[yvonne]

Traditional rivalries would be preserved, but not necessarily the secondary rivalries. (Can you say "Vow Boys"?)  If both sets of rivalries were maintained, Cal and Stanford would be placed in the position of having to face all California schools and at least two very strong Northwest schools every year. That\'s six strong opponents. No other school would face such a gauntlet.

I really don\'t understand why Utah and Colorado have so much clout that they can dictate that they be placed in the south.

[yvonne]

Traditional rivalries would be preserved, but not necessarily the secondary rivalries. (Can you say "Vow Boys"?)  If both sets of rivalries were maintained, Cal and Stanford would be placed in the position of having to face all California schools and at least two very strong Northwest schools every year. That\'s six strong opponents. No other school would face such a gauntlet.

I really don\'t understand why Utah and Colorado have so much clout that they can dictate that they be placed in the south.