The week in social media photos: Dec. 2-8
This week, while so much of the country froze up, things were rosy in Palo Alto. But that wasn't the biggest news in the conference. We introduced not one but two new national champions and announced that nine Pac-12 teams will be attending bowl games. All that, and we haven't even mentioned the top basketball team in the country. The week:
NCAA CHAMPIONS! #110 http://t.co/hegnecJa1b
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) December 8, 2013
The UCLA women's soccer team captured its first national title by defeating
Florida State, 1-0, Sunday in North Carolina.
.@USCWaterPolo is your 2013 Men's Water Polo National Champion! Six years in a row! #Sweet6Peat pic.twitter.com/3j2ErrGVpN
— Kari Van Horn (@KariVanHorn) December 9, 2013
Dive right in, fellas! This is USC's sixth consecutive national title, but I
imagine it never gets old.
#gostanford RT @TMurphy_93: The only trophy we need! Right now that is. Rose bowl here we come. #team #PAC12belt pic.twitter.com/kz9RKLcs80
— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) December 8, 2013
Stanford beat the Sun Devils Saturday in Tempe to win its second straight
Pac-12 title. The Card will face Michigan State in the Rose Bowl.
Best Fans in the Country #BearDown pic.twitter.com/YcwUbanIhj
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) December 8, 2013
The Wildcats give a little shoutout to their fans after becoming the number
one ranked team in the country for the first time since 2003.
The @CUnitBuffs are in the building! Let's go #CUBuffs #BlackOutKU #RollTad #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/PdjLb1zDkc
— Colorado Basketball (@CUBuffsMBB) December 7, 2013
Here, pre-game, is Askia Booker practicing three-pointers. He'd later hit
the game-winning three as time expired to upset the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks.
Preparations for the 2014 season continue with the Orange & Black Exhibition Friday at 7 p.m. http://t.co/pojOAJdrsv pic.twitter.com/6fvvdMOGvJ
— OSU Gymnastics (@OregonStateGym) December 4, 2013
It isn't quite yet gymnastics season, but it's never too early to prepare.
Season is over, so Mary and Joan are now auditioning for flight attendant jobs. #BackInTheBay. pic.twitter.com/eJawz6nVI9
— Cal Volleyball (@CalVolleyball) December 8, 2013
A great season wraps for the Cal volleyball team. Now they'll be going
professional in something other than sports.
Wouldn't trade them for anything!! Thanks for a great season seniors! Going to miss you guys so much! pic.twitter.com/U4pdHlyFQn
— Tatum Norton (@tatesnorty) December 8, 2013
As seasons end, so too do careers. Oregon is saying goodbye to a few good ones.
It's a bit chilly out today, but it's toasty in the Huntsman! See you for a bball doubleheader on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/7W1449Nl7k
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 5, 2013
Like we said, it was cold everywhere! So why not bundle up for a Runnin'
Utes basketball double-header?
Coach Petersen on his new home turf @HuskyStadium! #WOOF #CoachPeteUDUB pic.twitter.com/sBjtEcvdWt
— UW Football (@UW_Football) December 8, 2013
Washington needed a new football coach. Well, here he is. Welcome to the
Conference of Champions, Chris Petersen.
Enjoying a ride at Disney World, as part of the #OldSpiceClassic13 #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/0SRMJI6cPf
— WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUMensHoops) December 2, 2013
The Cougs most certainly take their basketball seriously, but sometimes
they mix in a little fun.
Devils enter SDS for the #pac12fcg! #ChasingRoses https://t.co/oyBsnLzh9y
— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) December 8, 2013
The Sun Devils did not prevail in the Pac-12 Championship Game, but
they hosted a championship-level event. Great season, Sun Devils!