Welcome to a new feature on the Hotline — an assessment of the eight teams in the rebuilt Pac-12 as if they were competing in the conference this season. We’ll even recognize…
Instant reaction to weekend developments on the field … 1. Late starts, lopsided games A stacked lineup of night games along the West Coast on the first fully-loaded Saturday was…
Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published each Thursday throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West….
The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor…
The case for a turnaround season in Tucson is not exactly airtight. The depth chart has holes, the coaching staff is unproven and the skepticism is swirling over the trajectory of Brent Brennan’s…
The data likes Arizona State, and the data doesn’t lie. Intact leadership team? Coach Kenny Dillingham has a new contract, as do offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo and defensive playcaller Brian…
Yes, I am throwing ice-cold water in your face to start our little get-together, courtesy of Front Office Sports. Friday, I attended the Arizona State Football Kickoff lunch, which…
The Big Ten eliminated divisions when the West Coast schools arrived last year, but one has emerged nonetheless — at least unofficially. Within the new western wing, it’s Oregon and…
With Week Zero games spanning from Ireland to Hawaii and the high school season getting underway around much of the country, football is back. The recruiting dead period ends Aug….
The second season of the new Big 12 features expanded broadcast partnerships, with TNT joining ESPN and Fox as the third prong in the conference’s content-delivery machinery. Except it’s not…