UCLA and USC are joining the Big Ten starting in 2024

[Blarg]

Gov. Newsom Lashes Out at UCLA Over Move to Big Ten Conference and Demands an Explanation (msn.com)

Newsom, who has been vocal about his disdain for the conference shakeup, doubled down on his criticism of the move Wednesday when he attended a UC Board of Regents closed-door meeting in San Francisco. The governor demanded a public explanation from the school about its reasoning and how the move will benefit student-athletes.

"UCLA must clearly explain to the public how this deal will improve the experience for all its student-athletes, will honor its century-old partnership with UC Berkeley and will preserve the histories, rivalries and traditions that enrich our communities," he said in a statement issued to the Los Angeles Times.

 

Hah! The partnership with Berkeley? The big game every year is UCLA vs USC. Berkeley was just another speed bump on the road to the PAC 12 title. 

[EDinTUSTIN]

On 6/30/2022 at 12:04 PM, PattyD22 said:

Kiss the credibility of the PAC 12 good bye if this happens.  
 

The PAC would simply become the Mountain West when this happens, unfortunately.

I can’t wait to see these west coast boys playing in The Big House or the Horseshoe in November.  Should be a fucking hoot.

 

The PAC 12 is credible? The Bruins and Trojans are second-rate at best in football. Your premise holds true in basketball, though..Both programs have improved, with SC having legit Final Four ability.

[EDinTUSTIN]

On 7/21/2022 at 9:38 AM, Blarg said:

Gov. Newsom Lashes Out at UCLA Over Move to Big Ten Conference and Demands an Explanation (msn.com)

Newsom, who has been vocal about his disdain for the conference shakeup, doubled down on his criticism of the move Wednesday when he attended a UC Board of Regents closed-door meeting in San Francisco. The governor demanded a public explanation from the school about its reasoning and how the move will benefit student-athletes.

"UCLA must clearly explain to the public how this deal will improve the experience for all its student-athletes, will honor its century-old partnership with UC Berkeley and will preserve the histories, rivalries and traditions that enrich our communities," he said in a statement issued to the Los Angeles Times.

 

Hah! The partnership with Berkeley? The big game every year is UCLA vs USC. Berkeley was just another speed bump on the road to the PAC 12 title. 

In football, no. Both have been a speed bump. Good basketball programs, though. The Trojans are stacked and Final Four capable. I think they should have stayed.

[Lou]

5 hours ago, EDinTUSTIN said:

The Trojans are stacked and Final Four capable.

You meant to say Bruins, right?

[Tank]

6 hours ago, EDinTUSTIN said:

The PAC 12 is credible? The Bruins and Trojans are second-rate at best in football. Your premise holds true in basketball, though..Both programs have improved, with SC having legit Final Four ability.

ed, you're alive and well!

[Lou]

36 minutes ago, Tank said:

ed, you're alive and well!

and wrong

[RallyMo]

It would be nice to have been invited to this party. Oh well, we’ll be happy to take a late invite.

[Tank]

5 hours ago, RallyMo said:

It would be nice to have been invited to this party. Oh well, we’ll be happy to take a late invite.

be packed and wait in the lobby of your frat house. we'll call you at any moment.

[Lou]

5 hours ago, RallyMo said:

It would be nice to have been invited to this party. Oh well, we’ll be happy to take a late invite.

Hey, you still have those battles with Oregon St and Wazzu to look forward to.

[RallyMo]

On 9/1/2022 at 5:14 PM, Lou said:

Hey, you still have those battles with Oregon St and Wazzu to look forward to.

Hah, yeah.

I think we’ll end up in the B1G ultimately, but it’s definitely not for sure. It only makes sense given the geography and the market.

At this point, I really want it so that the campus doesn’t get completely screwed financially and that athletics can still support itself. The stadium debt isn’t trivial and could affect so many kids and what they’d be able to do while at Cal.

[Lou]

1 hour ago, RallyMo said:

Hah, yeah.

I think we’ll end up in the B1G ultimately, but it’s definitely not for sure. It only makes sense given the geography and the market.

At this point, I really want it so that the campus doesn’t get completely screwed financially and that athletics can still support itself. The stadium debt isn’t trivial and could affect so many kids and what they’d be able to do while at Cal.

Under Armour paid us $64M not to wear their gear this year.

[RallyMo]

18 minutes ago, Lou said:

Under Armour paid us $64M not to wear their gear this year.

Yep.

[RallyMo]

Are UCLA and USC worth way more to the B1G than they are both ultimately getting?

[Lou]

4 hours ago, RallyMo said:

Are UCLA and USC worth way more to the B1G than they are both ultimately getting?

Yes

[Tank]

On 9/7/2022 at 8:53 PM, Lou said:

Under Armour paid us $64M not to wear their gear this year.

wait, what? how did this happen?

[gotbeer]

Pac-12 sends letter to California Regents asking to stop UCLA’s move to Big Ten

I know how the Pac-12 can keep UCLA.  Guarantee them at least $100 million a year.  For the students.

 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

ESPN reported that Washington and Oregon have already been vetted for the Big Ten, and their admission seems a formality.

[PattyD22]

8 hours ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

ESPN reported that Washington and Oregon have already been vetted for the Big Ten, and their admission seems a formality.

With USC, UCLA and now Washington and Oregon bolting, it should be a wonderful Rose Bowl for the PAC-12 representative.

Yawn.  

[nando714]

The pac 12 is a joke and I doubt anyone else is going to the big ten anytime soon 

we’ll see tho 

[Tank]

15 hours ago, PattyD22 said:

With USC, UCLA and now Washington and Oregon bolting, it should be a wonderful Rose Bowl for the PAC-12 representative.

Yawn.  

washington state vs. arizona state. a long tradition of epic battles!

 

 

 

and cal will still finish in 8th place.

 

[Lou]

Sounds like a nice man.

 

https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2023-05-19/usc-athletic-director-mike-bohn-resigns

[nando714]

4 hours ago, Lou said:

Sounds like a nice man.

 

https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2023-05-19/usc-athletic-director-mike-bohn-resigns

Stopped at LA times 

[Lou]

32 minutes ago, nando714 said:

Stopped at LA times 

Of course you did.

[Blarg]

1 hour ago, nando714 said:

Stopped at LA times 

Pay walled by LA Times.

[Lou]

USC athletic director Mike Bohn resigned Friday, a day after The Times asked him and USC about internal criticism of his management of the athletic department.

Bohn made inappropriate comments about the physical appearance of female colleagues, including remarks about their dress, hair and weight, that staff members said made them feel uncomfortable, according to two USC sources with knowledge of the incidents. They spoke on condition of anonymity fearing retaliation. They said Bohn’s comments left colleagues — especially women — feeling awkward.

Three USC sources said several people confronted Bohn about comments they felt were inappropriate, but they continued.

The Times spoke to six USC sources who raised concerns about his management of the department. Several described him as a poor manager who missed meetings he was expected to attend and was often absent from key events