Kicking a conference when it’s down is part of the realignment experience: a podcast

The college sports realignment adventure continued this week as commissioners from the SEC and ACC spoke at their respective football media days events, the Big 12 reportedly said it wasn’t interested in a merger with the Pac-12 (but was linked to an NBC deal with Notre Dame), and California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an explanation of why UCLA is leaving the Pac-12 with USC for the Big Ten.Whew.There is plenty to discuss, so we’re chatting on today’s SportsBeat KC podcast with K-State beat writer Kellis Robinett. We break down the week’s news, quotes and speculation and wonder whether there’s room for any empathy in the cold business of realignment.We also discuss the significance of Kansas State’s latest basketball commitment, Darrin “Dai Dai” Ames, a top-50 prospect from Chicago.Story links:Who won the realignment battle between the SEC and Big Ten? Look South says Greg SankeyKansas State kicks off 2023 recruiting class with Darrin Ames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices