ADs face big deficit, more hurdles ahead
Months away from joining new conferences, UCLA and Cal might consider changing school colors before going their merry ways. A deep red hue seems appropriate. The Bruins and Bears continue …
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Small sample size increase the risk factor
It took Washington months to lose its head coach but only days to find a replacement. The Huskies hired Jedd Fisch away from Arizona on Sunday following a two-day search …
What’s next for Washington after HC leaves for Alabama
His arrival 774 days ago generated little fanfare. His departure is the biggest story in the sport. Kalen DeBoer, who lifted Washington from four wins to the cusp of a …
Alabama’s search could hit Oregon, UW, West Coast
A legend is retiring, a throne is vacant and at least two West Coast schools have reason to fret. The Alabama coaching search, which began Wednesday when Nick Saban announced …
Bowl season winners and losers: It’s Michigan’s championship, but it’s the Big Ten’s world
Michigan won the final national championship of the College Football Playoff’s four-team format, beating Washington 34-13 on Monday night in Houston. But the Big Ten won the era. Well, the …
Michigan on top, Alabama before Georgia, UW
The ballot below was submitted to the Associated Press on Monday night, following the final championship game of the College Football Playoff’s four-team era. I spent significant time on teams …
Is Washington a ‘flash in the pan’ with Big Ten move looming?
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Winners, losers from the early signing window
The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for …
UCLA isn’t as ready for Big Ten as USC, UW, Oregon
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Charlie Baker’s radical plan change and the future of CFB
LAS VEGAS — NCAA president Charlie Baker took his case for reform to the public on Wednesday. He was compelling, candid, feisty, passionate and so very real — everything his …