THE PAC12 Thread

[WizardHawk]

Naw, neither of them play the eagles this year and you still have to think Vick won't make it that far into the season the way he piles up injuries.

 

[trojanfan12]

Pete Carroll and Jim Harbaugh are scurred

I was just about to post that it will be interesting to see how this works vs. Seattle or San Fran's defenses!!

Just checked though and the Iggles don't play either one. We'll have to hope for a playoff game!!

Tebows new look?

 

[yeodonie]

Naw, neither of them play the eagles this year and you still have to think Vick won't make it that far into the season the way he piles up injuries.

Yeah but then Barkley goes in so should be fine right?

 

[yeodonie]

Stanford -28 1/2 @ Army

Fresno State @ Colorado +9 1/2

UCLA +4 1/2 @ Nebraska

Tennessee @ Oregon -26 1/2

Boston College @ Southern Cal -14 1/2 (upset special. BC wins outright)

Washington -10 1/2 @ Illinois

Ohio State @ California +15 1/2

Texas San Antonio @ Arizona -26 1/2

Oregon State @ Utah - 3 1/2

Southern Utah @ Washington State -23 1/2


Game of the week: predict score

Wisconsin @ Arizona State - 5 1/2

ASU 27-Badgers 23

 

[Sox33OSU]

Kelly beating a Washington team. Nothing new here

 

[4down20]

Oh yeah, picks.

Stanford -28 1/2 @ Army
Fresno State @ Colorado +9 1/2
UCLA +4 1/2 @ Nebraska
Tennessee @ Oregon -26 1/2
Boston College @ Southern Cal -14 1/2
Washington -10 1/2 @ Illinois
Ohio State @ California +15 1/2
Texas San Antonio @ Arizona -26 1/2
Oregon State @ Utah - 3 1/2
Southern Utah@ Washington State -23 1/2

Game of the week: predict score

Wisconsin @ Arizona State - 5 1/2

Wisconsin: 26 ASU: 24

 

[TheLonestarDUCK]

So not true.

Last year he had Mariota on the bench more than in the game in 2nd halfs of the game.

Too lazy but look @ 1st half points vs 2nd half points last year.

I will if you want when sober.

No shit Mamba - whoever posted that has no clue how Chip rolls

 

[RegentDenali]

Ted Miller's PAC12 power rankings. Week 2.

1. Stanford: There was some thinking to switch the top two after Oregon's dominant road effort at Virginia, but the Cardinal pretty much showed their own style of dominance against a San Jose State team that won 11 games last year and has an NFL prospect at quarterback.

2. Oregon: If Oregon approaches the monstrous butt-kicking it gave Virginia at home against Tennessee, then it probably will be time to move Oregon up to No. 1. And another dominant performance, this time against an SEC team, would probably move the "what will Mark Helfrich do" talk to the background.

3. Washington: The Huskies were off this week, but their victory over Boise State is still the highest-quality victory in the conference this season. Now can a team that has struggled on the road under Steve Sarkisian bring that efficiency on both sides of the ball to Illinois on Saturday?

4. UCLA: Another power rankings debate here. Both Kevin and I picked Arizona State to win the South Division. Now that the Sun Devils have played -- and drubbed an FCS team -- should they be bounced up? Nope. Even though the Bruins were off, their opening victory over Nevada was still of a higher quality. Plus, both teams take on ranked Big Ten teams on Saturday. Maybe that will provide some more clarity.

5. Arizona State: You never play a perfect game, but the Sun Devils were pretty much exactly what their idealized version should be against an FCS team last Thursday. Beat Wisconsin and the country will take note.

6. Washington State: Cougs making their move! We know you guys are irritated that the victory over USC became all about how bad USC looked, but we're also assuming the objective side of you sort of knows why. And, well, you didn't score an offensive TD. Still, great road win. Great defensive effort. Enjoy being optimistic.

7. Utah: Boy, Dennis Erickson sure is too old to make a difference with the Utes' offense! That hire will never work. Our guess is Utes fans who were down on the program have now noted that good QB play is sort of a good -- and fun! -- thing to get. Beating Oregon State at home on Saturday would perk up some preseason expectations.

8. Arizona: The Wildcats' defense, though it gave up a couple of big plays at UNLV, is vastly improved. And the running game looks pretty good, particularly with Ka'Deem Carey back in the lineup. But the passing game -- still no TD passes caught by a receiver -- is an issue.

9. California: The Bears get no style points -- even with all the big passing numbers -- for beating Portland State. But a win is a win. The issue, however, is how many more remain with a brutal upcoming schedule.

10. Oregon State: Hawaii isn't good. But after the disaster against Eastern Washington, it was good that the Beavers not only took care of business but overcame a first-half lull when they looked like they might be about to go rear-end-over-tea-kettle. The visit to Utah could set the trajectory for the season.

11. Colorado: Of course, it would have been nice for the Buffs to dominate Central Arkansas, but this isn't a team that can dominate anyone. Still, a second consecutive week of fourth-quarter gumption and opportunistic playmaking is meaningful. In danger of a humiliating defeat? Well, score 21 consecutive points to win going away.

12. USC: Just awful. The crowd in the Coliseum pretty much said it all.

*No change in order of 1-5 from last week. Utah remains at 7, Zona at 8, Cal at 9, and Colorado at 11. Moves ups: WSU from 10th to 6th, and Oregon State 12th to 10th. Move downs: USC from 6th to 12th.

 

[WhiteMamba]

^^^North Dominance early^^^

 

[RegentDenali]

PAC12 AP Poll rankings:

2) Oregon
5) Stanford
16) UCLA
19) UW

Dropped from rankings: USC

Others receiving votes: ASU 64, Arizona 9.


ASU should crash the 25 party if they beat Wisconsin this week.

 

[wazzu31]

Ted Miller's PAC12 power rankings. Week 2.

1. Stanford: There was some thinking to switch the top two after Oregon's dominant road effort at Virginia, but the Cardinal pretty much showed their own style of dominance against a San Jose State team that won 11 games last year and has an NFL prospect at quarterback.

2. Oregon: If Oregon approaches the monstrous butt-kicking it gave Virginia at home against Tennessee, then it probably will be time to move Oregon up to No. 1. And another dominant performance, this time against an SEC team, would probably move the "what will Mark Helfrich do" talk to the background.

3. Washington: The Huskies were off this week, but their victory over Boise State is still the highest-quality victory in the conference this season. Now can a team that has struggled on the road under Steve Sarkisian bring that efficiency on both sides of the ball to Illinois on Saturday?

4. UCLA: Another power rankings debate here. Both Kevin and I picked Arizona State to win the South Division. Now that the Sun Devils have played -- and drubbed an FCS team -- should they be bounced up? Nope. Even though the Bruins were off, their opening victory over Nevada was still of a higher quality. Plus, both teams take on ranked Big Ten teams on Saturday. Maybe that will provide some more clarity.

5. Arizona State: You never play a perfect game, but the Sun Devils were pretty much exactly what their idealized version should be against an FCS team last Thursday. Beat Wisconsin and the country will take note.

6. Washington State: Cougs making their move! We know you guys are irritated that the victory over USC became all about how bad USC looked, but we're also assuming the objective side of you sort of knows why. And, well, you didn't score an offensive TD. Still, great road win. Great defensive effort. Enjoy being optimistic.

7. Utah: Boy, Dennis Erickson sure is too old to make a difference with the Utes' offense! That hire will never work. Our guess is Utes fans who were down on the program have now noted that good QB play is sort of a good -- and fun! -- thing to get. Beating Oregon State at home on Saturday would perk up some preseason expectations.

8. Arizona: The Wildcats' defense, though it gave up a couple of big plays at UNLV, is vastly improved. And the running game looks pretty good, particularly with Ka'Deem Carey back in the lineup. But the passing game -- still no TD passes caught by a receiver -- is an issue.

9. California: The Bears get no style points -- even with all the big passing numbers -- for beating Portland State. But a win is a win. The issue, however, is how many more remain with a brutal upcoming schedule.

10. Oregon State: Hawaii isn't good. But after the disaster against Eastern Washington, it was good that the Beavers not only took care of business but overcame a first-half lull when they looked like they might be about to go rear-end-over-tea-kettle. The visit to Utah could set the trajectory for the season.

11. Colorado: Of course, it would have been nice for the Buffs to dominate Central Arkansas, but this isn't a team that can dominate anyone. Still, a second consecutive week of fourth-quarter gumption and opportunistic playmaking is meaningful. In danger of a humiliating defeat? Well, score 21 consecutive points to win going away.

12. USC: Just awful. The crowd in the Coliseum pretty much said it all.

*No change in order of 1-5 from last week. Utah remains at 7, Zona at 8, Cal at 9, and Colorado at 11. Moves ups: WSU from 10th to 6th, and Oregon State 12th to 10th. Move downs: USC from 6th to 12th.

After Leach uses his brain and makes a QB change then I can see WSU being moved up but Halliday lost the Auburn game and did his best to lose the SC game I can't put us any higher than above Oregon who lost to EU

 

[mrwallace2ku]

After Leach uses his brain and makes a QB change then I can see WSU being moved up but Halliday lost the Auburn game and did his best to lose the SC game I can't put us any higher than above Oregon who lost to EU

Keep on "attacking the LIQUOR Cab" donk...your slurring your werdz again. NO wisdom from the Palouse even IF your team is 2-n-zipper.

Worst alum fan I have ever seen, congratz on being #1 @ something donk.

 

[WhiteMamba]

I wanna see a drinking contest between Wazzy and ol Wubz

 

[WizardHawk]

lol@USC ranked 12th in the conf behind colorado according to miller and gemmell. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

I wanna see a drinking contest between Wazzy and ol Wubz

LOLZ...I can't drink Rothchilds 100 proof vodka all nite like wazzy gazoo can, at least let me go headz up with him with @ least a decent potato vodka from Klamath Fallz...

 

[RegentDenali]

lol@USC ranked 12th in the conf behind colorado according to miller and gemmell. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

Most of the Trojan fanbase is on suicide watch this week.

Although I have noticed some are starting to admit the sanctions are hitting them as most others predicted. Last year, they were still talking as if they were invincible from it and they were going to stick it to the NCAA by still being a BCS power.

 

[yeodonie]

The team is pissed that Kiffin cancelled their players only meeting. They have no confidence. They're playing a 12:30 game. They're ripe to lose to Boston College

 

[mrwallace2ku]

The team is pissed that Kiffin cancelled their players only meeting. They have no confidence. They're playing a 12:30 game. They're ripe to lose to Boston College

Nothing like hearing a bunch of crybabies in a room together...GOOD THING Kiffin laid waste to that BS early season meeting, how bout playing your positions the way your taught by the coaches instead of whining about coaches. Perhaps the Trojans would point fingers @ each other, but that is highly unlikely with their ages.

 

[yeodonie]

There are times when team meetings can be helpful if they are approached with the attitude that everyone needs to look on the mirror and step up their game/focus

 

[Arizona_Sting]

We're behind Utah and Washington State on those rankings? :rollseyes: