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OSU and WSU joint statement regarding the agreement in principle recently announced by all 12 Pac‑12 Conference universities
Jayathi Murthy, president of OSU, and Kirk Schulz, president of WSU, released a statement regarding the agreement in principle recently announced by all Pac-12 universities.
Charting a clear path forward for WSU Athletics
Statement from WSU President Kirk Schulz and Director of Athletics Pat Chun about today’s ruling affirming that the future of the Pac‑12 should be determined by the members who remain in the conference rather than those who are leaving.
WSU and UW agree to Apple Cup continuation
The universities have agreed in principle to a five‑year continuation of the storied Apple Cup football series through at least 2028.
Judge rules in favor of WSU and OSU
Statement from WSU President Kirk Schulz and Director of Athletics Pat Chun about today’s ruling affirming that the future of the Pac‑12 should be determined by the members who remain in the conference rather than those who are leaving.
WSU, OSU pledge fierce competition on field and strong unity for future
Both universities remain united in their commitment to finding the best solution going forward given the looming departures of 10 of the 12 conference partners.
Statement regarding ruling in Pac‑12 case
The temporary restraining order was sought by WSU and Oregon State University as part of a broader legal filing intended to clarify that they are the only voting members of the Pac‑12 Board of Directors.
External:
- New Pac-12 commissioner, WSU’s Schulz vow to press forward in murky NCAA straits | February 29, 2024
- WSU prez urges member schools to reform, not replace, NCAA oversight | February 29, 2024
- WSU’s Kirk Schulz to propose to CFP leaders that Pac-12 be treated as power conference for ‘extended future’ | February 13, 2024
Exclusives:
- Pac-12 Commissioner-Elect Gould & WSU President Schulz meet with the media| February 29, 2024
- 2 minutes with Pat Chun on what comes next after court victory | November 14, 2023
- 2 minutes with Kirk Schulz: Dec. 4 transfer portal date is critical | November 1, 2023
- Charting a clear path forward for WSU Athletics | November 22, 2023
- Judge rules in favor of WSU and OSU | November 14, 2023
- Answering your questions on the future of Cougar Athletics | September 19, 2023
- Addressing recent Pac-12 developments | August 7, 2023
- Statement from Lisa Keohokalole Schauer | August 11, 2023
- Mountain West announces football scheduling agreement with Oregon State and Washington State | December 1, 2023
- WSU and UW agree to Apple Cup continuation | November 20, 2023
- Statement regarding latest filing from departing Pac-12 schools | November 2, 2023
- Statement regarding ruling in Pac-12 case | September 11, 2023
- Remaining members of Pac-12 take legal action to confirm governance | September 8, 2023
- Mountain West Conference pitches affiliation to WSU | August 25, 2023
- Athletics Advisory Committee to help navigate future athletics conference changes | August 14, 2023