By Braden Gall (@BradenGall on Twitter)

The journey to claim the 2012 national title begins in February, March and April, as 124 college football teams open up spring practice over the next three months. Athlon will preview some of the top teams and storylines across the nation, as the countdown to 2012 inches closer.

By Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter) and Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven)

Very Early 2012 Pac-12 Predictions

Pac-12 North

-by Braden Gall (follow at @BradenGall)

There is no doubt this is the Era of the Quarterback.

By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 13 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

When Arizona decided to part ways with Mike Stoops, it desperately needed to make a splash with its next head coach. It’s easy to throw around the phrase “home-run hire” during coaching changes, but I feel confident using that term with the Wildcats’ hire of Rich Rodriguez.

By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 12 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 11 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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Most of the focus in the Pac-12 has been on Stanford and Oregon this season, but an interesting development occurred last Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.

By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 10 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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