Are the PAC-10 Playoff Chances Over Already

[DomeHawk]

So you don't think you could predict the hierarchy of just about any conference out there and be pretty close to right? I mean, maybe Oregon turns out not to be the best team in the PAC-12, but going in they have largely been the favorite. Auburn isn't sniffing best in the SEC, probably 3rd in their own division.

How many times does the season turn out NOT as predicted. And, what you are claiming simply is not true. The so-called 4th best team in the SEC isn't better than the so-called best team in the Pac. For the vast majority of that game Oregon was the better team and I am convinced, as much as it pains me to say this, Oregon is a better football team than Auburn. They just found a way to lose at the end.

 

[DomeHawk]

I will say I don't understand the Herbert hype. I haven't seen him play but my general rule is that if I don't hear about a player until draft time, probably not a good prospect (theory developed based in Jeff George).

He never has really done anything, in his only full season he threw for 59%, nothing really that productive.

The hype on Herbert is his physical metrics, NFL scouts love his size (6-6, 231), arm strength, and athleticism. He IS the prototypical NFL quarterback.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

The answer to the question posed by this thread is 'yes' (sadly)

 

[getnasty]

The answer to the question posed by this thread is 'yes' (sadly)

Easy now don't forget about the Cougs.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

The answer to the question posed by this thread is 'yes' (sadly)

Easy now don't forget about the Cougs.

They could be 10-0 going into the Apple Cup and the Dawgs could be 5-5 and the Cougs would still get beat by 2 TDs. Want to be wrong but until Leach proves he can actually beat Peterson/Lake, I'm resigned to a 2nd level bowl. Don't get me wrong, I love what he's done for the program. It's relevant and top-20 every year now. Stay as long as you want, please Mike. However, when another team has superior talent imo you can't go in with the "we're gonna play our game and dare you to stop us" card because that's what happens, you get stopped.

 

[CPHawk]

What about Utah?

Good point, Utah is right there with the conference favorites.

Utah won't even win the south. SC will.

 

[getnasty]

The answer to the question posed by this thread is 'yes' (sadly)

Easy now don't forget about the Cougs.

They could be 10-0 going into the Apple Cup and the Dawgs could be 5-5 and the Cougs would still get beat by 2 TDs. Want to be wrong but until Leach proves he can actually beat Peterson/Lake, I'm resigned to a 2nd level bowl. Don't get me wrong, I love what he's done for the program. It's relevant and top-20 every year now. Stay as long as you want, please Mike. However, when another team has superior talent imo you can't go in with the "we're gonna play our game and dare you to stop us" card because that's what happens, you get stopped.

Couldn't agree more but hopefully the Cougs can turn the corner this year. The problem is they are who they are, i just don't see them turning into a phyical style running team when the Huskys come to town. They need to find a way to do what they do better agaisnt UW.

 

[Maulbert]

I'm not suggesting the Cougs have even tiny shot, but at this point, the only real candidates are Utah, USC, and WSU unless Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma and LSU lose some real DUMB games. I think we all know Clemson and Alabama are locks unless they lose 2.

 

[HawkGA]

I think USC has the best shot. Will have a game against Notre Dame at least and do have the general national stature to draw attention.

 

[DomeHawk]

I think USC has the best shot. Will have a game against Notre Dame at least and do have the general national stature to draw attention.

I thought you said that Oregon was the best team in the Pac?

Like I said in another thread, you can never count USC out with all those 5-star and 4-star players. I think they have the 4th best talent composite in college football. Most people had already counted them out with the loss of JT Daniels but that freshman QB looks pretty good.

Lots of parity in the Pac, several teams have the potential to come out on top.

 

[tjdmhem]

Yes


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[HawkGA]

And USC is out of the running. Apparently Stanford sucks worse than expected too. Still hope for the Cougs though.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Arizona State?

 

[Uncle Si]

Arizona State?

Fork em Devils..


Buy they'll 2-3 games minimum

 

[IndyHawk]

And USC is out of the running. Apparently Stanford sucks worse than expected too. Still hope for the Could though.

Aren't you a huge Tide fan?
Seem to remember them as your avatar.
I sure remember posting SEC teams records the
year UW had to play them so all this early stuff
means nothing.

 

[DomeHawk]

Arizona State?

ASU is a program with a strong football tradition, they Haven't finished that good lately but they are always a dangerous team that is capable of upsetting ranked teams.

 

[HawkGA]

And USC is out of the running. Apparently Stanford sucks worse than expected too. Still hope for the Could though.

Aren't you a huge Tide fan?
Seem to remember them as your avatar.
I sure remember posting SEC teams records the
year UW had to play them so all this early stuff
means nothing.

I don't think I've ever had it in an avatar, but yes, I'm an Alabama fan. I do have a soft spot for the PAC-12, though, having grown up in the Northwest and would cheer for a PAC-12 team over just about any other team (well, at least over teams in the Big 10, Big 12, and ACC).

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Arizona State?

Fork em Devils..


Buy they'll 2-3 games minimum

Agree but I threw them out since they're 3-0 at present. "So you're telling me there's a chance".

 

[Uncle Si]

Arizona State?

Fork em Devils..


Buy they'll 2-3 games minimum

Agree but I threw them out since they're 3-0 at present. "So you're telling me there's a chance".

I watched the game and the D was impressive.

QB was mediocre though.

 

[HawkGA]

Here's a bit of good news for the PAC12.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ap-top-25- ... 18935.html