Editor's note: This story was published in August, after the exodus of Pac-12 schools to the Big Ten and Big 12.
Before we get on with the autumn win-loss business that is actual college football, let's pause for a moment -- no, make that a dozen moments -- and pour one out -- no, let's pour 12 out -- for the artist formerly known as the Pac-12 Conference.
What beverage? That's up to you. In Southern California, now Big Ten country, perhaps you'll select a double half-caf mocha oat milk latte ... though, heads-up, your new conferencemates of the Midwest are going have some questions about your non-dairy creamer choices.