The Big 12 Conference issued the following statement Wednesday in regard to the ongoing sexual assault scandal at league member Baylor, where a number of school officials, including president Ken Starr, athletics director Ian McCaw and football coach Art Briles have resigned or been fired:
The Big 12 Board of Directors is gravely and deeply concerned by media reports about activities involving the athletics program at Baylor University. On May 24, 2016, the Big 12 Board requested a full accounting of the circumstances surrounding the sexual assaults at the University. At this time the Board is only privy to information that has been made available to the public.