Poll: Porter, Schiff, still lead ‘wide open’ California Senate race, but Lee, Garvey make gains
Republican Garvey has gained ground since August. A poll released Friday showed Southern California Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff maintaining their lead in the race to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the United States Senate, but fellow Democratic East Bay Rep. Barbara Lee and former Los Angeles Dodgers star and Republican Steve…
Could anyone wear his fame more comfortably than Henry Winkler?
CHICAGO (AP) — Henry Winkler’s smile is the smile of an old friend seeing you for the first time in years, or a genuine affectionate smile for an unexpected new friend, or a smile that nudges into a laugh. It’s a smile so genuine and warm that you despise yourself for wondering how any human…
Pac-12 recruiting: Oregon cleans up, Colorado searches for help and the spotlight turns to a lineman
The Ducks are bolstering their defensive front with high-caliber prospects. The Pac-12 Hotline is excited to bring Pac-12 fans a regular look at the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247Sports based in Seattle. On November 2, he submitted the following report… All eyes on Jericho…
Mountain West power ratings: Unbeaten Air Force remains No. 1 as Fresno State rises, Wyoming falls
With a huge third quarter, the Bulldogs defeated UNLV. Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that included teams from the Mountain West and Brigham Young in addition to the Pac-12. We’re adding a MW-specific column to our lineup this season because the exercise was so popular. 1. The Air…
Pac-12 bowl projections: Six teams alive for New Year’s Six berths as playoff rankings loom
UW is on track for the CFP; Oregon the frontrunner for the Fiesta Bowl Before we get into the latest Pac-12 bowl forecast, here are some helpful reminders about the postseason selection process: — The College Football Playoff semifinals will be held in the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl, leaving the Pac-12 champion to compete…
Mountain West power ratings: Air Force on top as San Diego State drops after stunning loss
The Aztecs not only lost to winless Nevada but were shut out Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that included teams from the Mountain West and Brigham Young in addition to the Pac-12. We’re adding a MW-specific column to our lineup this season because the exercise was so popular.…
Monday Morning Lights: What’s at stake in league races across the Bay Area
League championships, playoff spots on the line with two weeks left. Plus, more on Serra’s rout of Riordan, San Ramon Valley’s bounce-back win. Bay Area coaches remember late DLS assistant coach. Silver Creek star makes donations for points scored. Welcome back to Monday Morning Lights, our weekly feature that delves deeper into the high school…
Mailbag: The ‘Pac-2’ and the Big 12 and ACC, an alternative outcome for the Pac-12, the role of the UC regents and more
There are plenty of realignment rumors about WSU and OSU; don’t believe them Every Friday, the Hotline mailbag is published. Send questions to pac12hotline@bayareanewsgroup.com with the subject line’mailbag’. Or follow me on Twitter at @WilnerHotline. Please keep in mind that some of the questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. Is there any truth…
Pac-12 recruiting: UW shines in the spotlight; Oregon’s big prize; transfer trouble for USC and UCLA
Heavy reliance on transfer linemen can create cohesion issues The Pac-12 Hotline is excited to bring Pac-12 fans a regular look at the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247Sports based in Seattle. On October 19, he submitted the following report… UW’s big moment With all…
