re: SEC vs. PAC (Wack) 10

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Doesnt sound as if tennis boy has a position on it.

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That was in response to how to determine a ntional championship. He stated his openess to a playoff. It's okay. I never exepceted you to man up.

There have been calls for a playoff system for football, and the Pac-10 has been criticized for standing in the way of change. How would you like to see a national champion determined?

A: I don't have a position on that yet. . . . I know there's been a lot of talk about it. . . . I have been brought in to come with a fresh perspective and an open mind, and to establish a future Pac-10 position with the presidents on that issue. I know there's a lot of complicating factors. I'm also clear on the very special, historical relationship that the Pac-10 has with the Rose Bowl and what a fabulous event that is, how important it is to the Pac-10 and the members.

Q: So you are willing to discuss the possibility of a playoff and willing to look at potential changes?

A: Yes, in the sense that I've been brought in to come with a new and fresh perspective in everything. There's been no issue that I've been told, 'This one you can't touch,' or, 'This isn't up for discussion.' . . . I don't want my answer to be interpreted as signaling there will be a change or won't be a change to the Pac-10's position on this. But I think it's fair to say that the reason someone like myself has been chosen is that people want a fresh look at all these things.