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. Revenge. I normally don’t get too hyped on the revenge angle. It has failed to [...]
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Primary Reason Oregon Wins Thursday? The Forward Pass
A year ago, we watched with horror as Boise State waltzed into Autzen Stadium and pantsed Oregon 37-32. This year, it won’t happen again because the Ducks have rediscovered the forward pass. Given that coach Eddie Cochems, known as the “father of the forward pass,” had Brad Robinson attempt the first legal forward pass in [...]
Things That Are Making Me Happy
I’m full of smiles and for good reason. Call me chipper. I don’t care. These are things that are making me happy. It’s here. It’s really here! Oregon has broke from camp and moved into game week preparation. We’re only a week away from a tasty blue turf revenge. How can you not be happy [...]
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 was “embarrassed” by the loss to Boise a year ago and Ed Dickson was quoted [...]
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 shake hands prior to the game. Nothing is mandatory and the orange slices and Capri [...]
For a Day, It's "On" The Pond…Practice Notes From Eugene
I had a chance to spend a day at Oregon’s practice on Thursday while in town visiting for the week. It’s nice to again be surrounded by so much green and yellow. It’s easy to forget what that’s like. Keep in mind that my observations below are not that of a journalist spending day after [...]
A weekend in Tempe (including, but not limited to, one very kind cop)
As my mother always said, when life gives you no TV, make a 6 hour drive to Tempe. That never really made sense until last weekend. Smart woman, that one. Before I get to the football, I’d like to declare the stretch of road between San Diego and Phoenix a federal disaster. It’s not West [...]
Let's break it down
I don’t do this often, so consider this a treat. Today, wait for it…waaaaaait for it…I am actually going to attempt making serious insights into a football game. Yeah, I’m nervous, too. Let’s see how this goes. Gotta’ Run That Football The running game is clearly Oregon’s strength. Wait, wait wait. Nick, if that’s what [...]
Give the reins to Masoli (and I mean it this time!)
Hi, my name is Nick and I’m a fickle fan. Last week, I wanted Darron Thomas to get the keys to the offense. Instead, someone gave the keys to Eddie Pleasant and well, bad idea (no one got seriously hurt, so it’s okay to joke, right?). Earlier in the year, I said let’s go with [...]
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