Larry Scott
College football players left in limbo as seasons get pushed

By Dave Skretta Aug. 11, 2020 06:27 PM EDT
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson is ready to play football next month. Or in the winter. Or even the spring. He...

FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
College football players, parents, unite to be heard

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 07, 2020 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concerns

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 02, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

FILE - This Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, shows the Pac-12 logo during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz. The Pac-12 has set Sept. 26 as the start of its 10-game conference-only football schedule. The Pac-12 announced three weeks ago it would eliminate nonconference games for its 12 member schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Pac-12 sets Sept. 26 start for 10-game football schedule

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 31, 2020 03:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel works out prior to an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Newark, N.J. The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month. The league, which was forced to pause its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a 22-page memo detailing the plan Monday, May 25, 2020. The document stresses there's no exact date for the start of Phase 2 or a timetable for how long it will last. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
The Latest: Iowa St AD sees football games with 30,000 fans

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2020 01:33 PM EDT

An airplane flies past as construction continues at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The leaders of the Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences formally announced the new LA Bowl on Wednesday at the under-construction stadium south of downtown Los Angeles. For at least the next six years, the Mountain West's top team will face the fifth choice from the Pac-12 in December in the home stadium of the NFL's Rams and Chargers. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
LA Bowl will welcome Pac-12, Mountain West to SoFi Stadium

By Greg Beacham Feb. 26, 2020 06:34 PM EST

Howard hires Larry Scott as head football coach

Feb. 05, 2020 07:23 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howard University has hired Larry Scott as its new head coach. Scott's hiring was announced Wednesday, less than two...

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pac-12 could have a couple morning kickoffs this season

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2019 09:20 PM EDT

Pac-12 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: New Los Angeles Bowl to feature Pac-12, MWC

Jul. 24, 2019 01:29 PM EDT

Pac-12 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott speaks during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Beleaguered Pac-12 takes steps to address officiating

By Joe Reedy Jul. 24, 2019 11:38 AM EDT

In this April 20, 2019, photo, Steve Shaw talks with a colleagues during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Officials are graded weekly on every play and those grades ultimately determine what conference they work. SEC officials have often worked their way up from the Sun Belt. Bowl assignments are determined by regular-season grades and poor grades can lead to demotions. Shaw, the national coordinator of football officials and the SEC’s head of officiating, said last week at the conference spring meetings that eight officials won’t be returning to the SEC this season. One moved on to the NFL and seven either retired or were not retained, Shaw said, declining to elaborate. (Gary McGriff via AP)
'This isn't for everyone': A labor of love for football refs

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 12, 2019 11:48 AM EDT

Pac-12 won't change scheduling to 'skate through' to playoff

By Ralph D. Russo May. 01, 2019 09:13 PM EDT
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Pac-12 has no plans to change its football scheduling policies and philosophies, including playing nine conference games, to enhance the...

Larry Scott defending Pac-12's officiating procedures

By Tim Booth Oct. 20, 2018 06:00 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott again defended the conference's handling of its officiating procedures on Saturday after a report cited text messages...