The PAC/MWC Dominoes Begin to Fall

[SDHornet]

I think everyone knows by now that USATF events will never be anywhere but Oregon. Okay we have a NCAA first round track and field regional slated for 2026, I am more than happy to lose the track… when was the last time you attended a track and field meet at Hornet Stadium? Otherwise bring your binoculars so you can watch the football games from the stands that will have to be on college town drive to accommodate width for a soccer field and then a 9 lane track, that sounds awful.

This. The track is gone and new Hornet Stadium will be better because of it.

 

[SDHornet]

I dont care for Hornets Nation's post regarding Conference USA. Smells of failure. We shouldn't even be discussing it because it has to be MW.

Agreed. Hard pass on CUSA. Hornet admin should shoot their shot at Pac membership and then when it becomes clear that an invite isn't coming, hard pivot and go all in on a MW invite.


Interesting read on the Pac term sheet. Essentially OSU and WSU have final say on critical matters.

The agreement notes that the conference will be structured to “recognize the significant investments OSU and WSU have made” in the Pac-12.

Voting rights follow past Pac-12 bylaws, except in regards to Pac-12 Enterprises — the conference’s broadcasting arm, in those cases, both Oregon State and Washington State must approve. Incoming board members are required to participate in board of directors meetings except when there is a conflict of interest but cannot vote on matters unless it involves other schools joining the conference, media deals for 2026 and beyond, and any matters that would have a “material impact” on the Pac-12 and college sports after the 2026 join date. In all of these matters, Oregon State and Washington State must approve.