Washington State University President Kirk Schulz was surprised by the recent defections of several Pac-12 schools to other conferences.
The Pac-12, which includes Washington State, has seen several of its members leave for other conferences in recent weeks. The University of Colorado and Utah have both left for the Big 12, while Arizona and Arizona State have left for the Big 10.
Schulz expressed his surprise at the defections, saying that he had not expected the Pac-12 to be so affected by the conference realignment. He noted that the Pac-12 had been a strong conference for many years and that he had expected it to remain so.
Schulz also noted that the Pac-12 had been a leader in terms of academic excellence and athletic success. He said that he was disappointed to see some of its members leave, but that he was confident that the remaining members would continue to be successful.
Schulz also said that he was confident that Washington State would remain a member of the Pac-12 and that it would continue to be a leader in academics and athletics. He said that he was looking forward to the future of the Pac-12 and that he was sure that it would remain a strong conference.
It is clear that President Schulz is disappointed by the recent defections from the Pac-12, but he is confident that the remaining members will continue to be successful. He is also confident that Washington State will remain a member of the Pac-12 and will continue to be a leader in academics and athletics.