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AMEN! I've watched a lot of hockey over the years, and this save is as good as it gets.

UCLA is back in the Rose Bowl for another regular season slate of games. UCLA visits Autzen in Week 6 - Where there will be folks in the stands. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ucla-football-2026-rose-bowl/?eid=c7d8647c6247db8d08c59fe44bc30380a147aa90b9e33099045cd46ddc6a485b&ftag=SNL-04-10aaa0b&ET_CID=527269&ET_RID=52482716

I have been an avid Duck Fan for over 60 years. I feel terrible when we are done for the season. It takes me about a week I have found , to recognize the fact that even though we did not get as far as I wanted, the past 2 seasons have been 2 of the best and most enjoyable I have ever watched. I am looking forward to what is next with great anticipation.

My uncle started us viewing and watching hockey (on the rare occasions it showed up on TV), as well as going to an occasional game at Memorial Colliseum, in the early 60's. My earliest memory of the game involved fist fights along the boards, and peeing on the car door locks on George's '55 Pontiac Chieftain 870 to thaw them out after a freezing rain... The car sticks in my mind because when my step dad married my mom, he owned that 2 door coupe, and swapped pink slips with Uncle George for his 4 door Buick Roadmaster, to make it easier to load the 4 kids she brought along. Most Saturday evenings involved deciphering hockey game calls in front of his massive console radio.

Canada’s coach was not pleased with the 3 on 3 OT format. He said it was not a good way to finish a gold medal game. He must have forgot Canada won the 2010 gold medal vs. USA with a 4 on 4 OT format. I’ll take a 3 on 3 over the shootout format any day. If you look at both rosters Canada had a fairly decisive speed advantage which is crucial in 3 on 3 hockey. Conner McDavid is the fastest skater in the NHL. Nathan MacKinnon is third fastest and Cole Makar is the fastest defenseman in terms of acceleration in short bursts. All three were on the ice when Hughes scored the winner. If Jake Oettinger or Jeremy Swayman had been in goal for Team USA, Canada would have won 5-1 or 6-1. Ask any Bruins or Stars fan. They will all say the same thing.

I have a hazy understanding of the rules, but I know that up to 34 scholarships can be given, and that is also the roster limit. So they can be piece-meal the way they used to do it. For example giving a half-scholarship, and some NIL besides. Apparently we had to cut some good players that Waz wanted on the squad due to the 34 man roster limit. Home run helmet!

Hang it in The Louvre. I love this reference to Herb Brooks’ pre-game speech before they played the Soviets in 1980.

So much better than the Brooks Years, where it seemed like many seasons started looking really promising before being derailed a couple games in by one or two injuries, like Bill Musgrave, Brandon Jumper, JJ Birden, and Herman O'Berry. Never having the depth OBD have now.

Gotta question Mr. Fishduck, I thought with the new scholarship rules that teams were limited to how many players could be on the team and no walk-ons allowed. How can the Ducks have 23 on the pitching staff? What am I missing? Btw, great article. Thanks for the info.

Been watching Duck football for over 50 years. Everyone wants to win. The ebb and flow of college football never ends. It is a big wallet type of game now, and most fans are just hitching a ride. Enjoy the ride.

Am I the only one who has developed PTSD from the last two seasons? lol

I guess.. But I still cant comprehend how Coach cant stop the bleeding when getting blown out in games. Im baffled but thats my coach.. ride or die.

Respected college analyst Joel Klatt released his list of the top ten coaches in college football today, and Oregon’s leading man made the cut at No. 4. There is no doubt that the Ducks have one of the best coaches in the nation, and fans should be even more encouraged by the fact that Lanning is only behind ones who’ve won a national championship. Klatt gave his reasoning for the prestigious placement on the list and optimism for the future, citing Oregon’s steady improvement year over year among others.

Ten Ducks who need to step up this spring for the team to reach its ceilingThese 10 Oregon football players need to have strong springs for the team to become its best come fall https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-football-ducks-football-dan-lanning-dante-moore-275345956/

Rivals’ new No. 1 QB pick delivers huge momentum for Dan Lanning and OregonThe Nation's new top QB is great news for OregonWith the 2027 recruiting class becoming the focus, the recruiting analysts are adjusting their rankings. On Monday, Rivals released their updated recruiting rankings with a new name topping the quarterback rankings in Arizona native Will Mencl. Before the updated recruiting rankings, Rivals' didn't have Mencl ranked Nationally while he was ranked as the 25th ranked QB in the class and the 4th ranked player out of Arizona. Mencl is now the 4th ranked recruit in the Country, the top quarterback in the class, and the top player out of the state of Arizona. Saturday BlitzRivals’ new No. 1 QB pick delivers huge momentum for Dan...The 2027 recruiting class has come into focus as the offseason gives college football coaches time to start building their next recruiting class. For programs,

Looking ahead to the Diamond Ducks games in Las Vegas, I was shocked to see the Arizona Wildcats have lost seven of eight games this season. They used to be one of the better teams in the old Pac-12. U.C. Irvine is 5-2, Vanderbilt at 6-2. While an 8-0 record looks impressive, our Ducks will be facing much better competition. These games will give us a better perspective of where they stand. Of the 23 pitchers on the team, Coach Wasikowski got 18 of them in the games these past two weeks. There are four more games on the schedule before B1G Ten games begin, starting with a road trip to West Lafayette to play the Purdue Boilermakers. They are not to be taken lightly. They just beat the Beavers 5-2 yesterday.

Great article. And thanks for the terrific coverage of OBD baseball!

Cautious optimism here.

'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warnAS CASH HAS flooded college and high school athletic recruiting through NIL deals and direct payments from schools, coaches and other observers say they see a growing need to regulate the middlemen who carve out a profit by putting themselves between the money and the athlete. So-called "street agents," who typically aren't certified agents or even attorneys, recruit players around the edges of the game and promise to represent them in pursuit of college scholarships or deals for their name, image and likeness. ESPN.com'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches...Coaches and other observers see a growing need to protect athletes by regulating middlemen in NIL deals.

Report: NCAA Considering 'Significant' College Football Rule ChangeThe NCAA is reportedly considering a "significant" college football rules change for the 2026 season. Currently, college football players that are ejected for targeting during the second half of a game are forced to sit out the following game, as a carryover suspension. It's a significant penalty. ... According to a report from The Athletic, the NCAA is considering a significant change to the rule. "Per sources, the NCAA rules committee will consider getting rid of the targeting carryover suspension this week. They also want to start penalizing the short-shorts (which are already against the rules)," Chris Vannini reported. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-ncaa-considering-significant-college-145957688.html

Oregon Baseball Trounces Youngstown St. 15-6 in Sunday Series Finale and Claims 2nd Series SweepOregon baseball improved to 8-0 with a 15-6 win over Youngstown State on Sunday at PK Park, finishing off a second straight series sweep behind Drew Smith and Angel Laya. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-baseball-trounces-youngstown-st-15-6-in-sunday-series-finale-and-claims-2nd-series-sweep-275301675/

With the first weekends of baseball completed with Our Beloved Ducks at 8-0…I thought I’d offer some thoughts about this year’s team and more pleasant surprises than I ever would have anticipated. Sure, these first opponents are nothing like what Oregon has ahead on the schedule (like right away next week), but we know so little about the team. Thus the ... 2026 Oregon Baseball: So Many Pleasant Surprises!

WHAT IS, "In your face, for a Pot of Gold, Alex?"

Only one thing will prevent OBD from being national champs. That is failure to protect Dante Moore. When he was not protected last year everything went sideways. If it takes a full house backfield to protect him that’s what must happen. With our receivers Dante can find them through double coverage, but only if he’s focused on them. When he is distracted by onrushing defense we’re toast.

I've played football, struck out at baseball, rode the pine for basketball, and got humiliated by a former ex in tennis in high school. I can't imagine ice skating while a 240 pound man is trying to take my head off while carrying a stick, and trying to move a fat little disc on said stick. I have the upmost respect for those ladies and gentleman that do it at the highest level. For the first time in my lifetime, and the first time ever. The USA has the Gold medals in the Olympics at the same time. They both went undefeated, and won in overtime over the behemoths of the sport, Canada. They represented our country with pride, and gave us two teams to be proud of. Of course we would be proud of them anyhow, but Gold is just a better form of that pride. We are the champions!!!!! Go USA!!?!!