California : In the Crosshairs

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 picks

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 picks

Ken Cross

October 17 USC’s Sam Darnold has had problems with interceptions, but he finds ways to win. When the chips were down and the Trojans were trailing talented Utah, 21-7, at halftime, he led USC on drives of 83, 88 and 93 FULL STORY

Conferences in the Crosshairs: The U, Dawgs stay hot

Conferences in the Crosshairs: The U, Dawgs stay hot

Ken Cross

October 10 Watching Malik Rosier drive Miami 75 yards in nine plays and then hit Darrell Langham on a 23-yard game-winning touchdown pass with six seconds remaining woke up the memories of the greatness of “The U.” FULL STORY

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 Picks

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 Picks

Ken Cross

October 03 It’s Mike Leach’s typical Air Raid offense, but credit to defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, who has given the Cougars a tough, physical defense. FULL STORY

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 picks

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 picks

Ken Cross

September 26 The Trojans haven’t put together a smooth and consistent game yet, wire-to-wire, but they are 4-0. That could be good news as the season unfolds because this team could hit its groove now during Pac-12 play. FULL STORY

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 picks

Conferences in the Crosshairs: ACC, Pac-12 picks

Ken Cross

September 19 The Huskies are relying on that usual sturdy defense which has allowed only 261.7 yards per game. The Buffaloes come back in defending their Pac-12 South title FULL STORY

Pac-12 May Finally Dance on Final Four Weekend

Pac-12 May Finally Dance on Final Four Weekend

Ken Cross

February 22 The Pac-12, Mountain West Conference, WCC and Big West get lost in the shuffle of the bubble conversation. FULL STORY

Trojans feeling Pac-12 South destiny

Trojans feeling Pac-12 South destiny

Ken Cross

November 04 The last two weeks, the Southern Cal Trojans have added the needed physicality to go with their elite speed. The outcome has been a 42-24 win over Utah FULL STORY

Ken's Pac-12, Big 12 picks: Utes, Bears stay hot

Ken's Pac-12, Big 12 picks: Utes, Bears stay hot

Ken Cross

October 21 They are the only team in the nation to have a top five runner (Shock Linwood) and a top five wide receiver (Corey Coleman), and a Baylor receiver has caught FULL STORY

Ken's Big 12/Pac-12 Picks: Zona, Ducks get key Ws

Ken's Big 12/Pac-12 Picks: Zona, Ducks get key Ws

Ken Cross

September 23 The Utes’ last win in Eugene was in 1994, and Utah is 1-6 vs. Oregon since then. Oregon’s defense is worrisome for Mark Helfrich and defensive coordinator Don Pellum FULL STORY

Cross' Big 12/Pac-12: Will Ducks survive?

Cross' Big 12/Pac-12: Will Ducks survive?

Ken Cross

September 10 Quarterback Vernon Adams says the Ducks are playing harder and faster. The depth of speed on this Oregon team is as good as any in the last 10 years. FULL STORY

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