In case you missed it, check out this story concerning CU regents getting a briefing about the history of  P.E. classes at Colorado as part of an update on CU’s curriculum.

The return of P.E. to Colorado (CU hasn’t had P.E. classes since the last 1970s) would be a help to the athletic department.

CU faculty have always sniffed haughtily that their “peers” don’t have P.E. classes, but both Cal and Stanford both offer a full range of P.E. classes. Not one to pass judgment here, but I’m guessing that both of those school can match dear old CU in the academic arena any day of the week.  It’s just another example of CU faculty elitism that gives the school a bad name.

Why would it be a help to the athletic department?

One, it would give CU’s athletes a chance to take P.E. classes. And, it would help when it comes to getting a Juco transfer into school. Right now, if  J.C. player has P.E. credits on his transcript, they don’t transfer because CU has no corresponding courses. But if CU did have some P.E. courses, some of those Juco kids’ credits might count at CU.

That wouldn’t be a bad thing.

That’s not to say the school is considering bringing back P.E. classes. Our reporter who covers such things, Brittany Anas, said there’s no chance of that happening.

That’s too bad. Offering P.E. classes as an elective would be good for the student body in general. Being of  “sound mind and body” seems to be something every school should encourage.

When we last saw Mike Dunlap, he was a finalist for the men’s hoops job at Colorado.

Now, he’s an assistant coach at Grand Canyon University in Arizona, where he works for Russ Pennell. Dunlap and Pennell were assistants at Arizona under Lute Olson, and Pennell later became the interim coach when Olson resigned.

Why are they in the news again now? Seems both of their names popped up in the NCAA’s investigation of the Arizona program, an investigation that resulted in Arizona vacating 19 wins from the 2007-08 season, a loss of scholarships and a reduction in recruiting visits.

According to the NCAA, Dunlap and Pennell both participated in “coaching-related activities” with two student athletes prior to their start dates at Arizona, and also evaluated recruitable prospects at a high school “classic” during a quiet period on the recruiting calendar.

No surprises in the Mountain West media poll that came out Tuesday.

Defending champ TCU received all 31 first-place votes, and for good reason. The Horned Frogs have 16 returning starters, including quarterback Andy Dalton, the 2009 conference offensive player of the year.

Utah was picked to finish second, followed by BYU, Air Force, Wyoming, San Diego State, Colorado State, UNLV and New Mexico.

Oregon introduced Rob Mullens as its new athletic director on Thursday. Mullens was Kentucky’s deputy director of athletics.

He steps into a job in which one of his top priorities will be dealing with a football program that suffered through a rash of arrests and other problems over the last year.

But while Mullens voiced a belief that all student-athletes should grow both socially and intellectually, he also noted this:

“One of the things that attracts me to the University of Oregon is folks are not afraid to say, ‘We want to win championships.’ ”

the story on the Camera’s Buffzone concerning possible cutbacks at Cal. This is by no means an isolated situation. Plenty of other schools are facing similar economic woes, and the solution won’t be easy … http://www.buffzone.com/ci_15502240

Friend of mine sent this to me, and I thought it was good enough to pass on …

Texas is like the USA – Wealthy, talented, and with seemingly endless resources. They have a big ego, but are deserving of it because they win at almost everything they do. Others often despise them out of jealousy. Their money and wealth make the world go round, and everyone wants a piece.

Texas A&M is like China – Big, powerful, and rival of Texas (USA). They live in a male dominated society, and thus their women are not allowed to be cheerleaders. Their money and power also make the world go round.

Oklahoma is like Mexico – Having no resources of their own, they have to invade the border of Texas (USA) in order to survive.

Oklahoma State is like Venezuela – There wasn’t a whole lot there to start with, but without the oil money they would be nothing there at all. They have a crazy guy in charge who often shouts nonsense when he speaks.

Baylor is like Israel – A feisty little religious enclave that could not survive without Texas (USA). However, if provoked, they WILL kill you.

Colorado is like Canada – A small, unimportant bastion of liberals who are not very good at anything. Like Canada , they are bad at all sports other than hockey. Like Canada , they produce no GDP.

Nebraska is like Russia – A former super power who frequently stirs up trouble because they still think they are a super power. Nebraska ( Russia ) thinks it is the equal of Texas (USA), and pouts in public when it doesn’t get its baby way. When they do not get their way, they take their ball and go home. Go big RED!

Missouri is like Iran and North Korea – a definite member of the axis of evil. Conniving and loyal to no one, you cannot believe anything they say (you can only watch in amazement at what they do). Like Iran and North Korea , they are hated and despised by everyone–even the Swiss.

Iowa State is like Switzerland – Boring, unimportant, not good at much of anything, but neutral and without enemies. Even the hawkeyes like the Swiss.

Texas Tech is like Australia – Big, dusty, and a Texas version of “down under”. Cowboys like Aussie’s drink a lot of beer and carry weapons.

KU is like France – KU is full of socialists and they think they are better than everyone else. This high opinion of themselves is not shared by anyone else in the world. Like France , KU cannot be trusted or counted on during a time of need.

K-State is like Ireland – A gritty, feisty, over-achieving little country with a large inferiority complex. What they lack in resources, they make up by determination and people. Others can’t find them on a map, but they like them because they are fun, friendly, and like to drink beer.

Fallout from the NCAA violations and ensuing punishment is starting to hit at Southern Cal.

The school announced Tuesday that top recruit Seantrel Henderson, a 330-pound tackle from Minnnesota, has been released from his national letter of intent.

Southern Cal was recently banned from bowl games for two years and was penalized 30 scholarships after an investigation into the dealings of tailback Reggie Bush while at USC.

Also, USC defensive end  Malik Jackson has  announced that he will transfer to Tennessee. Jackson has two years of eligibility remaining, and NCAA  rules allow juniors and seniors to transfer without sitting out a season following the sanctions.

Anyone want to bet that these aren’t the last Trojans to leave the ship?

News that Nebraska’s membership in the Big Ten becomes official on July 1, 2011,  means that CU’s membership in the Pac-10 — or Pac-12 or Pac-16 — could also be bumped up a year.

Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott said at Friday’s press conference that the league is prepared to move forward if necessary in 2011.

Those plans might now be put into place. After hearing of Nebraska’s plans Friday afternoon, CU athletic director Mike Bohn said, “I’ve got to believe that Nebraska’s decision might be the first straw in a process that ultimately pushes our move up a year.”

The University of Texas regents are scheduled to meet Tuesday to decide the Longhorns’ future.

The guess here is that UT is headed west with Colorado — and it now appears as if they could be preparing for their first season in the Pac-(fill in the blank) a year from now.

At 11 a.m. Friday, Colorado and Pac-10 officials held their first official get-together at Folsom Field. It was a celebratory atmosphere, in which all the right things were said.

At 12:01 p.m., the Buffs in the Pac-10 became old news. When Pac-10 officials heard that Nebraska had voted to seek membership in the Big Ten, followed quickly by news that Texas regents would meet next week to decide the direction the Longhorns would take, the CU celebration was over. Pac-10 officials were on their phones and back to work.

The process of expansion is certainly not finished for CU’s new league.  The situation, which has changed almost hourly over the last week, will continue to change dramatically over the next week. The Big 12 is apparently on its last legs — and CU’s move to the Pac-10 might come even sooner than 2012.

But the overriding good news for CU fans is that the Buffs have their new home. Their future is secure — which is more than many other schools can say today.

If the Pac-10 expansion happens, mark Oct. 16 on your calendars.

Baylor at Colorado and Texas at Nebraska.

Two games between schools that will have lots and lots of bad blood between them.