Pac-12 Breakfast Link: 06.09.2011

*EA Sports’ release of its NCAA Football team’s rating is almost becoming as important as Blue Ribbon or Phil Steele.  Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy [The Daily Drip]

*The evidence against Ohio State is sure piling up. If their punishment by the NCAA isn't heavier than the recent sanctions handed to USC, then the system will continue to be a running joke. Checks? Come on, Pryor, that's Busch League. [Yahoo] 

*Tom Dienhart poses an interesting question “Do Cal official want to christen a re-done stadium with a new coach in 2012?”  If Tedford cant right the ship, seems like an intriguing possibility. [Belling Hamherald]

* Members of the Oregon’s Alumni Association were “generously” offered tickets to the LSU game at Cowboys Stadium for the not-so low price of $105 per ticket. Jerry-Town doesn't maintain itself I guess.  [Register Guard]

*An aging writer compares the BYU-Utah rivalry to himself, saying that the Holy War will slowly lose its meaning.  Sounds like there might be a new job open at his paper. [Desert News] 

*The campuses of Arizona State, Stanford, and UCLA better be prepared for a stampeded.  Colorado likes to plan parties on the road, so watch out for the roaming Buffaloes.  [Daily Camera]

*What if college football's conferences hit the shuffle button? SB Nation embarks on an interesting project doing just that. [House of Sparky]

The Next Gen: Weekly Video of a Recent Pac-12 Recruit - Arizona State's Michael Eubank

Michael Eubank was huge pick up for Arizona State on National Signing Day. Eubank's size and mobility is the first thing that really stand out when looking at his high school highlight reel.  Although he has a fairly strong arm, his release has been called 'Tebow-esque" which could create problems for him in the future.   

Position: QB
Rated: Four Stars by Scout.com
Ht.: 6-5
Wt.: 220 LBS
From: Corona, CA

The Half Dozen Facial: This Week's Egging Hits Chow, Threet, and Haden

Alright, not much time on my hands this week as law school has a firm grasp around my neck (and it's only my first week!).

Since I'm in a cranky mood, let's throw our half dozen of eggs for this week.

One Egg: Norm Chow took a serious pay cut to coaching assistant with Utah. What were you thinking, Norm? Here is an egg to the face for leaving beautiful California.

Two Eggs: Steven Threet has yet to be cleared to play in the Spring for Arizona State. Many people (like myself) will rely on Threet to fulfill any ludicrous prediction made for the Sun Devils in 2011. These eggs are for you and me until he is cleared.

Three Eggs: USC hosted an "Agent Awareness" summit this past week. While this is great since agent interaction seems to be a problem in Southern California, this reeks of irony and of the three eggs that I just threw at Pat Haden for trying to seem like the good guy in all of this.

Spring Practice and Game Dates

Get excited!! I know I am.

Arizona
Start: March 21
End: April 16 (spring game)

Arizona State
Start: March 22
End: April 23 (spring game)

California
Start: March 29
End: April 30

Colorado
Start: March 11
End: April 9 (spring game)

Oregon
Start: March 28 (or 29)
End: April 30 (spring game)

Oregon State
Start: March 28
April 30 (spring game)

Stanford
2 sessions
Feb. 21-March 5
March 28-April 9 (spring game)

UCLA
Start: March 31
End: April-23 (spring game)

USC
Start: March 22
End" April 23 (spring game)

Utah
Start: March 8
End: April 16 (spring game)

Washington
Start: March 29
End: April 30 (spring game)

Washington State
Start: March 7
End: April 16 (spring game)