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Pac-12 sports news, analysis, photos, videos and more from Jon Wilner, including... football and basketball coverage along with his Associated Press Top-25 votes.All Articles — 6
Best of the West MBB power rankings: Arizona on top as Gonzaga blasts through the Bay Area and ramps up for March
Mar 3 · Jon WilnerThe Zags looked wobbly for four months but shifted to a higher gear as they blasted Santa Clara and USF.
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Mailbag: Conference merger scenarios, an MLB model, the poaching-penalty lawsuit, Notre Dame’s status and more
Feb 28 · Jon WilnerDepending on the next move by the SEC and Big Ten, or the formation of a super league, there could be merger options for other conferences.
Teams:Utah State
Stanford AD Bernard Muir resigns: What the move says about the future of Cardinal football
Feb 26 · Jon WilnerThe Cardinal has been floundering for years, but Muir's departure suggests there's reason for hope.
Teams:Stanford
Big 12 MBB power rankings: Clarity dominates as Selection Sunday approaches, and who would have guessed that?
Feb 26 · Jon WilnerThe conference has eight teams that are clearly in the NCAAs and no true bubble-sitters, a stark contrast to the ACC, SEC and Big Ten.
Best of the West WBB power rankings: USC and UCLA on top as their second super-mega showdown approaches
Feb 26 · Jeff MetcalfeTwo of the best teams in the country (combined record: 51-3) will collide this weekend at Pauley Pavilion.
NFL combine preview: Workout options for Hunter, keys for Skattebo, eyes on McMillian and other intriguing prospects
Feb 25 · Jon WilnerOn-field workouts begin Thursday, but for Colorado star Travis Hunter, it's all about Friday (and possibly Saturday if he does double duty).
Utah fires Craig Smith: On the curious timing, the resource commitment and what comes next for the Utes
Feb 25 · Jon WilnerThe move comes with Utah ahead of expectations and two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Teams:Utah
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Faced with daunting college sports landscape, Bernard Muir set to resign as Stanford AD
Feb 25 · Jon WilnerMuir was named the Cardinal's athletics director in 2012 and has had the job during a period of intense change in college sports.
Teams:Stanford
On media: Will ESPN stop the SEC and Big Ten from taking over the CFP?
Feb 24 · Jon WilnerThe push for multiple AQ bids is based on mistrust of the selection committee and the desire to change in-season schedules.
Best of the West MBB power rankings: Brigham Young, Utah State and the state of Utah all thrive in unexpectedly successful season
Feb 24 · Jon WilnerBreakthrough performances are unfolding across the Beehive State.
