Some ideas on pack-12 …
F officiating: I’m fed up with the statement every week in Pack-12, shifting to how inconsistent and outrageous the officers are. It’s a shining credibility and trust issue with fans; A real weakness that is killer for the conference brand. ESPN’s audience watched in horror on Friday as the dramatic finish of Reg Reagan and Reg Reagan State was tarnished by the horrific i siding sequence of a goal line. It has become a regular thing. At the end of every week. Groundhog Day. This will not stop until the conference is serious about outsourcing the recruitment, training and maintenance of the best college football officials.
THE WHERE IS THIS REFERENCE?: I’m wondering … did Covid-19 force some of the best and most experienced Pack-12 officers out of the season due to health concerns? Or did the Pack-12 decision force the best executives to postpone the season early to work outside the council? Are we looking at the absolute best executives offered in Pack-12? I’m not the only one who has noticed some high-level officials in recent seasons not showing the Pack-12 referee assignments. I have noticed that at least two who may also adopt working games in other Power 5 conferences. That leaves the Pack-12 feeling like a minor-league.
I asked Pack-12 about it over the weekend, and Vice President Andrew Wacker told me that the attitude of the officers was not due to an epidemic or late onset or the loss of officers at other conferences. He said it’s a typical attrition. Hold on. Does Pack-12 lose its top executives at other conferences every year? I have followed up with some questions. Will update next week.
OL Paul: The AP Top 25 poll has come out this week. Pack-12 does not have a program ranked in the top 16. USC is ranked 17th. Oregon is ranked 21st. Washington is ranked 23rd. It’s really hard to grow a lot without playing ranked teams for the best programs. It is also difficult to increase turnout by sitting idle (USC), or playing ineffectively in a win (or Washington Washington) or losing to an unranked opponent (Reg Reagan).
OR North: Pack-12 North Division Who Wins? Quick reply December. On the 12th, Reagan-W-Washington is the winner of the game. The return of the Huck Keys (3-0) against Utah saved the significance of the clash with the Ducks (3-1). If both win, Oregon-Washington will be a big game for the conference. However, if Ducks and Hayes Keys are to face the plant, Reg Reagan State (2-2) is hiding. Washington Washington hosts Stanford this week. Oregon plays at tomorrow. I will predict my score weeks later.
OU South: Colorado vs. U.S.C. It was a game that everyone wanted to see. It has been canceled due to COVID-19, giving us no resolution and potential head-to-head that might never be played. Buffalo (2-0) is in Arizona this week. The Trojans and Washington are playing Washington State. Keep an eye on both fronts to cancel.
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C UCLA: The Bruins (2-2) are again at the bottom of the Chip Kelly at 500. I spoke with Kelly on the phone this week and we talked for a moment about how his team played physically in a near loss at Oregon two Saturdays ago. They ran the ball well, but Kelly talked about turnover and made it a point to emphasize. UCLA ran 281 yards against Arizona on Saturday. Turnover: 0.
OT spotlight: I want to see how Oregon reacts to Cal Cal after losing a hostile game with the state of Oregon. Feeling embarrassed after losing Ducks. Mario Cristobal talked about using it as fuel. What kind of fuel We’ll find out soon. Cal has been wildly inconsistent and has killed himself on special teams with penalties, turnover and blocked kicks.
♦ Name it: I reached out to high-ranking athletic department sources from both Reg Reagan and Reg Reagan State to ask where they are with the renaming of the Civil and Rival competition. The decision to drop the name was made over the summer. I think this is a developed opportunity to wait so long, but neither side seems particularly motivated to change the name of anything. I start to wonder if they will change his name?
One source said: “While everything else is going well, it is not the first priority for both schools. It will be a process that will take some time to conceive. ”
Rain Bowl? How about the Willmate Cup? Or a 44-mile battle? Or a plate? Old Game? Anything else?
Another top-ranked source said, “No name, no matter how good, will be adopted in this environment.”
UN forum: Germer Jefferson of Oregon State has 120, 133, 196, and 226 rushing yards in consecutive weeks. He has 675 yards and seven TDs. Everyone who sees OSU knows Jefferson is going to get the ball. What I find most remarkable is how Beavers ’coaching staff consistently puts Jefferson in a position to succeed despite his lack of surprise.
“Our o-line, tight end, and we’re going to have some condensed sets where you’ve got to shed blocks and make tack calls,” Smith said. “We want to keep the offense balanced, but he’s a good player and everyone on both sides knows he’s going to get the ball. As we know they will play some plays, now you have to stop it. “
♦ PSYCH 101: I’ve been wondering for weeks what players losing teams have to play this season. They will get one year eligibility. They face uncertainty and strict sanctions in some states. I know that the teams chasing the conference championship are mentally locked. But, what will happen to the teams that will go to the end of the season in the next 2-3 weeks? I expect that if we go to see any cancellation trends, it can manifest itself in less competitive programs. Just a theory.
Tutah: Anyone else confused by UTO? Alternatively great and unworthy. Utes hosts the state of Oregon this week. We could probably save some time and start that game with Utah 27-23 and put the ball at 5 and give Beaver four cracks in the end zone. As far as Pack-12 sends its best office crew, I can see.
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