It is official: Colorado is returning to the Big 12 Conference. The Big 12 approved of CU’s return, but first, CU had to vote to leave. The school’s board of regents did that on Thursday, and away we go. The Pac-12 is now in critical condition. The Big 12 is stronger.
Buffaloes Wire has been covering this story over the past 48 hours. This was the initial statement from CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano and athletic director Rick George:
“After careful thought and consideration, it was determined that a switch in conference would give CU Boulder the stability, resources, and exposure necessary for long-term future success in a college athletics environment that is constantly evolving. The Big 12’s national reach across three time zones as well as our shared creative vision for the future we feel makes it an excellent fit for CU Boulder, our students, faculty, and alumni.
“These decisions are never easy and we’ve valued our 12 years as proud members of the Pac-12 Conference. We look forward to achieving new goals while embarking on this exciting next era as members of the Big 12 Conference.”
Check out how Twitter reacted once Colorado’s Pac-12 exit was official: