Pac-12 Media Day Continues
Don’t expect Clay Helton to say anything perceptive during Pac-12 media day. He is expected to do only a five-minute interview with reporters after he steps off the podium in Hollywood. I suppose we should be happy he is speaking on a Wednesday. Here’s a gem on last year’s Utah game. “When you go to Rice Eccles it is electricm” he said. “The fan base … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day Continues
Pac-12 Makes Officiating Changes
The Pac-12 unveiled its officiating changes this morning. The biggest change is supervisor of officials David Coleman will no longer report to general counsel Woodie Dixon and report directly to Larry Scott. Dixon was known for meddling with the officials, most famously during the USC-Washington State game last season. The changes are outlined below: Also, the conference announced the PAC-12 title game would be in … Continue reading Pac-12 Makes Officiating Changes
Morning Buzz: Utah Picked To Win Pac-12!
There was upset in the Pac-12 media poll just released: Utah was picked to win the Pac-12. In a narrow race, the Utes received 12 votes while Oregon received 11 and Washington 9. The Pac-12 South race was not nearly so close. Utah trounced USC with 33 votes to 2 votes. So USC is picked to finish second, as expected. Full results below: The media … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Utah Picked To Win Pac-12!
One Reason For Clay Helton To Close Practices
Why is Clay Helton suddenly closing practices Tuesday and Wednesday except for the first 20 minutes? Maybe he is tired of hearing that practices are not physical enough and do not have enough tackling. Of course, Helton is probably also doing it because he doesn’t want to be questioned about anything but the tackling issue has been around for several years. And if reporters are … Continue reading One Reason For Clay Helton To Close Practices
Who Do You Pick To Win Pac-12?
The Pac-12 media poll comes out tomorrow. Where will USC be selected? In my own poll for the Sporting News, I picked Utah to win the Pac-12 South over USC. That will probably be the safe pick tomorrow too. With Oregon picked to win the Pac-12 North. In a twist, the Pac-12 will also name a preseason all-conference team for the first time. By the … Continue reading Who Do You Pick To Win Pac-12?
Can Clay Helton Perform Basic Duties?
Clay Helton might be a buffoon but that is no excuse from shirking media duties. He gets paid more than $3 million a year but cannot answer questions on Wednesdays during the season. So if a USC defensive player gets injured, you will have the human statue, Clancy Pendergast, as the lead authority to give a poor answer. If an offensive player gets hurt, who … Continue reading Can Clay Helton Perform Basic Duties?
