Bowlsby says ESPN gave Big 12
considerations (i.e. money) for their conference championship game/ESPN+ streaming in exchange for taking out section in TV contract about expansion resulting in per school distributions remaining the same/increasing with new members.

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) August 2, 2021

When Big 12 interviewed other schools, it took about 3 months, Bowlsby said. They did "in-person" interviews. Had to submit an intention to join if invited. There were "some other legal documents."

Had prez involved, conf staff...but the board was going to make final decisions

— Amanda Christovich (@achristovichh) August 2, 2021

Senator asks if ESPN is "dictating" what schools can. and can't do.

Bowlsby: "Its a rhetorical question." [texas and oklahoma] were not in favor of expanding."

— Amanda Christovich (@achristovichh) August 2, 2021