Ahead of the UC Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, California governor Gavin Newsom made it clear that he wants UCLA to provide more reasoning behind its decision to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten with USC.
“The first duty of every public university is to the people—especially students,” Newsom said, via the Los Angeles Times. “UCLA must clearly explain to the public how this deal will improve the experience for all its student-athletes, will honor its century-old partnership with UC Berkeley, and will preserve the histories, rivalries, and traditions that enrich our communities.