Our friends at Ducks Wire are in the middle of a fascinating drama. Whereas USC and UCLA went to the Big Ten in a stealth move which wasn’t leaked to the public and hit the headlines with maximum force, Oregon’s conference situation is up in the air. More than that, it might not be something the Ducks have control over.
After Colorado’s departure to the Big 12, the Pac-12 is at risk of dying. Oregon might have some leverage compared to other schools in terms of finding an ideal conference home, but the Ducks aren’t calling the shots. They hold some cards, but not most of them.
Ducks Wire is exploring Oregon’s realignment future.
Here’s a small sample:
“While we’ve talked about potential options for Oregon going forward, and how a move to the Big Ten would be desirable for both parties in the end, we’ve also touched on where the Pac-12 might look to expand if they want to make a last-ditch effort to keep things intact,” Zachary Neel wrote.
“Should the Ducks end up leaving the Pac-12 and finding a new home, we need to start vetting their landing spot. The Big 12 may be the more likely option at the moment, but the Big Ten is certainly the more-desired outcome. But is the Big Ten that much better than the Big 12, and if so, why?”
These are great questions. Read Ducks Wire to get more insights and details.
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