The Daily Dozen - 7-30-11

"This is an example of how innovative organizations can collaborate to create something that is entirely original and that will serve the college sports fan better than anything that has existed before."

- Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott, speaking about the conference's TV deal details and getting gushy about the production capabilities, services and operations brought to the table by partner iNDEMAND.

The 2011-12 season is closing in at the Creek and with Pac-12 Media Day for football this week came the announcement of the details for the conference's TV deal from conference commissioner Larry Scott .

Meanwhile, at NCAA HQ, next year in the College World Series, the NCAA will use instant replay for review of certain calls.

Colorado

In women's hoop, the Buffaloes received a verbal commitment from guard Kyleesha Weston.

USC

In football, running back Marc Tyler is suspended for the season opener against Minnesota for making inappropriate remarks to TMZ.com.

Oregon State

In admin, athletic director Bob DeCarolis has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

WSU

In football, Wazzu received a pair of verbal commitments from the Jackson twins.

Arizona

In football, the Wildcats received a verbal commitment from offensive lineman Zach Hemmila.

Oregon

In admin, women's sports athletic director Renee Baumgartner resigned to take a position at Syracuse.

In football, tight end Brandon Williams ended his playing career due to a narrow spinal canal.

In men's hoop, former Wake Forest center Tony Woods has transferred to Oregon and will be eligible to play immediately.

Stanford

In women's hoop, the Cardinal received a verbal commitment from center Tess Picknell.

UCLA

In men's hoop, senior point guard Jerime Anderson was arrested for an alleged theft of a laptop computer.

Arizona State

In football, the Sun Devil senior defensive back Omar Bolden is not expected to return for the 2011 season while he recovers from an ACL knee injury.

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