Pac-12 Returns; World Cup Booms; 250th Fizzles & Sizzles
In 2024, the 108-year old Pac-12 Conference disintegrated, losing 10 of its member schools. Four left for the Big Ten (USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington), four headed to the Big 12 ((Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah), and two lobbied their way into the ACC (Stanford and Cal), leaving just Oregon State and Washington State behind. The Beavers and Cougs could've closed up shop and joined the Mountain West. Instead, they kept the league alive, hoping that within the NCAA
Gary Cavalli
3 days ago
NCAA's New 5-Year Rule; NBA Draft Notes; Giant Stench; Mr. Personality; MAWA Court
In recent years we've seen a new phenomenon emerge in college football and basketball--the seven year player. Used to be, you'd have four years to participate in your sport, or perhaps five if you were red-shirted or had a season-ending injury. But the recent rule changes allowing athletes to play up to four games without losing a year, a variety of waivers issued for injuries or coaching changes, and the NCAA's grant of an additional "COVID Year" and then a blanket waiver f
Gary Cavalli
Jun 29
