Pac-10
BootPowerRatings™
As of 1/15/03
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Below are our exclusive
BootPowerRatings™ of the Pac-10 conference. Each week
during the basketball season, we will release our secret-formula
rating of all teams of the Pac-10. The BootPowerRating™
(BPR) is calculated by utilizing a range of factors rumored to
include: past results, statistics, common-opponent comparative
results factor, strength-of-schedule, home-arena environment,
cheerleader attitude and an unrevealed school spirit multiplier.
The resulting rating score falls within a 1-100 scale, where 100
approximates a championship-bound team and a score of 1 is
somewhere south of D-1.
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1.
Arizona
[BPR=94] |
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Stanford
[BPR=85] |
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| No JD? No Problem! In his stead, the Card found
scoring in bunches from Matt “Spunk” Lottich, who flipped
his switch to “on” to steal a win from the Beavs. Two days
later, everyone got in the act as they collectively beat down
the Yucks. Now Stanford will look to buck the letdown trend
that has bitten them twice before. [The Bootleg.com] |
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3.
California
[BPR=84] |
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| Apparently calm Wethers make for smooth sailing
Shipps in Berkeley. Kal teamed up with their rivals to send
the state of Oregon home 0-4, particularly embarrassing the
UofO. The Seattle/Pullman roadie has been lukewarm for the
weenies in the last six years, as they can only boast a .500
record against the doormats. [CyberBears] |
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4.
Arizona St.
[BPR=80] |
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| So far the only team to lay the expected drubbing
on the Apple state schools, the Demons have the conference’s
attention. Head man Rob Evans has tinkered with different
styles and line-ups over the years and he may have finally
found a wining combination. The Hot Ones will head west on
I-10 this weekend, hoping their season doesn’t follow suit
with the school’s football team. [DevilsDigest.com] |
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Oregon
[BPR=78] |
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| Flying so close to the sun has melted the wings
of those cocky birds. Smacked by kal and then whacked by
Stanford, Soregon gets a chance to regroup with their
exhibition against Portland State. Perhaps Ernie “Myopic”
Kent should take the ring away from Frodo and Sam until they
get their act together. [eDuck Sports] |
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6.
Oregon St.
[BPR=70] |
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| Left with a mess the likes of which Corvallis had
never seen, first year coach Jay John already has his rodent
boys believing in themselves, and they nearly pulled out the
shocking sweep in NorCal. The BootComputer sees some frowny
faces in the future of those who wander into Gill Coliseum
expecting wins. [Beaver Sports Central] |
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USC
[BPR=62] |
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| The Quakers? By 38? Can you possibly get any
lower than that? We might soon find out as the Arizona schools
come to town, so let's just sit back and see how long until
Hank starts cutting walk-ons. [WeAreSC.com] |
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8.
UCLA
[BPR=60] |
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| Oh those lovable Bungling Bears are so cute, and
gracious as can be, letting visitors have their way with them.
As FireLavin.com tallies record hits, the staff in the UCLA
athletic department have assembled a pool in an attempt to
predict which upcoming loss will eliminate the team from NIT
contention. [Bruin Report Online] |
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9.
Washington
[BPR=59] |
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| After giving up in the first game of the Arizona
Invitational, the Huskies showed up in the second, giving the
Wildcats fits, if only for the sake of entertainment. Long
gone are the days of Sweet 16 trips and Todd MacCulloch sky
hooks. The new era brings eight-seeds in the conference
tourney and Doug Wrenn airballs. [Dawgman.com] |
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10.
Washington St.
[BPR=57] |
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| Someone forgot to tell the Cougs, or more aptly
Marcus Moore, which Arizona team is the tougher match-up. No
matter though, as Wazzu gets to return home for some peace and
quiet. Has anyone seen Mike Bush lately? Did he get on the
wrong plane and end up in Norman? [Cougfan.com] |
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