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Oregon and USC drawing interest of conference

Steve Sarkisian has Saturday night planned out: trick-or-treating with his kids on Halloween after an early Seattle sunset, followed by a quick return home hopefully before too much of the Pac-10 showdown between No. 4 Southern California and No. 10 Oregon has passed.

Three-way race as the Pac-10 hits the stretch

Oregon and Southern California meet this weekend to determine the Pac-10 title — maybe.

Officials erred in USC-Notre Dame game

The Pacific-10 Conference says its officials erred in not calling a penalty on Notre Dame for a fake field goal in last Saturday's game between the Fighting Irish and USC.

Pac-10 coaches marvel at Arizona's bad bounce

Colleagues across the Pac-10 were sympathizing with Arizona coach Mike Stoops over the freak misplay that doomed the Wildcats against Washington.

Pac-10 teams ride an emotional rollercoaster

Every week, Pac-10 teams climb aboard an emotional rollercoaster, buckle themselves in and hang on tight.

Terrifying weight room accident spurs concern

The horrifying weight room accident that crushed the neck and larynx of USC tailback Stafon Johnson earlier this week spurred concern among the Pac-10's coaches.

Pac-10 renews deal with Emerald Bowl

The Emerald Bowl has renewed its agreement with the Pac-10 conference but will no longer have an ACC team in the game in San Francisco starting next season.

USC's Carroll raves about Locker ahead of matchup

Southern California coach Pete Carroll is sure full of praise for opposing quarterbacks these days.

QBs a quandary across the Pac-10

For a clue to the muddled state of quarterbacking in the Pac-10, take a look at Southern California.

Change of guard in Pac-10 won't likely affect BCS

The coming change of commissioners in the Pac-10 provided a glimmer of hope for advocates of a college football playoff.

Rice not interested in being Pac-10 commissioner

Former Secretary of State Condeleezza Rice is a big fan of Pac-10 sports, but she's not interested in becoming commissioner of the conference.

USC's Carroll not a fan of BCS politicking

Politicking by coaches has become a late-season staple in the Bowl Championship Series era with teams trying to make the case for why they should make it to the title game.

Washington State holds tryout for QB

Football coaches holding campus-wide tryouts in the middle of the season isn't unheard of in college football. It's just usually to look for soccer players who can kick instead of a quarterback.

Pac-10 Title on Line for No. 3 UCLA

This is the month that counts in college basketball and fittingly, there's a lot on the line when No. 3 UCLA hosts seventh-ranked Stanford on Thursday night.

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Pac-10 boats will clash in IRA finals --- {Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships that is}
Source: The Sacramento Bee

Cal delivered the first message Friday at Lake Natoma, surging at the start and then holding off Harvard, Boston University and Wisconsin with room to spare.

Romar Named National Coach of the Year Finalist
Source: gohuskies.cstv.com

After leading the Huskies to at least a share of their first Pac-10 co-championship since 1985, University of Washington men's basketball coach Lorenzo Romar was named one of ten finalists for the 2009 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Award.

Husky Hoopsters Are Three Wins From History
Source: Seattlest

Amazing but true fact: the last time the University of Washington men's basketball team finished first in their league, they did it wearing satin shorts.

Big Ten football a hit with NFL scouts
Source: Chicago Tribune

The Big Ten was down this year in football. It was the first time in a quarter century that Michigan didn't play in a bowl game, and the conference managed just a 1-5 record in bowls. But chances are they'll still produce their fair share of NFLers.

We Deserve an NCAA Bowl Playoff Series

I've spent the better part of the last two weeks doing a lot of soul searching. I've consulted family, friends, coworkers, along with the teachings of Christ and Buddha to find the answer.

The Making of Steve Sarkisian
Source: Seattle Sports Online

The new Washington Huskies football coach wanted to be a baseball player. That didn't work, and he eventually found himself selling software. A call to the coaches' booth from an old friend got him his start. A few years later, he will be in charge of a Pac-10 program.

Sarkisian introduced as new Washington Huskies football coach
Source: Seattle Sports Online

Steve Sarkisian said Monday morning it's time for the University of Washington to get back to winning Rose Bowls and conference championships.

Sarkisian to be next Washington football coach
Source: Seattle Sports Online

ESPN is reporting USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be the next coach at Washington.

All-American Ghebray Keys Landmark Year From Cal Men
Source: dailycal.org

"This season, I was not focusing on anything exterior. I got what I wanted out of the sheer love of running," Ghebray said. "I re-awakened my love for running this summer instead of viewing it as a job.

Neuheisel to Husky fans: 'I'm truly sorry'
Source: Seattle Sports Online

Former University of Washington football coach Rick Neuheisel returns to Husky Stadium Saturday for the first time since being fired by the university in 2003. Neuheisel, now the head coach at UCLA, apologized to Husky fans Monday for tumult that ended his tenure at the school.

What's next in Wahsington's search for a new football coach?
Source: Seattle Sports Online

With Tyrone Willingham officially dismissed, the process of finding a new head coach should be swift, but will also be tricky. A look at the process, the candidates and who's a fit.

Why midseason coaching changes are so rare in college football
Source: Seattlesportsonline.com

With Washington fans calling for the dismissal of coach Tyrone Willingham, Seattle Sports Online takes a look at why midseason firings are so rare, and how University of Washington President Mark Emmert handled two previous firings, one at Washington, one at LSU.

Who is Ronnie Fouch?
Source: Seattle Sports Online

With Jake Locker hurt, meet the next quarterback for the Washington Huskies.

Fouch and Locker together for Huskies?
Source: Seattle Sports Online

Huskies fans are talking about playing backup quarterback Ronnie Fouch and moving Jake Locker to tailback. Bad idea.

Call against Locker could ultimately benefit Willingham
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The bad call against University of Washington quarterback Jake Locker could give Huskies coach Tyrone WIllingham the extra time he needs to turn the program around

USC's Pete Carroll Praises John David Booty
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Coach Carroll offers insights into his star QB, two-time Rose Bowl MVP John David Booty, who was drafted over the weekend by the Minnesota Vikings.

Ranking the BCS conferences
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Here is Barnhardt's version of how the conferences should be ranked top to bottom. 1. SEC 2. Big 10 3. Pac 10 4. ACC 5. Big 12 6. Big East

Longshore can't wait to face Tennessee again
Source: Inside Bay Area Most Viewed

Tedford admits now that putting Longshore in that situation was almost unfair, but at the time, he was still the best option. "That was a difficult first opportunity with the new (spread) offense, with the shotgun, with the crowd like that," the coach said.

UW has a line on youth in its offense
Source: News Tribune

Washington made some adjustments to its offensive line that seemed temporary. But now with just about a week and a half until the first kickoff, it seems the changes are about to become permanent.

McFadden: The Player's Choice
Source: The Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Sports Illustrated coducted a poll with one starter from all Division I-A programs asked who would win the Heisman. The results are here.

Corner becoming an issue for UW
Source: Herald Net

The cornerback position wasn't exactly expected to a strength for the Huskies this year. Now with the problems it is a major concern. Syracuse has some WR to exploit the issue. The question becomes can a rookie starting QB make the plays.

Reece has high hopes for Huskies
Source: Herald Net

Everyone is a contender in August. But I do think that the Dawgs are a team on the rise and will excel under Willingham.

PAC 10 Should Pay Big 12 $4.5 Million

This should be the headline of every newspaper in the nation if OU does not make it into a BCS game in the post-season. Why, you ask? Well, if you go back 10 weeks ago when OU went up to Eugene, OR for a game with the Ducks.

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