Morning links: Cougars spend Thanksgiving in Alaska

The Washington State men’s basketball team will be able to eat an early Thanksgiving meal, watch some football and still have plenty of time to get ready for tonight’s game against UC Santa Barbara, which tips off at 9 p.m. PST.

The should face a stiff test in the Gauchos, who have Big West Player of the Year Alan Williams back along with efficient point guard Zalmico Harmon.

Until then we have links, after the jump.

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— Peyton Pelluer will be carrying on a family tradition when he takes the field in his first Apple Cup.

— Here are my final Pac-12 picks of the season.

— TV deals have killed the traditional rivalry week but there are still some good games this weekend.

— Danny Shelton reflects on the closing of his college career.

— Making a trip from the west side of the state? Here’s what to expect weather-wise.

— Arizona’s Bondurant has made the most of his second chance .

— A Pac-12 coaching honor is on the line in the Arizona-Arizona State game.

— California’s coaches are happy with the results of their bucket drill .

— Colorado’s coaches are used to planning their Thanksgivings around football games.

— Looking back at the 1994 Civil War game.

— Remound Wright has had a successful senior season .

— UCLA’s defenders are focused on Stanford’s running backs .

— USC’s seniors are ready to go out with a rivalry win.

— Utah is hoping its run defense returns to form .