Year In Review: A Look Back at the 2008-09 Campaign
July 9, 2009
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - The Pacific-10 Conference continues to uphold its tradition as the "Conference of Champions"®. Participation in the postseason was a common occurrence for the Pac-10 in 2008-09. Of the 22 sports sponsored by the Conference, 18 witnessed at least half its teams participating in NCAA or other postseason action. The men sent 63 of a possible 93 teams into the postseason (67.7 percent), while the women sent 65 of a possible 101 teams (64.4 percent). The Pac-10 experienced continued success in football as the league went a perfect 5-0 in bowl games, the most bowl victories for the Conference since 1997 and its first undefeated mark since 1989. A Pac-10 record-tying six teams competed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and three others competed in other postseason events. On the women's side, three teams competed in the NCAA Tournament, posting a 9-3 record in the "Big Dance," as each advanced to the Sweet Sixteen making it the first time since 1992 three Conference teams advanced that far. Without question, the Conference has dominated the softball field, winning 21 national championships in the sport since 1982. In baseball, three teams earned NCAA Tournament bids, with one team advancing as far as the NCAA College World Series championship series. The 2008-09 season also closed a storied chapter in the history of the Conference, as Thomas C. Hansen retired in July after a successful 26-year career as Commissioner of the Pac-10 Conference and handed over the reigns to current Commissioner Larry Scott.
2008-09 PAC-10 CHAMPIONS
2008-09 PAC-10 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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