Here is a quick recap of what Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti had to say Tuesday from tomorrow's article:
WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM: B1G Media Days
Oregon is not officially a member of the Big-10 Conference until next week – but they will still be a part of the conference media days being held this week. There will be a lot to unpack from the three day event with Oregon on tap for Thursday.
For Oregon fans there is a new name to get to know – Commissioner Tony Petitti. Petitti spoke first this morning and shared his thoughts on several important topics facing the conference now and in the future.
Petitti spoke at length about some very critical topics in the new 18-team conference and some of the exciting innovations that lay ahead. Oen of them – the replay center – is sure to at least give fans of the four former Pac-12 schools some hope for improvement over their last decade of flubs.
In a landmark expansion, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti announced the official induction of the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington into the Big Ten Conference, starting August 2nd. “On August 2nd we officially welcome the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington into the Big Ten Conference. These AAU member institutions are leaders in scholarship, innovation, scientific advancements and athletic excellence. Together they have won 302 NCAA team championships and will have 49 Olympians on Team USA in Paris. On the football field, they've combined for ten Heisman Trophies, 73 College Football Hall of Famers, 41 Rose Bowl Championships, and 173 first round NFL Draft picks, including six just this year. Our staff has focused on working with all four institutions to ensure they hit the ground running this summer. This includes extensive collaboration with our coaching groups on scheduling and championship formats, marketing and branding alignment and integration into the Big Ten Academic Alliance,” said Petitti.
Petitti also addressed the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and fair practices. “Additional transparency into third-party NIL deals and market norms will help stabilize college athletics and protect student-athletes. While significant strides have been made, there's still much to do. Changes to governance models and operational rules must be debated and implemented. State and local laws that create an uneven playing field still must be addressed. Litigation and administrative proceedings that seek to classify student-athletes regardless of sport or school as employees. We continue to work with Congress and our colleagues to address these challenges, and we are optimistic that we will build on the momentum of the past year. The goal remains to provide Big Ten student-athletes with a world-class education and the opportunity to compete at the highest level against the very best competition,” he remarked.
On the technological front, Petitti expressed excitement about new advancements set to debut this season. “This season we're excited to utilize technology to advance the sport of football. Over the last several years, the Big Ten Conference, steered by vice president for football administration, A.J. Edds, has championed legislation permitting coach-to-player helmet communication and the use of sideline video by student-athletes and coaches, both of which will be introduced this fall. This season we're proud to partner with Apple. The iPad is the ideal solution for our coaches and student-athletes to watch in-game video. We're excited to have both of these innovations on display here at Lucas Oil so our media, coaches, and players have the opportunity for a hands-on experience,” Petitti explained.
Furthermore, Petitti highlighted the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge centralized replay center. “Next month we look forward to unveiling the Big Ten's new state-of-the-art centralized replay center. It is the most comprehensive of its kind with 18 dedicated replay bays and six dedicated medical observation stations that will allow our staff to review plays while at the same time monitoring health and safety,” he announced.
These initiatives underscore the Big Ten's commitment to excellence, ensuring that the conference remains at the forefront of collegiate athletics, providing top-tier education and competition opportunities for its student-athletes.
WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM: B1G Media Days
Oregon is not officially a member of the Big-10 Conference until next week – but they will still be a part of the conference media days being held this week. There will be a lot to unpack from the three day event with Oregon on tap for Thursday.
For Oregon fans there is a new name to get to know – Commissioner Tony Petitti. Petitti spoke first this morning and shared his thoughts on several important topics facing the conference now and in the future.
Petitti spoke at length about some very critical topics in the new 18-team conference and some of the exciting innovations that lay ahead. Oen of them – the replay center – is sure to at least give fans of the four former Pac-12 schools some hope for improvement over their last decade of flubs.
In a landmark expansion, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti announced the official induction of the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington into the Big Ten Conference, starting August 2nd. “On August 2nd we officially welcome the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington into the Big Ten Conference. These AAU member institutions are leaders in scholarship, innovation, scientific advancements and athletic excellence. Together they have won 302 NCAA team championships and will have 49 Olympians on Team USA in Paris. On the football field, they've combined for ten Heisman Trophies, 73 College Football Hall of Famers, 41 Rose Bowl Championships, and 173 first round NFL Draft picks, including six just this year. Our staff has focused on working with all four institutions to ensure they hit the ground running this summer. This includes extensive collaboration with our coaching groups on scheduling and championship formats, marketing and branding alignment and integration into the Big Ten Academic Alliance,” said Petitti.
Petitti also addressed the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and fair practices. “Additional transparency into third-party NIL deals and market norms will help stabilize college athletics and protect student-athletes. While significant strides have been made, there's still much to do. Changes to governance models and operational rules must be debated and implemented. State and local laws that create an uneven playing field still must be addressed. Litigation and administrative proceedings that seek to classify student-athletes regardless of sport or school as employees. We continue to work with Congress and our colleagues to address these challenges, and we are optimistic that we will build on the momentum of the past year. The goal remains to provide Big Ten student-athletes with a world-class education and the opportunity to compete at the highest level against the very best competition,” he remarked.
On the technological front, Petitti expressed excitement about new advancements set to debut this season. “This season we're excited to utilize technology to advance the sport of football. Over the last several years, the Big Ten Conference, steered by vice president for football administration, A.J. Edds, has championed legislation permitting coach-to-player helmet communication and the use of sideline video by student-athletes and coaches, both of which will be introduced this fall. This season we're proud to partner with Apple. The iPad is the ideal solution for our coaches and student-athletes to watch in-game video. We're excited to have both of these innovations on display here at Lucas Oil so our media, coaches, and players have the opportunity for a hands-on experience,” Petitti explained.
Furthermore, Petitti highlighted the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge centralized replay center. “Next month we look forward to unveiling the Big Ten's new state-of-the-art centralized replay center. It is the most comprehensive of its kind with 18 dedicated replay bays and six dedicated medical observation stations that will allow our staff to review plays while at the same time monitoring health and safety,” he announced.
These initiatives underscore the Big Ten's commitment to excellence, ensuring that the conference remains at the forefront of collegiate athletics, providing top-tier education and competition opportunities for its student-athletes.
