Anti-Duck people and those who think too much importance is placed on sports(duh)have a tendancy to throw the generosity of Phil Knight in the faces of Oregon fans. It's Nike U and other spineless whines. This just in. The University in Eugene is not the only beneficiary of wealthy donors & alum or alone in getting serious financial backing from other sources. Ever hear of companies like IMG, ISP Sports or Learfield Communications? They are major companies who run radio networks for colleges. This past spring, IMG signed a 10 year deal with Ohio State worth 110 million to the Buckeye bottom line. Georgia just inked an 8 year deal with ISP valued at just shy of 93 million dollars. To finger one particular program is nothing short of ignorant, get over it or find something else to do.
I did my usual Friday morning Ducktalk gig on KUGN this morning which always culminates with 'Predict a Score'. This always provides a pulse of what the fans are thinking about what to expect out there tomorrow. Only one caller expects the teams to combine for more than 45 points. Interesting when you consider the offensive explosion the past 2 weeks against Cal & Washington State. Of course those took place with Jeremiah Masoli running the show, not a limited experience QB making his 1st career start on the road, in conference against a pretty well respected defense. The Bruins have an offense for the future. QB Kevin Prince is back from a broken jaw suffered early in the season. He's a freshman. The left side of his line is mega-talented but young with limited experience. The tackle, Xavier Su'a-Filo is also a freshman with the guard, Jeff Baca a sophmore. The only upper classman is the junior college transfer at right guard in Eddie Williams who was an All American at that level. The foundation for success is there, but one would assume the Bruins will experience some growing pains on that side of the ball but eventually be dangerous. Here's hoping that comes down the road and not the 10th of October.
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The Question: Since Mike Bellotti arrived at Oregon in 1989, what was the lowest scoring game played between UCLA & The Ducks. Good luck!
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another ugly win for the ducks.i have never seen a team get so much luck from the other teams shooting themselves in the foot .i know come monday you will be giving the ducks kudos for winning and we will have to listen to how great you think they are .the ducks have played one good game all year against cal thats it. cant wait till you have to face a team with a decent qb .
Not exactly sure what you're talking about. I never, ever overvalue the Ducks. Get your facts straight before you go overboard. Curious as to where your loyalty is. Hopefully it's Washington cause coming out of the bye, the Ducks are gonna hang 50 on that laughable defense!
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