Judge’s ruling gives Pacific Northwest rivals power over conference

  • Oregon State and Washington State granted control of Pac-12 and its assets
  • Judge rules that only Oregon State and Washington State can make decisions about Pac-12 business
  • Outgoing Pac-12 schools plan to appeal the ruling
  • Oregon State and Washington State aim to rebuild the conference
  • Clock is ticking for the two schools to make plans for next season

A judge has granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction, giving them control of the Pac-12 conference and its assets. The ruling states that only these two schools can make decisions about Pac-12 business, while the outgoing schools plan to appeal. Oregon State and Washington State aim to rebuild the conference, but face challenges in making plans for next season. They may consider a temporary two-school conference or a partnership with the Mountain West. The Pac-12 also lacks a media rights deal beyond this season, leading to a drop in revenue.

Factuality Level: 7
Factuality Justification: The article provides information about a legal battle between Oregon State and Washington State and 10 departing Pac-12 schools. It includes quotes from the judge and representatives from the schools involved. However, the article lacks specific details about the legal arguments and the reasons behind the schools’ decisions. It also does not provide a balanced perspective by including statements from the departing schools. Overall, the article provides some factual information but lacks depth and context.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about the legal battle between Oregon State, Washington State, and the departing Pac-12 schools. It discusses the court ruling, the potential impact on the Pac-12 conference, and the options for Oregon State and Washington State moving forward. However, the article lacks depth and analysis, and it does not provide evidence or data to support its claims. It also does not offer any actionable insights or solutions.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: The article does not provide specific information about financial markets or companies impacted.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The article primarily focuses on a legal battle between Oregon State, Washington State, and 10 departing Pac-12 schools. While it has financial relevance as it discusses the control of the conference and assets, there is no mention of an extreme event or its impact.
Public Companies: Oregon State (null), Washington State (null), Pac-12 (null), Big Ten (null), Big 12 (null), ACC (null), Mountain West (null)
Key People: Gary Libey (Judge), Pat Chun (Washington State Athletic Director), Kirk Schulz (Washington State University President), Scott Barnes (Oregon State Athletic Director), George Kliavkoff (Pac-12 Commissioner), Eric MacMichael (Attorney for Oregon State)

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