0a972b133a5996e283c0bafed374775

 

Details:

• 2:20 - Pac-12 schools in the Big Ten
• 7:45 - How can others replicate Oregon’s success?
• 10:50 - The big duck and bold marketing
• 15:50 - The House settlement
• 22:25 - AJ’s predictions for the future of college sports
• 26:06 - Rapid Fire Questions

Links:

• Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
• The Oregon Duck in the river at Big Ten Media days
• Joey Harrington poster in NYC
• Rob’s favorite Oregon jerseys

 

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