Things Change - Part 6 (Not to Worry)

UC-Berkeley's athletics director says the current problem of the dissolving Pac-12 will be worked out - somehow. Not to worry:

Jim Knowlton's Notes: Focused On The Future

Latest Newsletter From Cal's Director Of Athletics

Cal Family – Greetings from Haas Pavilion.

I would like to begin this month's newsletter by addressing the uncertainty around conference realignment. As I am sure you are aware, eight member institutions of the Pac-12 have announced they will be leaving the conference next summer. This happened very quickly, and we have been working tirelessly to map out the next step for Cal Athletics. I am grateful for the leadership of Chancellor Christ and UC President Michael Drake as we thoroughly examine all of the options for our future. 

President Drake asked that we share this note with you:

"I want to assure the Berkeley community that ever since the initial changes in the Pac-12's membership, I have been working in close partnership with Chancellor Christ and A.D. Knowlton to ensure that Cal Athletics will continue to be an integral contributor to the university's excellence. We know that time is of the essence, and while challenges remain, I am optimistic they will be surmounted."

This is an extremely complex process, and while we are striving to find a solution as soon as we can, we are also being as thoughtful and thorough as possible to set the most optimal course for our program, our student-athletes, and our future.

Despite the above, we will continue to compete in the Pac-12 for at least one more academic year, and our fall sports are revving up for what should be an exciting season. In fact, both of our soccer teams and our field hockey squad have already had exhibition games, and our women's soccer team opens the regular season this Thursday at Tennessee. Our football team began training camp on Aug. 3 and is hard at work preparing for the season-opener at the University of North Texas on Sept. 2...

Our current situation is certainly challenging. But I often reflect on the many other challenges we as a Cal community have faced over the last few years, and I am confident that we will continue to provide the exceptional experience we all expect for our student-athletes and community.

The Bear will not quit. The Bear will not die.

Go Bears!

Jim

Full note at https://calbears.com/news/2023/8/15/athletics-news-knowltons-notes-focused-on-the-future.aspx.