This. The Pac 12 in football (and I'm assuming basketball) ended today
USC/UCLA supposedly moving to Big Ten
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I am guessing that the ass falls out of interest, considering how spastic the team was last year and how the days of "Next year" are gone.Golden One said:The UCLA announcement says nothing about "pending approval of the UC Regents". So, apparently, that approval has already been obtained. Interesting. Where does that leave Cal?BigDaddy said:
UCLA has just issued a release on the move to the B1G:
Dear Bruin Community:
For the past century, decisions about UCLA Athletics have always been guided by what is best for our student-athletes, first and foremost, and our fans. Our storied athletics program, based in one of the biggest media markets in the nation, has always had unique opportunities and faced unique challenges. In recent years, however, seismic changes in collegiate athletics have made us evaluate how best to support our student-athletes as we move forward. After careful consideration and thoughtful deliberation, UCLA has decided to leave the Pac-12 Conference and join the Big Ten Conference at the start of the 202425 season.
Signed by the Chancellor and the Athletic Director. The whole statement is linked here...
https://view.bp.e.ucla.edu/?qs=3cb87eb79f5cb67fb3d131d89dcff59f6e7563a66acd2393bc02d38aaf2b0a60d47ae899f2e93c44c1e34026ffaf5927d35b3d0dec1f00c9bb5e8e4768bc5d7f8317f63ed4454c0dec0e4f73057cabe8ab9d4c689cdb6f7a
— Mike Hall (@MikeHallHere) June 30, 2022
wifeisafurd said:
Any chance California pulls a Texas Legislature and demands other two California teams be taken along?
Good concept.
The CA legislature controls the UC System and can preempt the Regents as evidenced by the Legislature's efforts to compel Cal to increase the number of entering Freshmen .
It can probably take steps to prevent UCLA from joining the BIG10 by playing hard ball.
BearSD said:Here you go.maxer said:
It may be done, but every story I've seen has been clearly from sources connected to the Big 10. I have no doubt that they have invited/accepted USC and UCLA to join.
You'll note that there have been no statements from any sources contacted to either of those 2 schools, nor anyone involved with the UC system.Statement from USC president Carol Folt: pic.twitter.com/6ZtsN7cpOg
— Annenberg Media Sports (@ANNMediaSports) June 30, 2022
Oh, the irony. Carol Folt personally hates sports.
Wonder how many players we'll loose to the portal once this news hits our locker room?
I agree. And that means that there must be a strategy for Cal that the Regents have bought into.BigDaddy said:UCLA would not have issued a statement if they didn't have a blessing from the UC Regents.Golden One said:
The UCLA announcement says nothing about "pending approval of the UC Regents". So, apparently, that approval has already been obtained. Interesting. Where does that leave Cal?
Why would the B1G go to 17 teams, if one of them brings no fans, no success, no marketing, no TV reach, no prospects, no institutional support...GivemTheAxe said:wifeisafurd said:
Any chance California pulls a Texas Legislature and demands other two California teams be taken along?
Good concept.
The CA legislature controls the UC System and can preempt the Regents as evidenced by the Legislature's efforts to compel Cal to increase the number of entering Freshmen .
It can probably take steps to prevent UCLA from joining the BIG10 by playing hard ball.
It doesnt make sense. On the list of asset to charity, Cal is as far to the charity case as you can get.
"Drop football, we'll cover the debt"Golden One said:I agree. And that means that there must be a strategy for Cal that the Regents have bought into.BigDaddy said:UCLA would not have issued a statement if they didn't have a blessing from the UC Regents.Golden One said:
The UCLA announcement says nothing about "pending approval of the UC Regents". So, apparently, that approval has already been obtained. Interesting. Where does that leave Cal?
Has Cal submitted its application to the B1G yet?
Several schools - most of them from the Pac-12 - have contacted the Big Ten about joining the conference, sources tells @SINow.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 30, 2022
The Big Ten, as they did USC and UCLA, will review and study potential options, but nothing is expected soon/imminent.
Well this is a good laugh. Remember when everyone was having a good laugh at the remaining Big 12 schools and would never want to be associated with them...BigDaddy said:
No Direct tv has come home to Roost. Usc fans are tired of not being able to watch their team .
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
I also can't see the Regents having already approved this without being briefed on how "injurious" this would be to Cal Athletics nor without anyone on Cal's side knowing it was going on. Not saying the AD office would have been informed, but the chancellors do talk to each other are very hesitant to create discord between schools. Maybe neither chancellors saw it as being a big deal.
How does this match with this:BearSD said:Several schools - most of them from the Pac-12 - have contacted the Big Ten about joining the conference, sources tells @SINow.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 30, 2022
The Big Ten, as they did USC and UCLA, will review and study potential options, but nothing is expected soon/imminent.
Oregon & Washington have applied to join the Big-10 from what @FifthQuarter has been told.
— LaMike Black (@LaMikeBlack) June 30, 2022
Should have a decision tonight. pic.twitter.com/gcJfTLdZC4
2024 Cal basketball makes a huge jump from 12th to 10th in the Pac.
eastcoastcal said:How does this match with this:BearSD said:Several schools - most of them from the Pac-12 - have contacted the Big Ten about joining the conference, sources tells @SINow.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 30, 2022
The Big Ten, as they did USC and UCLA, will review and study potential options, but nothing is expected soon/imminent.Oregon & Washington have applied to join the Big-10 from what @FifthQuarter has been told.
— LaMike Black (@LaMikeBlack) June 30, 2022
Should have a decision tonight. pic.twitter.com/gcJfTLdZC4
Decision may not come as soon as I expected. https://t.co/1r8MjKooC4
— LaMike Black (@LaMikeBlack) June 30, 2022
Wait a day, they move too 8th.MinotStateBeav said:
2024 Cal basketball makes a huge jump from 12th to 10th in the Pac.
In a stunning turn in fortune, Cal has won the 2025 Pac-4 Championship.wifeisafurd said:Wait a day, they move too 8th.MinotStateBeav said:
2024 Cal basketball makes a huge jump from 12th to 10th in the Pac.
I PRAY Cal has gotten in an application to the B10. My question is- is the application process extensive? Does it require a lot of prep & approvals from the university? In which case, how did Oregon & UW apply within like 6 hours? DId they know beforehand?
This is really depressing... I'd feel better if I thought anyone with influence was working to keep us in the game.
I know about USC but who is the second legendary program? UCLA's last conference championship was 25 years ago and their one national title is eligible for social security.BearSD said:Several schools - most of them from the Pac-12 - have contacted the Big Ten about joining the conference, sources tells @SINow.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 30, 2022
The Big Ten, as they did USC and UCLA, will review and study potential options, but nothing is expected soon/imminent.
Incredible PR spin from UCLA pic.twitter.com/qqHpXxQxTi
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) July 1, 2022
Quit being stupid about the possibilities for Cal. Post what would be the best scenario for us. My opinion, stated before, is that Cal and Stanford are dead if they don't follow USC and UCLA.
Nothing from Cal admin to its fanbase? I guess I'm not surprised.
HateRed said:
Quit being stupid about the possibilities for Cal. Post what would be the best scenario for us. My opinion, stated before, is that Cal and Stanford are dead if they don't follow USC and UCLA.
Agreed…both schools ADs need to be negotiating with university leadership and the B1G right now.
It is the last day of the fiscal year, whether this means anything, who knows.PaulCali said:
Nothing from Cal admin to its fanbase? I guess I'm not surprised.
HateRed said:
Quit being stupid about the possibilities for Cal. Post what would be the best scenario for us. My opinion, stated before, is that Cal and Stanford are dead if they don't follow USC and UCLA.
I was posting about the possibilities before, but the fact that this has been so definitively announced by everyone and nothing from Cal and Stanford makes me pessimistic. This probably means the UC regents are fine with it and the LA schools are not interested in bringing the Bay Area schools along.
But we'll see.
The Mountain West is considering allowing Cal/Stanford to buy into the conference on a provisional basis.
I can't see how this can be, just from a purely financial standpoint. I suspect that UCLA is asking for permission after the fact. We'll see how that goes.ajm9191 said:
I also can't see the Regents having already approved this without being briefed on how "injurious" this would be to Cal Athletics nor without anyone on Cal's side knowing it was going on. Not saying the AD office would have been informed, but the chancellors do talk to each other are very hesitant to create discord between schools. Maybe neither chancellors saw it as being a big deal.
Well the BI article is suggesting a merger with some of the Big 12 schools. Think about what people said about those conference leftovers last year.sycasey said:HateRed said:
Quit being stupid about the possibilities for Cal. Post what would be the best scenario for us. My opinion, stated before, is that Cal and Stanford are dead if they don't follow USC and UCLA.
I was posting about the possibilities before, but the fact that this has been so definitively announced by everyone and nothing from Cal and Stanford makes me pessimistic. This probably means the UC regents are fine with it and the LA schools are not interested in bringing the Bay Area schools along.
But we'll see.
maxer said:I can't see how this can be, just from a purely financial standpoint. I suspect that UCLA is asking for permission after the fact. We'll see how that goes.ajm9191 said:
I also can't see the Regents having already approved this without being briefed on how "injurious" this would be to Cal Athletics nor without anyone on Cal's side knowing it was going on. Not saying the AD office would have been informed, but the chancellors do talk to each other are very hesitant to create discord between schools. Maybe neither chancellors saw it as being a big deal.
Almost certainly would have leaked earlier if they did go to UC first. But doubt would have changed much.
Multiple sources tell @latimes that no other Pac-12 members are expected to be added to the Big Ten at this time.
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) July 1, 2022
Oregon, Washington, Stanford, etc. will not be following USC and UCLA.
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