There is more to the PAC-12 this week than Oregon and Washington playing for the Conference title. That game in Las Vegas brings to an end an epic endeavor that began in 1915 to join West Coast sports together into one conference.
Many of us grew up with the PAC-12 on our Saturdays, in our headlines, and in our dreams. It was a matter for water-cooler banters, tailgate shenanigans, and post-game “what ifs.”
But after this week, all we will have are old memories and new laments. We never cheated on the PAC-12. We were faithful. We didn’t leave it; it left us.
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