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You've every right to ask this question, b/c I think most of us know that Stanford's admin, including Muir, is fairly capable of sabotaging Stanford athletics. Goes without saying I know absolutely nothing first hand, but on this point everything I've read suggests that the B1G prioritized the Pac's socal schools and then Oregon/UW. Plus, I think we'd have heard grumbling from some at cal had Stanford nixed any deal. 

Both articles raise valid points. Stanford is the most accomplished university in the country in athletics, and a major contributor to U.S. Olympic success. It does not appear to have lifted a finger to prevent the collapse of its conference.

Big question, though: how do we know that the other Power Five conferences spurned Stanford? Has there been any on-the-record reporting to that effect? For all we know, the Big 10 may have opened the door to Stanford, only to have Stanford either decline the invitation or make unreasonable demands.

I trust neither Muir's nor MTL's competence to deal with this challenge. That the board did so reflects poorly on the board.

[AlbanyCardinal]

You've every right to ask this question, b/c I think most of us know that Stanford's admin, including Muir, is fairly capable of sabotaging Stanford athletics. Goes without saying I know absolutely nothing first hand, but on this point everything I've read suggests that the B1G prioritized the Pac's socal schools and then Oregon/UW. Plus, I think we'd have heard grumbling from some at cal had Stanford nixed any deal. 

Both articles raise valid points. Stanford is the most accomplished university in the country in athletics, and a major contributor to U.S. Olympic success. It does not appear to have lifted a finger to prevent the collapse of its conference.

Big question, though: how do we know that the other Power Five conferences spurned Stanford? Has there been any on-the-record reporting to that effect? For all we know, the Big 10 may have opened the door to Stanford, only to have Stanford either decline the invitation or make unreasonable demands.

I trust neither Muir's nor MTL's competence to deal with this challenge. That the board did so reflects poorly on the board.