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Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: USC Finally Getting Some Love, but Not Enough
> Super Bowl aside, USC's win over UCLA may have been the biggest outcome of the weekend

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ll the media attention was focused on the Super Bowl this past weekend, and rightfully so. It was all about

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: Despite lack of love, USC poised to make statement
> USC could separate itself from the rest of the Conference with a win against UCLA on Saturday

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The Pac-12, deepest basketball conference in the country is beginning to heat up with Stanford, Arizona and even OSU are gaining traction.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Avante Dickerson?
> Oregon added the 4-star cornerback from Nebraska on Signing Day

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Ranked as the eighth-best cornerback in the country, per 247Sports Composite, Dickerson becomes the third 2021 corner to sign with the Ducks

OSU Beavers Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: Oregon State Loss Just What Trojans Needed
> Despite snapping a seven-game win streak, losing to the Beavers was a reality check

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If the loss against Oregon State showed Andy Enfield and his staff how to get USC’s Evan Mobley more involved, then count it as a win.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Byron Cardwell?
> The speedy four-star running back recruit is a true home run threat, if allowed a crease

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With Byron Cardwell part of the fold, Oregon Ducks football will have no shortage of options at running back for the foreseeable future

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Ducks follow Familiar Theme with DeRuyter Hire
> The DC elevated Cal from one of the nation’s worst defensive units to one of the Pac-12’s stingiest

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Last season’s loss in Berkeley had to be glaring for Cristobal, who saw his offense get completely de-fanged by Tim DeRuyter’s Cal defense.

NCAA Basketball: Washington State at Southern California

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: USC Road Trip a Great Test of Pac-12 Title Hopes
> After losing at Oregon State, the Trojans face another tough challenge at Stanford

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hrough 14 games, USC has looked like the best team in the Pac-12—plain and simple. The Trojans are deep, they

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: USC rolling but needs Ethan Anderson to contend
> The Trojans struggle at times on the offensive end, but the sophomore guard could ease the load

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Ethan Anderson, a strong and sturdy guard, is the floor general, an on-court coach, and the “point god” for the Trojans.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans

Gharib: Why USC Men’s Basketball will Shock the Pac-12
> Even with only six returning players, the Trojans are not to be ignored

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With multiple players taller than 6-7, this is an extremely agile and versatile defensive USC men’s basketball squad.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Postmortem Takeaways from Oregon’s Loss to Iowa State
> In many ways, the game was a snapshot of the Duck football season as a whole

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2020 Oregon football fell woefully short of the expectations that followed the team coming off a magnificent 2019 campaign.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Burning questions for Oregon entering Fiesta Bowl vs. Iowa State
> There has been no indication from the UO coaching staff as to who will start at quarterback

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Oregon’s road to Glendale has been filled with twists and turns and obstacles that only 2020 could provide.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: The Case for (and against) Tyler Shough as Oregon’s Starting QB
> A string of poor performances have raised doubts about who should be the UO signal caller

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A major question surrounding the immediate future of who starts and stars at quarterback in Eugene has emerged.

Colorado Buffaloes Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Miller: 2020 Pac-12 Alamo and Fiesta Bowl Previews
> Victories in both bowls could help improve the perception of the Conference

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No. 25 Oregon Ducks and Colorado Buffaloes will carry the Pac-12 Conference’s torch in this year’s postseason.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football USC Trojans

Courtney: Post Mortem Takeaways from Oregon’s Championship Win over USC
> Kayvon Thibodeaux and Oregon's defensive line harassed Trojans QB Kedon Slovis all night long

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With a ticket punched to a New Year’s Six bowl game, the Oregon Ducks renew their football reign atop the Pac-12 Conference.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football USC Trojans

Courtney: Burning questions for Oregon entering Pac-12 Championship vs. USC
> There’s no sugarcoating it: The issues with this Oregon team are real

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A topsy-turvy last week within a topsy-turvy 2020 college football season is inching towards completion, as the Oregon Ducks head south

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Oregon Football Early Signing Day Postmortem
> Of the 21 prospects that committed to Oregon on Wednesday, 16 are four-star recruits

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Oregon’s 2021 recruiting class has the Ducks primed to ink their most highly-rated recruiting class in program history.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Major Storylines Converge for a Wild week at Oregon
> Potential coaching changes, signing day, and backing into the title game

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Speculation around a new contract extension for Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal reached a fever pitch Monday.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football UCLA Bruins

Courtney: What Christian Burkhalter’s Flip to UCLA Means for Oregon
> The Ducks have had three recruits decommit in the last two weeks

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Oregon’s 2021 recruiting class has shrunk to 20 commits, though it still ranks fifth nationally per 247Sports’ Composite Team Rankings.

Cal Bears Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Postmortem Takeaways from Oregon’s Loss to Cal
> The Ducks have now lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2018

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Washington’s loss to Stanford, coupled with Oregon State’s loss at Utah, keeps the Ducks in the hunt and in control of their own destiny.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: How does Jadarrius Perkins’ Decommitment Impact 2021 Duck Class?
> Many expected the 3-star JUCO prospect to push for immediate playing time

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Oregon football suffered its second decommitment from their 2021 recruiting class in six days in 3-star JUCO prospect Jadarrius Perkins.

Cal Bears Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Burning Week 5 Questions for Oregon at Cal
> It's gut-check time for Mario Cristobal's coaching staff and players

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The Oregon football team must dramatically improve in the areas of tackling and tighten up in coverage against Cal.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: How Kyron Ware-Hudson’s Decommitment Impacts Oregon’s 2021 Class
> The Ducks still have three 4-star receivers in their 2021 recruiting class

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Though decommitments from long-standing prospects can be difficult to stomach, the sky in Eugene is by no means falling.

Oregon Ducks OSU Beavers Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Postgame Takeaways from Oregon’s Loss to OSU
> Beavers, Jermar Jefferson make Ducks pay for inconsistent play and lapses in key situations

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Some serious chickens came home to roost for the 2020 Oregon Ducks on a foggy Black Friday night of Pac-12 football in Corvallis.

Colorado Buffaloes Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Buffs Have Talent to Contend for Pac-12 Title, Make Tournament Run
> To take the next step, Colorado must win more Conference games on the road in 2020-21

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ac-12 men’s basketball is underway, and we continue previewing the 2020 season for all 12 teams with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Oregon Ducks OSU Beavers Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Burning questions for Oregon entering Week 4 at Oregon State
> All eyes will be on Oregon true freshman linebacker Noah Sewell Friday night in Corvallis

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Oregon football has dominated the series with Oregon State in recent years, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings since 2008.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Improvement for Ducks on Defense Hinges on Health of Noah Sewell
> His injury scare shows the razor-thin tight rope Oregon is walking on defense

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A stunning lack of penetration and pass rush from the front seven has come to define this Oregon defense through the first three games.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football UCLA Bruins

Courtney: Postgame Takeaways from Oregon’s Win over UCLA
> The Ducks got all they wanted from the Bruins on both sides of the ball on Saturday

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Some cracks were revealed in the dam relating to Oregon’s chances of crashing the College Football playoff.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball Stanford Cardinal

Miller: Stellar Recruiting Class Gives Stanford Hoops Pac-12 Title Hopes
> The key may be staying healthy and avoiding foul trouble to overcome a lack of depth

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With the nation’s 17th best recruiting class, the Cardinal appear set for their best season since 2007-08.

OSU Beavers Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Beavs Must Compensate for Loss of Tres Tinkle and Kylor Kelley
> With Ethan Thompson returning, OSU may still surprise some teams, if newcomers step up

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Beavers now Ethan Thompson’s team to lead, and his chemistry with the incoming JC transfers will be vital to OSU’s success.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football UCLA Bruins

Courtney: Burning Week 3 Questions for Oregon vs. UCLA
> The Ducks look to reverse their turnover trend and play better defense vs. the Bruins

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ith two weeks down and at least four more weeks to go (hopefully), the 11th-ranked Oregon Ducks return to Eugene

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Analyzing Unexpected Preseason Role Reversal of UO Offense, Defense
> The Duck offense is averaging 8.16 yards per play, but the defense has no takeaways

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It’s been more than a decade since Oregon Football has started a season failing to register a single takeaway through their first two games.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football WSU Cougars

Courtney: Postgame Takeaways from Oregon’s Win over Washington State
> Sparked by a second-half offensive surge, Oregon overcame a handful of late pregame scratches

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The Ducks scored 43 points, racked up 536 yards of total offense, averaged a gaudy 8.65 yards per play against the Cougars.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball Washington Huskies

Miller: Top Half of the Pac-12, At-Large Bid to Dance Reasonable for Dawgs
> Nahziah Carter's return from suspension, play of transfers key to Washington's chances

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With remaining questions about player eligibility, it’s anyone’s guess what to expect from Washington basketball in 2020-21.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football WSU Cougars

Courtney: Burning Questions for Oregon Entering Week 2 at Washington State
> The challenge this Saturday in Pullman is real, and Shough’s ability to lead will be key

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n the era of COVID-19, every week—hell, every day—comes with air of nail-biting anxiety, at least as it relates to

Pac-12 Men's Basketball WSU Cougars

Miller: Winning Season, More Success on Road Doable for Cougar Hoops
> WSU's best-ever recruiting class has Kyle Smith ahead of schedule in Pullman

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he December Pac-12 men’s basketball schedule is out and the Conference pairings for the rest of the season have been

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Courtney: Postgame Post Mortem—Takeaways from Oregon’s Win over Stanford
> The biggest takeaways from Oregon's victory over Stanford on Saturday

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For fans of Oregon football, Saturday’s victory over Stanford in Pac-12 play marked the beginning of a new era.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football Stanford Cardinal

Courtney: Burning Questions for Oregon Entering Week 1 vs. Stanford
> The Ducks look to embark on that playoff journey with a win over the Cardinal

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Oregon’s Tyler Shough has all the attributes you look for in a promising young quarterback when it comes to size, arm talent, and leadership.

Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Football

Courtney: Breaking Down the Oregon Depth Chart Ahead of the Season Opener
> Despite reports of a quarterback competition, there likely won't be any surprises come Saturday

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ame week has finally arrived for the Oregon football program and the rest of the Pac-12 Conference, as this coming

Cal Bears Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: A .500 Season Should be Within Reach for Cal Hoops
> Matt Bradley leads a solid group of returners, transfers, and recruits in Mark Fox's second season

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It’s fair to set the bar at a .500 season, or at least an improvement on last year’s 14-18 record, for Cal men’s basketball this season.

Colorado Buffaloes Pac-12 Football

Miller: Buffs Face Shortened Season with Litany of Questions
> From a new head coach to new schemes and new players, uncertainties abound for Colorado

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Coming off their third-straight 5-7 season, the Buffs must replace three-year starting quarterback Steven Montez and star wide receiver Laviska Shenault.

Pac-12 Football Utah Utes

Miller: Utes Must Find Key Replacements to Remain Competitive in 2020
> Utah's fate will depend on how well it reloads on both sides of the ball

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The 2020 college football is almost upon us, and we continue our Pac-12 football previews with the Utah Utes. The

Arizona Wildcats Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Miller: Lute Olson Redefined Tucson as a Basketball Family
> No one in the area was immune to the impact of the legendary coach who changed countless lives

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Families and strangers alike come together in Tucson to watch Arizona play basketball because of what Lute created.

Arizona Wildcats News Feed

Arizona WBB transfer Bendu Yeaney receives hardship waiver

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Indiana transfer Bendu Yeaney will get to play two seasons for the Arizona Wildcats instead of one. Sources say she recently received a hardship

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Players describe abusive environment on OSU volleyball team

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Athletes and others with ties to the program told The Associated Press that the head volleyball coach at Oregon State

ASU Sun Devils Pac-12 Football

If New Offense Takes, Sun Devils will Do Damage in South
> With a deep and talented defense, and one of the Pac-12's best QBs, the ceiling is high for ASU

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With a deep and experienced defense, and one of the Pac-12’s best quarterbacks, the ceiling is high for ASU

OSU Beavers Pac-12 Football

Dietlin: Despite Dismal Helmet Decal, OSU Football on Rise
> Two key stats tell the story of the turnaround under former OSU quarterback Jonathan Smith

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There are positive signs behind a few of the numbers that speak volumes for the future of OSU football. Confidence is as high as it’s been in Corvallis in a long time.