Stanford's Andrew Luck, Cal's Ron Rivera explain challenges of modern college sports
Briefly

At a recent event, the general managers of Cal and Stanford football teams emphasized the need for unity and collaboration for the future of college football. Both Ron Rivera and Andrew Luck stressed the significance of being part of a major sports conference for maintaining their universities' competitiveness and relevance. They acknowledged the challenges of coast-to-coast travel for athletic events impacting both schools. Rivera proposed the idea of a national super-conference as a potential solution to future problems in college sports, while expressing a hope for the revival of the Pac-10 Conference.
We believe in each other, because we need one another to exist. Cal's Ron Rivera said.
Being in a Power Four conference, and that matters. Luck highlighted its significance for Stanford's flagship sport.
That's why we're here, because we believe in our universities, and in taking the next step. Rivera emphasized the importance of relevance.
I believe this is the fifth-largest TV market, so that's why it's important that we are relevant. Rivera discussed geographical influences on college sports.
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