SoonerNation: Oklahoma Sooners staying in Big-12 Conference, caught off guard by Pac-12's decision not to expand - ESPN
Sounds like Stoops had a lot to do with OU staying in the Big 12. Also, a little different than the comment from Rhodes that Pollard never said much to him about possible realignment.
"The source said Bob Stoops, a sounding board for Boren, had become more vocal about staying. Stoops was open to Pac-12 expansion, according to the source, but did not favor it without Texas. Stoops admitted after Wednesday's practice that talks between he and Boren had intensified since the weekend.
"We don't do anything without serious consultation with Bob," the source said, "and Bob was hesitant about going alone.""
Sounds like Stoops had a lot to do with OU staying in the Big 12. Also, a little different than the comment from Rhodes that Pollard never said much to him about possible realignment.
"The source said Bob Stoops, a sounding board for Boren, had become more vocal about staying. Stoops was open to Pac-12 expansion, according to the source, but did not favor it without Texas. Stoops admitted after Wednesday's practice that talks between he and Boren had intensified since the weekend.
"We don't do anything without serious consultation with Bob," the source said, "and Bob was hesitant about going alone.""
