Five reasons why Colorado’s 2020 starter be an Oregon State quarterback in 2021

Last season, Colorado’s new starting quarterback led the Buffaloes to four straight wins and the program’s first national ranking in a decade. This year, he’s going to be an Oregon State Beaver. I may not be an insider, but experience and observations lead me to five reasons why I believe that will happen. Sam Noyer … Continue reading Five reasons why Colorado’s 2020 starter be an Oregon State quarterback in 2021

Previewing PAC-12 offensive lines for 2021

Although there is still a lot of activity in and out of the transfer portal, offensive linemen across the nation seemed settled enough that we can get a pretty good idea of what to expect for most teams. There are some “fanalysts” (fans and analysts) who don’t believe there is a reliable method for projecting … Continue reading Previewing PAC-12 offensive lines for 2021

Analysis and preview of schedules for each team in the PAC-12

Although there are too many factors still in limbo to produce comprehensive predictions for the 2021 season, there are a few components that are settled enough that we can assess. One of those is the schedule for each of the PAC-12 teams. The Savvy Index has about 88% of the data it needs to give … Continue reading Analysis and preview of schedules for each team in the PAC-12

Is Tim DeRuyter the long-term answer for Oregon’s defense?

The Oregon Duck football program has added some established names to its defensive coaching staff. Secondary coach Marcel Yates has more than 20 years as a college football coach while new defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter has more than 25 plus the added bonus of having been a head coach at the FBS level (Fresno State). … Continue reading Is Tim DeRuyter the long-term answer for Oregon’s defense?

PAC-12 football: the rich are about to get richer

Oregon and USC are expected to once again battle for the PAC-12 championship in 2021. Fans who resent those two programs always being in the biggest spotlights need to brace themselves because things are probably going to get worse before they get better. We can trace the origin of this situation back to last summer … Continue reading PAC-12 football: the rich are about to get richer

Is Mike Neighbors of Arkansas out to ruin Oregon State women’s basketball program?

For the second consecutive season, the Arkansas Razorbacks have stolen a star player from the Oregon State womens basketball program. Last year, the Razors clipped super-rocket Destiny Slocum and this year, they came away with five-star, All PAC-12 freshman Sasha Goforth, whose first-step explosion, power, and intensity make her my favorite player to watch in … Continue reading Is Mike Neighbors of Arkansas out to ruin Oregon State women’s basketball program?

PAC-12 football recruiting: Successes, failures, and trends in the 2021 cycle

Now that 2021 recruiting is completed, we can take a look at how teams did in 2021, compare that to 2020, see which teams have the strongest four-year rosters, and look at trends that can predict how long new coaches will last. I will be using data from 247sports but unlike that publication, I won't … Continue reading PAC-12 football recruiting: Successes, failures, and trends in the 2021 cycle