Tag Archives: Rose Bowl

Through the first half of the season, there was much talk of Oregon’s improved defense. They literally dominated teams by forcing turnovers, stoutly defending their end zone from intrusion and even at times scoring points of its own. And then … Continue reading →

The Rose Bowl is being featured as “irresistible force meets immovable object.” It’s Oregon’s offensive juggernaut against Ohio State’s defensive stalwart. There is no denying each team flashes greatness on those two sides of the ball. But what about the … Continue reading →

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 →

The Pac-10 bowl schedule has been finalized with one potential addition left that may send UCLA to to the Eagle Bank Bowl. Not sure if a game against Temple is what the Bruins had in mind when they declared USC’s … Continue reading →

It was the game the rivalry deserved. And now that it’s over, just a few simple words say it all. The Ducks are going to the Rose Bowl. Wow. The game wasn’t always always clean, but it was one for … Continue reading →

The Civil War count stands at 112. It’s about to move to 113. Through all those games, there have been just a handful that have truly mattered at a national level. In recent memory, a Pac-10 title has been at … Continue reading →

The 113th edition of the Civil War is going to be built up as some sort of rags to riches success story. You’ll hear about two teams with little history of achievement.  The common refrain will be how this is … Continue reading →

It’ll be a Civil War for the roses. This you know and when all that really matters is getting to Pasadena, would you want it any other way? Forget national titles. That’s nothing more than a made-up fantasy to line … Continue reading →

I may still be in ICU but they can’t stop me from blogging. Some Sunday thoughts… Let’s just get this out of the way. Arizona played a hell of a game. Oregon put up 44 on them, but I felt … Continue reading →

Damn you day job…don’t you know my true love is Oregon Duck blogging? How dare you distract me. Let’s catch up on the week so far. What’s more fun? Reading about LeGarrette Blount or Getting Hit By Him? I have … Continue reading →