How Creighton is Becoming the "Gold Standard" of the Big East | Mike Odom Interview

Join us on this episode of the Roll Jays podcast as we sit down with Mike Odom, Creighton University's Deputy Athletic Director for External Operations. We dive deep into the massive $300 million project that is set to transform the Creighton campus and the Omaha area. Mike explains the vision behind the Fly Together initiative, detailing how this investment will impact every student-athlete—from men's basketball to softball and baseball—by providing first-class facilities, including a brand-new sport performance center. In this episode, we discuss: -The origins of the Fly Together campaign and the need for more weight room space. -How Creighton aims to be the "gold standard" and the model program for the Big East. -The transformation of the McDermott Center, Sokol Arena, and Schwab Baseball Park. -Improving the student-athlete experience through better nutrition, mental health resources, and academic support. -The collaborative effort involving the Board of Trustees and the Heider family. Check out the Fly Together initiative here: https://gocreighton.com/sports/2025/3/20/fly-together 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the interview! You can also follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and socials... @BigEastEnergy 🎙️ Presented by the Big East Energy Podcast Network – your home for all things Big East basketball. Check out https://bigeastenergynetwork.com for more. Watch the Roll Jays Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmPKVP3DPdG1zo8M2M8LIdmeOAFp8uAf5&si=WVBv6nWRwgMh-GSB Don't forget to like and subscribe to @BigEastEnergyNetwork on YouTube for the BEST coverage of Big East basketball. Big thanks to our network sponsor Homefield Apparel! Check them out at https://www.homefieldapparel.com #Creighton #Bluejays #BigEast #CollegeBasketball #Omaha #FlyTogether #RollJays #MikeOdom #CollegeAthletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices