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Pac-12 Connections in 2022 NBA Finals: 7 Players, 3 Coaches
> A total of seven Pac-12 schools are represented between the Celtics and the Warriors

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he NBA Finals tip-off tonight and the Pac-12 will be well-represented, with seven former players from current Conference schools and

Pac-12 Football

Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 WR Rankings
> The total number of catches, yards, and touchdowns this group has caught in the Pac-12 is tiny

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This group of receivers is filled with transfers, including the top player, who is one of the biggest transfers in college football history.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Teams with Biggest Week 1 Opportunities
> Plus an evaluation of Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards heading into the 2022 season

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Early opportunities for major wins are out there for Oregon (at Georgia), Utah (at Florida), and Oregon State (vs Boise St).

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Jack Follman’s All-Time Conference TEs by NFL Success
> The pool of Conference NFL great tight ends isn’t super deep, but it ranks among the best

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The Pac-12 has regularly been ahead of the curve by using tight ends more than other conferences, and it has produced some great ones.

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McLaughlin: 8-Game Conference Football Slate a Bad Idea
> Plus an evaluation of Cal head coach Justin Wilcox heading into the 2022 season

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Playing one less conference game has not been what has held Pac-12 teams from getting back to the College Football Playoff.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 RB Rankings
> This is a good group of backs, and it could end up being great with more playing experience

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This is a good group of RBs that could be great later in the season once some of the under-experienced backs get more carries.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 05 Washington at Stanford

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McLaughlin: Breaking Down David Shaw’s Career at Stanford
> Plus a quick look back at a wild doubleheader in last weekend's Pac-12 Baseball Tournament

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In recent years the Cardinal have struggled on the gridiron, making David Shaw’s overall evaluation rather difficult.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time Conference WRs by NFL Success
> There are some players who are still in the league who are going to keep climbing up this list

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Former Conference wide receivers include some Hall of Famer performers from current Pac-12 schools across several generations.

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Jack Follman’s 2022 Preseason Pac-12 Quarterback Rankings
> Of the projected starting quarterbacks in the conference this year, only a few aren’t transfers

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We’re deep into the offseason for Pac-12 football and that means it’s time to start looking ahead with preseason rankings for positions.

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McLaughlin: Scheduling Opportunities without Divisions
> The new rules should allow for some exciting alterations to how Conference teams match up

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With divisions no longer factoring into which teams play in the Pac-12 football Championships, scheduling can be more flexible and creative.

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Miller: All’s Fair in College Football’s New Free Market
> The monetized transfer portal has created early winners and losers but will prove fair over time

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The NCAA’s updated college football rules turn the transfer portal system into a laissez-faire model that feels like the Wild West.

College Football Playoff National CFB

Full 2022-23 CFB Bowl Schedule Announced
> The Rose Bowl will be played on January 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN

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CFP games involving the Peach Bowl & Fiesta Bowl will be played Dec. 31. The National Championship is set for Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, CA.

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McLaughlin: Pac-12 Recruiting Surprises and Struggles
> Spencer is joined by Sports Illustrated director of recruiting John Garcia Jr to discuss them

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How much will Arizona’s and Stanford’s 2022 recruiting classes help those programs turn things around next season?

Pac-12 Pros Players in the NFL

Jack Follman’s All-Time Conference RBs by NFL Success
> A pair of USC greats fight for the top spot in this list of legendary running backs

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Jack Follman continues his ranking of the best Pac-12 alums at different positions in the history of the NFL with running backs.

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McLaughlin: Arizona Football Trending Up under Jedd Fisch
> There have been plenty of encouraging signs of improvement heading into Year Two

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Heading into his second season, Jedd Fisch has created a positive vibe inside and out of the building despite a 1-11 campaign in 2021.

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McLaughlin: How New Football Rule Changes Battle for Title
> The Conference hopes to consistently put its two best teams on national TV to decide a champion

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The two teams that will meet in the championship game in Las Vegas will now be those with the highest conference winning percentage.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time Conference QBs by NFL Success
> We get things started with some familiar names from our college rankings at the top

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With three-plus months of offseason looming, Jack Follman ranks players from current Pac-12 teams by their NFL success, beginning with QBs.

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McLaughlin: Assessing 2022 Recruiting and Portal Rankings
> How Pac-12 schools are stacking up with their 2022 recruiting classes, including transfers

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Arizona and Stanford football are definitely the biggest surprises when looking at 2022 recruiting rankings after abysmal 2021 campaigns.

Pete Carroll hoists the national title trophy after his 2004 USC football team defeated Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl

Pac-12 Football

Jack Follman’s Greatest Teams from Current Pac-12 Schools
> A ranking of the all-time Top 25 greatest football teams in Conference history

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Despite recent struggles, the Conference has historically won plenty of national championships, and not just USC, though most were Trojans.

Pac-12 Pros Serious Fun

Great Debate: Best Current Ex-Pac-12 Players in the NBA
> Two of our senior writers, Nick Bartlett and Jack Follman, rank and debate their choices

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ankings are subjective and sure to draw criticism. Rarely does a sportswriter get to take it and dish it out

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Jack Follman’s All-Time HCs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> These coaches were responsible for national titles, Rose Bowl trophies & All-Americans

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Between these coaches, you will find countless national titles, Rose Bowl trophies, awards, All-Americans, and all-time great coaches.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time DBs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> Some of the best ballhawks in CFB have played in the Pac-12 along with some heavy hitters

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With a history of legendary QB who can throw the ball around, it’s no surprise the conference also has a track record of legendary DBs.

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Dane Miller’s Post-Spring Pac-12 Football Power Rankings
> The offseason has produced coaching changes, roster movement, and controversy

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The Conference of Champions runs through Salt Lake City and Eugene until another program emerges to challenge the perennial powerhouses.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time LBs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The linebacker group may not be as deep as others, but it's filled with memorable superstars

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Like the other groups, there are some great historical names among the all-time linebackers from a bunch of different programs.

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2022 Pac-12 Track & Field Men’s Championships Preview
> The Oregon men are going for their 15th consecutive title, but could the Trojans end the streak?

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Do the Ducks have the talent to keep their Pac-12 Championship streak going, or will the USC Trojans rise up and end it at Hayward Field?

Pac-12 Football SuperWest Lists & Rankings

Jack Follman’s All-Time DLs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The defensive linemen feature some of the best at their positions in the history of college football

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This list includes some of the best sack-masters, run-stuffers, and combinations of the two in the history of the college football.

Pac-12 Football

Jack Follman’s All-Time OLs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> Some of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of football played in the Pac-12

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For a conference known for being more for innovative offenses, the league has an incredible track record of All-American offensive linemen.

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2022 Women’s Pac-12 Track & Field Championships Preview
> The Oregon women look to regain their Conference Title this weekend in Eugene

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Heading into the Pac-12 Meet this week, the Ducks are looking to regain the magic that propelled their run as conference champs.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time TEs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The list includes some of the most recognizable tight ends in the history of football

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Being a pioneer of innovative offenses has always been a huge benefit for the tight end position out West and particularly in the Pac-12.

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J.D. PicKell: Is Spencer Rattler better than Caleb Williams?
> JD responds to recent college football hot takes on USC and Oklahoma football

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Is Spencer Rattler better than Caleb Williams? | Responding to CFB Hot Takes, USC, Oklahoma football

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Jack Follman’s All-Time WRs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> There's a higher percentage of modern players here, given how much teams pass these days

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You’ll see a higher percentage of super modern players on the WR, given how much more teams pass in college football than they used to.

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Jack Follman’s All-Time RBs from Current Pac-12 Schools
> The history of Conference running backs is strong and loaded with Heisman winners

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As with the quarterbacks, the history of Pac-12 running backs is strong and loaded with Heisman winners and guys who put up huge numbers.

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J.D. PicKell’s Video: Pitt WR Jordan Addison to USC?
> J.D. talks about the possibility of the Pitt receiver entering the portal and becoming a Trojan

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Will Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison enter the transfer portal and become a Trojan? | College Football Transfer

NFL Draft Pac-12 Football

Jack Follman’s Top 2023 Pac-12 NFL Draft Prospects
> A look at some of the Conference standouts who could go high in next year's Draft

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What do we do as soon as the NFL Draft is over? Start looking ahead to the next one, even though it’s a full year out.

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2022 Undrafted SuperWest NFL Free-Agent Signings

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ith the 2022 NFL Draft complete, it’s time to track SuperWest undrafted NFL free-agent signings. We’ll update this page with

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Jack Follman’s All-Time Top 25 Pac-12 Quarterbacks
> Rankings based on college career and single-season success, statistical excellence, and team wins

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All-time Pac-12 quarterback rankings based on college career and single-season success, statistical excellence, and team wins.

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Miller: Pac-12 Hoops Attendance a Measure of Success
> Larger home crowds generally correlate to more wins and a recruiting advantage

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The Pac-12’s official average home attendance statistics at each school for the 2021-22 season reflect the status of the programs.

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2022 SuperWest NFL Draft Tracker

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A searchable, sortable list of Pac-12 players hoping to be taken in the 2022 NFL Draft or sign a free-agent contract.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 Statistical NFL Draft Preview
> Conference and national selection notes, trends, streaks, and other milestones

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The Pac-12 will be well represented throughout the Draft, and several players from the conference should hear their names on Day One.

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Jack Follman’s Final 2022 Pac-12 NFL Mock Draft
> One last look at how the Conference selections may go in the first three rounds

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The 2022 NFL Draft is almost here so let’s get our final Pac-12-focused mock draft out there through the first three rounds.

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Stephen Vilardo’s 2022 Pac-12 NFL Draft Capsules
> Each Conference program's pro football draft history at a glance

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In anticipation of Thursday’s 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, here are summary capsules for each Pac-12 program.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2021 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The ninth NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 28 Conference players drafted, including three in the First Round.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2020 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The ninth NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 32 Conference players drafted, including three in the First Round.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2019 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The eighth NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 36 Conference players drafted, including six in the First Round.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2018 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The seventh NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 30 Conference players drafted, including four in the First Round.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2017 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The sixth NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 36 Conference players drafted, including six in the First Round.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2016 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The fifth NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 32 Conference players drafted, including four in the First Round.

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Pac-12 Rewind: 2015 Conference NFL Draft Picks

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The fourth NFL Draft of the Pac-12 era saw a total of 39 Conference players drafted, including nine in the First Round.