Morning links: Paulo and picks

In today’s paper we’ve got a story about Darryl Paulo, who seems poised for a big senior season . We also have my Pac-12 picks .

Online we have a post about a high school junior who has committed to WSU, our usual post-practice notes and videos of Mike Leach and Ken Wilson . We also have the transcript of yesterday’s live chat. … Michael Preston has another edition of the CougCenter hour . … Stef Loh’s daily post highlights the two special teams touchdowns given up by WSU.

— Christian Caple has a story about Taniela Tupou’s journey to team captain.

— Cal fans haven’t forgotten about Texas’ Rose Bowl shenanigans 11 years ago.

— Oregon says playing Vernon Adams will be a game time decision .

— Fear not, everybody. USC has yet another stud running back in the wings.