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USC's Caleb Williams ad Washington's Rome Odunze are expected to go high in the 2024 NFL Draft

2024 SuperWest NFL Combine Drills Tracker
> A running record of the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump results for each invitee

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In this NFL Combine tracker, we focus on the most popular drills, the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump for each SuperWest invitee.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Teresa Gould Intent on Rebuilding Pac-12
> Spencer is also joined by Derek Johnson of 'Locked On Jayhawks' to talk about Kansas football

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New Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould has made it clear she has no intention of letting the Pac-12 formally evaporate.

Adem Bona scored 22 pts in the Jan. matchup with Washington as the Bruins look to stay in the hunt for a bye in the Pac-12 Tournament | Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 29
> WSU must win to keep pace with Arizona while UCLA battles for a bye in the Pac-12 Tournament

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The Bruins look to stay in the hunt for a first-round bye in the Pac-12 Tournament with a win over Washington in Seattle.

Oregon State's Stephen Paea set the NFL Combine bench press record in 2011. | NFL Network

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Historical SuperWest NFL Combine Results: Bench Press
> A test of a prospect's strength and gives an indication of his cardio fitness and endurance

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Bench press reps for every SuperWest player that has participated in the NFL Combine since 2000, with position, school, and year.

Washington's John Ross recorded the fastest 40-yard-dash time among former Pac-12 players, and owns the all-time NFL mark.

NFL Draft Players in the NFL Stats & Records

Historical SuperWest NFL Combine Results: 40-Yd Dash
> The sprint is designed to evaluate the speed and acceleration of players by scouts for the Draft

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Washington’s John Ross recorded the fastest 40-yard-dash time among former SuperWest players and owns the all-time NFL mark.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 28
> With three games today, including a critical Cal-Colorado tilt, it’s time to play like it’s March

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Center Oumar Ballo has recorded seven straight double-doubles, something no other Arizona hoops player has ever accomplished.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Big Ten and SEC Not Yet Done Expanding?
> Spencer also talks about college football's most under-the-radar transfer this offseason

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The Big Ten and SEC have recently made power moves by adding six big brands/cities but is there more expansion yet to come?

Utah State took down No. 19 San Diego State on the road and are now in first place in the Mountain West | Eli Lucero/AP

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 9 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> With two weeks and the conference tourney remaining, there's time for teams to make moves

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Utah State took down No. 19 San Diego State on the road and the Aggies are now in first place in the Mountain West.

Washington State's Rueben Chinyelu vs Arizona

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 16 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and gives brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

College Football Stats & Records West Coast Football

Top 50 SuperWest Career TDs Responsible For Leaders
> All-time leaders with their respective ranks, years played, school, and a breakdown by program

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Oregon’s past and present quarterbacks Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel are the SuperWest leaders in Career touchdowns responsible for.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Hoops Previews for Feb. 24
> With all 12 Conference teams in action, the potential for a few surprising results is real

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The Bruins won the first cross-town rivalry at the Galen Center and the Trojans look to steal a win at Pauley Pavilion.

Pac-12 Men's Basketball Uncategorized

Miller: Assessing SuperWest Hoops on the Edge of March
> There may not be a Sweet 16-caliber men's basketball team in small group of quality teams

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Washington State took command of the Pac-12 with a win over Arizona and are most likely headed to the NCAA Tournament.

College Football Stats & Records West Coast Football

Top 50 SuperWest Career Rushing Yards per Attempt Leaders
> All-time leaders with their respective ranks, years played, school, and a breakdown by program

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Among SuperWest players, San Diego State’s Rashaad Penny (2014-2017) leads the way with 7.5 yards per carry.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Oregon and Ohio State Unmatched in Big Ten?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Buckeyes' host Jay Stephens to discuss the challengers

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The Ducks and the Buckeyes are the best two teams in the Big Ten on paper in 2024. Which other teams will challenge them?

Arizona and WSU will battle it out for the lead in the Pac-12 standings when they meet in Tucson | Young Kwak/AP

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 22
> No. 21 WSU looks to sweep No. 4 Arizona in Tucson while Oregon gets tested at Stanford

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Arizona and Washington State will battle it out for the lead in the Pac-12 standings when they meet in Tucson on Thursday.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Would Big Ten or SEC be Better Fit for FSU?
> Spencer also talks about the good moves Lincoln Riley has made at USC in the offseason

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Spencer McLaughlin is joined by ‘Locked On Seminoles’ host Brian Smith to talk about the future of Florida State in the ACC.

College Football NFL Draft West Coast Football

2024 SuperWest NFL Pre-Draft Rankings and Ratings
> Declared prospects with their PFF draft rank, program, position, and 2023 season rating

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Amon the many analysts, Professional Football Focus (PFF) is widely respected for its player ratings and NFL pre-draft rankings..

Fan at an Oregon State Football Game in 2023

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Pac-2 Choosing Between CFP Money & Rebuild?
> Spencer is also joined by Steven Willis of 'Locked On Ole Miss' to talk about the Rebels

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Oregon State and Washington State will receive a “Power 5” share in 2024 and 2025 of $6 million in revenue from the CFP.

Jaedon LeDee and the Aztecs are back on top of the MW standings and a projected 4-seed in the NCAA tournament | K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 8 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> The league's current RPI has it ranked as the fourth best in the nation, just behind the Big Ten

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Jaedon LeDee and San Diego State are back on top of the Mountain West standings and a projected 4-seed in the NCAA tourney.

Florida State players after winning the 2023 ACC football championship

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Florida State a Step Closer to Leaving ACC?
> Spencer is also joined by 'Locked On Auburn' host Zac Blackerby to talk the 2024 Cal opponent

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The SEC reportedly could soon move to a nine-game conference schedule, which would be great for college football.

Former San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey

College Football Stats & Records West Coast Football

Top 50 SuperWest Leaders in Career Yards from Scrimmage
> All-time leaders with their respective ranks, years played, school, and a breakdown by program

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Former San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey is the all-time SuperWest leader in total career yards from scrimmage.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: What the New ‘Pac-12’ Commissioner Must Do
> Spencer also talks about the apparent "incorrect" report regarding an ESPN-CFP TV Deal

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The SEC reportedly could soon move to a nine-game conference schedule, which would be great for college football.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 15 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and gives brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

NBA NBA Western Conference

Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conference Update: Feb 12-18
> With the All-Star break upon us, we're now just a few months away the start of the playoffs

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama is only the fifth rookie to score 1,000 points in his first 50 games.

College Football Stats & Records West Coast Football

Top 50 SuperWest QBs in Career Passing Yards per Attempt
> All-time leaders with their respective ranks, years played, school, and a breakdown by program

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An updated ranking of career leaders with rank, years played, and school, as well as a breakdown by program through the 2023 season.

Photo of SEC first down marker on sideline

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: 9-Game SEC Schedule Would be Good for CFB
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On SEC' host Chris Gordy to talk about the potential implications

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The SEC reportedly could soon move to a nine-game conference schedule, which would be great for college football.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 15
> Three of tonight's games in the Conference of Champions are on ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1

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Washington forward Moses Wood on average shoots 40% from 3-point range and will be key to a Husky win over Stanford.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Will UO’s Highest-Rated Recruits Play in 2024?
> Spencer is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith to talk about their prospects

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Will Elijah Rushing or any other highly rated 2024 Oregon recruit make major contributions to the Duck football program this year?

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Preview for Feb. 14
> Fresh off a surprising upset over Utah, the Sun Devils look to continue their momentum

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Guard Jamiya Neal and the Arizona Sun Devils look to avenge their earlier loss to the Oregon State Beavers when they meet in Tempe.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Some New CFB Playoff Details Still Unknown
> Spencer also talks about the moves that the Pac-2 is making to stay alive as a viable conference

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While the CFP has announced a 6-year deal with ESPN, the most pertinent information about the 12-team era remains unknown.

Nevada is on a 3-game win streak including a win over Utah State on the road and are now in the conference hunt | Jason Bean/Reno Gazette Journal

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 7 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> Seven teams are within one game in the loss column of conference leader Utah State

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Nevada is on a three-game win streak including a win over Utah State on the road and are now in the conference title hunt.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Utah Set to Benefit Most from Realignment?
> Spencer also reacts to UCLA hiring former RB coach DeShaun Foster to replace Chip Kelly

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McLaughlin: Some schools, such as Utah, should benefit more than others from the most recent round of realignment.

NBA NBA Western Conference

Aidin Ebrahimi’s NBA Western Conference Update: Feb 4-11
> We could see some recent low-key trade moves making a big difference come playoff time

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Golden State guard Steph Curry scored 60 points vs. the Hawks and is averaging 34 points per contest in the last 5 games.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 14 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and gives brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Kalen DeBoer’s Big OC Problem at Alabama
> Spencer also talks more about NCAA realignment and SMU landing in the ACC

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Chip Kelly’s move to offensive coordinator under Ryan Day at Ohio State solidifies the Buckeyes as a national title contender.

NFL NFL West Divisions

Stephen Vilardo’s 2024 NFL Super Bowl LVIII Preview
> Both teams feature dominant defenses, and both are loaded with offensive playmakers

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Kansas City TE Travis Kelce was back in form vs Baltimore with 116 yards and a TD to send the Chiefs to the Super Bowl.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Previews for Feb. 10
> WSU-Oregon, UCLA-Cal, and Arizona-Colorado highlight the six games on tap today

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J’Vonne Hadley and the Colorado Buffaloes look to stay undefeated at home when they host No. 8 Arizona in Boulder today.

Former UCLA coach Chip Kelly running onto the field.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Reaction to Chip Kelly Leaving UCLA for tOSU
> 'Locked On Buckeyes' host Jay Stephens joins Spencer's show to discuss the move

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Chip Kelly’s move to offensive coordinator under Ryan Day at Ohio State solidifies the Buckeyes as a national title contender.

NFL: NFC Championship-Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers

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Former SuperWest CFB Players in NFL Super Bowl LVIII
> 14 players are active and available to play in biggest game of the year on Sunday

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Former Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey won NFL Offensive Player of the Year and will lead the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Should Pac-12 have taken the Apple TV Deal?
> Spencer also talks about the offseason moves for Florida State under Mike Norvell

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Was the Pac-12 Conference’s proposed Apple TV deal better than it got credit for when it was under consideration?

Caleb Love and the Wildcats head to Utah looking for a rare win in SLC to stay at the top of the Pac-12 standings | Chris Coduto/AP

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Hoops Previews for Feb. 8
> The Utes are undefeated at home where the Wildcats are 2-4 since start of the 2015-16 season

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Caleb Love and the Wildcats head to Utah looking for a rare win in Salt Lake City to stay at the top of the Pac-12 standings.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: How Might Player Unions Change CFB?
> Spencer is joined by 'Locked On Tar Heels' host Isaac Shade to talk about what it could mean

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More major changes are coming to College Football, including the potential unionization of college athletes.

Maxime Raynaud scored 29 pts vs Arizona as the Cardinal host UCLA as both teams vie to get in the top 4 of the Pac-12 standings | Darryl Webb/AP

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Pac-12 Men’s Hoops Preview for Feb. 7
> The LA schools travel to the Bay Area today and it will be tough to leave with a win

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Fresh off scoring 29 pts vs Arizona, Maxime Raynaud and Stanford host UCLA as both teams vie to get in top four of Pac-12 standings.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Why is WSU President Delaying CFP Changes?
> Spencer is also joined by former Fox Sports President Bob Thompson to discuss joint streaming

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Washington State President Kirk Schulz is playing hardball with the College Football Playoff to try and secure a path to rebuild the Pac-12.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Will NCAA Lawsuits Trigger More Realignment?
> Spencer is joined by Eric Cain of 'Locked On Vols' to talk about their lawsuit against the NCAA

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Legal challenges to NCAA policies and enforcement could have ramifications across the landscape of college sports.

College Basketball MW Men's Hoops

Stephen Vilardo’s 2023-24 WK 6 MW Hoops Power Rankings
> New Mexico and Utah State both suffered defeats and the standings have tightened up

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Boise State guard Max Rice scored 35 pts at New Mexico and now the Broncos are tied for first place in the Mountain West Conference.

College Basketball Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Dane Miller’s Week 13 Pac-12 Hoops Players of Week Votes
> Our senior men's basketball writer gives us his weekly men's hoops selections with explanations

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Dane Miller shares his picks and gives brief explanations of why he voted the way he did for the Freshman and Player of the Week.

College Football Video Analysis

McLaughlin: Could SEC and Big Ten Fix College Football?
> Spencer also talks about another big picture "issue" in the sport: so-called player tampering

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The SEC and the Big Ten recently announced they will be putting together a committee to navigate the future of college athletics.