You see the insanity happening at USC, Tennessee, the NFL and truly appreciate NOT having to deal with all that. I'd imagine covering the Yankees in the late 70's thru the mid 90's there was a fear of checking your messages. Who is the manager today? Billy Martin, Bob Lemon, Stick Michael, Stump Merrill(not made up), Yogi or some other Steinbrenner flunky of the day. My high school graduation is nearly 32 years in the rear view mirror and the Ducks have had 2 different coaches from the guy who was at the helm in 1978. Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since hiring Chuck Knoll in 1969, they've made just 2 coaching changes, all on a voluntary basis. They're also one of the truly elite professional franchises in any sport. I know there is an element of fans who would like to run the U of O's men's basketball coach. Be careful. This is not yet a destination program. You don't know if the new guy is an automatic fix. That includes Mark Few.
Speaking of. I have 3 pair of tickets to see Oregon hoops tomorrow night at the Pit against Arizona State. After bricking twice to open conference play at the Southern California schools, the Sun Devils bounced back by thumping both Washington schools at their place. Tough defense, well coached by Herb Sendek, this is a critical early Pac 10 weekend as teams try to rise above the mediocrity that has defined the season to date. E-mail me your thoughts on this to stevetannen@live.com
I'll keep these on file for a later contest, but for now, all responses will simply get you in this afternoon's drawing. This year's men's Final Four is set for Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianappolis. Give me your Final Four teams. Good luck!
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