01-14-2026, 10:45 AM
“Blame USC and UCLA for that”
This is a comment that I find highly questionable.
In an alternate universe, insert Stanford and Cal for the southern California schools. Would we bemoan the destruction of the Pac12 by blaming ourselves?
Of course not, we would relish the idea of being a member of the best conference in the country (Big Ten) and cry crocodile tears for our neighbors to the south.
In other words, I do not think USC or UCLA merit blame. Rather they should be congratulated for their foresight re: the direction college football was taking and got involved early to ensure a soft landing.
Quite frankly, I wish Stanford and Cal would have gotten in line in front of USC and UCLA. The Big Ten would have been a great upgrade.
This is a comment that I find highly questionable.
In an alternate universe, insert Stanford and Cal for the southern California schools. Would we bemoan the destruction of the Pac12 by blaming ourselves?
Of course not, we would relish the idea of being a member of the best conference in the country (Big Ten) and cry crocodile tears for our neighbors to the south.
In other words, I do not think USC or UCLA merit blame. Rather they should be congratulated for their foresight re: the direction college football was taking and got involved early to ensure a soft landing.
Quite frankly, I wish Stanford and Cal would have gotten in line in front of USC and UCLA. The Big Ten would have been a great upgrade.
