same I mentioned in the edition of the Big Ten worth to the brand new Pac-12, with the difference that these themselves have changed the name, but will not be official until July. Incorporating Utah and Colorado causes the division of the conference in North and South. The conference champion will leave the winner of the final played between the champions of the divisions.
In my opinion 2010 was a good year for this conference, which was conspicuous by its competitiveness. I expect nothing less this season, in which most star players back for another year. All eyes will be on Andrew Luck and LaMichael James , candidates for everything.
Oregon Ducks
Record 2010: 12-1 (1st Pac 10, National Runner)
Bowl 2010 : Defeat in the National Championship Game vs. Auburn (22-19). Low
important WR Jeff Maehl, LB Casey Matthews and DE Brandon Blair. Main
returns: LaMichael James RB, QB Darron Thomas and CB Cliff Harris.
Spring Practices Start: March 28.
Spring Game: April 30 .
Analysis: With the return of James LaMichael fans of the Ducks have plenty to cheer. Every indication that the attack will remain one of the most explosive of the competition. The main concern should be to find a man who can fill the gap left by the departure of Jeff Maehl , the main target in the air. The defense lost 5 of their starters in the front seven, being remarkable losses in the DL where few players have experienced.
Stanford Cardinal
Record 2010: 12-1 (2nd Pac-10)
Bowl 2010: Victoria Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech (40-12). Low
important FB / LB Owen Marecic, LB Thomas Keiser, and DT Sione Foua. Main
returns: QB Andrew Luck, Johnathan Martin and SS OT Delano Howell.
Spring Practices Start: 21 February.
Spring Game: April 9 .
Analysis: HC With the departure of Jim Harbaugh to the NFL, David Shaw will be responsible for directing the ship. Shaw knows very well the program and was the OC in recent seasons. It will also have the invaluable assistance of the mega star Andrew Luck, who decided to give pumpkins to the professionals, when all placed him as # 1 in the Draft. In addition to the QB, only return 11 starters compared to 2010. The main gap is in the OL, having been one of the best units of all the NCAA last year.
Utah Utes
Record 2010: 10-3 (2nd MWC).
Bowl 2010: Defeat Maaco Las Vegas Bowl vs. Boise State (26-3). Low
important CB Brandon Burton, C Zane Taylor and RB Matt Asiata. Main
returns: QB Jordan Wynn, OT Tony Bergstrom and LB Chaz Walker.
Spring Practices Start: March 8.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: Norm Chow , architect of USC attack in years Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart , give a sharp turn to the Utes' offense , from the spread for a more pro, and so attempting to assault Pac 12 in its first year. The problem is that your QB holder Jordan Wynn can not spring training after undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury, so Griff Robles have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the attack and thus gain the starting job. The secondary is the unit where most have to work this spring, low Burton, his best man is very important and will have to improve given the quality of the attacks they will face this year. This is not MWC.
USC Trojans
2010 Record: 8-5 (3rd Pac 10). Low
important OT Tyron Smith, DT Jurrell Hasey and RB Allen Bradford. Main
returns: QB Matt Barkley, WR Robert Woods and LB Chris Galippo.
Spring Practices Start: 22 March.
Spring Game: April 23 .
Analysis: not wait to see the Trojans in the playoffs, the penalty hanging over them stops them. But that does not mean that USC is not a clear rise after the bad 2009. In 2010, Matt Barkley left samples of what is capable. However, with heavy casualties on the OL, which require people with little experience demonstrate the ability to play at this level. The defense will be much improved after a poor 2010, which allowed 26 points per game and were the worst in the conference to defend the pass. For this we have the return of LB Chris Galippo .
Washington Huskies
Record 2010: 7-6 (4 º Pac-10).
Bowl 2010: Victoria Holiday Bowl vs. Nebraska (19-7). Low
important QB Jake Locker, Mason Foster, LB and S Nate Williams. Main
returns: WR Jermaine Kearse, Chris Polk RB and DE Everrette Thompson.
Home Spring Practices: 29 March.
Spring Game: April 30 .
Analysis: Supplementing a Jake Locker will be no easy task for the Huskies . Locker was also the star in the field, the standard of the program. To take his place, candidates are Keith and Nick Price Montana. Price part with a slight advantage to know the system after being the backup Locker in 2010, but Montana it will not be easy after having received the SB in his first year in College . Defensively the Huskies will with the return of 8 owners. Two of the three lowest are in the LB position.
Arizona Wildcats
Record 2010: 7-6 (5 º Pac-10).
Bowl 2010: Defeat Alamo Bowl vs. Oklahoma State (34-10). Low
important LB Brooks Reed, Ricky Elmore and OT Adam Grant.
Main returns: QB Nick Foles , WR and LB Paul Juron Criner Vassalho.
Spring Practices Start: March 21.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: Only 4 owners attack again. The OL has to be reconstructed in full, having lost 4 of his 5 regular starters. By contrast the good news is that Nick Foles is back and will feature two main targets, and Douglas Criner also the transfer of Texas 2010, Dan Buckner be eligible. The defense has the problem of inexperience on the DL, all eyes will be on whether the Samoan Aiulua responds Fanene high expectations.
Arizona State Sun Devils
2010 Record: 6-6 (6th Pac-10)
Low
important DT Lawrence Guy. Main
returns: QB Steven Threet , LB and CB Omar Vontaze Burfict Vold.
Spring Practices Start: 22 March.
Spring Game: April 23 .
Analysis: preseason The Sun Devils begins with the big question of who owns the QB position. On one side is Steven Threet, who started most games of 2010 but whose performance left much to be desired, or junior Bruck Osweiler who played the last two games which represented victories for ASU .
Oregon State Beavers
Record 2010: 5-7 (7th in Pac-10).
Low
important RB Jacquizz Rodgers, DT Stephen Paea and C Alex Linnekohl. Main
returns: WR James Rodgers, QB Ryan Katz and CB Brandon Hardin.
Spring Practices Start: March 28.
Spring Game: April 30 .
Analysis: Surprised by the early departure of RB Jacquizz Rodgers , especially after the NCAA granted him a 6th year of eligibility to his brother James . Together could have formed a formidable attack. The search for a reliable RB is the main issue that must respond Beavers this spring. On the contrary, it is expected that Katz who had a pretty decent freshman year, they take the equipment back. The interior of the DL, it loses its two owners.
California Golden Bears
Record 2010: 5-7 (8 Pac-10).
Low
important DE Cameron Jordan, RB Shane Veer and QB Kevin Riley.
Main returns: OT Mitchell Schwartz, Mychal Kendricks LB and P Bryan Anger.
Spring Practices Start: March 29. Spring Final
Practices: April 30.
Analysis: The Golden Bears Spring Game will not have, something strange. With the departure of Riley the QB position is really an orphan, no one seems to benefit from a total of five players start on equal terms. The problem is that neither will Vereen to bear the brunt of the attack. In defense need to find headlines in almost every position. It is expected that 2011 will be a transition year for Cal .
UCLA Bruins
Record 2010: 4-8 (9 Pac-10).
Low
important LB Akeem Ayers, S Rahim Moore and K Kai Forbatha. Main
returns: RB Johnathan Franklin, OT Mike Harris and LB Sean Westgate.
Spring Practices Start: March 29.
Spring Game: April 23 .
Analysis: La contratación de Mike Johnson como nuevo OC, debe otorgar a los Bruins la identidad ofensiva que les faltaba, tras completar un pobre 2010, en el que rankearon en el puesto 104º tras promediar poco más de 20 puntos por encuentro. Para conseguir mejorar tendrán de vuelta al poderoso RB Johnathan Franklin quien el año pasado corrió para 1.127 yardas, sin embargo el juego aéreo es un problema. Defensivamente también contarán con un nuevo coordinador en la figura de Joe Tressey . Por su parte el HC Rick Neuheisel necesitará algo más que declaraciones polémicas para consevar su puesto.
Colorado Buffaloes
Record 2010: 5-7 (5th in the Big 12 North)
Low important OT Nate Solder, CB Jimmy Smith and CB Jalil Brown. ;
Principales returns: RB Rodney Stewart, DE Josh Cartigan and QB Tyler Hansen.
Spring Practices Start: 11 March.
Spring Game: April 9 .
Analysis: New conference, new coach. The nightmare of Dan Hawkins over for the Buffaloes. The spotlight should be on the system ADAPTOR the new man in charge, John Embree . The calendar does not accompany in what must be a transition year, so do not expect great things from CU in 2011.
Washington State Cougars
Record 2010: 2-10 (10th Pac-10). Low
important P Reid Forrest, C Zach Williams and DE Kevin Kooyman. Main
returns: QB Jeff Tuel Marqess and WR Wilson.
Spring Practices Start: March 7.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: The miserable season of Cougars made his QB Jeff Tuel go unnoticed, but given little support in the run (111 °) and little protection from the OL that allowed a total of 51 sacks, his 2,780 yards and 18 TD's are some memorable statistics. The defense needs to improve in all aspects after having been 10 points No team that received an average of 35.8 per game.
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