Season-opening miscellany

From the media as Stanford and the rest of the Pac-12 are about to open regular season play:

• No surprises here: Stanford picked to win Pac-12 by media in preseason poll (Pac-12 Conference)


• What the Pac-12 top-two are hoping to accomplish this season: Stanford, California women gear up for big seasons (Associated Press)


• A preview of Stanford's season that includes Tara's first video interview of the season: Stanford Women's Basketball: 2012-13 Season Preview (Stanford Athletics)


• Jake Curtis comments on the Cardinal's new fast-paced style and reveals some good news: Kokenis expected to play in Stanford women's opener as new offense is unveiled