Seattle Post Intelligencer Picks Cal at the top of the Pac 10 for 2006

Ted Miller’s rankings:

 

2006 Pac-10 Forecast

It's rare that no conference team boasts an established, marquee quarterback, but that will be the case in 2006. As a result, look for the defensive numbers to improve across the board.

 

1  California

Jeff Tedford should solve QB issues. Defense, Lynch, Forsett and some talented receivers should dominate.

 

2 USC

Defense should improve, but the NFL draft will raid the offense of star power.

 

3 UCLA

Defense must improve, but new QB Ben Olson will have TB Drew to lean on.

 

4 Oregon

Key players need to be replaced; TB Jonathan Stewart and his blockers will be strong.

 

5 Arizona

QB Tuitama and a tough defense could lead Wildcats to a bowl game.

 

6 Arizona State

Will QB Sam Keller bounce back? Will coach Dirk Koetter keep his job?

 

7 Washington State

Brink will be the Pac-10's most experienced QB; lots of questions on defense.

 

8 Oregon State

The O-line and TB Bernard will lead the way; will QB Moore and questionable defense follow?

 

9 Stanford

Defense will be terrible; Trent Edwards won't have much help on offense behind a weak line.

 

10 Washington

The depth chart is full of holes, and it's hard to find wins on their schedule.

 

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