it lost last year: Utah, @SDSU, @USF, and @St. Mary's. Last year's team was very good, no doubt about it, but although this team does not pass the "eye test" in the same way, the results on the scoreboard have been better. It's hard to argue. The three losses are to teams who have lost a total of three games. Gonzaga is not going to lose. USC will win the Pac-12. Boise will win the MWC. And BYU has beaten everyone else. Somewhat to my surprise, this BYU team might be better than last year's.