Brett Yormark: Leadership, Legacy & His Big 12 Departure

BREAKING NEWS: Brett Yormark Announces Big 12 Departure — An Exclusive Conversation Recorded Before the Announcement On the same day Brett Yormark's departure from the Big 12 Conference was announced, On the Line with Jim Pynepresents a special episode featuring one of the most accomplished and innovative executives in sports. This conversation was recorded before the October 30, 2026 announcement that Yormark will step down as Big 12 Commissioner. In this candid, wide-ranging interview, Yormark joins former NFL player and sports business executive Jim Pyne to reflect on his remarkable career, from selling tickets for the New Jersey Nets to becoming one of the most influential leaders in professional and collegiate sports.