Oregon beats UCLA for Pac-12 title

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Dec. 2 2011 11:12 p.m. MST

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LaMichael James ran for 219 yards and three touchdowns and No. 8 Oregon beat UCLA 49-31 in the inaugural Pac-12 championship game Friday night for the Ducks' third straight conference title and a berth in the Rose Bowl.

This week, the NCAA ruled that the Bruins could accept a bowl invitation even if they lost Friday. Because of Neuheisel's dismissal, offensive coordinator Mike Johnson will take over if UCLA is selected.

The Bruins have reached just one bowl game in the past three seasons. Athletic director Dan Guerrero said he wants to reward the Bruins' 18 seniors by going to a bowl even while the program is in upheaval.

Oregon went to the 2010 Rose Bowl in its first season under coach Chip Kelly, losing to Ohio State. Last season the Ducks went to the BCS championship, where they fell to Auburn.

Oregon had appeared to be in the running for another shot at the national championship game before losing 38-35 to USC at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 19.

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Portland Trail Blazers

Sandy, UT

Chris B,

You still smelling roses?

I hope you didn't book a flight to L.A. to see Utah play in the Rose Bowl.

If so, I woudl try to change that flight to either El Paso or Memphis.

Utah has a long was to More..

1:57 a.m. Dec. 3, 2011
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jarka-rus

Layton, Utah

Chris b

So how was the game? Since you already booked your ticket there, how did those Ducks look? Ucla made a fine showing. Man OU would have destroyed Utah to the tune of about 70-10. lol

9:28 a.m. Dec. 3, 2011
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Where's Stockton ???

Bowling Green, OH

Big difference in the way UCLA played the DUCKS and the way Utah played the BUFFs. Obviously the South Division did indeed send thier best to the Playoff game

8:12 a.m. Dec. 3, 2011
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