The Latest on Conference Realignment: What's Happening with the Mountain West and West Coast Conference

💡The PAC-12 is exploring all options for their future, including poaching teams from other conferences.

🌐Conference realignment could lead to significant changes in college athletics, creating opportunities and challenges for schools.

🔍Rumors suggest that the PAC-12 may be interested in adding schools from the West Coast Conference.

📅Negotiations for conference realignment may take several months, with decisions expected by June.

🏀The focus is not only on football, but also on enhancing men's basketball programs to remain competitive.

What is the current status of conference realignment?

—Conference realignment is an ongoing process, with schools exploring their options and potential moves to different conferences.

Is the PAC-12 considering adding teams from the West Coast Conference?

—There are rumors suggesting that the PAC-12 may be interested in adding schools from the West Coast Conference, but nothing is confirmed.

When can we expect decisions regarding conference realignment?

—Negotiations for conference realignment may take several months, with decisions expected by June.

Is the focus only on football, or are other sports also considered?

—While football is a significant factor, the focus is also on enhancing men's basketball programs to remain competitive.

How will conference realignment impact college athletics?

—Conference realignment could lead to significant changes, creating opportunities and challenges for schools and their athletic programs.

00:01Introduction to the latest conference realignment updates and focus on the Mountain West and West Coast Conference.

03:19Discussion on the PAC-12 exploring all options, including poaching teams from other conferences.

06:56Exploration of rumors suggesting the PAC-12's interest in adding schools from the West Coast Conference.

08:32Insights into the timeline of conference realignment decisions, expected by June.

10:51Importance of enhancing men's basketball programs along with football in the realignment process.