Thursday links: Pac-12 Networks vs. DirecTV is still the best matchup
Like a true rivalry, the matchup between Pac-12 Networks and DirecTV has tension, anticipation and a whole lot of bulletin board material.
After the Pac-12 Networks levied a shot across the bow at DirecTV on Tuesday with a statement that used words such as "absurd" and "betrayal," DirecTV responded on its website, referencing the "small number of exclusive Pac-12 Network games" and saying the cost of Pac-12 Networks would be passed along to all DirecTV customers, not just those who want to watch West Coast football.
Utah will play Arizona State on Pac-12 Networks on Saturday at 8 p.m., meaning your best bet for watching the game, if you have DirecTV is probably going to Tempe.
Much more...
— Utah football will unveil black helmets on Saturday at Arizona State.
— Two Oregon safeties share a hometown with defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti, and that's not a coincidence.
— Can't pronounce Marcus Mariota's last name? Join all the Duck fans.
— USC didn't lose its shot at a national title, just its margin for error.
— Quarterback controversy? Not in Boulder, where Jordan Webb remains the starter.
— And Colorado's defense can only improve after last week.
— Former Oregon State linebacker Trent Bray now coaching his former unit.
— Since losing starting job, UCLA's Kevin Prince has become a QB teacher.
— Playing Oregon State last year boosted UCLA in dismal season.
— Lane Kiffin's comedy of errors when it comes to injury news continues. The latest: Kiffin stormed off from a news conference after a reporter asked a question related to a player's return from injury.
— Bill Oram
Links from around the Pac-12
Arizona (Tucson Citizen)
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Arizona-ASU baseball game to determine all-sport Territorial Cup Series winner»
Arizona basketball: Sean Miller not eager to fill final two spots on roster»
Arizona baseball holds on to narrow win over ASU»
The Arizona Wildcats get a commitment from another GriffeyArizona St. (Arizona Republic)
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Arizona State golf earns NCAA finals berth»
ASU's Dallas Escobedo fires 1-hitter day after no-no»
Former quarterback Andrew Walter gave signals at ASU that he might be suited for politics»
Arizona baseball holds on to narrow win over ASUCalifornia (East Bay Tribune)
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Record-setting Cal men's golf team, Saint Mary's both advance to NCAA Championship»
Cal softball team blanked by Michigan in NCAA tournament»
Cal, Saint Mary's set school records in leading 1-2 at NCAA men's golf regional»
San Jose Earthquakes' Marvin Chavez has suspension reduced by one gameColorado (Denver Post)
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Valor Christian golfer Victoria Glenn commits to CU Buffs»
Colorado Coaches Caravan offers insights on Buffs football, basketball»
CU Buffs golfers in sixth place in NCAA central regional»
Lawyer: Ex-Buff charged in assault not wearing Nebraska gear after all
Oregon (Eugene Register-Guard)
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Links: DAT returning to the track, updating that Chip Kelly law, and more draft buzz»
Links: All-conference projection, draft outlooks and a bowl matchup shakeup»
Links: Mathis, Kelley help UO to Pac-12 track and field title»
Spring practice review: Special teamsOregon State (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
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OSU finalizes Spring Showcase schedule»
OSU athletes to take part in talent show»
OSU racquetball: Program accomplishes historic feat with sweep of team titles»
OSU athletics: Rebranding doesn't stray too far from traditionStanford (San Jose Mercury-News)
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Record-setting Cal men's golf team, Saint Mary's both advance to NCAA Championship»
Stanford softball team loses to Nebraska, faces elimination»
Cal, Saint Mary's set school records in leading 1-2 at NCAA men's golf regional»
San Jose Earthquakes' Marvin Chavez has suspension reduced by one gameUCLA (Los Angeles Daily News)
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PAC-12 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bryshon Nellum remains on a roll for USC»
Former Valencia High star Max Homa leads Cal to Pac-12 men's golf title»
OJAI VALLEY TENNIS TOURNAMENT: UCLA, USC share championship spotlight»
COLLEGES: USC handles top-ranked Stanford in MPSF women's water polo final
USC (Los Angeles Daily News)
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PAC-12 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bryshon Nellum remains on a roll for USC»
COLLEGES: USC wins NCAA women's water polo crown»
Judge approves former Trojans football player Armond Armstead's lawsuit against USC »
Top linebacking recruit who committed to Florida State looking to transfer to USC or GeorgiaWashington (Seattle Times)
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Seahawks begin OTAs tomorrow»
Kaitlin Inglesby's gem helps Washington softball team past Hawaii, 2-0, in NCAA regionals»
Huskies rally, open regional with a win»
Huskies' C.J. Wilcox has surgery on left foot | Northwest roundupWashington State (Spokane Spokesman-Review)
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You never know what will get you going on a cold spring day»
Good news, more bad news for WSU»
3A/4A track regionals»
Momentum lasts as long as tomorrow's starting pitcher
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