Shiv Telegram Media – Exclusive Pitches from Mountain West to Oregon State and Washington State
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In a surprising turn of events, the Mountain West Conference has made presentations to Oregon State and Washington State with the intention of convincing them to join their conference. This comes amidst a series of major shakeups in the college sports landscape.
Stanford and California have recently announced their decision to leave the Pac-12 and join the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) starting in 2024. This move has sent shockwaves through the college sports community, as these two prestigious institutions have been long-standing members of the Pac-12.
Notably, USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington have already declared their plans to depart from the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah are set to become members of the Big 12. These moves are part of a larger realignment trend happening across college sports conferences.
However, it seems that the American Athletic Conference (AAC) will not be pursuing Washington State and Oregon as members. Despite this setback, Washington State and Oregon State are actively collaborating to find a solution and are even contemplating the creation of a new Pac-12 with teams from other conferences.
The timing of these developments is particularly significant, as both Washington State and Oregon State are gearing up to kick off their football seasons. The uncertainty surrounding the conference affiliation of these teams adds an extra layer of complexity to their preparations and scheduling.
Speaking on behalf of Oregon State, the president has expressed a strong desire to preserve the Pac-12 brand in some capacity. She is committed to exploring options that align with their academic and athletic values. She also expresses regret that media rights and valuations have played a role in the current tumultuous situation.
As the college sports landscape continue to evolve, it remains to be seen how these conference realignments will impact the participating teams and the broader collegiate community. Fans and stakeholders alike are eagerly awaiting further developments and hoping for a resolution that benefits all parties involved. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing saga.
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