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On this episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden discuss the termination of Washington State Head Coach Nick Rolovich and four assistants due to their refusal to adhere to the state employee vaccination mandate. Did Rolovich stand up for his principle, or did he quit on his team? Oregon narrowly escaped against Cal, and the guys debate whether that, along with Utah...

On this episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden recap the action from last week, including Washington State's surprising win over Oregon State, Utah's streak-busting win against USC in the Coliseum, Arizona State dominating Stanford, and Arizona falling short after giving UCLA their best shot. The guys give their power rankings for the week, and preview the upcomi...

On this episode of Pac-12 Apostles, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden sort through the damage of Oregon's loss to Stanford, and assess the rest of week 5's conference play action. George Wrighster interviews Pac-12 Conference Commissioner George Kliavkoff, and tries to get to the bottom of the conference's television distribution issues. The guys give their updated power rankings, and preview/pred...

On this week's episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down the first week of conference play, give their current Pac-12 Power Rankings, and look ahead to next week's games, including intriguing matchups between Oregon and Stanford, Arizona State and UCLA, and Washington and Oregon State. The guys comment on University of Arizona calling for a walk-on tryout...

On this episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden recap a disastrous week for the Pac-12 South, and debate what, if any, paths forward there might be for a College Football Playoff berth. Also, which conference is in a worse spot right now- the ACC or the Pac-12? The guys give their power rankings, then recap last week's action before previewing the first week of co...

On this episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden get into the not-so-surprise announcement of Clay Helton's firing and Donte Williams' elevation at USC following the Trojans home blowout loss to Stanford. George also interviews Ryan Abraham, publisher of the 24/7 UCS affiliate site,  USCFootball.com , as well as the co-host of the Podcast of Champions, to discuss t...

In this episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden get into all of the action in week one, including a disastrous showing by the schools up north. Who put on the worst coaching clinic- Justin Wilcox, Nick Rolovich, or Jimmy Lake? The guys get into their Pac-12 power rankings, and are unified at the top after UCLA's dominant performance against LSU. Finally, Previews...

On this week's episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster interviews Utah Utes Head Football Coach, Kyle Whittingham. Additionally, George and Ralph Amsden address the lawsuit former Washington State WR Kassidy Woods filed against Nick Rolovich and the Wazzu Athletic Department. Other topics on this week's show include Mustafa Johnson being granted a waiver to return to University of...

On this week's episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden start out by derailing the entire show to have a 30-minute argument over whether or not Nirvana was a band on the level of Bon Jovi or Red Hot Chili Peppers. After that, they discuss the ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 Alliance, and the Pac-12's decision to not add any other teams at this time. George Wrighster interview...

On this week's episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden get deep into the weeds on the recruiting of some of the Pac-12's schools, especially University of Arizona (trending up!) and University of Washington (trending down!). Washington governor Jay Inslee has said that all state employees must be fully vaccinated by mid-October- what will Wazzu Head Coach Nick Rol...

On this episode of the Pac-12 Apostles Podcast, USC Head Coach Clay Helton talks with George Wrighster about USC's high expectations, and why he minds his own business when it comes to NIL deals. George and Ralph Amsden get into how BYU's corporate walk-on scholarships will help make the rich even more rich, and which Pac-12 schools might benefit the most. ASU has put two more assistant coaches on...

The Pac-12 Apostles Podcast is back, but how much longer will the Pac-12 be the Pac-12? George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden discuss whether or not it's wise to bring on any Big 12 teams. George interviews Stanford head coach David Shaw, and asks him some questions that he thought Shaw might not be prepared to answer- but as usual, Shaw has thoughtful opinions, rebuttals, and defenses for any and all...

Oklahoma + Texas Big 12 to SEC Pac-12 Plans Nick Rolovich Covid Max Borghi NIL Deals Arizona/Washington Recruiting Pac-12 Media Day Questions Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pac-12 Emergency Episode: National Holiday Today is Larry Scott's last day as commissioner! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a summer hiatus, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden get together to discuss the Pac-12’s hottest topics, including Larry Scott’s New York Times interview, as well as his far-too-late advocacy for a guaranteed spot in the College Football Playoff. George and Ralph also discuss what the Alston vs. NCAA ruling might mean for the future of Pac-12 athletes trying to cash in on their Name, Image an...

Pac-12 hires new commissioner George Kliavkoff (President of Entertainment and Sports at MGM Resorts). How did we break the news before everyone? Is this a good hire? What does this mean for the conference? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pac-12 faired well in the NFL draft with 28 draft picks. Who had the best and worst draft for every school in the conference? CFP expansion will arrive in short order. Will the conference get screwed when it has a lame duck commissioner representing the Pac-12 interests? Spring Practice has started which means teams have hope for the future George and Ralph go over their email and text messages. L...

WSU’s Pat Chun and Cal’s Jim Knowlton, recently interviewed for the Northwestern AD job but are not — or are  no longer  — candidates for the job. We discuss the Stewart Mandel Saving the PAC-12 article Transfer QBs are coming into the PAC-12 while some of the top HS QBs are leaving to schools who consistently make the CFB Playoffs The NFL Draft is right around the corner. How does the conference...

* NCAA has approved the 1-time transfer rule for all sports including football. Coaches have no ability to block immediate eligibility * The recruiting dead period is finally over in college football on May 31st after being into effect for a year due to the pandemic * Arizona MBB/WBB have big news. New coach and a national championship appearance. * USC gets virtually no penalties from NCAA violat...

* Pac-12 disrespect continues despite four teams in the Sweet 16 * USC fans and Evan Mobley believe Oregon stole pac-12 championship from Then. * NCAA Tournament will provide a nice cash infusion to the conference * Sedona Prince blows the lid off the NCAA hypocrisy. * Reading New Reviews + Text messages * Oregon State president resigned * Interview with Cal Offensive Coordinator Bill Musgrave Lea...

* University of Washington has again blocked a transfer player from being immediately eligible. Last year it was Colton Yankoff, this year Ethan Garbers. * interview with Mike Yam who was with PAC-12 networks from its inception until the pandemic hit.  * interview with ex-Washington CB Elijah Molden as he heads towards the NFL draft * George and Ralph make their NCAA tournament bracket predictions...

Can the Pac-12 support a two-sport athlete? CBS College Football Insider Dennis Dodd joins the show. The Pac-12 needs to compete for high profile coaches and find a media partner to raise its profile. NEW REVIEWS Arizona Wildcats Head Football Coach Jedd Fisch joins the show. The Pac-12 Apostles is a podcast for fans who love the Pac-12 conference. George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden are committed t...

2021 Pac-12 Football schedule has been released. Who has the toughest and most favorable schedule? Can the conference make the CFB Playoff? What are the most important games of the season? The recruiting dead period has been extended again. This may be good for keep players in the Pac-12 footprint NEW REVIEWS Former Arizona WR Bobby Wade is causing controversy by choosing to coach at Arizona State...

Ralph and George get in a fight as Oregon QB Tyler Shough enters the transfer portal.  The Pac-12 Network forgot about Sabrina Ionescu in a tweet about the Pac-12 All-Time Greatest players. Recruiting Class sizes have been dramatically impacted by the additional year and the transfer portal. Pac-12 Basketball Refs try to 1up Pac-12 Football refs Marcel Yates leaves Cal to coach the secondary at Or...

2021 recruiting classes have been more shaped by the transfer portal For the second consecutive year UCLA has a budget deficit. How will that impact the future of the program? We guess who Oregon State's anonymous $50 million donor is The basketball Pac-12 tournament may be canceled to ensure teams make it to the NCAA tournament Pac-12 message board mods are overbearing. There should be more freed...