Coaching Spotlight: Chip Kelly, OR

Chip Kelly is the head coach for the University of Oregon Ducks football team.

Chip Kelly is known for his innovative offense schemes and is looking forward to leading the Ducks football team in the new season. Chip Kelly officially became the Ducks football head coach in March of 2009 after University of Oregon Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny stepped down and then head football coach Mike Bellotti filled the position.

Prior to his Oregon Ducks head coach position, Chip Kelly was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Oregon football team for two years.

Prior to joining the University of Oregon Athletic department, Chip Kelly spent thirteen seasons in his home state coaching offense for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. While Chip Kelly was the offensive coordinator in New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Wildcats averaged more than 30 points per game.

Chip Kelly is known for putting together tough spread option offensive attacks. He brought the game plan to Oregon and Oregon Ducks fans noticed an immediate improvement in the Ducks football team success. In 2007, the Oregon Ducks football team led the Pac-10 conference in scoring with 38.15 points per game.

Coaching Spotlight: Rich Rodriguez, AZ

Rich Rodriguez is the head coach for the Arizona Wildcats football team.

Rodriguez was introduced as the Wildcats head coach November, 2011. Being named head coach resulted in Rodriguez ending his stint as a sports television commentator, but resulted in the continuation of his extensive coaching career.

Rodriguez became Arizona's 30th head coach, succeeding Tim Kish.

Coaching Spotlight: Todd Graham, AZ State

Meet Todd Graham, the head coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils football team.

Todd Graham comes from Pittsburgh football, where he was the head coach, to coach for the Sun Devils. Graham led Rice to its first bowl victory in 45 seasons in 2006, and then led Tulsa to back-to-back 10-plus win seasons for the first time in school history in 2007 and 2008.

Graham is known for leading programs that post many of the top offensive numbers in the nation. In addition, Graham is known for having an eye for hiring some of the nation's top assistant coaches.

Coaching Spotlight: Jeff Tedford, Cal Bears

Jeff Tedford is known for turning around a sinking college football programs and bringing the California Golden Bears football team to national promienence, conference victory, and a couple bowl berths.

Jeff Tedford came to the California Golden Bears football team in 2002. Previously, he had a strong football playing and coaching background. He set several records at Fresno State as quarterback for touchdown passes and yardage.

Jeff Tedford stayed on at Fresno State as a coach for several years until transferring to the University of Oregon where he brought the Ducks to a 38-10 career record, top in the Pac-10.

Today, Jeff Tedford lives in Danville, California with his wife and two children.

Arizona Wildcats, UCLA Bruins Baseball

It would be easy for the No. 4 Arizona baseball team to get caught up in the hype that comes with being the leader of the Pac-12 Conference standings. However, with a visit from the No. 17 UCLA Bruins this weekend, Arizona is maintaining focus on the series opening contest tonight at Hi Corbett Field.

The Wildcats (23-9, 9-3 Pac-12) haven’t lost a conference series all season, but the Bruins (22-7, 8-4) are right on their tails, tied with the Oregon Ducks for second place in the Pac-12.

Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll

I hardly ever highlight women's PAC 12 sports, but I would like to take a moment to point out how well the PAC 12 is represented in the top 25 poll.

1. Cal

2. Alabama

3. Texas

4. Washington

5. Florida

6. Arizona State

7. Oklahoma

8. Louisiana-Lafayette

9. Tennessee

10. Georgia

11. Missouri

12. UCLA

13. Louisville

14. Texas A&M

15. Stanford

16. Arizona

17. Oregon

18. South Florida

19. Hawaii

20. Michigan

21. LSU

22. Florida State

23. Oregon State

23. North Carolina

23. Baylor

Meet New Pac-12ers

Most Pac-12 teams will be boasting new faces this spring. Some of these players will win starting jobs, others will be there for partial help.

Here are some of the new comers that are likely to make their mark:

LB Brian Wagner

Arizona

QB Connor Wood

Colorado

DE Arik Armstead

Oregon

TE Caleb Smith

Oregon State

DE Brandon Willis

UCLA

RB Kelvin York

Utah

RB/WR Antavius Sims

Washington