THE PAC 12 THREAD v.5

[mrwallace2ku]

there given em away at State…and a cash account too.



5* recruits need only apply.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

http://www.yardbarker.com/college_f...football_predictions_pac_12/s1_13156_24354085
Originally posted on The Comeback | Last updated 7/14/17

Every Friday, our college football staff here at The Comeback goes on the record with some predictions for the 2017 college football season. This week, our staff calls their shots with the Pac-12.

Pac-12 North

1. Washington (five first-place votes)
2. Stanford (1)
3. Oregon
4. Washington State
5. Cal
   Oregon State

It would appear the Pac-12 North will stay true to its 2016 form for the most part. Washington is the easy favorite with five first-place votes, but Stanford is not far behind in the voting. Our staff thinks Oregon is in for a bit of a rebuilding season in the middle of the division, while Washington State could take a step back this fall. Cal and Oregon State tied for last in our preseason tabulations even after a tiebreaker was used.

Pac-12 South

1. USC (4)
2. Utah (2)
3. UCLA
4. Colorado
5. Arizona
6. Arizona State

Down South, the expectations for USC continue to roll in. The Trojans took four first-place votes, with Utah picking up the remaining two. As for the two schools from Arizona? It looks like it could be a long season for the Wildcats and Sun Devils.

Pac-12 Championship Game
Four different teams are being picked to win the Pac-12 by our staff this season, and there was only one Pac-12 championship game matchup predicted by more than one staff member. Washington taking down USC was picked by two of our writers, while a third writer went the opposite way in that matchup. Stanford always feels like a safe enough pick to make sense, but picking Utah to win the conference might be a bit of a bold prediction despite the Utes proving they are not to be overlooked in the Pac-12.

• Kevin Mcguire: Washington over USC
• Terry P. Johnson: Stanford over Utah
• Bart Doan: Washington over USC
• Yesh Ginsburg: Utah over Washington
• Phil Harrison: USC over Washington

Offensive Player of the Year

• Jake Browning, Washington (4)
• Sam Darnold, USC (2)

USC’s rising star quarterback Sam Darnold picked up a couple of votes from our staff, but Washington’s Jake Browning may have had the experience factor playing in his favor here. With all of the offseason attention being given to Darnold, it is quite possible casual fans are not even aware Browning is back for another season. But our staff is well aware, which is one of the reasons why Washington remains one of our popular favorites this season.

Defensive Player of the Year

• Iman Marshall, USC (2)
• Azeem Victor, Washington (2)
• Troy Dye, Oregon (1)
• Filipo Mokofisi, Utah (1)

There was a bit more variety in our picks for defensive player of the year, but two guys picked up multiple votes from us. Washington linebacker Azeem Victor and USC’s Iman Marshall are two guys you want to have on your defense.

Coach of the Year

• Chris Petersen, Washington (2)
• Clay Helton, USC (2)
• David Shaw, Stanford (1)
• Kyle Whittingham (1)

Four different coaches received votes for coach of the year in the Pac-12, which may help sell the point that there are some good coaches to be found in the conference. Washington’s Chris Petersen and USC’s Clay Helton each received multiple votes, but all four coaches named here are worthy of preseason consideration.

Bold Predictions
Bart: Washington will go unbeaten in 2017 and win the conference.

Yesh: Utah goes 7-2 in-conference and wins the South via head-to-head over USC, then knocks the Pac-12 out of the College Football Playoff picture by getting revenge on Washington in the Pac-12 championship game.

Matt Lichtenstader: UCLA makes the best run of anyone in the South at the Trojans. Yes, Jim Mora’s seat is ridiculously hot. Yes, it’s hard to know how good Josh Rosen is going to be after that shoulder injury. And yes, it’s hard to know how all of the coaching changes will affect the team in the end because their problems were bigger than just Josh Rosen last year. But a great and healthy QB is an X-Factor that other teams outside of Stanford really don’t have in the same way the Bruins do. They need to bounce back period, but there’s a good chance they rebound even bigger and better than some expect them to.

Kevin M.: The Pac-12 has two reputable candidates for the College Football Playoff, but is ultimately left out of the postseason fun for the second time in the brief playoff history. Although Washington wins the Pac-12 once again, they do not do so without taking a couple of damaging hits along the way that keep them too far behind the champions to come out of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC this season.

That’s how we see the Pac-12 playing out. Now it’s your turn! Share your Pac-12 predictions with us in the comment section or share them with us on Twitter or Facebook.

This article first appeared on The Comeback and was syndicated with permission.

PLAYERS: Azeem Victor, Filipo Mokofisi, Chris Petersen, Jim Mora
TEAMS: Washington State Cougars, Oregon State Beavers, Arizona State Sun Devils, Washington Huskies, Utah Running Utes, UCLA Bruins

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Pac-12 North

1. Washington (five first-place votes)
2. Stanford (1)
3. Oregon
4. Washington State
5. Cal
   Oregon State

last?

 

[AlaskaGuy]

last?




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My prediction:

1. Washington
2. Washington St.
3. Stanford
4. Oregon St.
5. Oregon
6. Cal

 

[mrwallace2ku]

i don't think wazzou belongs where you say…just my OP.


beavers are an outside unknown…no one knows how well the o-lines will holdup…who the fuck thinks Leach can mastermind 2 seasons in a row? Let alone taggart at Oregon.

GTFO!


who let this huskie trash walk thru the door? who is he, besides some laska freak?

@WizardHawk…@Dayman…any huskie w/ a pulse?

 

[AlaskaGuy]

i don't think wazzou belongs where you say…just my OP.


beavers are an outside unknown…no one knows how well the o-lines will holdup…who the fuck thinks Leach can mastermind 2 seasons in a row? Let alone taggart at Oregon.

GTFO!


who let this huskie trash walk thru the door? who is he, besides some laska freak?

@WizardHawk…@Dayman…any huskie w/ a pulse?

WSU went 7 - 2 in conference play last season and they went 6 - 3 the year before that.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

Preview 2017: Pac-12 Team-By-Team Predictions For Every Game

 

[RegentDenali]

For the 2019 class, but still, Huskies continue to get it done with the locals and the QB position. Huskies are hosting their biggest camps of the year this weekend with over 250 players in attendance. Lots of new offers going out and many top targets in attendance. Expect a big uptick in recruiting activity for the PAC12 right now and going forward into Aug. Some important big names will be committing before start of the season.

Four-star quarterback Dylan Morris has committed to the University of Washington.

Morris, out of Graham, Washington is one of the top prospects in the class of 2019. His other offers include Notre Dame, Oregon, Nebraska, Washington State, Oregon State, and California.

Dylan Morris stands 6-foot and has a 247Sports Composite rating of (0.9827) and is ranked as the No. 41 overall player in the class of 2019. Morris is also ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Washington and No. 3 Pro Style QB in the nation for the class of 2019.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

For the 2019 class, but still, Huskies continue to get it done with the locals and the QB position. Huskies are hosting their biggest camps of the year this weekend with over 250 players in attendance. Lots of new offers going out and many top targets in attendance. Expect a big uptick in recruiting activity for the PAC12 right now and going forward into Aug. Some important big names will be committing before start of the season.

Four-star quarterback Dylan Morris has committed to the University of Washington.

Morris, out of Graham, Washington is one of the top prospects in the class of 2019. His other offers include Notre Dame, Oregon, Nebraska, Washington State, Oregon State, and California.

Dylan Morris stands 6-foot and has a 247Sports Composite rating of (0.9827) and is ranked as the No. 41 overall player in the class of 2019. Morris is also ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Washington and No. 3 Pro Style QB in the nation for the class of 2019.

I hope he grows an inch or two during this next year.

 

[RegentDenali]

I hope he grows an inch or two during this next year.

Hes going to be a jr in high school this year so I'm sure hes not stopped growing yet. Most males hit bone maturity at age 17 to 19, and a few continue a bit later so unless hes hit the wall in that dept, he's probably got atleast another 1-2 inches to go before his height is locked in.

 

[TheDayMan]

PAC-12 Releases 2017 Washington Football Televised Coverage

Should have been titled "We know the tv schedule for a few games, and have shitty commentary for the rest!"

 

[TheDayMan]

I don't understand that, the mad professor is a perfect match for Pullman!
The guy is so unstable and calls it like he see's it and that is a perfect recipe for the Cougs to beat someone good in their own house, in front of their own fans!

I mean he pulls this off it will be the biggest news in Pullman since Price left for Bama and got caught with Bama hookers even before coaching a game!

He is the perfect coach for them, in every way. But he's the guy who everyone loves, unless he's coaching your team.

 

[RegentDenali]

Should have been titled "We know the tv schedule for a few games, and have shitty commentary for the rest!"

I read that FS1 immediately claimed the Washington @ Stanford game (7:30PT, Friday, Nov 10th) using their first choice right for 2017 regular season. They're claiming it will be the PAC game of the year. Late start for the east coast, but there will be plenty of viewers watching it across the country. It will probably decide the PAC12N if Stanford has the bounce back year many are claiming they''ll have. That backfield of theirs is going to be a beast to throw against.

 

[socaljim242]

Meanwhile at Oregon - WR Carrington dismissed from the team two weeks after his DUI arrest and True freshman and U.S. Army All-American Rutger Reitmaier has left the Oregon program

http://oregon.247sports.com/Article/US-Army-All-American-Rutger-Reitmaier-leaves-Oregon-101450009 …

 

[wazzu31]

i don't think wazzou belongs where you say…just my OP.


beavers are an outside unknown…no one knows how well the o-lines will holdup…who the fuck thinks Leach can mastermind 2 seasons in a row? Let alone taggart at Oregon.

GTFO!


who let this huskie trash walk thru the door? who is he, besides some laska freak?

@WizardHawk…@Dayman…any huskie w/ a pulse?

We are easily going to be 2nd in the north. Outside of $C and UW everyone else is below average.

 

[WizardHawk]

We are easily going to be 2nd in the north. Outside of $C and UW everyone else is below average.

 

[Olyduck]

Meanwhile at Oregon - WR Carrington dismissed from the team two weeks after his DUI arrest and True freshman and U.S. Army All-American Rutger Reitmaier has left the Oregon program

http://oregon.247sports.com/Article/US-Army-All-American-Rutger-Reitmaier-leaves-Oregon-101450009 …

everyone knew Carrington was out. since the DUI it was assumed when they announced it, everyone was kinda like yeah that happened a couple weeks ago.
Reitmaier hasn't done anything for it to really be huge news. he was a good pick up as a recruit but that's all we know him as. hasn't played a down. wasn't expected to this year unless something happened. if depth becomes an issue this year or with in the next 3 then it was news. or if he goes on to somewhere else and becomes a beast.

 

[socaljim242]

everyone knew Carrington was out. since the DUI it was assumed when they announced it, everyone was kinda like yeah that happened a couple weeks ago.
Reitmaier hasn't done anything for it to really be huge news. he was a good pick up as a recruit but that's all we know him as. hasn't played a down. wasn't expected to this year unless something happened. if depth becomes an issue this year or with in the next 3 then it was news. or if he goes on to somewhere else and becomes a beast.

So the pro Duck site is over reacting with their headline
The Oregon Ducks have taken a big hit to their defensive line with the loss of a U.S. Army All-American.

 

[mcnabb7542]

We are easily going to be 2nd in the north. Outside of $C and UW everyone else is below average.

Oh I get it :

 

[Olyduck]

So the pro Duck site is over reacting with their headline
The Oregon Ducks have taken a big hit to their defensive line with the loss of a U.S. Army All-American.

like I said big time recruit but he hasn't played a down of college ball yet. I didn't see him on any 2 deep projections. a hit to the D line and depth yes. a big hit? maybe it was also announced today another D line player is out for the year so maybe more impactful now than yesterday when it happened. but still hard to say