The Hotline endeavors to cover all aspects of the Pac-12, on the field/court and off, and that absolutely includes covering how the media — the national media — covers the conference.
What is written, said and pondered outside the six-state footprint impacts (directly or indirectly) what happens inside the footprint whether those inside the footprint like it or not.
Which brings us to the topic of this column.
Three of the most accomplished, best-known head coaches in the Pac-12’s most important sport have been picked apart in the past 48 hours by national writers at national media outlets.