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November 18th
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Los Angeles Times: “After losing to Bruins, this looks like the end for Clay Helton at USC”
From the Los Angeles Times … As a late Saturday afternoon chill descended upon his latest nightmare, Clay Helton disappeared into a Rose Bowl tunnel underneath USC fans wildly flapping their hands.
They were waving him good-bye.
Helton later walked into a corridor that had been filled with a baritone voice resonating in anger.
“[Bleep] Helton!’’ chanted a man from the bleachers above. “Fire Helton!’’
If Saturday in Pasadena wasn’t the precise end of Clay Helton’s career as USC coach, you could certainly see it from here.
In the wake of the season’s most embarrassing loss in its biggest game, a 34-27 defeat to UCLA, it seems impossible that Helton will keep his job beyond next week’s season finale against Notre Dame.
With all due respect to the three-win Bruins, this wasn’t so much a football game as a portrait of a talented Trojans team in chaos.
… Continue reading story here …
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Washington State up to No. 7 in Associated Press rankings
From CBS Sports … UCF had the spotlight in Week 12 with Cincinnati coming to town and the Knights didn’t disappoint with a 38-13 rout of the Bearcats. And now, Associated Press Top 25 voters are responding in kind. UCF rose three spots to tie for No. 8 with LSU. It’s the highest ranking for UCF this season as it rides a 23-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Though Ohio State was able to squeak out yet another close victory, a 52-51 overtime thriller at Maryland, the Buckeyes fell one spot to No. 10 with Michigan looming in Week 13.
Elsewhere, West Virginia fell out of the top 10 after losing 45-41 at Oklahoma State while Syracuse fell seven spots after getting boatraced by Notre Dame 36-3. However, No. 23 Army is ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time in 22 years. Pitt also checks in at No. 24 and will play Clemson in the ACC Championship Game.
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Others Receiving Votes: Fresno State (9-2) 100; NC State (7-3) 45; Cincinnati (9-2) 43; Missouri (7-4) 34; Texas A&M (7-4) 29; Auburn (7-4) 11; Iowa (7-4) 8; Stanford (6-4) 8; UAB (9-2) 5; Houston (8-3) 3; Wisconsin (7-4) 2; Buffalo (9-2) 1; Troy (9-2) 1
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USA Today / Coaches’ poll
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Others Receiving Votes: Iowa State (6-4) 85; Cincinnati (9-2) 74; Texas A&M (7-4) 57; NC State (7-3) 51; Wisconsin (7-4) 32; Missouri (7-4) 27; Boston College (7-4) 22; Auburn (7-4) 20; Appalachian State (8-2) 18; Troy (9-2) 16; Iowa (7-4) 12; UAB (9-2) 12; Georgia Tech (7-4) 10; Duke (7-4) 7; Oklahoma State (6-5) 3; Virginia (7-4) 2; South Carolina (6-4) 1; Georgia Southern (8-3) 1; Buffalo (9-2) 1
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Kansas introduces Les Miles as the new head coach for the Jayhawks
From ESPN … Les Miles has been hired as Kansas’ next head football coach, the school announced Sunday.
“Since the beginning of our search, we focused on identifying and recruiting an experienced head coach with a strong track record of success on and off the field,” athletic director Jeff Long said in a statement. “Les Miles is exactly what we need for our program right now. His national reputation as a great recruiter and as a coach who student-athletes love playing for will enable us to break the cycle and return a winning tradition to the Kansas Jayhawks. We are thrilled to have Les and his family as Jayhawks.”
Miles will receive a five-year contract that will pay him $2.775 million per year, with additional retention bonuses due in November 2020 and November 2022.
… Continue reading story here …
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November 17th
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Oregon holds off late Arizona State rally to win 31-29
Arizona State’s loss to Oregon gives Pac-12 South title to Utah
From ESPN … The Oregon Ducks made what might be quarterback Justin Herbert’s final game at Autzen Stadium more of a cliffhanger than they would’ve liked.
Herbert threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns and Oregon held off a late rally by Arizona State to win 31-29 and knock the Sun Devils out of contention for a spot in the Pac-12 championship game.
Herbert has not said whether he will return for his final year of eligibility for the Ducks. He was asked after the game for his takeaway on how he played against the Sun Devils.
“Fortunately it doesn’t fall just on my shoulders. The defense played really well,” he said. “I know the feeling all too well of going against these guys every day and they played big-time football. Sometimes you have to rely on your defense and they did a great job.”
Dillon Mitchell, Herbert’s his favorite target this year, caught four passes for 103 yards and a touchdown against the Sun Devils.
Arizona State (6-5, 4-4 Pac-12) headed to Eugene on a three-game winning streak and needing a win to stay alive in its division race. But Utah defeated Colorado 30-7 in Boulder earlier in the day, giving the No. 19 Utes six wins in conference play. The Sun Devils’ loss meant they could not catch Utah with just one game to go.
… Continue reading story here …
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Kelley rushes for 289 yards, leads UCLA past USC 34-27
USC falls to 5-6 with loss … with Notre Dame up next
Game Story from ESPN … Joshua Kelley has been watching the UCLA-USC rivalry since he was 8 years old. On Saturday, he cemented his legacy in the Crosstown Showdown’s history.
The junior running back rushed for 289 yards on 40 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the Bruins to a 34-27 victory over the Trojans at the Rose Bowl.
It is the third-most rushing yards in a game in UCLA history and the most by a Bruins back against the Trojans. Gaston Green had the previous mark with 224 yards on 39 carries in 1986.
“It was crazy and finally I was out there and wanted to embrace every single moment of it,” said Kelley, who transferred from UC Davis. “It was a crazy experience. I sure enjoyed it and our team did too.”
Kelley’s 55-yard touchdown up the left sideline on an outside zone play with 10:39 remaining gave the Bruins a 28-27 lead. JJ Molson then added a pair of field goals to extend the margin for UCLA (3-8, 3-5 Pac-12).
Kelley was surprised by the number of carries he had but UCLA coach Chip Kelly did not mind giving his back a heavy workload.
“I wish he had carried it 100 (times) to be honest with you,” Kelly said.
… Continue reading story here …
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November 18th
… Foe Pause …
Los Angeles Times: “After losing to Bruins, this looks like the end for Clay Helton at USC”
From the Los Angeles Times … As a late Saturday afternoon chill descended upon his latest nightmare, Clay Helton disappeared into a Rose Bowl tunnel underneath USC fans wildly flapping their hands.
They were waving him good-bye.
Helton later walked into a corridor that had been filled with a baritone voice resonating in anger.
“[Bleep] Helton!’’ chanted a man from the bleachers above. “Fire Helton!’’
If Saturday in Pasadena wasn’t the precise end of Clay Helton’s career as USC coach, you could certainly see it from here.
In the wake of the season’s most embarrassing loss in its biggest game, a 34-27 defeat to UCLA, it seems impossible that Helton will keep his job beyond next week’s season finale against Notre Dame.
With all due respect to the three-win Bruins, this wasn’t so much a football game as a portrait of a talented Trojans team in chaos.
… Continue reading story here …
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Washington State up to No. 7 in Associated Press rankings
From CBS Sports … UCF had the spotlight in Week 12 with Cincinnati coming to town and the Knights didn’t disappoint with a 38-13 rout of the Bearcats. And now, Associated Press Top 25 voters are responding in kind. UCF rose three spots to tie for No. 8 with LSU. It’s the highest ranking for UCF this season as it rides a 23-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Though Ohio State was able to squeak out yet another close victory, a 52-51 overtime thriller at Maryland, the Buckeyes fell one spot to No. 10 with Michigan looming in Week 13.
Elsewhere, West Virginia fell out of the top 10 after losing 45-41 at Oklahoma State while Syracuse fell seven spots after getting boatraced by Notre Dame 36-3. However, No. 23 Army is ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time in 22 years. Pitt also checks in at No. 24 and will play Clemson in the ACC Championship Game.
1. Alabama |
2. Clemson |
3. Notre Dame |
4. Michigan |
5. Georgia |
6. Oklahoma |
7. Washington State … up one spot from last week |
8. LSU |
8. UCF |
10. Ohio State |
11. Texas |
12. West Virginia |
13. Florida |
14. Utah State |
15. Penn State |
16. Washington … up one spot from last week |
17. Kentucky |
18. Utah … up three spots from last week |
19. Syracuse |
20. Northwestern |
21. Boise State |
22. Mississippi State |
23. Army West Point |
24. Pittsburgh |
25. Iowa State |
Others Receiving Votes: Fresno State (9-2) 100; NC State (7-3) 45; Cincinnati (9-2) 43; Missouri (7-4) 34; Texas A&M (7-4) 29; Auburn (7-4) 11; Iowa (7-4) 8; Stanford (6-4) 8; UAB (9-2) 5; Houston (8-3) 3; Wisconsin (7-4) 2; Buffalo (9-2) 1; Troy (9-2) 1
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USA Today / Coaches’ poll
1. Alabama |
2. Clemson |
3. Notre Dame |
4. Michigan |
5. Georgia |
6. Oklahoma |
7. Washington State … up two spots from last week |
8. LSU |
9. UCF |
10. Ohio State |
11. Texas |
12. West Virginia |
13. Florida |
14. Penn State |
15. Utah State |
16. Washington … up one spot from last week |
17. Utah … up two spots from last week |
18. Kentucky |
19. Syracuse |
20. Mississippi State |
21. Northwestern |
22. Boise State |
23. Fresno State |
24. Army West Point |
25. Pittsburgh |
Others Receiving Votes: Iowa State (6-4) 85; Cincinnati (9-2) 74; Texas A&M (7-4) 57; NC State (7-3) 51; Wisconsin (7-4) 32; Missouri (7-4) 27; Boston College (7-4) 22; Auburn (7-4) 20; Appalachian State (8-2) 18; Troy (9-2) 16; Iowa (7-4) 12; UAB (9-2) 12; Georgia Tech (7-4) 10; Duke (7-4) 7; Oklahoma State (6-5) 3; Virginia (7-4) 2; South Carolina (6-4) 1; Georgia Southern (8-3) 1; Buffalo (9-2) 1
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Kansas introduces Les Miles as the new head coach for the Jayhawks
From ESPN … Les Miles has been hired as Kansas’ next head football coach, the school announced Sunday.
“Since the beginning of our search, we focused on identifying and recruiting an experienced head coach with a strong track record of success on and off the field,” athletic director Jeff Long said in a statement. “Les Miles is exactly what we need for our program right now. His national reputation as a great recruiter and as a coach who student-athletes love playing for will enable us to break the cycle and return a winning tradition to the Kansas Jayhawks. We are thrilled to have Les and his family as Jayhawks.”
Miles will receive a five-year contract that will pay him $2.775 million per year, with additional retention bonuses due in November 2020 and November 2022.
… Continue reading story here …
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November 17th
… Foe Pause …
Oregon holds off late Arizona State rally to win 31-29
Arizona State’s loss to Oregon gives Pac-12 South title to Utah
From ESPN … The Oregon Ducks made what might be quarterback Justin Herbert’s final game at Autzen Stadium more of a cliffhanger than they would’ve liked.
Herbert threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns and Oregon held off a late rally by Arizona State to win 31-29 and knock the Sun Devils out of contention for a spot in the Pac-12 championship game.
Herbert has not said whether he will return for his final year of eligibility for the Ducks. He was asked after the game for his takeaway on how he played against the Sun Devils.
“Fortunately it doesn’t fall just on my shoulders. The defense played really well,” he said. “I know the feeling all too well of going against these guys every day and they played big-time football. Sometimes you have to rely on your defense and they did a great job.”
Dillon Mitchell, Herbert’s his favorite target this year, caught four passes for 103 yards and a touchdown against the Sun Devils.
Arizona State (6-5, 4-4 Pac-12) headed to Eugene on a three-game winning streak and needing a win to stay alive in its division race. But Utah defeated Colorado 30-7 in Boulder earlier in the day, giving the No. 19 Utes six wins in conference play. The Sun Devils’ loss meant they could not catch Utah with just one game to go.
… Continue reading story here …
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Kelley rushes for 289 yards, leads UCLA past USC 34-27
USC falls to 5-6 with loss … with Notre Dame up next
Game Story from ESPN … Joshua Kelley has been watching the UCLA-USC rivalry since he was 8 years old. On Saturday, he cemented his legacy in the Crosstown Showdown’s history.
The junior running back rushed for 289 yards on 40 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the Bruins to a 34-27 victory over the Trojans at the Rose Bowl.
It is the third-most rushing yards in a game in UCLA history and the most by a Bruins back against the Trojans. Gaston Green had the previous mark with 224 yards on 39 carries in 1986.
“It was crazy and finally I was out there and wanted to embrace every single moment of it,” said Kelley, who transferred from UC Davis. “It was a crazy experience. I sure enjoyed it and our team did too.”
Kelley’s 55-yard touchdown up the left sideline on an outside zone play with 10:39 remaining gave the Bruins a 28-27 lead. JJ Molson then added a pair of field goals to extend the margin for UCLA (3-8, 3-5 Pac-12).
Kelley was surprised by the number of carries he had but UCLA coach Chip Kelly did not mind giving his back a heavy workload.
“I wish he had carried it 100 (times) to be honest with you,” Kelly said.
… Continue reading story here …
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