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Friday Dots: Pac-12 Media Day: Yep, they're doin' that.

"Hey Coach Petersen, can I ask you another question about expectations?"

By John Sayler Jul 15, 2016, 8:29am PDT

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Football Dots

We'll start with this:

Official release on Stanford being the Pac-12 pick in media poll. pic.twitter.com/wedU3RwpXg
— Ted Miller (@TedMillerRK) July 14, 2016

Pac-12 Media Days continue this morning. Follow this thread here on the Dawgpound. Petersen should be at the mic around noon, followed by Darrell Daniels and Kevin King.

Kevin Gemmell tells us what questions will be asked vs. what questions should be asked to Pac-12 North representatives.

Chris Petersen not only thinks predictions don't mean anything, they irritate the heck out of him.

The Dawgs are such a trendy preseason pick that Larry Stone of the Seattle Times likens them to a current video game sensation.

Here's Christian Caple's preseason poll ballot. Extra credit for showing his work .

Adam Jude looks at QB questions around the Pac-12, and wonders if the conference has a shot at the College Football Playoff.

Ted Miller also questions if the Pac-12 can put a team in the playoffs.

Some Husky commits and targets in this ESPN recap of The Opening.

Scout has video of UW tight end commit Hunter Bryant in action with some analysis.

They also have footage of DT commit Marlon Tuipulotu, sans the analysis.

Dawgman is counting down the 20 most important Huskies relative to success of the team. #20 is a defensive lineman poised to make a name for himself in 2016.

UW announced dates and times for Dawgs Under the Stars, Raise the Woof, and Husky Picture Day.

More Dawgs on Watch Lists:

Myles Gaskin has been selected as a Doak Walker Award Candidate.

Read: https://t.co/zqgW9i8yWL pic.twitter.com/iDDEQ30I91
— UW Football (@UW_Football) July 14, 2016

Jake Browning named to the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award watch list.

Read: https://t.co/qjDTN6LjEC pic.twitter.com/OB7mvXWpCo
— UW Football (@UW_Football) July 14, 2016

Jeff Lindquist, a standout on and off the field, named to @WuerffelTrophy watch list.

Read: https://t.co/pb7tSt2hjO pic.twitter.com/IDzkQHy7jl
— UW Football (@UW_Football) July 13, 2016

Basketball Dots

The non conference schedule was released, and after an exhibition game against Western Washington, UW will host Yale.

Caple breaks down the schedule in this New Tribune article.

Former UW sharpshooter on the move?

The Magic are finalizing a trade to send Devyn Marble and a 2020 2nd-round pick to the Clippers for C.J. Wilcox and cash, per source.
— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) July 15, 2016

Matisse Thybulle and the Pac-12 All-Stars were blown out in the second half against an Aussie team that features some current NBA players.

Misc Dots

Former UW midfielder:

That smile says it all, @CristianRoldan! Congrats on your first career @MLS goal #SEAvDAL pic.twitter.com/am7UeSGx1Y
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 14, 2016

Courtney Thompson earns her second Olympic team berth with @usavolleyball. #RoadToRio

Read: https://t.co/W4eCtFgxi2 pic.twitter.com/w1cZFL2Iju
— UW Volleyball (@UWVolleyball) July 12, 2016

The Pac-12 Conference will invest $3.9 million in research grants for projects including head-trauma and metal health.

Pac-12 Networks will stream over 150 live events via twitter. Soccer, swimming and softball are among the school-produced telecasts that will be available.

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