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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By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 10 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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By Mitch Light (@AthlonMitch)

Here's a look at every game of the Week 10 college football schedule.

Friday

By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 9 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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It has been quite a successful decade for the Utah football program. The Utes have made a bowl game in every season except 2002 over the last 10 years, including undefeated seasons in 2004 and 2008. Under Urban Meyer and current coach Kyle Whittingham, Utah became the classic “BCS buster” as it challenged schools like Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Alabama in the postseason and won. But those were one-game scenarios, and life in a BCS league has been rough on the Utes.

By Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on Twitter)

Post-Week 8 Pac-12 Power Rankings

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By Mitch Light (@AthlonMitch on Twitter)

At the midpoint of the 2011 season, it's time to take a look at the first half and predict how the second half will turn out in the Pac-12.

First-Half Awards