Let's make this thread a repository of comments from out of state media regarding the Big 12 Tournament being in Oklahoma City.

I'll start with the Wichita Eagle...

Wichita Eagle | 03/08/2007 | Big 12 makes OKC debut

Some quotes...

"It will be hard to ignore Oklahoma City, which will host the first and second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Ford Center in 2010. Already, there were 3,000 more fans than the Big 12 has ever had at the opening game of the women's tournament at the Cox Convention Center on Tuesday, a clear signal the city is embracing the event."

Edited to add: If local news outlets interview out of towners, go ahead and post those quotes here too.