So the anti-Ernie patrol has their way. The most successful coach in program history, by far is out. The arena which should be on Ernie Kent Way will feature a new guy in a suit roaming the sideline. I'm exhausted debating this issue. I will offer these words of caution. Do not for one single second think it's a guarantee the next coach will make things better. Do you think when Gary Payton left Oregon State after their 1st round NCAA tournament exit 20 years ago they'd become the worst Pac 10 program by a mile? Haven't had a whiff of the Dance since. The only conference team who has failed to make the field multiple times over that period. Save Arizona State, the only league program that hasn't at least advanced to the Sweet 16. Let's move on.
I love this time of year. I'm sitting here watching the early part of the Big East tourney with UConn taking on St. Johns. I'm also thinking about baseball. Season is less than 4 weeks away, but already the 1st bit of damaging news. The Twins, my pick to win the AL Central likely have lost their stud closer, Joe Nathan, for the year with a tear in his throwing elbow ligament. The top closer in the game wears pinstripes. Next you have the Red Sox Jonathan Papelbon. Nathan is in that league. This is a freaking killer. Okay, here's a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Roaring Rapids pizza. Great night out. Joe Nathan was originally drafted by the S.F Giants and made his M.L debut as a starter. He was traded to the Twins after the 2003 season and became a top flight closer. Who was he traded for?
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Coming from an Oregon student, love your show. Bummer to see Ernie get canned, hes always been great to the Pit Crew and has always seemed to be good with recruiting and acedemics. I dont know why people around here think we should be winning the pac 10 tourney every year because that is just unrealistic. It makes me cringe that Ernie, who did all of this for the Oregon basketball program, wont see a single season in the new Arena. Makes me sick. But saddly, the people who fork out the money ultimately are the decision makers. Wouldnt want to be Mike B right now.
P.s. Canzano is a Clown.
No need to hate the Beavs just because you are mad.
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