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**Nevada Wolf Pack Closes Out Athletic Season with NCAA Championship
RENO, NV** – The Nevada Wolf Pack is set to mark the end of the 2024-25 athletic season as track and field star Lilly Urban competes in javelin at the NCAA Championships on Thursday. Urban’s participation highlights the Pack’s commitment to excellence as they conclude the year on a high note.
This week’s Monday Mailbag delves into the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics, particularly the future of the Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences. The rate of realignment has accelerated over the past decade, and it seems likely that by 2032, significant changes will reshape these conferences. Amidst predictions of the ACC’s destabilization, experts speculate that schools like Stanford and Cal may rejoin a revived Pac-12, while the Mountain West could see new additions like Sacramento State.
Financial considerations are at the forefront as well, following a settlement requiring Mountain West institutions to allocate around $500,000 annually in back pay to athletes over the next decade. This obligation raises questions about sustainability in a climate increasingly pressured by financial deficits and the need for better facilities and coaching.
On the football front, the Mountain West is viewed as stable, but quarterback ratings reveal uncertainty across the league, with Nevada’s own Chubba Purdy ranking fifth among Mountain West quarterbacks. Conversely, the Pack’s special teams ranked poorly last season, highlighting an area for improvement ahead of the new season.
As local and national dynamics continue to shift within collegiate athletics, the Wolf Pack remains poised to adapt and make strides in building a stronger future for its athletics program.
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Chris Murray
Email: crmurray@sbgtv.com
Twitter: @ByChrisMurray
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