OSU, WSU block multi-million-dollar revenue distribution to Pac-12 members

Oregon State and Washington State have “blocked a traditional multi-million-dollar revenue distribution from the conference office to the campuses,” according to Jon Wilner of the San Jose MERCURY NEWS. OSU and WSU called their decision “responsible” and suggested that any other action “would not be in the best interest of the future of the conference.” The 10 outgoing members of the Pac-12 responded by accusing OSU and WSU of “abusing their position” -- as allowed by a court order -- and therefore “causing harm to athletes at the outbound schools.” In a joint statement, the 10 outgoing schools said that the move “has nothing to do with the future of the Conference.” On Dec. 5, commissioner George Kliavkoff notified the 12 campuses that, “in accordance with past practice, the conference was prepared to distribute 15 percent of its annual revenue to the schools.” According to a memo, that split is "approximately” $61M, or just over $5M per campus for the 2023-24 fiscal year  (San Jose MERCURY NEWS, 12/11).