DC Featherbutt

I do not know Rob Mullins. I am going to assume that he is a very capable AD due to the fact that he has been at Oregon quite a while and has not been pushed out by those who have $$,$$$,$$$,$$$ and know what is going on. Also, I'm going to assume that the possibility of "losing" the Pac-12 money going forward was baked into the cake with the AD. They must think that it will pencil out. Going forward this is what I will believe. It makes sense due to Oregon's ability to take care of itself. The math was probably done and in a few years we will be in a much better place. ******4-D chess, tin foil hat warning********* Notice UW's AD problems? Are we reading Hardcore Husky? Seems to me that Washington is having financial trouble. So very sad. That half share discount, IMO, will play hell with them much more than it will play hell with OBD. Will UCLA be any different? Even with a full share? I believe we have our poop in a pile and will blast through this half share era not even noticing it due to our unique situation. Washington? Not so much. This brings a tear to my eye. OAC is doing exactly what we would do. I have to believe that this, again, was baked into the cake. Let them have their money. In the long term it is not all that much. What happens when it runs out? I really hope they use every cent on debt from the new set of urinal bleachers they put up. The cost ratio for each toilet on that place is high. Should have put in a trough. My biggest fear is that the taxpayers of Oregon will be supporting that whole clown show going forward. Heck, it has already started.

DAGNABIT, I read about that Senate bill earlier and was going to start my very first Fishduck thread with it. Day late I guess........ The death of meritocracy continues. At the expense of all. Oh, and by all means Duck AD please continue to feel sorry for them and bending over backwards to play them.

Yeah. What he said.

Yet our athletic department and coaches somehow find it important to continue to play them? Why?

OAC’s tears are indeed sweet. What a great way to win on the road. Give them a reason to be hopeful, then rip it away. Works for me..

Lew Barnes Tony Cherry Chris Miller Greg Trapp Blair Rasmusson Gary Gatewood Rick Osbourn names from an era when men were men.

I read on here that his "name was in the hat" the last time it opened up. That's all I'm going on.

I am holding Rob to his words. A&M AD just opened up did it not?

At times like this I do wish I knew enough about football to counter an argument in support of the CB and LB. I just have to lie down and take it. I will say that I am surprised, especially about Florence.

Well that sucks. I had no idea.

I’m stupid. Why? Covid?

Matt Prehm on 247’s board has a thread that indicates Lanning is not in Tuscaloosa. I can’t read it but the title sounds positive.

I take it you never attended a Far West Classic in the 80’s. That was before the internet. The hatred goes back a while.

Write it down now: 9000-10000 seasons tickets will be sold for the 2024 season. That is all. The only reason it is not 6000-7000 is because Oregon is bending over backwards to give them an additional home game. The real comedy will be the 2025 season ticket sales. I look forward to that figure without the Ducks propping up the number and coming off a 4-8 season in the MWC.

Agree. Shelstad is such a breath of fresh air with great talent and, by all accounts, a motor and attitude. Evans looks like he is giving it his all, too. And Dana the Witch Doctor is coaching and acting like this might be his last go-around. We need to monitor this IMO. I really feel the world is right when he is on the sidelines. Losing him would not be optimal.

Wait…….whaaaaaa? Is he sniffing around? Did I miss something? Feel free to delete this if it is common knowledge and I just suck at news.

OAC strikes again. By all means please continue to feel sorry for them. When are we going to grow up? We do not stand a chance in another conference with this lack of testosterone on the admin and fan level. Pay OAC the out fee and be rid of them. Now, please.

OAC has a grueling WCC schedule to prepare for soon. I say that is a mission accomplishment. Over time Oregon will completely win the hearts and minds of the state, Autzen will be filled with 67500 butts, and Parker Stadium will be used for graduations and livestock shows. And Ralph Miller will be that much further in the rear view mirror.

Why does their existence matter to us? It certainly does not matter to me. Yes, we would do the same thing, so would UW, ASU, USC. The 10 heading to other conferences did their legwork prior to this summer and had outs. No doubt in my mind that if there was no Big-10 invite we would be headed to the Big-12 or like. We had our poop in a pile. We made ourselves marketable. We are a producer, not a user. OAC? Not so much. This money/lawsuit thing does not blow my skirt up in the least, but I have to question the mindset of the Oregon power brokers who bend over backwards to schedule poor little OAC at beandip arena and cancel a legit Texas Tech visit to Eugene. Absolutely stupid move. All the while they are planning to take our money for themselves. More power to them, I quess. Just don't reward the action with a Civil War that has little upside for us and gives them their biggest payday of the season.

I love it when the heroes of snowflakes bite them on the tush. Lets get out of this OAC pity now. Please.

First of all, congrats to him. He is the top center in college football, but he is a lot more than a faceless player on the field. As my late father used to say, “that guy has a turd in each hip pocket”. He would use that description for anyone who was very comfortable in their own skin. JPJ is that kind of guy. My dad would have loved his interviews: no pretense, no ego, no lack of things to say, just the facts with a sprinkle of goofy and always right down the company line. His athletic talents and stick-to-it-ness are the reason he won the award, but I have to think that his personality and ease in his surroundings played a part too.

The only logical reason for this absolutely stupid idea would be pressure coming from above. The state? Boosters? It has to be. In what world is it a good idea to cancel a power conference team (who we have already completed the away portion of the "home and away") at home to go play at Reser arena? I really want to believe that Mullins want to never play OAC again. Those above him might have other ideas. I am starting to doubt that Oregon can handle success.

Wait, is this legit? I so, next up is that OAC running back?

Relax. We had a fantastic year that will end with a great bowl game win or lose. I hate UW, but I respect them and their coach. In my currently calm state I would be pissed, but not really mad at a hard fought loss. But: losing last Friday would have resulted in me being banned from this board, having to sleep on the couch, and possibly going to jail for one reason or another. Watching the aftermath of the suitcase nuke detonation in Corvallis this past weekend has made me really see how great life is.

But Charles…….. What about the children? Don’t you think a strong OAC helps the Ducks? The state? We all had friends that went to OAC. They deserve better. boo hoo boo hoo It is past the time that these light-weight snowflake Duck fans grow a pair, put on their glasses, and look around. OAC is a leach. They are not a rival or some kind of partner/brother. They are a weight around our neck. We have one rival. To be a rival one must have respect for them. Anybody not respect our opponent this coming week? I hope not. At least they are taking the fight legally to the Pac2