President Shrum celebrates Cunningham's No. 1 pick, touts OSU's athletic excellence
Sunday, August 1, 2021
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This past week brings a whole new meaning to loyal and true. Thank you to our OSU fans for shouting out what we already knew — OSU Athletics is a top contender in the landscape of college athletics and academics. We celebrated Cade Cunningham’s number one NBA draft pick selection and are heading into Cowboy football season with a program that is one of only three Power Five schools with a 15-season winning streak thanks to the leadership of Coach Gundy and his outstanding coaching staff.
While this is a time of uncertainty in college sports, I view this as a time of opportunity. OSU is charting a course for our bright future and will take the necessary time to consider the best path forward, working cooperatively with the Big 12 and its institutions. Many have asked about the future of Bedlam. We enjoy the intensity and tradition whenever we play OU in any sport. Right now, there are too many unknowns to determine what the future holds.
Our athletic program is strong across the board and I have great respect for the dedication and hard work of our student-athletes in the classroom and their sports. Be assured we will move ahead with purpose, always honoring the principles we live by in the Cowboy Code and doing what is right — even when it’s hard.