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Pac-12 Notes – Bye Week
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September 16th
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CBS Power Rankings … CU up to No. 20
From CBS Sports … How many teams have a legitimate shot at the College Football Playoff? John Kincade of CBS Sports Radio asked me that very question Sunday. I told him four. I wasn’t being flippant. Obviously, it is a four-team playoff.
But after three weeks, it is my humble opinion Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State have separated themselves from the field. That statement does not ignore the fact that LSU deserves to be ranked No. 2 this week in my College Football Power Rankings. It is one of the biggest movers this week after stunning Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
From the Pac-12 …
No. 9 Stanford … We didn’t learn much in a 20-point win over UC Davis. Bryce Love was rested to heal injuries. The schedule gets much tougher with consecutive games at Oregon and Notre Dame before a return home against Utah.
No. 11 Washington … It dawned on me Saturday. Had the Huskies lost at Utah, the Pac-12 would have been all but out of the playoff race. UW turned in an admirable defensive performance in winning 21-7.
No. 16 Oregon … Justin Herbert and the Ducks move on after a surprisingly close win over San Jose State. Oregon finally plays someone this week with Stanford coming to town.
No. 20 Colorado ... (up from No. 24 last week) … Playing only its eighth all-time game against an FCS opponent, the Buffs rolled against New Hampshire. Is it too early to consider CU a contender in the Pac-12 South?
No. 25 Arizona State … San Diego State essentially won by targeting Sun Devils receiver Frank Darby near the Aztecs’ goal line with time running out. If not for head-to-head contact, Darby likely catches the ball and Arizona State sends the game into overtime. That makes it possible to commit pass interference or targeting to save a big play with time running out.
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ESPN Power Index – CU up to No. 21 in the nation
From ESPN … It wasn’t all bad news for the Big Ten on Saturday.
On a day when Big Ten members Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern and Wisconsin each lost to double-digit underdogs at home — and Rutgers lost at Kansas by … ahem … 41 points — Ohio State salvaged what was left of the league’s reputation.
… Remember, the Power Rankings are about how you look and whom you play each week. Forget the body of work or the brand name. These rankings drip with recency bias.
Here are the rankings after Week 3 …
From the Pac-12:
No. 6 – Stanford
Week 3 result: Defeated UC Davis 30-10
What’s next: at Oregon (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC)
Playing without Heisman Trophy contender Bryce Love, who missed the game because of an undisclosed injury, the Cardinal rolled through their final warm-up before next week’s Pac-12 North showdown at Oregon.
No. 14 Washington
Week 3 result: Defeated Utah 21-7
What’s next: vs. Arizona State (Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
The Huskies still aren’t firing on all cylinders without All-American left tackle Trey Adams, who remains out because of a back injury. They still had enough production to pick up an impressive road victory at Utah, with Myles Gaskin running for 143 yards and one touchdown, and quarterback Jake Browning throwing for one touchdown and running for another. Washington’s defense continues to play well, holding the Utes to 261 yards of offense and forcing three turnovers.
No. 15 Oregon
Week 3 result: Defeated San Jose State 35-22
What’s next: vs. Stanford (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC)
The Ducks weren’t especially sharp in their final nonconference game, but they still moved to 3-0 heading into Pac-12 play. Oregon struggled to establish its running game, and quarterback Justin Herbert completed only 16 of 34 passes with two interceptions. But he did throw three more touchdown passes, giving him 12 this season.
No. 21 Colorado
Week 3 result: Defeated New Hampshire 45-14
What’s next: vs. UCLA (Sept. 28, 9 p.m. ET, FS1)
Colorado’s defense flexed its muscles in a blowout of an FCS opponent, limiting New Hampshire to 42 rushing yards and forcing three turnovers with five sacks. The Buffaloes are 3-0 for the second straight season and get a bye week before opening Pac-12 play against the 0-3 Bruins.
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Father of UCLA starting quarterback lashes out at Chip Kelly
From ESPN … The father of UCLA starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson criticized Chip Kelly in a series of tweets Sunday night, writing that the Bruins coach is a “million dollar coach who bares [sic] no responsibility” for the team’s 0-3 start.
Michael Robinson on Sunday responded to two tweets from Bruin Report Online, the first of which noted that Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled in Saturday’s loss to Fresno State but that the problems in UCLA’s passing game reflect a poor scheme.
“He is speaking on and about the factual,” Michael Robinson responded, using the Twitter handle @DoriansDAD. “It is all about the coaching, lousy coaching and play calling… Coaching that is so bad that it demands closed practices… Million dollar coach who bares no responsibility… Just random observations from a frustrated dad!”
After Bruin Report posted a GIF of Kelly confronting Thompson-Robinson after the freshman threw an interception, Michael Robinson responded, “Look, coach Kelly, if you wish to call him this is 4 and 26 for his last offensively called football games… Dorian has only played in 3 of the last 30 games… Can you say duped!”
Michael Robinson later responded to another tweet, writing that Kelly’s success at Oregon “was simply a fluke” that stemmed from him relying on other offensive play-callers.
… Continue reading story here …
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September 15th
… Foe Pause …
Pac-12 South goes 2-4 on Saturday, leaving CU as the only undefeated team in the Pac-12 South
UCLA falls to 0-3 … “McMaryion scores 4 touchdowns to lead Fresno State over UCLA” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “UCLA loses to Fresno State, off to first 0-3 football start since 1971” … From the Orange County Register …
Utah loses first conference game … “No. 10 Washington shuts down Utah in 21-7 victory” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “Utes left with regrets after hurting their own cause in 21-7 loss to No. 10 Washington” … from the Salt Lake City Tribune
No. 23 Arizona State falls to San Diego State … “San Diego State upsets No. 23 Arizona State after wild ending” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “San Diego State wears down ASU football for Herm Edwards’ first loss” … From the Arizona Republic
No. 22 USC struggling … “Ehlinger 2 touchdown passes lead Texas over No. 22 USC 37-14” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “USC collapses at Texas, suffering second straight defeat” … from the Orange County Register
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Pac-12 Notes – Bye Week
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September 16th
… Foe Pause …
CBS Power Rankings … CU up to No. 20
From CBS Sports … How many teams have a legitimate shot at the College Football Playoff? John Kincade of CBS Sports Radio asked me that very question Sunday. I told him four. I wasn’t being flippant. Obviously, it is a four-team playoff.
But after three weeks, it is my humble opinion Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State have separated themselves from the field. That statement does not ignore the fact that LSU deserves to be ranked No. 2 this week in my College Football Power Rankings. It is one of the biggest movers this week after stunning Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
From the Pac-12 …
No. 9 Stanford … We didn’t learn much in a 20-point win over UC Davis. Bryce Love was rested to heal injuries. The schedule gets much tougher with consecutive games at Oregon and Notre Dame before a return home against Utah.
No. 11 Washington … It dawned on me Saturday. Had the Huskies lost at Utah, the Pac-12 would have been all but out of the playoff race. UW turned in an admirable defensive performance in winning 21-7.
No. 16 Oregon … Justin Herbert and the Ducks move on after a surprisingly close win over San Jose State. Oregon finally plays someone this week with Stanford coming to town.
No. 20 Colorado ... (up from No. 24 last week) … Playing only its eighth all-time game against an FCS opponent, the Buffs rolled against New Hampshire. Is it too early to consider CU a contender in the Pac-12 South?
No. 25 Arizona State … San Diego State essentially won by targeting Sun Devils receiver Frank Darby near the Aztecs’ goal line with time running out. If not for head-to-head contact, Darby likely catches the ball and Arizona State sends the game into overtime. That makes it possible to commit pass interference or targeting to save a big play with time running out.
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ESPN Power Index – CU up to No. 21 in the nation
From ESPN … It wasn’t all bad news for the Big Ten on Saturday.
On a day when Big Ten members Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern and Wisconsin each lost to double-digit underdogs at home — and Rutgers lost at Kansas by … ahem … 41 points — Ohio State salvaged what was left of the league’s reputation.
… Remember, the Power Rankings are about how you look and whom you play each week. Forget the body of work or the brand name. These rankings drip with recency bias.
Here are the rankings after Week 3 …
From the Pac-12:
No. 6 – Stanford
Week 3 result: Defeated UC Davis 30-10
What’s next: at Oregon (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC)
Playing without Heisman Trophy contender Bryce Love, who missed the game because of an undisclosed injury, the Cardinal rolled through their final warm-up before next week’s Pac-12 North showdown at Oregon.
No. 14 Washington
Week 3 result: Defeated Utah 21-7
What’s next: vs. Arizona State (Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
The Huskies still aren’t firing on all cylinders without All-American left tackle Trey Adams, who remains out because of a back injury. They still had enough production to pick up an impressive road victory at Utah, with Myles Gaskin running for 143 yards and one touchdown, and quarterback Jake Browning throwing for one touchdown and running for another. Washington’s defense continues to play well, holding the Utes to 261 yards of offense and forcing three turnovers.
No. 15 Oregon
Week 3 result: Defeated San Jose State 35-22
What’s next: vs. Stanford (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC)
The Ducks weren’t especially sharp in their final nonconference game, but they still moved to 3-0 heading into Pac-12 play. Oregon struggled to establish its running game, and quarterback Justin Herbert completed only 16 of 34 passes with two interceptions. But he did throw three more touchdown passes, giving him 12 this season.
No. 21 Colorado
Week 3 result: Defeated New Hampshire 45-14
What’s next: vs. UCLA (Sept. 28, 9 p.m. ET, FS1)
Colorado’s defense flexed its muscles in a blowout of an FCS opponent, limiting New Hampshire to 42 rushing yards and forcing three turnovers with five sacks. The Buffaloes are 3-0 for the second straight season and get a bye week before opening Pac-12 play against the 0-3 Bruins.
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Father of UCLA starting quarterback lashes out at Chip Kelly
From ESPN … The father of UCLA starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson criticized Chip Kelly in a series of tweets Sunday night, writing that the Bruins coach is a “million dollar coach who bares [sic] no responsibility” for the team’s 0-3 start.
Michael Robinson on Sunday responded to two tweets from Bruin Report Online, the first of which noted that Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled in Saturday’s loss to Fresno State but that the problems in UCLA’s passing game reflect a poor scheme.
“He is speaking on and about the factual,” Michael Robinson responded, using the Twitter handle @DoriansDAD. “It is all about the coaching, lousy coaching and play calling… Coaching that is so bad that it demands closed practices… Million dollar coach who bares no responsibility… Just random observations from a frustrated dad!”
After Bruin Report posted a GIF of Kelly confronting Thompson-Robinson after the freshman threw an interception, Michael Robinson responded, “Look, coach Kelly, if you wish to call him this is 4 and 26 for his last offensively called football games… Dorian has only played in 3 of the last 30 games… Can you say duped!”
Michael Robinson later responded to another tweet, writing that Kelly’s success at Oregon “was simply a fluke” that stemmed from him relying on other offensive play-callers.
… Continue reading story here …
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September 15th
… Foe Pause …
Pac-12 South goes 2-4 on Saturday, leaving CU as the only undefeated team in the Pac-12 South
UCLA falls to 0-3 … “McMaryion scores 4 touchdowns to lead Fresno State over UCLA” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “UCLA loses to Fresno State, off to first 0-3 football start since 1971” … From the Orange County Register …
Utah loses first conference game … “No. 10 Washington shuts down Utah in 21-7 victory” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “Utes left with regrets after hurting their own cause in 21-7 loss to No. 10 Washington” … from the Salt Lake City Tribune
No. 23 Arizona State falls to San Diego State … “San Diego State upsets No. 23 Arizona State after wild ending” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “San Diego State wears down ASU football for Herm Edwards’ first loss” … From the Arizona Republic
No. 22 USC struggling … “Ehlinger 2 touchdown passes lead Texas over No. 22 USC 37-14” … Game recap from ESPN
… Related … “USC collapses at Texas, suffering second straight defeat” … from the Orange County Register
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