Pac-12 Perspective

Colorado point guard McKinley Wright joins Ashley Adamson to discuss turning down the NBA and returning to school for his senior season. The Buffs star talks about what he learned during the pre-draft process, why he’s excited about being back in Boulder, and how he’s improving his game during quarantine.

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott discusses the reveal of the 2020 Pac-12 football schedule. He explains how the conference ultimately decided on how to proceed with the football season and the factors that went into the decision-making process. He also opens up about how COVID-19 concerns will be handled throughout the season and gives an update on the Pac-12 Olympic sports schedule.

Washington State's top returning receiver, Renard Bell, joins the Pac-12 Perspective Podcast to discuss what it's like being back on campus as the Cougs begin their first week of mandatory workouts. The Redshirt Senior opens up about some of his goals for the season and shares how the team feels about playing a conference-only schedule. Bell also describes the biggest difference between playing for Nick Rolovich and Mike Leach.

Renard Bell has been keeping a video diary for the Pac-12 Networks' Unlocked series. You can check out his first episode here: https://pac-12.com/videos/coronavirus-hits-close-home-washington-state-footballs-renard-bell

“What can I do to make sure this is a movement, not a moment?” In this special edition of the Pac-12 Perspective, four Stanford student athletes tackle that question and more in our first roundtable discussion on racial injustice in America. Thomas Booker, Jenna Brown, Maya Dodson and Ryan Walker-Hartshorn share their personal experiences as Black student athletes and discuss new ways to empower, educate and create real change. From dissecting performative activism, to examining the divide in the Black community at Stanford, this conversation provides a critical lens into how covert racism shows up on college campuses around the country.

Our panel:
Thomas Booker, Stanford Junior Defensive End
2019 All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention (50 tackles, 4 sacks)
Twitter: @TheThomasBooker
IG: @tbooksiv
Recommended resource: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Jenna Brown, Stanford Junior Guard
2020 Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll, 2018 McDonald's All-American
IG: jenna.brown54
Recommended resource: http://peopleskitchencollective.com/

Maya Dodson, Stanford Senior Forward
2020 Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll, 2017 McDonald's All-American
Twitter: @mydod_15
IG: @macd_15
Recommended resource: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/reclaim-our-vote-signup

Ryan Walker-Hartshorn, Stanford Women's Soccer 2013-2016
Two-time Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention
Twitter: @ryan_walkerHA
IG: ry_who

FROM THE PAC-12 PERSPECTIVE VAULT: Three years ago, Cal Rugby's Robert Paylor suffered a horrendous injury in the 2017 National Championship and was told he would never walk again. In this time, Robert has earned his degree, is continuing to rehab out of paralysis and is an inspiration to all.

FROM THE PAC-12 PERSPECTIVE VAULT: Dr. Kate Starbird discusses the spread of misinformation online, specifically in social media, currently during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has found that people's vulnerabilities and anxieties fuel the misinformation. Dr. Starbird also talks about her time playing for Tara VanDerveer.

FROM THE PAC-12 PERSPECTIVE VAULT: Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth take a little break during NFL Draft week to speak with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. He explains his "JOY" of being quarantined with his family and helping others who are affected by Covid19. Kerr and head coach Pete Carroll took it upon themselves to launch a podcast called, "Flying Coach" to help fundraise. He speaks about his excitement to watch the virtual NFL Draft, as well as him "trending" due to the ESPN Michael Jordan documentary, "The Last Dance"... Kerr gives insight on his coaching mentors Phil Jackson, Lute Olson and Gregg Popovich. Listen to hear a story about Steve Kerr's Wildcats and Michael Jordan's Tar Heels in the 1997 National Championship..

University of Washington AD Jen Cohen discusses being challenged as leader, she believes now is the time to lead by example and listen.

Cal Football's Cam Bynum discusses the importance of graduating and retuning for his senior season. He also tells Ashley Adamson what his teammates mean to him, whether it is being their #1 Hypeman or volunteering his time to help cleanup a teammates hometown.

Ashley Adamson caught up with Arizona Wildcats Women's Basketball Head Coach and Naismith Coach of the Year Finalist Adia Barnes. Coach Barnes talks about being pregnant, coaching her team through zoom, and being Matteo's mom during Covid.