Friday Morning Links

From San Francisco — It’s that time again. The coffee is brewing, the birds are chirping and there’s a new set of links for you to peruse. The kids are still asleep, and this solitary hour is for you to treasure. I won’t keep you.

Yesterday was Pac-12’s Basketball media day. The conference is expected to be much improved, even if the Cougars aren’t … The football team is traveling down to Eugene to face the juggernaut that is Oregon … The Ducks have found a way to introduce a new helmet that isn’t obnoxious … Oregon’s coach isn’t overlooking WSU … Nobody panic, the Ducks have another budding superstar … A penchant for interceptions may not be WSU quarterback Connor Halliday’s biggest problem.

How was that? Getting settled in? Immerse yourself, after the jump.

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Arizona : The Wildcats didn’t USC, but there is a silver lining … Arizona could be down a safety .

Arizona State : Two desperate teams will meet in the desert this weekend … The Sun Devils are used to fearsome running backs .

Cal : It’s no secret the Golden Bears have injury problems, but it’s still remarkable to see them listed .

Colorado : The Buffaloes won’t face many FCS opponents after Charleston Southern.

Oregon State : Mile Riley hates late kickoffs . Join the club … But that shouldn’t prevent OSU from winning big this weekend.

Stanford : The Cardinal kicker could be kept out against the Bruins … But there’s no reason for Stanford to panic.

UCLA : Finally, the Bruins have a headline opponent for the next decade … The oft made Cassius Marsh-Muhammed Ali comparison is apt beyond their birth names.

USC : Maybe the Trojans aren’t destined to have a feature back … USC has another star in the making at wide receiver.

Utah : Anthony Denham enjoys knocking around defenders … Utah’s athletic director doesn’t think being older is an advantage , and could be a disadvantage. Ok, then.

Washington : Columnist Kevin Dowd says that halftime adjustements will be key as UW enters the third quarter of its season … UW’s running back is on pace for some lofty numbers.