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2009-10 outlook
Predicted champion: StanfordPredicted player of the year: Nick Taylor, Washington
Predicted freshman of the year: Andrew Yun, Stanford
NCAA Regional bound: Stanford, Washington, Arizona State, UCLA, Oregon, USC, California, Arizona
Team on the rise: Oregon--Casey Martin's young squad has earned valuable experience going to nationals the past two seasons.
Biggest question mark: USC--The Trojan freshmen class is going to be put to work right quick as Giles is the only returning player with any significant experience.
Wouldn't surprise me to see: The Trojans be this year's Pac-10 squad that flirts with missing the postseason because of the ".500 rule."
Would shock me to see: A Pac-10 school not win at least one of the six NCAA regionals next spring.
2008-09 Accolades
Team champions: Washington
Players of the year: Matt Giles, USC; Nick Taylor, Washington
Freshman of the year: Gregor Main, UCLA
Coach of the year: Matt Thurmond, Washington
Pac-10 medalist: Darren Wallace, Washington
All-Pac-10 First team:
Erik Flores, UCLA
Matt Giles, USC*
Stephan Gross, Arizona State
Richard Lee, Washington*
Jamie Lovemark, USC
Tim Sluiter, USC
Nick Taylor, Washington*
Darren Wallace, Washington*
Steve Ziegler, Stanford*
* returns in 2009-10
2009-10 predicted finish:
1. Stanford
2. Washington
3. Arizona State
4. UCLA
5. Oregon
6. USC
7. California
8. Arizona
9. Oregon State
10. Washington State
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2009-10 outlook
Predicted champion: Arizona State Predicted player of the year: Carlota Ciganda, Arizona State
Predicted freshman of the year: Tiffany Lua, UCLA
NCAA Regional bound: Arizona State, USC, UCLA, Stanford, California, Arizona, Washington
Team on the rise: Stanford--Talented freshmen Sally Watson and Kristina Wong will help give the Cardinal the depth they've been missing in recent years
Biggest question mark: UCLA--There's tons of talent in Westwood, but which player will step up and be the team leader?
Wouldn't surprise me to see: Any one of a half-dozen golfers contend for POY honors. The race is going to be amazing.
Would shock me to see: Pac-10 teams finish one-two-three at nationals ... again.
2008-09 Accolades
Team champions: Arizona State
Player of the year: Lizette Salas, USC
Freshman of the year: Jennifer Song, USC
Coach of the year: Melissa Luellen, Arizona State
Pac-10 medalist: Carlota Ciganda, Arizona State
All-Pac-10 First team:
Carlota Ciganda, Arizona State*
Pia Halbig, California*
Stephanie Kono, UCLA*
Azahara Munoz, Arizona State
Juliana Murcia, Arizona State*
Lizette Salas, USC*
Jennifer Song, USC*
Glory Yang, UCLA*
* returns in 2009-10
2009-10 predicted finish:
1. Arizona State
2. USC
3. UCLA
4. Stanford
5. California
6. Arizona
7. Washington
8. Washington State
9. Oregon
10. Oregon State
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