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Pac-12 Perspective

by Pac-12 Networks

Join Pac-12 Networks’ Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth, for in-depth discussions, updates, and interviews as they and those around them navigate life and sports in unfamiliar circumstances.

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Episodes

  1. Karl Dorrell Believes In His Buffs

    Karl Dorrell has faced faced twin challenges since becoming Colorado's head coach in February - a late start in the football calendar followed by a pandemic. But his steady hand and Pac-12 pedigree have helped preserve momentum in Boulder, retaining a strong coaching staff and recruiting class....

  2. Relaxed But Alert: Herm Edwards And The Sun Devils

    With a stable of returning talent that includes electric quarterback Jayden Daniels, Herm Edwards has his Arizona State Sun Devils relaxed, alert and ready to contend in the Pac-12 South. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth tackle the state of football in the desert with one of the country's most…

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  3. Bruins Rising: Year Three Under Chip Kelly

    It's a big season in Westwood as the Bruins try to take the next step in their third year under one of the game's great offensive innovators. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth conduct a candid conversation with Chip Kelly about the progress of his UCLA team, the development of quarterback Dorian...

  4. Kyle Whittingham and the Utes Seek South Crown

    The Utes have won back-to-back South Division titles. But they enter 2020 with a new cast of characters, seeking worthy replacements for program greats at quarterback, running back and in the secondary. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth break down Utah's challenges and opportunities with 2019 Pac-12...

  5. Orange October: Beavers Head Coach Jonathan Smith

    Once upon a time, Jonathan Smith was the quarterback who led Oregon State to its greatest season ever. Now he's the man rebuilding the Beavers into a successful program, but this season, they must deal with the disruptions of a pandemic and a rugged slate in the Pac-12 North. Ashley Adamson and...

  6. Coug Spirit: Nick Rolovich Prepares For His First Season In Pullman

    Nick Rolovich has brought the Run & Shoot to the Palouse, where he must develop a new quarterback to work with exciting skill position talent on the Cougars' roster. Coach Rolo tells Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth about navigating season prep and COVID-19 during his first fall at Washington State.

  7. Radical Acceptance: Stanford Head Coach David Shaw

    The Cardinal won three Pac-12 titles in the 2010's but took a step back last year, when injuries put them into survival mode. Now they're back with star passer Davis Mills and a talented roster that gained valuable experience last season. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth go one-on-one with four-time...

  8. Northern Bears: Justin Wilcox Leads California Into Contention

    The California Golden Bears have improved in every season under Justin Wilcox. Now, with veteran QB Chase Garbers and star DB Cam Bynum returning, they're ready to challenge for a North division title. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth host a conversation with Coach Wilcox.

  9. Washington Football Coach Jimmy Lake

    Washington has high expectations under first-year head coach Jimmy Lake, and they open their season with a rugged matchup on November 7th at California. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth talk football with the Huskies' new head man.

  10. The 2020 Football Schedule

    The 2020 football schedule is out! It all begins with a marquee matchup on November 7th and culminates in Championship Weekend December 18-19. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth dive deep with Senior Associate Commissioner for Football Operations Merton Hanks and the head coaches of two national...

  11. Football Is Back! The Return of Pac-12 Sports

    Football and basketball return to Pac-12 country as the conference announces its sports reboot. Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth break down the developments with Commissioner Larry Scott, University of Oregon President Michael Schill, Arizona State Athletics Director Ray Anderson and Washington…

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  12. Pac-12 Conference Announces Covid Testing Partnership with Quidel

    Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott has announced an agreement with Quidel Corporation to provide rapid testing on all Pac-12 campuses. Ashley Adamson spoke with Commissioner Scott as well as Oregon State's Dr. Doug Aukerman, current chair of the Pac-12 Medical Advisory Board and University of...

  13. Remembering a Legend, Coach Lute Olson

    Sean Miller and Jason "The Jet" Terry remember Arizona's Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Lute Olson, Olson passed away on August 27th at the age of 85.

  14. Welcome to Westwood Obi Eboh

    Obi Eboh joins Yogi Roth to discusses road trips, leaving Stanford, starting classes at the UCLA School of Law and football.

  15. Utah Utes AD Mark Harlan on the Postponement of Fall Sports

    Mark Harlan joins Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth to discuss the resilience he has seen from the University of Utah student body and in complicated times, sometimes there's a script and sometimes there's not.

  16. Checking In With Cal Football Head Coach Justin Wilcox

    Justin Wilcox discusses the postponement of the Pac-12 football season. He also highlights challenges he and his coaching staff have had over the last 4 months.

  17. Welcome to the Pac-12, Merton Hanks

    Former Iowa Hawkeye and four time NFL Pro Bowler and a member of the 1994 San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Champions team, Merton Hanks, has been named the the Pac-12 Sr. Associate Commissioner for Football Operations. Hanks joins Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth to discuss what it means to join the...

  18. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott on Postponing Fall Sports for 2020 season

    Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott joins Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth to discuss what went into the Pac-12 Presidents and Chancellors decision to postpone 2020 Fall sports.

  19. Chris Smith is Returning to UCLA to Win with His Teammates

    UCLA's Chris Smith has announced he will return to UCLA to play another year with the Bruins. He discusses the importance of coming back for his teammates to pick up where they left off, as well as the culture and connections at UCLA.

  20. ASU's Remy Martin is Returning to the Desert

    One of the best to wear maroon and gold has announced he will return for his senior season. Remy Martin discusses his decision to opt out of the 2020 NBA draft and to continue to play for Coach Hurley and the Arizona State Sun Devils.

  21. McKinley Wright and His Decision To Return To Boulder

    Colorado point guard McKinley Wright joins Ashley Adamson to discuss turning down the NBA and returning to school for his senior season. The Buffs star talks about what he learned during the pre-draft process, why he’s excited about being back in Boulder, and how he’s improving his game during...

  22. Larry Scott on the 2020 Pac-12 Football Schedule Reveal

    Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott discusses the reveal of the 2020 Pac-12 football schedule. He explains how the conference ultimately decided on how to proceed with the football season and the factors that went into the decision-making process. He also opens up about how COVID-19 concerns will be...

  23. Back on the Field with WSU WR Renard Bell

    Washington State's top returning receiver, Renard Bell, joins the Pac-12 Perspective Podcast to discuss what it's like being back on campus as the Cougs begin their first week of mandatory workouts. The Redshirt Senior opens up about some of his goals for the season and shares how the team feels...

  24. Stanford Roundtable on Racial Injustice

    “What can I do to make sure this is a movement, not a moment?” In this special edition of the Pac-12 Perspective, four Stanford student athletes tackle that question and more in our first roundtable discussion on racial injustice in America. Thomas Booker, Jenna Brown, Maya Dodson and Ryan...

  25. Finding Inspiration with Robert Paylor

    FROM THE PAC-12 PERSPECTIVE VAULT: Three years ago, Cal Rugby's Robert Paylor suffered a horrendous injury in the 2017 National Championship and was told he would never walk again. In this time, Robert has earned his degree, is continuing to rehab out of paralysis and is an inspiration to all.

  26. Former Stanford Women's Hoops Standout, Dr. Kate Starbird

    FROM THE PAC-12 PERSPECTIVE VAULT: Dr. Kate Starbird discusses the spread of misinformation online, specifically in social media, currently during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has found that people's vulnerabilities and anxieties fuel the misinformation. Dr. Starbird also talks about her time…

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  27. Steve Kerr: Family, Michael Jordan and his Path to Coaching

    FROM THE PAC-12 PERSPECTIVE VAULT: Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth take a little break during NFL Draft week to speak with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. He explains his "JOY" of being quarantined with his family and helping others who are affected by Covid19. Kerr and head coach Pete Carroll took…

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  28. University of Washington AD Jen Cohen says Do All Things With Love

    University of Washington AD Jen Cohen discusses being challenged as leader, she believes now is the time to lead by example and listen.

  29. Cal Football's Biggest Hype Man, Cam Bynum

    Cal Football's Cam Bynum discusses the importance of graduating and retuning for his senior season. He also tells Ashley Adamson what his teammates mean to him, whether it is being their #1 Hypeman or volunteering his time to help cleanup a teammates hometown.

  30. Checking In with Wildcats Head Coach Adia Barnes

    Ashley Adamson caught up with Arizona Wildcats Women's Basketball Head Coach and Naismith Coach of the Year Finalist Adia Barnes. Coach Barnes talks about being pregnant, coaching her team through zoom, and being Matteo's mom during Covid.

  31. Herm Edwards Asks Who's In Your Circle??

    Arizona State Football Head Coach Herm Edwards joined Mike Yam for the Pac-12 Conference's Sustainability Conference. In the conversation Coach Edwards discusses the influences of our inner circles. As well as being the 1st black coach throughout his career and highlights that he never had a…

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  32. Pac-12 Associate Commissioner, Chris Grant

    Chris Grant, Pac-12's Associate Commissioner, Sports Management & Championship spent some time with Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth. He discusses everything from how he has been able to be supportive to numerous student athletes, his own experience as a black student athlete, as well as how the...

  33. Wrapping Up the Week With A Little Perspective

    Ashley Adamson, Mike Yam and Yogi Roth wrap things up on this Friday talking a little football. First former Pac-12 coaches Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin have lobbied to change the Mississippi State flag, then former Oregon Duck Keanon Lowe will be reunited with his former coach and they take a look...

  34. NBA Draft Special (ft. Delon Wright, Don MacLean, Tad Boyle)

    Our NBA Draft special comes to you on June 25th, the day the draft was originally scheduled to take place. Don MacLean, the Pac-12 all-time leading scorer and NBA Draft workout guru, analyzes the conference’s top prospects and the tough draft decisions some of them are facing. Dallas Mavericks...

  35. Former Cal Women's Basketball Standout Layshia Clarendon

    Former Cal Golden Bear, current New York Liberty Guard and first Vice President of the WNBPA Layshia Clarendon gives her perspective on a variety of topics including the Black Lives Matter movement, finding her voice while attending Cal Berkeley and how important the return of the WNBA is at this...

  36. Colorado's All time Winningest Coach Ceal Barry

    Colorado legendary women's basketball coach Ceal Barry joins Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth on the 48th anniversary of Title IX. Barry discusses her journey as one of the first women's basketball players to received a scholarship as well as her experiences early in her coaching career. She also...

  37. Welcome Back Jason "The Jet" Terry

    Former Pac -10 Player of the Year, member of Lute Olson's 1997 Championship team, 19 year NBA veteran, and 2011 NBA champ, Jason "The Jet" Terry has been named the newest addition to Sean Miller's coaching staff. Terry talks to Mike Yam about his excitement returning to Tucson and becoming a…

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  38. Dr. Kimberly Thomas McNair explains Juneteenth

    Stanford's Dr. Kimberly Thomas McNair explains the importance of Juneteenth, June 19, 1865. Thomas McNair discusses how Juneteenth celebrations have been around for years and in many different forms. She also takes us through her own study of the production of t-shirts in African American…

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  39. Justin Wilcox on Taking Action

    UC Berkeley announced that student athletes may return for voluntary outdoor workouts and Justin Wilcox is excited that his players are able to return. Justin says he appreciates all of the planning that took place on both the conference and university level to get to this point. He also…

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  40. Catching Up with Mikayla Pivec

    Mikayla Pivec catches up with Ashley Adamson about the sudden cancellation of her senior season, the delayed start to her WNBA career and her friendship with LA Sparks' Sydney Wiese.

  41. Still Running with Percy Knox

    A four time NCAA All-America, two time US Olympic Festival Champion from UArizona talks about his journey from athlete to fashion. Percy talks about his success after college and shares his views on the current state of the world. He tells us how important it is for him and his wife to have open...

  42. The Importance of Being + Having a Mentor with Stanford AD Bernard Muir

    Stanford AD Bernard Muir knows the importance of having a mentor and being comfortable in your own skin. Bernard is committed to lending his ears and his platform as a mentor and AD to promote a lasting change. Please read Bernard Muir's Open Letter here:...

  43. Karl Dorrell and Empowering the Younger Generation

    Coach Karl Dorrell talks about the transition from coaching in the NFL back to college football. Coach explains the importance of player development, mentorship and getting back to football.

  44. Passion, Empathy, and Making an Impact with Coach Jimmy Lake

    First-Year Coach Jimmy Lake speaks with Mike Yam and Nigel Burton about the current state of the world. Coach Lake talks about the importance of "non-football" meetings that promote honest conversations about life with his players and coaches. He tells us about a recent zoom meeting with his...

  45. Kedon Slovis: "The Re-evaluation Chapter"

    USC's QB 1 is ready to get back on the gridiron. Like many other players, Kedon's missing the locker-room. He shares why this chapter of his life could be called "The Re-evaluation Chapter". Kedon talks about how he's been throwing with his dad, his relationship with Coach Helton, and why he's...

  46. Charmin Smith Guiding the Change

    Cal women's basketball Head Coach Charmin Smith knows she is where she is supposed to be, guiding the next generation both on and off the court. Coach Smith tells us a story of how her Grandpa risked his life marching with Dr. King. She talks about what she’s doing to speak up, be bold and use…

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  47. Kevin Sumlin has Faith in the Younger Generation

    Arizona football's head coach Kevin Sumlin feels like his generation didn't do enough in regard to speaking out against racism and injustices that the black community has had had to endure for hundreds of years. Coach Sumlin strongly believes that this generation has the potential to create the...

  48. Byron Scott, There Is One Race, the Human Race

    NBA great and former Sun Devil Byron Scott kept his promise to his mother by returning to ASU to earn his degree. He discusses racism and the importance that dialogue and education have in creating change.

  49. K.D Nixon Wants You To Start Spreading Love Today

    While living through two pandemics, Colorado's K.D Nixon discusses how spreading love can create change.

  50. Finding Inspiration with Robert Paylor

    Three years ago Cal Rugby's Robert Paylor suffered a horrendous injury in the 2017 National Championship and was told he would never walk again. In this time, Robert has earned his degree, is continuing to rehab out of paralysis and is an inspiration to all.

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Join Pac-12 Networks’ Ashley Adamson and Yogi Roth, for in-depth discussions, updates, and interviews as they and those around them navigate life and sports in unfamiliar circumstances.

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