Oregon’s Vacation Comes to a Close
LaMichael James and the Ducks meet U.C.L.A. to open the heart of conference play. It’s been a quiet two weeks for Oregon, which has followed up its win over Stanford — way back on Oct. 2 — with the...
View ArticleU.C.L.A. Begins its Shakeup
Depending on your point of view, U.C.L.A. is either a program deep in transition or a program teetering on the verge of implosion. On one hand, you could see the attrition on Rick Neuheisel’s coaching...
View ArticleThe Shakeup Nears a Conclusion
After weeks of innuendo, it was nice to hear Rick Neuheisel finally come out and make a statement about the future of the U.C.L.A. offense. It might not have been the words we were waiting to hear,...
View ArticleWhat’s One More Coaching Move?
What’s one more coach when so many have already skipped town, voluntarily or no? Let’s be honest about this point: Frank Gansz, U.C.L.A.’s former special teams coach, left for personal reasons –...
View ArticleUtah’s Brave New World On Offense
There’s snow on the ground, but that won’t stop the Utes. Utahans have a word for snow in late March and April: spring. So cold, wet or otherwise, new offensive coordinator Norm Chow rolls out the...
View ArticleNo. 27: Utah
Underdogs come in all shapes and sizes, varying shades of gray where true underdog status depends solely on the eye of the beholder. Take Utah, for instance. Were the Utes underdogs on a national...
View ArticleSlight Progress for F.B.S. Coaches of Color
In a sense, we’re still treading water. There were 19 head coaches of color in the F.B.S. heading into this season; four have since been relieved of their duties. The first to walk the firing line was...
View ArticleNo. 90: Hawaii
Last year’s stint at Utah was a homecoming for Norm Chow, who started two seasons at offensive guard for the Utes in the 1960s, earning honorable mention all-American accolades as a senior. By its...
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