Oregon Ducks Drop to USC

I was very surprised by the outcome of the USC Oregon game - I had my money on Oregon for sure.

A few things we learned from the game:

- Lane Kiffin of California is hands down getting work done at USC. He obvioulsy knows how to recruit, organize and play-call.

- Cinderella stories do exist.

- Marqise Lee is a spectacular replacement.

Let's take a look ahead. Despite losing its hopes of a national championship shot, Oregon is still the favorite to win the Pac-12 title and get to the Rose Bowl. The Ducks will win the Pac-12 North over Oregon State, earning the right to host the championship game on December 12.

Do you agree? Comment and let me know!

Bowl Scenarios

Though there is a slim chance of this, if the Ducks run the table, and Oklahoma beast Oklahoma State and Alabama loses to Auburn, Oregon could rematch with LSU.

The Fiesta Bowl would welcome an 11-1 Stanford team, especially with Andrew Luck manning the ship. A Luck-Oklahoma matchup would be highly anticipated.

If Oregon manages to sneak into the title game, then look for the 11-1 Cardinals to play in the Rose Bowl.

What are your bowl predictions? I would love to hear about the thoughts of fans outside of the PAC 12!

PoorhouseAC 12

USA Today has published its annual list of college football coaching salaries and it looks like the PAC 12 coaches will be asking for cash this year.

Chip Kelly, Oregon, $2,800,000
Jeff Tedford, California, $2,300,000
Steve Sarkisian, Washington, $2,250,000
Kyle Whittingham, utah, $1,700,000
Dennis Erickson, Arizona State, $1,503,000
Mike Stoops, Arizona, $1,465,000
Mike Riley, Oregon State, $1,313, 471
Rick Neuheisel, UCLA, $1,285,000
Jon Embree, Colorado, $725,000
Paul Wulff, Washington State, $600,050

So... obviously Stoops has been fired, and USC Lane Kiffin is likely to be at the top of this list, but because he coaches at a private school, his salary information is not revealed. The same thing goes for Stanford.

Yes, yes... I know in tough times any of the aforementioned salaries are looking pretty peachy. However, PAC 12 coaches are paid poorly. If that bothers you, I don't apologize because it is true.

Six SEC coaches make more than any PAC 12 coach. The lowest-paid SEC coach, Kentucky's Joker Phillips, would rank fourth here. Ten SEC coaches are paid more than Tedford, who is No. 2 on the PAC 12 list.

Keep in mind this isn't even taking into account the cost of living in each city... there the PAC is really screwed.

Pac 12 Basketball

Not to get ahead of ourselves, like Christmas does Thanksgiving, but it is now time to take a look at Pac 12 basketball.

I think the Pac 12 could be destined for a disappointing season after losing so much talent to the NBA, where they are now sitting on their hands. No team looks poised to earn the national spotlight for a third consecutive season. The conference favorites even hold severe flaws.

Speaking of the conference favorites... I like Cal and UCLA. Jorge Gutierrez and Allen Crabbe are looking to be leaders and game winners this year. However, the Golden Bears may have trouble matching up with UCLA's front line of Joshua Smith, Reeves Nelson and David Wear. Cal needs to contain those boys if they wish to be the top dog.

Could Bruins Top the Pac 12 South?

A french fry one week and a hero the next. Don't look now, but UCLA could be topping the Pac 12 South.

Just two weeks ago, Bruin Nation was clamoring for Rick Neuheisel to be fired. Now, the Bruins are one win away from being tied atop the Pac 12 South. For real...

A team that lost 49-20 to Texas, 45-19 to the undefeated Stanford Cardinals and 48-12 to Arizona is currently one game off pace in the league's weaker (ahem MUCH weaker) division.

The Bruins will play South leader Arizona State on Saturday in the Rose Bose.

What would happen if the Bruins topped the division? Would UCLA fans revolt out of their disgust for Neuheisel? Would they celebrate?

So many questions, but keep in mind the Bruins have their work cut out. Even if they pick up a win from ASU, the remaining schedule undoubtedly favors the Sun Devils.

It is fun to think about though, huh?

Stanford Oregon Game Looms Closer

The Stanford Cardinals must have a pot of gold and a leprechaun stowed away somewhere with all the Luck they've been having. Sitting at 8-0 and heading into a game against the Oregon State Beavers, the Cardinals are sitting pretty.

Not so fast?

What about the upcoming game against their second in command, the Oregon Ducks (7-1). The Ducks, before meeting the Cardinals, must take a trip to the tough Washington Huskies.

What will the Oregon Stanford game look like? Will Oregon take a win from the Luck-y Cardinals?

I think so. What do you think?