The Pac-12 Conference has been dealt a major blow in its attempt to split up the conference. A court ruling has prevented the conference from splitting as Washington State and Oregon State have sought full control.
The Pac-12 is a college athletic conference that consists of 12 universities located in the western United States. It is one of the five Power Five conferences, which are considered the most competitive in college sports.
Washington State and Oregon State had sought to split the conference into two divisions, with each school having full control over its own division. This would have allowed each school to make decisions about scheduling, revenue sharing, and other matters without having to consult the other schools in the conference.
However, a court ruling has prevented this from happening. The court ruled that the Pac-12’s bylaws do not allow for such a split, and that any changes to the bylaws must be approved by all 12 schools in the conference.
The ruling is a major setback for Washington State and Oregon State, who had hoped to gain more autonomy from the conference. It also means that the Pac-12 will remain intact, at least for now.
The ruling is a reminder that college sports are still governed by rules and regulations, and that any changes must be approved by all parties involved. It also serves as a warning to other conferences that may be considering similar moves.
It remains to be seen how this ruling will affect the Pac-12 in the long run, but for now it looks like the conference will remain as it is.
