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Statements From Interim President Jeff Ettinger and Director of Athletics Mark Coyle
8/4/2023 5:15:00 PM | Athletics
Minnesota leaders issue statements on Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten
Earlier today, the Big Ten, Oregon and Washington announced that Oregon and Washington would be joining the Big Ten conference in 2024.
University of Minnesota Interim President Jeff Ettinger and Director of Athletics Mark Coyle have issued the following statements about this news.
University of Minnesota Interim President, Jeff Ettinger
"Throughout its history, the Big Ten has been an amazing collection of universities and the University of Minnesota is proud to be one of the original members of this conference. Big Ten universities are America's leading research universities, with alumni that live not only in every corner of the country, but across the globe. Washington and Oregon will fit the unrivaled tradition of academic excellence, discovery and innovation that's synonymous with the Big Ten. We are excited for Washington and Oregon to join that tradition and add to the Big Ten's future legacy."
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics, Mark Coyle
"I am excited to welcome Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten. These are two universities that prioritize academic excellence and broad-based athletic success. They will bring tremendous visibility, as well as passionate fan and alumni bases to the league. Their addition strengthens the Big Ten and further solidifies it as the premier national conference in college athletics. As a Big Ten charter member, we look forward to competing against the Ducks and the Huskies."
University of Minnesota Interim President Jeff Ettinger and Director of Athletics Mark Coyle have issued the following statements about this news.
University of Minnesota Interim President, Jeff Ettinger
"Throughout its history, the Big Ten has been an amazing collection of universities and the University of Minnesota is proud to be one of the original members of this conference. Big Ten universities are America's leading research universities, with alumni that live not only in every corner of the country, but across the globe. Washington and Oregon will fit the unrivaled tradition of academic excellence, discovery and innovation that's synonymous with the Big Ten. We are excited for Washington and Oregon to join that tradition and add to the Big Ten's future legacy."
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics, Mark Coyle
"I am excited to welcome Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten. These are two universities that prioritize academic excellence and broad-based athletic success. They will bring tremendous visibility, as well as passionate fan and alumni bases to the league. Their addition strengthens the Big Ten and further solidifies it as the premier national conference in college athletics. As a Big Ten charter member, we look forward to competing against the Ducks and the Huskies."
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