Scott Statement

Here is the full statement from the Pac-12 regarding the extension of Larry Scott’s contract.

PAC-12 CONFERENCE BOARD EXTENDS CONTRACT OF COMMISSIONER SCOTT

WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. – The Pac-12 Board of Directors, consisting of all 12 university presidents, unanimously extended the contract of Commissioner Larry Scott through 2016 with options to add additional years in the future, it was announced today.

During his first two years, Scott orchestrated a rebranding of the Conference with messages of innovation, excellence, and the advantages of West Coast location at its core, and led it through expansion for the first time since 1978. His leadership efforts helped deliver equal revenue sharing for the first time in Conference history, secure a landmark media rights agreement with FOX and ESPN and led to the creation of the Pac-12 Network and Pac-12 Digital Network. Most recently, Scott has developed a globalization initiative that will allow the Conference to pursue new frontiers for the member institutions. The initiative has started with the Pac-12 exploring athletic, academic and cultural exchanges in China.

“My fellow board members and I are delighted to have reached a long-term agreement with the commissioner to continue his excellent work on behalf of the Pac-12,” said Ed Ray, President of Oregon State University and Chairman of the Pac-12 Board. “We are on the brink of a period of extraordinary accomplishment and excellence throughout the Pac-12 and Larry’s continued leadership and vision for the Conference are critical elements in realizing that potential.

Scott, 47, became the sixth commissioner of the Conference on July 1, 2009. He came to collegiate athletics after serving six years as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour (Women’s Tennis Association), where he helped generate unprecedented growth and popularity for women’s professional tennis on a global scale.

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  1. NBA COMMISSIONER DAVID STERN NOT RETIRING YET

    WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. – The Pac-12 Board of Directors, consisting of all 12 university presidents, unanimously acknowledged that NBA Commissioner David Stern does not appear to be retiring anytime soon. Therefore, they have accepted Larry Scott’s offer to remain commissioner of the Pac-12 for as long as he would like to stay, and at least until 2016 should David Stern not retire and Larry Scott still need a seat to warm.

    Scott, 47, will become the 5th Commissioner of the NBA, following the eventual retirement of David Stern,

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