A key detail being left out of the UCLA discussion: they signed the deal back in August

[ttowncoug]

What will the UC Regents do? I don't think they can rescind this without paying a price...likely a big one.

I do think they can redirect money and make it uncomfortable for them.

Big Ten Signs $7 Billion Media Deal, UCLA Included Amid Roadblocks

The Bruins are facing pushback from the UC Regents, but they are still set to leave the Pac-12 and cash in on the CBS, FOX and NBC money.

www.si.com

 

[cr8zyncalif]

I suspect that money will definitely be redirected. Yes, it will be painful, and make the decision look even dumber in hindsight. I doubt UCLA will be reined in and stay home, even if it was the best option for the school. To many naive egos were involved.

 

[CougPatrol]

The cross-country travel angle is something that every west coast athletic department should beat to death. Specifically call out the climate hypocrisy to everyone.

 

[ttowncoug]

Agree. Which is why Newsom was made to look foolish and why he’s pissed.

 

[NMBRCRNCHR]

Agree. Which is why Newsom was made to look foolish and why he’s pissed.

Newsom didn't need this to look foolish.

 

[ttowncoug]

Agree. UCLA handled it poorly as they knew if they asked permission, the answer would have been NO.

 

[roses04]

UCLA is gone, they won't net the amount of money they think they will in the Big 10, but backing out of the deal will cost them even more with the lawsuits and litigation that would follow, plus having their brand drug through the mud during the entire process creates even more problems. They announced they are leaving, signed a deal, unless they can deem whoever signed it is not authorized to do so and somehow eliminates them from lawsuits, and liability, they are gone, unfortunately.

 

[ttowncoug]

Agree, the only "hope" is they try to negotiate an exit....Big-10 doesn't want team "forced" to stay in their conference.

 

[COUGinNCW]

Agree, the only "hope" is they try to negotiate an exit....Big-10 doesn't want team "forced" to stay in their conference.

And uw and Whoregon would be begging for their spot.