2022 Pac 12 Thread

[CatsbyAZ]

Best win of the week for the Pac 12 – Washington State over Wisconsin in Madison.

The physical, grinding game looked like what you’d expect of a Big Ten game, but who knew Washington State’s softer-footed roster could hold up Vs Wisconsin’s size, especially on the lines? At some point the damn was supposed to break for Wisconsin and it never did. Wisconsin’s reputable OL was never able to wear down Washington State’s 280-lb tackles.

In fashion uncharacteristic of Wisconsin’s power reputation, the Cougars ended the game on a drive that began with 5:14 left in the fourth. Wisconsin never saw the ball again, giving up 4 first downs as Washington State ran off the clock.

Washington State improves their W/L record Vs Big Ten teams to 1-13 all-time.


https://twitter.com/WSUCougarFB/status/1568734604819046402

[ELA]

Washington State improves their W/L record Vs Big Ten teams to 1-13 all-time.

Wow, didn't know that

[847badgerfan]

I'm never opening this f'ing thread again.

[CatsbyAZ]

Arizona State is planning to "part ways" with Herm Edwards after last night’s home loss to Eastern Michigan, 30-21.

After a rocky offseason of high coaching turnover, key starters lost to the transfer portal, and the ongoing NCAA investigation cooling off the past two recruiting cycles, I was waiting for ASU to collapse at some point this season, though I didn’t think it would be Vs Eastern Michigan. Not with ASU playing better than expected to open the season with a drubbing of NAU as well as hanging with higher ranked Oklahoma State into the 2nd half last week. The lines played well, the front seven was disciplined and strong, and overall the Sun Devils looked like a six win type of bowl team.


https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB/status/1571611038642049026

[MarqHusker]

Another NFL flop in college.

[Brutus Buckeye]

Cincydawg was the one calling for his head after losing to E Michigan. 

[CatsbyAZ]

Didn't realize ASU and Colorado were supposed to be so putrid.

With Herm Edwards canned, many are betting Karl Dorrell is next up on the Pac 12 chopping block. So far he’s giving Colorado all the reason to fire him. Through three blowout losses to TCU, Air Force, and Minnesota to start the season, the Buffaloes rank 127th in total offense (245 yds/game) and 119th in total defense (452 yds allowed/game).

The Buffs have lost all three games to start the season by more than 25 points, prompting the athletic director to reluctantly reaffirm Colorado’s commitment to Dorrell’s coaching.

So far Colorado looks every bit as bad as the recent Pac 12’s worst teams to include 1-11 Arizona last season, 0-12 Washington in 2008, and Washington State under Paul Wolff 2008 – 2010.

The Buffaloes play 3-0 UCLA next (and after what should be a layup for UCLA, the similar fire under Chip Kelly’s coaching seat will become apparent once the Bruins’ schedule toughens up after Colorado with games Vs three consecutive ranked opponents going into October – Washington, Utah, and Oregon).


https://twitter.com/1043TheFan/status/1571285945194016768

[CatsbyAZ]

In response to the Ducks student section’s anti-Mormon chantings throughout last Saturday’s home game Vs BYU, during which a visiting LDS recruit walked out of Autzen stadium, the Oregon admins are no doubt doing damage control considering they actively recruit LDS players across the West, Hawaii, and the Polynesian Islands.

From CNN: The University of Oregon has issued an apology after some students yelled a bigoted chant during Saturday's football game against Utah's Brigham Young University
The University of Oregon has issued an apology after some students yelled a bigoted chant during Saturday's football game against Utah's Brigham Young University


https://twitter.com/thecomeback/status/1572304359396089859

“High school quarterback TC Manumaleuna II of Salem, Oregon seems like a no-brainer to end up playing for the Oregon Ducks one day. However, following an incident at this weekend’s game against the BYU Cougars and a derogatory chant towards Mormons, he may now think twice.”

“Manumaleuna has an offer from Oregon and has spoken with the staff at BYU so it seems logical to attend this past Saturday’s game. He and his family belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, so it must have been quite the disturbing experience when the Ducks student section started chanting “F*** the Mormons” at the BYU players.”

“I’ve always been an Oregon fan, but it’s the first time I’ve seen something like this,” said Manumaleeuna, who added that while the incident wouldn’t stop him from potentially attending Oregon, “I’d be lying if I said it didn’t have some kind of impact on me.”

[CatsbyAZ]

Sounds like overkill for Salt Lake City authorities to arrest a University of Utah student for last week posting outlandish bomb threats if Utah were to lose Vs San Diego State.

Then it turns out: Police noted that the student does have knowledge of the nuclear reactor and "is aware of where the reactor is located and attends class in the same building where the reactor is housed."

“The arrest comes just a few weeks after a 19-year-old U. student was arrested for investigation of the same crime after he also allegedly used the Yik Yak app to make a bomb threat directed at the Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building.”


https://twitter.com/KSLcom/status/1572778336480546816

[Cincydawg]

UCLA is 3-0 and has zero poll votes, so far.

[FearlessF]

why does the Big Ten want UCLA?

[ELA]

why does the Big Ten want UCLA?

To ensure they get LA?  I can't imagine USC would have held out if the Big  Ten offered them and Oregon

[utee94]

To ensure they get LA?  I can't imagine USC would have held out if the Big  Ten offered them and Oregon

I'm not so sure.  Oregon is far away from USC.  UCLA is not.  

When you're switching to a distant conference, you want a close dancing partner.  They're going to be traveling a TON.  And I'm talking about ALL sports.  Assuming they play half their games in any sport at home, getting ONE MORE in the same city, is a pretty big deal.  Traveling across town is a lot easier than traveling way up the coast.

And then there's also the faction of USC people that are angry that Oregon comes to Southern California and steals their recruits.  Freezing them out of a lucrative and high-exposure move to the B1G and leaving them left-for-dead amongst the PAC dregs, is a highly advantageous strategic move for them.

[FearlessF]

doesn't USC deliver LA and southern Cali?