![]() "The addition of Brigham Young University adds to our membership another private, faith-based institution, which shares the common bond of an aligned emphasis on combining excellence in academics with excellence in athletics. "This is an historic day for the West Coast Conference," WCC Commissioner Jamie Zaninovich said. An independent in FBS football, BYU will compete in 11 of the 13 West Coast Conference sports: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, women's soccer, men's and women's tennis and women's volleyball. BYU has been consistently recognized as one of the top-rated academic institutions in the nation and is home to an athletic program that has enjoyed success at both the conference and national levels. We look forward to building a strong relationship with the conference and its membership."īrigham Young University brings to the West Coast Conference a track record of success in academics and athletics. "Jamie Zaninovich and his staff have been excellent to work with as we have prepared to make this transition. "We are excited to officially join the West Coast Conference," said BYU President Cecil O. We are looking forward to a strong relationship with BYU organizationally and athletically." ![]() They are a good athletic fit with our programs that are annually challenging for post-season appearances and national championships. "In BYU, we have added a private, faith-based institution with a strong academic reputation and tradition of excellence in athletics. "The West Coast Conference is excited to officially welcome Brigham Young University as our ninth member institution," University of Portland President and WCC Presidents' Council Chair Rev. The new logo is the WCC's first visual change since 1995. With the change in membership, the West Coast Conference has launched its new brand identity. Brigham Young University formally joined the WCC today and will field a team in 11 of the Conference's 13 sponsored sports. For the first time in more than 30 years, the West Coast Conference has a new member.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |