THE PAC 12 THREAD v.3

[RegentDenali]

Athlon Sports has released its 2015 PAC preview. For bowls, they're calling:

Rose: USC vs. Michigan State

Fiesta: Oregon vs. Boise State

Alamo: Arizona State vs. Oklahoma

Holiday: Stanford vs. Penn State

Sun: Arizona vs. Georgia Tech

Foster Farms: UCLA vs. Minnesota

Las Vegas: Cal vs. Utah State

Cactus: Utah vs. Kansas State

Poinsettia: Washington vs. Colorado State

They're calling Ohio State, Bama, Auburn, and Baylor for the playoffs, etc...... So PAC bowl listing is straightforward.

And USC over Oregon in the PAC champ game. The entire read is here and lots of good stuff.

Pac-12 Football 2015 Predictions | AthlonSports.com

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Pac-12 Football 2015 Predictions | AthlonSports.com

No Beaverz? An obvious "no read" rag here...

 

[OregonDucks]

Athlon Sports is less credible then Bleacher Report

 

[WizardHawk]

Shit, I'd take the pointsettia bowl at this point. Lots and lots of unknowns going into this season. Going to find out what kind of coaching staff this is real quick.

 

[socaljim242]

Athlon Sports is less credible then Bleacher Report

Athlons preseason Top 25 predictions for 2014.

1. Florida State
2. Alabama
3. Auburn
4. Oregon
5. Oklahoma
6. Ohio State.

Not to bad . Got the four teams that ended up in the playoff in their top six.

 

[socaljim242]

Shit, I'd take the pointsettia bowl at this point. Lots and lots of unknowns going into this season. Going to find out what kind of coaching staff this is real quick.

Join the club.lol

 

[RegentDenali]

Athlon Sports is less credible then Bleacher Report

because they took USC over the Ducks?

 

[Not Neutral]

Athlon Sports is less credible then Bleacher Report

How can you say such a thing? Here's a quote from Athlon:

"It won’t be easy for Oregon coach Mark Helfrich to replace Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota."

These guys know their sports. Do you want to apologize now?

 

[BoiseMike19]

Heck, I'll take the Fiesta with Oregon right now.

 

[HammerDown]

Agree 100% and it gives me a soft spot for the smart guys too.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Athlon Sports has released its 2015 PAC preview. For bowls, they're calling:

Rose: USC vs. Michigan State

Fiesta: Oregon vs. Boise State

Alamo: Arizona State vs. Oklahoma

Holiday: Stanford vs. Penn State

Sun: Arizona vs. Georgia Tech

Foster Farms: UCLA vs. Minnesota

Las Vegas: Cal vs. Utah State

Cactus: Utah vs. Kansas State

Poinsettia: Washington vs. Colorado State

They're calling Ohio State, Bama, Auburn, and Baylor for the playoffs, etc...... So PAC bowl listing is straightforward.

And USC over Oregon in the PAC champ game. The entire read is here and lots of good stuff.

Pac-12 Football 2015 Predictions | AthlonSports.com

Athlon is trash

 

[WhiteMamba]

because they took USC over the Ducks?

No. Because it's trash.


Phil Steele has Ducks in Alamo.

His magazine isn't trash.

Bad pick IMO. But still a great publication.

Athlon is the McDonald's of preview mags. Good when you can't get the real thing.

 

[WhiteMamba]

I would be shocked if UDud makes a bowl.

 

[Olyduck]

i always read Lindys full and Steele full but Athlon Pac only just for variety

 

[BeaverShaver]

How can you say such a thing? Here's a quote from Athlon:

"It won’t be easy for Oregon coach Mark Helfrich to replace Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota."

These guys know their sports. Do you want to apologize now?

that is hard hitting,Pulitzer prize material.

 

[nddulac]

that is hard hitting,Pulitzer prize material.

Don't sell it short. I'm thinking Nobel Prize for Literature.

 

[RegentDenali]

Uhh ohhh. Nike U.'s latest Free Agent signing hits a snag.

---Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. did not meet Eastern Washington's graduation standards after the spring academic quarter, according to the university on Thursday, news that throws his plan to play football for Oregon this fall in flux.

 

[Vitamike]

Hey PAC brothers!

It's been a long time but I've been lurking...

On the heels of that Athlon Sports post, I thought I'd post my preseason predictions.

Join me if you will.

I know it's early, but if you do, just make sure it adds up! (I think mine adds correctly)

I'm interested in what y'alls predictions will be.

* Disclaimer - I have the South title going to the winner of 'The Cross Town Showdown' at the Coliseum which I didn't predict and have listed as a tie for now. (I have a feeling it goes to SC, four straight with a true freshman & on the road, might be asking too much with so much on the line)

If any of you have questions to where the specific losses come, just ask. The predicted overall finish is listed to the left with conference records listed to the right. In parenthesis are last years divisional PAC finishes & the last years final playoff rankings as a matter of reference.


North
10-2; 8-1 Stanford (2-NR)
9-3; 7-2 Oregon (1-2)
7-5; 4-5 Washington (3-NR)
5-7; 4-5 California (4-NR)
2-10; 1-8 Washington St. (6-NR)
3-9; 1-8 Oregon St. (5-NR)

South
9-2-1; 6-2-1 UCLA (2-14)
8-3-1; 6-2-1 Southern California (5-24)
8-4; 6-3 Arizona St. (3-15)
8-4; 5-4 Arizona (1-10)
7-5; 5-4 Utah (4-22)
4-9; 1-8 Colorado (6-NR)

 

[trojanfan12]

Hey PAC brothers!

It's been a long time but I've been lurking...

On the heels of that Athlon Sports post, I thought I'd post my preseason predictions.

Join me if you will.

I know it's early, but if you do, just make sure it adds up! (I think mine adds correctly)

I'm interested in what y'alls predictions will be.

* Disclaimer - I have the South title going to the winner of 'The Cross Town Showdown' at the Coliseum which I didn't predict and have listed as a tie for now. (I have a feeling it goes to SC, four straight with a true freshman & on the road, might be asking too much with so much on the line)

If any of you have questions to where the specific losses come, just ask. The predicted overall finish is listed to the left with conference records listed to the right. In parenthesis are last years divisional PAC finishes & the last years final playoff rankings as a matter of reference.


North
10-2; 8-1 Stanford (2-NR)
9-3; 7-2 Oregon (1-2)
7-5; 4-5 Washington (3-NR)
5-7; 4-5 California (4-NR)
2-10; 1-8 Washington St. (6-NR)
3-9; 1-8 Oregon St. (5-NR)

South
9-2-1; 6-2-1 UCLA (2-14)
8-3-1; 6-2-1 Southern California (5-24)
8-4; 6-3 Arizona St. (3-15)
8-4; 5-4 Arizona (1-10)
7-5; 5-4 Utah (4-22)
4-9; 1-8 Colorado (6-NR)

I was told that there would be no math and so I didn't bring my calkylater.

 

[Vitamike]

I was told that there would be no math and so I didn't bring my calkylater.

Fair enough...

So what's your take on those predictions, maybe just comment on the final overall standings?

(I know wallace wont be happy )

I have SC losing @ Arizona State, @ Notre Dame & @ Oregon with maybe only one home loss.