Pac-12's Future Hangs in the Balance: Implications of Upcoming Hearings
Oregon State and Washington State are scheduled to appear in court for a hearing over a preliminary injunction in their lawsuit against the Pac-12 and its commissioner. The outcome of the hearing could have wide-ranging impacts on the financial situation of all Pac-12 schools and the future of the conference. The dispute revolves around control of the distribution of millions of dollars in current and future assets. The two remaining Pac-12 programs argue that they should be the only voting members on the conference's governing board, while the other 10 schools want to maintain their voting privileges and financial benefits. The judge's ruling could determine the fate of the Pac-12 and its member schools.