University of Texas at Austin Men's Athletics Director DeLoss Dodds, right, University President William Powers Jr., center, and Women's Athletics Director Chris Plonskon announce the athletics programs will continue competing in the Big 12 Conference June 15, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Erich Schlegel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William Powers Jr.;DeLoss Dodds;Chris Plonskon Photo: Erich Schlegel, Getty Images / 2010 Getty Images