When George Kliavkoff was appointed as the new commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference in 2020, he had a bold vision for the future of the conference. He wanted to make the Pac-12 a powerhouse in college football, and he had a strategy to do it. Unfortunately, his strategy failed and it has had a major impact on the success of Pac-12 football.
Kliavkoff’s strategy was to focus on increasing revenue for the conference by expanding its reach into new markets. He wanted to expand the conference’s footprint into Texas, Oklahoma, and other parts of the Midwest. He also wanted to create a new television network that would broadcast Pac-12 games and other content.
Unfortunately, Kliavkoff’s strategy did not work out as planned. The expansion into new markets did not bring in the expected revenue, and the new television network was not able to generate enough money to be profitable. As a result, the Pac-12 was unable to invest in its football programs as much as it had hoped.
The lack of investment has had a major impact on the success of Pac-12 football. The conference has struggled to compete with other Power 5 conferences like the SEC and Big Ten. The Pac-12 has not won a national championship since 2004, and its teams have struggled to make it into the College Football Playoff.
Kliavkoff’s failed strategy has had a major impact on Pac-12 football success. The lack of investment in football programs has made it difficult for the conference to compete with other Power 5 conferences. It is clear that the Pac-12 needs to find a new strategy if it wants to become a powerhouse in college football once again.
