The potential for any sort of partnership between the Big 12 and Pac-12 reportedly went up in flames on Monday.
As the SEC and Big Ten further distance themselves from the rest of the major collegiate conferences, a partnership between the Big 12 and Pac-12 was"discussed extensively the last two weeks,". However, after the two sides were unable to forge a union that was mutually beneficial, the talks officially ended Monday.
According to ESPN, “a full merger” between the two conferences was part of the discussions, as were combining pooling rights and potential scheduling arrangements. The merger was the most preferred option. But in the end, though, it was determined that combining the two conferences would not create a sufficient increase in media rights revenue.A Pac-12 source briefed on the conversations said that the Big 12 had expressed interest on Friday in possibly exploring a full merger.
The Pac-12 source indicated the Big 12 was interested in that option. A Big 12 source said the Big 12 needed more time to explore that option further, which it did over the weekend and decided not to explore any options further.Pac-12 members USC and UCLA announced on June 30 that they will leave the conference for the Big Ten, a massive move ahead of the next round of media rights agreements.
The Big 12 potentially adding some of the leftover Pac-12 members — like Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah — has been the subject of several media reports. In fact, CBS Sports reported Monday night that “the door remains open” for the Big 12 to invite Pac-12 teams.
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