Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 and assets; Outgoing schools appeal
1 year, 1 month ago

Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 and assets; Outgoing schools appeal

Associated Press  

A judge granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction Tuesday in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets. With a significant legal hurdle cleared, Oregon State and Washington State could soon determine how they will go about keeping the Pac-12 alive and what schools they will be competing against next year. “Our intentions are to make reasonable business decisions going forward while continuing to seek collaboration and consultation with the departing universities.” At a hearing in Whitman County Superior Court, not far from Washington State’s Pullman campus, Judge Gary Libey ruled Oregon State and Washington State should be the only members making decisions about Pac-12 business. That left only Oregon State and Washington State committed to the Pac-12 long-term, and officials at both schools decided their best path forward is to rebuild the conference. Libey said Oregon State and Washington State would need to give notice of any decisions that could impact the departing schools and warned that if they treat the outgoing members unfairly, they could expect to be back in court.

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No. 25 Washington State facing Oregon State for de facto Pac-12 regular-season title
1 month ago

No. 25 Washington State facing Oregon State for de facto Pac-12 regular-season title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! While Washington State and Oregon State had a scheduling agreement this year with the Mountain West, the two teams don’t figure into that league’s standings. I hope they would say it the same way, let’s go compete.” Washington State is coming off a disheartening 38-35 loss …

Oregon State AD says the new Pac-12 will look to add new schools quickly
3 months, 1 week ago

Oregon State AD says the new Pac-12 will look to add new schools quickly

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes said the newly rebuilt Pac-12 will look to add at least two more schools for 2026 as quickly as possible. “Get it right, but it’s in our best interest to move as quickly as we can.” The …

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
7 months ago

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid

Associated Press  

The NCAA and the nation’s five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. “Our clients are the …

As Pac-12 falls apart, No. 19 Washington State provides conference one more underdog story
9 months, 3 weeks ago

As Pac-12 falls apart, No. 19 Washington State provides conference one more underdog story

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Coach Kyle Smith had spent much of the previous 36 hours trying to get his Washington State basketball team to refocus on the task ahead, moving on from the program’s massive road win over then-No. “I told the guys before the season ‘This is a tournament team,’” Smith said. Washington State appears well on its way to …

For Oregon State, Wazzu and the Mountain West, future coming into focus after Pac-12 chaos
10 months, 2 weeks ago

For Oregon State, Wazzu and the Mountain West, future coming into focus after Pac-12 chaos

New York Times  

Jordan Pope’s rainbow 3-pointer seemed to hang in the air forever before finally falling through the basket as the buzzer sounded. Barnes and Washington State athletic director Pat Chun have said many times that there’s no manual for the path they’ve taken since Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah decided to jump to the Big 12 and Oregon and Washington …

Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools
1 year ago

Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools

Associated Press  

Oregon State and Washington State announced Thursday they have reached an agreement in principle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools on revenue distribution for 2023-24 that ends a legal battle sparked by conference realignment. Financial terms of the settlement were not released, but in a joint statement Washington State and Oregon State said the departing members will forfeit a portion of …

Oregon State, Washington State settle legal dispute with departing Pac-12 schools: What’s next?
1 year ago

Oregon State, Washington State settle legal dispute with departing Pac-12 schools: What’s next?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage today as South Carolina, NC State meet in Final Four Oregon State and Washington State reached an agreement in principle with the 10 departing Pac-12 schools to settle their ongoing legal battle over control of the conference’s board and assets, the 12 universities announced Thursday. The outgoing schools have “agreed to forfeit a portion of distributions over …

Pac-12 Signing Day: Oregon lands top-five class as it prepares to head to Big Ten
1 year ago

Pac-12 Signing Day: Oregon lands top-five class as it prepares to head to Big Ten

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon’s class is ranked behind only Ohio State among its new Big Ten counterparts. Southern California’s class ranked second among 2023 Pac-12 schools and would be fifth in the new Big Ten, behind Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Michigan. LEADER OF THE PACK Oregon signed …

Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say
1 year ago

Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say

Associated Press  

Oregon State and Washington State are working on a deal to become affiliate members of the West Coast Conference for basketball and other Olympic sports for two years, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Oregon State and Washington State announced a football scheduling agreement with the Mountain West Conference for …

Washington Supreme Court denies review of Pac-12 appeal, handing control of conference to OSU, WSU
1 year ago

Washington Supreme Court denies review of Pac-12 appeal, handing control of conference to OSU, WSU

Associated Press  

The Washington state Supreme Court declined on Friday to review the Pac-12’s appeal of a lower court ruling that gives full control of the conference to Oregon State and Washington State, keeping in place a legal victory for the league’s two remaining schools over its 10 departing members. Last month, a superior court judge in Whitman County, Washington, granted the …

Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in ’24
1 year ago

Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in ’24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon State, Washington State and the Mountain West announced a football scheduling agreement Friday for the 2024 season that gives the two remaining Pac-12 schools six opponents each and positions them to operate as a two-team conference for at least a year. All 12 Mountain West …

State Supreme Court puts ruling that gave Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 on hold
1 year ago

State Supreme Court puts ruling that gave Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 on hold

Associated Press  

The Washington state Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a request by the University of Washington and the Pac-12 to put on hold a lower court’s ruling that gave Oregon State and Washington State control of the conference until the high court can make a full review. The defendants appealed the ruling the next day and the Supreme Court kept in …

No. 6 Oregon can secure a Pac-12 title game berth against rivals Oregon State
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 6 Oregon can secure a Pac-12 title game berth against rivals Oregon State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The finale of the state’s longstanding rivalry simmers in the background as Oregon needs a win to secure a berth in the Pac-12 championship game against No. “Our players understand exactly what’s at stake here for this game,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. There’s still plenty …

No. 5 Washington looks to secure Pac-12 championship berth against No. 10 Oregon State
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 5 Washington looks to secure Pac-12 championship berth against No. 10 Oregon State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’ve put ourselves in a spot now where, I mean every game does matter, but it really has a heightened level of importance and we’re excited about that,” Huskies coach Kalen DeBoer said. “I think our guys really play well when the lights are bright.” Saturday’s …

Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say
1 year, 1 month ago

Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon State and Washington State are moving toward keeping the Pac-12 alive as a two-team conference for as long as two years while entering an agreement with the Mountain West that will allow the Pacific Northwest schools to fill out their sports schedules, two people with …

Oregon State, Washington State discussing alliance with Mountain West: Sources
1 year, 1 month ago

Oregon State, Washington State discussing alliance with Mountain West: Sources

New York Times  

On Tuesday, Oregon State and Washington State won a preliminary injunction ruling that affirmed their claim as the sole governing members of the Pac-12. GO DEEPER Oregon State, Wazzu granted preliminary injunction, gain control of Pac-12 A source involved in the discussions said “dialogue has increased” recently between the “Pac-2” and the Mountain West. Under the model being discussed, the …

Oregon State, Washington State granted preliminary injunction, gain sole control of Pac-12
1 year, 1 month ago

Oregon State, Washington State granted preliminary injunction, gain sole control of Pac-12

New York Times  

A judge ruled in favor of Oregon State and Washington State in their quest to gain control of the Pac-12 Conference’s governance and remaining assets on Tuesday. Judge Libey said that he ruled in favor of Oregon State and Washington State because he believed that they were likely to prevail in court on their interpretation of the Pac-12 bylaws and …

Washington, departing schools oppose Washington State, Oregon State control of Pac-12
1 year, 1 month ago

Washington, departing schools oppose Washington State, Oregon State control of Pac-12

New York Times  

The University of Washington on Thursday filed a motion opposing a request by Washington State and Oregon State last week to take control of the Pac-12 board. “The attempt by Oregon State University and Washington State University to take sole control of the Pac-12 Conference would undermine this season’s Pac-12 competitions and deprive the other 10 members of the funds …

University of Washington asks court to dismiss Oregon State, Washington State’s suit against Pac-12
1 year, 2 months ago

University of Washington asks court to dismiss Oregon State, Washington State’s suit against Pac-12

Associated Press  

The University of Washington asked a court on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the Pac-12 by Oregon State and Washington State, which seeks to prevent the conference’s departing members from standing in the way of their efforts to rebuild the beleaguered league. A mediation process is ongoing between Oregon State and Washington State and the 10 departing Pac-12 …

Court hearing set for Nov. 14 as Oregon State, Washington State fight for control of Pac-12
1 year, 2 months ago

Court hearing set for Nov. 14 as Oregon State, Washington State fight for control of Pac-12

Associated Press  

A hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in Oregon State and Washington State’s legal fight with the Pac-12 and its departing members to gain control of the conference and its assets. Judge Gary Libey’s ruling blocked a board of directors meeting with conference Commissioner George Kliavkoff and university leaders from schools that have announced plans to leave the Pac-12 …

Washington State, Oregon State hope to get answers in the next month about the future of the Pac-12
1 year, 3 months ago

Washington State, Oregon State hope to get answers in the next month about the future of the Pac-12

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The leadership at Washington State and Oregon State believe they will have information within the next 30 days that they need to evaluate whether it makes sense to rebuild under the Pac-12 brand while also proceeding with a legal case to take control of the future …

Is it the Pac-2 championship game when No. 14 Oregon State visits No. 21 Washington State?
1 year, 3 months ago

Is it the Pac-2 championship game when No. 14 Oregon State visits No. 21 Washington State?

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The events of the past couple of months have left Washington State and Oregon State as partners, bonded far deeper than being the Pacific Northwest’s land-grant schools based in true college towns. “Oregon State and Washington State belong competing at the highest level,” Oregon State coach …

Judge rules for Oregon State and Washington State, says departing Pac-12 schools can’t hold meeting
1 year, 3 months ago

Judge rules for Oregon State and Washington State, says departing Pac-12 schools can’t hold meeting

Associated Press  

A judge granted a request by Oregon State and Washington State for a temporary restraining order on Monday to prevent departing Pac-12 members from meeting until it can be determined who has the right to chart the future of the disintegrating conference. Oregon State and Washington State want full control over decision making for the conference as the only schools …

Oregon State, Washington State granted temporary restraining order; Pac-12 board unable to meet
1 year, 3 months ago

Oregon State, Washington State granted temporary restraining order; Pac-12 board unable to meet

New York Times  

Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey granted Oregon State and Washington State a temporary restraining order to prevent the Pac-12 from holding a board of directors meeting Wednesday. “We look forward to the court putting the question of governance to rest so that Washington State University and Oregon State University can make reasonable and necessary decisions regarding the future …

OSU, WSU ask court to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conference
1 year, 3 months ago

OSU, WSU ask court to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conference

Associated Press  

Oregon State and Washington State on Friday filed a complaint in Washington state court against the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff, seeking to prevent departing members from getting in the way of their efforts to rebuild the disintegrating conference. It requests a temporary restraining order that would keep departing members of the Pac-12 board of directors from meeting next week …

Oregon State and Washington State file complaint against Pac-12, seek to rebuild conference
1 year, 3 months ago

Oregon State and Washington State file complaint against Pac-12, seek to rebuild conference

LA Times  

Oregon State and Washington State on Friday filed a complaint in Washington state court against the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff, seeking to prevent departing members from getting in the way of their efforts to rebuild the disintegrating conference. It requests a temporary restraining order that would keep departing members of the Pac-12 board of directors from meeting next week …

Q&A: The downfall of the Pac-12: How did we get here and what comes next?
1 year, 3 months ago

Q&A: The downfall of the Pac-12: How did we get here and what comes next?

LA Times  

With Stanford and California joining the mass exodus from the Pac-12 on Friday, the one-time power conference could be no more by next year. With the news last week that Stanford and California will bolt to the Atlantic Coast Conference next year, the speedy demise of a power conference that has been around for more than a century is nearly …

Commentary: Amid the Pac-12 ruins, one big question emerges — why does the NCAA still exist?
1 year, 3 months ago

Commentary: Amid the Pac-12 ruins, one big question emerges — why does the NCAA still exist?

LA Times  

Dejected Oregon State fans look on during a loss to TCU in September 2010. Oregon State is one of two Pac-12 schools that haven’t announced plans to leave the conference after this season. Oregon State is pretty good, and if it stayed that way next season, when the Big Ten has gobbled up its usual opponents, and beats Washington State …

AAC won’t ‘look westward’ for expansion: Where that leaves Washington State, Oregon State
1 year, 3 months ago

AAC won’t ‘look westward’ for expansion: Where that leaves Washington State, Oregon State

New York Times  

The American Athletic Conference will “not look westward” for expansion following Friday’s news that the Atlantic Coast Conference is adding Stanford, Cal and SMU, AAC commissioner Mike Aresco said in a statement Friday. Here’s what you need to know: The ACC’s moves leave the Pac-12 Conference with just two schools, Washington State and Oregon State, which both the AAC and …

As Stanford holds out hope for ACC invitation, Oregon State and Washington State wait on Cardinal
1 year, 4 months ago

As Stanford holds out hope for ACC invitation, Oregon State and Washington State wait on Cardinal

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Leaders from Stanford, California, Oregon State and Washington State spoke Thursday, and Stanford told its colleagues it had informed the ACC that it would be open to joining the conference at greatly reduced or even no media rights payout for several years, a person familiar with …

Oregon State, Washington State ponder next moves after getting left out of college reshuffling
1 year, 4 months ago

Oregon State, Washington State ponder next moves after getting left out of college reshuffling

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CORVALLIS, Ore. — Inside one of the new premium areas at Oregon State’s renovated football stadium reads a lyric from the school’s fight song. And that’s all I want to say today,” Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes said Tuesday during a tour of the school’s …

ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says
1 year, 4 months ago

ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The four remaining Pac-12 schools still aboard for next season — California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State — have options if they are looking for another conference. The American Athletic Conference also has interest in expanding West and adding all four Pac-12 teams, a person …

Washington and Oregon leave behind heritage -- and rivals -- for stability in the Big Ten
1 year, 4 months ago

Washington and Oregon leave behind heritage -- and rivals -- for stability in the Big Ten

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SEATTLE — A day after leaving behind more than a century as a tenant to the premier athletic conference on the West Coast, Washington’s leadership said stability was at the forefront of its decision to join the Big Ten Conference. Cauce said there were several concerns …

Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and Utah
1 year, 4 months ago

Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and Utah

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Dealing a crushing combination to the Pac-12 on Friday, the Big Ten announced Oregon and Washington would be joining the conference next August, and the Big 12 completed its raid of the beleaguered league by adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah. The Big Ten a short …

Oregon and Washington join Big Ten, putting Pac-12 in peril
1 year, 4 months ago

Oregon and Washington join Big Ten, putting Pac-12 in peril

LA Times  

Stanford football coach David Shaw speaks at Pac-12 media day in July 2022. It’s crazy to think that Stanford — the most successful athletic department in the country when it comes to winning championships, having won 26 of the 29 Directors’ Cups honoring the most titles across all NCAA sanctioned sports — would not find a home in one of …

Oregon, Washington to join Big Ten in 2024 as Pac-12 stumbles further
1 year, 4 months ago

Oregon, Washington to join Big Ten in 2024 as Pac-12 stumbles further

New York Times  

The Big Ten officially approved Oregon and Washington as new members, with competition to begin in all sports in 2024-25, the conference announced Friday. Afterward, the Big Ten presidents and chancellors met, and the group eventually agreed to offer official invitations to Oregon and Washington — to become the league’s 17th and 18th members. The additions come barely 14 months …

Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms as league future stays murky
1 year, 4 months ago

Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms as league future stays murky

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With speculation swirling about the future of the Pac-12, Commissioner George Kliavkoff presented details of a long-awaited media rights deal to league stakeholders who concluded Tuesday’s meeting without voting on whether to accept the terms, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. ESPN …

Oregon hosts Washington State with Pac-12 coming into focus
3 years, 1 month ago

Oregon hosts Washington State with Pac-12 coming into focus

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon can clinch the league’s North Division with a win over Washington State combined with a Stanford victory on Saturday over Oregon State. “Our guys understand what each game could potentially mean,” Washington State interim coach Jake Dickert said. FACING RANKED OPPONENTS Washington State hasn’t defeated …

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