As expected, the NCAA Governance Redesign proposal, well known for giving greater autonomy to the so-called Power Five conferences – Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, Pac 12 and ACC – was passed Thursday. It is expected to usher in an new era in college athletics.
UConn’s conference, the American Athletic Conference, is not part of the Power Five, but the conference and commissioner Mike Aresco have supported the new model.
Here is a statement from Aresco, just released by the AAC office:
“We are pleased that the NCAA Governance Redesign Model was adopted today by the NCAA Board of Directors. We extend our congratulations to Dr. Nathan Hatch and to the NCAA Steering Committee for its excellent work in designing a model that we believe will enjoy broad acceptance. We also appreciate the exemplary efforts of our NCAA Board representative, Dr. John Hitt of UCF, and our Conference Board chair, Dr. Gerald Turner of SMU, who were deeply engaged in this process.
“Our conference membership supports the new governance model and the opportunities it will present to enhance the student-athlete experience and student-athlete welfare. Our presidents and athletic directors are steadfast in their commitment to these ideals and also to providing our student-athletes with the ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics.”
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