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Rose Bowl Teams Greater Than Individual Parts

Sometimes, a game is greater than the sum of two team’s parts. Such is the 2010 Rose Bowl. How else do you explain the fact that both participants will be fielding one measly first team all-conference performer as voted on … Continue reading

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"I'm having a difficult time finding six wins for the Ducks"

With reference to the headline, hey, I didn’t say it. That acclaim goes to John Canzano of The Oregonian in what now looks like a gigantic whiff.  We all had our doubts after Boise State, but missing out on bowl … Continue reading

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Twelve Sunday Thoughts From Oregon vs. Cal

Sunday is so much nicer after a win. I’m young. I always operate under the assumption that football started in 1994. So when I say that was the best all-around performance in a regular season game by Oregon, it’s without … Continue reading

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Oregon Should Win (But I Always Say That)

For two teams having only dipped its toes into the season’s waters, Saturday might as well be considered the big plunge. Utah has struggled with lesser opponents while Oregon put on one of its worst performances of the decade in … Continue reading

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Some Ideas For the Offensive Game Plan

Oregon’s vaunted offense started to come alive in the second half of the Purdue game. It “flashed” as coach Chip Kelly would say, but it’s still missing something. You don’t get the sense that every third down play is a … Continue reading

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Ladies and Gentleman…We Have a Punter

I dug deep for the most optimistic headline possible. That’s the best I could do. Congratulations Jackson Rice, you are good. Now, for the rest of the story. Sports will humble you fast. It’s a constant roller coaster and there … Continue reading

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Pressure's On For Boise State

Boise State has made the goal clear; it’s BCS or bust. And who can blame them? They have a marquee game at home on national TV to sell voters on the legitimacy of their BCS campaign. After Thursday, they get … Continue reading

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Answering Yesterday's Question…No, Boise Can't Win

I played nice for a day. I pondered the reasons Boise State might win this football game on Thursday. Turns out, I probably should risk everything and put all I have on an Oregon win. It’s a lock. Here’s why. … Continue reading

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It's Clear Oregon has Boise on the Mind

I was just reading Ken Goe’s Pac-10 football links at OregonLive.com and he mentions that the Ducks have been a little free with their words during camp while Boise has kept a lid on it. Jeremiah Masoli has said he … Continue reading

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Handshakes for Boise St. and Oregon?

Okay kids, play nice and shake hands. The American Football Coaches Association and NCAA are out to make sure everyone gets along this year. During the first week of the season, teams are being ever-so-kindly told they should have all players … Continue reading

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