Pac-ing up and moving out, an NCAA conference realignment breakdown
A change is gonna come…
Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the wild Power Five conference moves shifting the NCAA landscape.
After last week’s bloody Friday that saw five more Pac-12 schools order moving boxes, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are chatting through the long history of conference realignment, the current flood of moves, the many ramifications, and the many, many questions still lingering.
Are we heading for the NCAA’s super-conference era? Tune in to find out.
World Cup knockouts preview + what’s wrong with the USWNT?
It’s must-win time!
The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) knockout round is nearly upon us. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Dee Lab have your complete guide to last 16, chatting through the biggest storylines including the GOATs that have sadly been eliminated, the underdogs surprising us all, and, of course, what the hell is happening with the USWNT. Thanks for kicking it with us.
And a big thank you to BMO for supporting today’s episode! Dubbed the Bank of Soccer, BMO’s been investing in the beautiful game for years, all the way from the grassroots to the pros. Check out their efforts by visiting BMO.com. Golazos all around.
Women’s World Cup nears the knockout stage & an NCAA soccer WTF
Hello, August!
Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault, harassment, intimidation, stalking, racism, and hazing.
Can you believe the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) group stage is nearly over? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest updates from Down Under, including the unfortunate early elimination of their beloved CanWNT amid the team’s ongoing labor dispute with their federation.
Then after the break, El and Steph pivot to the NCAA pitch to discuss a troubling story out of the Butler women’s soccer program, where three players filed separate lawsuits accusing a school trainer of sexual assault. Enough is enough.
