March 1, During our conversation, Chris gives his assessment of Houston Athletics; an update on the planning / construction of the football operations building; the Houston Rise campaign; working with his Big 12 colleagues including Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; the work Houston needs to do to get ready for the Big 12 Conference; the success of Houston Cougars' men's basketball; improving the game day experience for football fans at TDECU Stadium; and much more.