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In the aftermath of Oregon and Washington leaving the Pac-12 for the Big
Ten, Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes offered an adamant stance Friday night opposing the defections of both programs.
Barnes, Oregon States AD since 2017, stated during an interview with The Oregonian that he was furious to learn of the moves mainly due to the conference-wide implications going forward. The Big Tens decision to unanimously accept Oregon and Washington further damaged a shaky Pac-12 landscape that now has just four schools after losing Utah, Arizona and
Arizona State to the Big-12.
The great history and tradition of this conference has been severely
damaged, Barnes told The Oregonians Nick Daschel. The best interest of
the student athlete hasnt been served. Traveling to the Eastern seaboard multiple times a year is not in the best interest of student-athletes.
Im furious because it puts this university in harms way and our student athletes in harms way. Theres some damage done that were going to have
to mitigate.
In regards to the reportedly tense negotiations prior to Fridays news,
Barnes went on to reveal the Pac-12 was literally hours away from a deal
that everybody could embrace before talks broke down. The turbulent
period, in Barnes eyes, was among the worst hes seen in his career.
Ive never seen so many last-minute decision and twists and turns as Ive
seen through this process, he said. Conference realignment just doesnt
make sense anymore. What this enterprise was built on was regionality and rivalries. That is gone. That is leaving the Pac-12. Some of the most
special pieces about our model is regionality of competition and
rivalries. Those things are forgotten.
With the Pac-12 continuing to flounder, Barnes also addressed where things stand regarding Oregon States future, noting the program intends to work
with the remaining Pac-12 schools while continuing to explore all options.
While discussing a timetable, Barnes noted the program will move expeditiously but stressed it will take some time. According to Yahoo
Sports Ross Dellenger, a possible move for the remaining four Pac-12
schools could be a merger or partnership with the Mountain West.
Our intent is to work with the remaining Pac-12 members; its a strong option, said Barnes. Well look at other opportunities. The timing is something we want to pursue as soon as possible, but we have some time to
get it right.
https://www.si.com/college/2023/08/05/pac-12-oregon-state-response-oregon- washington-big-ten-news-conference-realignment
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