Larry Scott earns extension

Commish Larry Scott got an extension.

Pacific-12 Conference commissioner Larry Scott received a contract extension through 2016 with options for additional years from the conference board of directors, who are the university residents Monday.

During his first two years, Scott led the conference through expansion for the first time since 1978, deliver equal revenue sharing for the first time in conference history, secured a landmark media rights agreement with FOX and ESPN and led to the creation of the Pac-12 Network and Pac-12 Digital Network.

Scott also developed a globalization initiative that will allow the conference to pursue new frontiers such as the Pac-12 exploring athletic, academic and cultural exchanges in China.

“My fellow board members and I are delighted to have reached a long-term agreement with the commissioner to continue his excellent work on behalf of the Pac-12,” said Ed Ray, President of Oregon State and Chairman of the Pac-12 Board. “We are on the brink of a period of extraordinary accomplishment and excellence throughout the Pac-12 and Larry’s continued leadership and vision for the conference are critical elements in realizing that potential.”

Scott, 47, became the sixth commissioner of the conference on July 1, 2009. He came to collegiate athletics after serving six years as chairman and chief executive officer of the WTA, where he helped generate growth and popularity for women’s professional tennis on a global scale.