A slow Friday from Pullman

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FROM PULLMAN — It’s another day off for Washington State’s football players, their last one before resuming bye-week practices tomorrow night. But there are some Pac-12 matters to discuss, so read on.

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We didn’t have any WSU content in todays newspaper, but Howie Stalwick did write this story about WSU’s receivers spending extra time on the field. … Here’s an AP story about the same subject.

There was one Pac-12 game last night …

Oregon 43, Arizona State 21 — Not that it was much of a game , though. The Ducks did basically whatever they wanted in the first half, then coasted the rest of the way .

Around the Pac-12 … Rich Rodriguez has Arizona’s offense clicking . … David Shaw shares his favorite Big Game memory. … California’s famed “Bear Territory” chant is turning 30. … Reliving “The Play.” … USC receiver Robert Woods is trying to etch his name among some Trojans greats. … UCLA wants to end its special teams woes. … Colorado’s top safety is ready to rejoin the team . … Oregon State’s offense doesn’t change from quarterback to quarterback . … The Beavers are getting one of those quarterbacks back this week .

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple