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Presidents and chancellors of the universities in the Pac-12 Conference announced late Tuesday that the league would remain at its current size, a move that could put the brakes on a conference-realignment process that in recent days has threatened to transform big-time college football and potentially destroy two of the six major leagues. "After careful review we have determined that it is in the best interests of our member institutions, student-athletes and fans to remain a 12-team conference," Commissioner Larry Scott said in a brief statement. "While we have great respect for all of the institutions that have contacted us, and certain expansion proposals were financially attractive, we have a strong conference structure and culture of equality that we are committed to preserve. With new landmark TV agreements and plans to launch our innovative television networks, we are going to focus solely on these great assets, our strong heritage and the bright future in front of us."
