Pac-12's 2012 quarterback class dwindling

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Interesting article from ESPN.

When the Class of 2012 was finalized, it appeared the Pac-12 had secured a solid crop of quarterbacks.

Four of the nation's top 12 and six of the top 26 were headed to -- or staying on -- the West Coast. There was a good mix of dual-threat guys and pocket passers -- enough to instill high expectations moving forward. For comparison, the SEC and Big 12 both signed one player from the top 15.

Just over two years later, it's clear the class will never live up to those expectations.

Of the 14 players listed as quarterbacks by ESPN that signed with Pac-12 schools that year, only four are currently on the roster at the school they signed with, listed at quarterback and in good standing with the program. With Monday's news that Oregon's Jake Rodrigues would transfer, the transfer count is up to six. The other four situations are composed of a suspension, a position change, a dismissal and an LDS Church mission.

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