Charles Fischer

In my 36 years of being in the Wealth Management Business, I got to meet some amazing, accomplished people, but I also met some grounded folks who spoke the truth in a simply way. One such retired gentleman told me how..."Charles, in this life...all we need is a roof over our head, a bite to eat, and a good belly laugh once in a while." A good life philosophy, and after all these years--I have not forgotten. In that vein and with all the serious things happening in the real-world--let's find some reasons to smile. (And maybe even laugh) Got one to add? This is the thread!

For me, I spin it in my mind as that it is the part of the total entertainment cost of being the intense Duck fan that I am. Now Peacock does have a number of specials and shows you might enjoy if you missed them on TV, or were not available to you before which helps to sweeten the value to you. By contrast...isn't this forum the best value for any Duck fan out there? Is there anything comparable for all the information, the great discussion, and the occasional laugh?

EUGENE, Ore. – A total of 15 current and past Oregon track and field standouts will compete at the 2024 Olympics beginning next week in Paris. The group is representing nine countries and includes the UO trio of Shana Grebo, Klaudia Kazimierska and Jaida Ross that competed for the Ducks this past season. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place Friday, July 26, with the track and field schedule beginning Thursday, August 1. There are seven returning UO Olympians from Tokyo including 4x100 silver medalist Jenna Prandini and 1500-meter finalists Cole Hocker and Jessica Hull. Prandini and Claire Michel, competing in the triathlon for Belgium, become the second and third Oregon women to be appear at three Olympics; Lisa (Martin) Ondieki competed in the marathon at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Games. The list of Ducks making their first Olympic appearances including Grebo, Kazimierska, Ross, Susan Ejore, Alaysha Johnson, Kyree King, Kemba Nelson and Alessia Zarbo. Along with Hocker, Hull, Michel and Prandini, the returners list also features Emmanuel Ihemeje, Aneta Konieczek and Jorinde Van Klinken. Ihemeje was a finalist in the triple jump in 2021. Van Klinken is set to compete in both the shot put and discus. The official entry lists for all participating countries were published July 12 by World Athletics. 2024 Paris Olympians Susan Ejore (KEN) – 1500 meters Shana Grebo (FRA) – 400m hurdles Cole Hocker (USA) – 1500 meters Jessica Hull (AUS) – 1500 meters Emmanuel Ihemeje Jr. (ITA) - triple jump Alaysha Johnson (USA) – 100m hurdles Klaudia Kazimierska (POL) – 1500 meters Aneta Konieczek (POL) - steeplechase Kyree King (USA) – 4x100m relay Claire Michel (BEL) - triathlon Kemba Nelson (JAM) - 4x100m relay Jenna Prandini (USA) - 4x100m relay Jaida Ross (USA) – shot put Jorinde Van Klinken (NED) – shot put, discus Alessia Zarbo (FRA) - 10,000 meters The list of Ducks includes those who are currently student-athletes at Oregon, graduated from Oregon or turned pro during their Oregon careers. Oregon track and field now has 112 Olympians in program history and enters the Games with 25 medals among 19 athletes including eight gold medalists.

Just part of the entertainment! Dano will get his...

His commitment will air live on his Instagram page and on the On3 YouTube Channel. His commitment is set to air starting at 3 PM PST on Friday. Scouting Report: Rangy safety prospect who has the ability come downhill and be force player in the run game, play center field as a single high safety, or match up in man to man in the slot. Tremendous versatility in the secondary at the next level and beyond. Physical and violent player, not afraid to stick his head into traffic and make plays around the line of scrimmage. Excellent burst and trigger out of his backpedal. Strong ability to read and diagnose what offenses are doing in front of him. Need to see more from him in terms of ball production, but has excellent ball skills and ability to high point the football. Excellent upside with a frame that should be able to fill out with ease in a collegiate strength and conditioning program.

In order to do all the things I want for pictures, digital copies, etc. for articles and analyses....I use Xfinity and pay through the nose. You will need to get the... --Ultimate TV package --The "More Sports and Entertainment Package --Peacock Streaming (For the Boise State game, and assume it might be needed later) The stations needed that are covered by those above are.. --The B1G Network --CBS --NBC --NBC-Peacock --Fox --Fox Sports 1 --Fox Sports 2 I will not quote the price here, as I'm ashamed I am paying so much, and you can find out on your own.

The title above and the article was written by Max Olson of The Athletic. I cannot copy the entire article, and would encourage you to join for only a buck a month, but below is jarring conclusions, that even the most crazed fan such as I--could not have anticipated. ---------------------------------------------------------- My first objective upon downloading EA Sports’ College Football 25 was a fact-finding mission. I simulated the upcoming and unprecedented 2024 season in Dynasty mode to find out how the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and this new era for conference realignment played out. And then I started over and simulated the season over and over again until I had 25 seasons of data. I did not play any games, I did not alter the default settings or rosters and I did not get much sleep. After creating 25 Dynasty files, an Xbox notification urged me to stop. Still, sicko mission accomplished. Just like Doctor Strange on Titan, I went forward in time to see all the possible outcomes of the coming conflicts: conference races, Heisman winners, CFP brackets, even the coaching carousel. Here’s what I learned. Twenty-five Attempts, 61 Playoff Teams The Playoff expanding from four teams to 12 this fall means more programs across the sport get a real opportunity to enter the national championship race. Over the course of the 25 simulations of this upcoming season, 61 different FBS teams made at least one CFP appearance. The 12 teams that most frequently earned playoff appearances: Michigan (23), Oregon (22), Georgia (17), Ohio State (17), Texas A&M (13), Alabama (12), Utah (11), Miami (10), Clemson (nine), Kansas State (nine), Notre Dame (nine) and Penn State (nine). In the end, there were 46 teams that made multiple CFP appearances in the game. Texas Tech, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Boston College, Iowa State and Syracuse are all on that list. Colorado did not make a CFP in any of the simulations despite having the best QB in the game and a top-20 roster. In fact, Shedeur Sanders only finished in the top five in Heisman voting once. Nine different teams won Big 12 titles over the 25 sims, but the Buffs weren’t one of them. There were several more curious snubs among the 23 Power 4 programs that never made the Playoff. Iowa earned zero bids despite its excellent defense. TCU came up short every time, and the computer frequently fired its coach. Indiana actually played in multiple Big Ten title games but could not break through to the Playoff. And oddly enough, UCLA did win one Big Ten title yet was left out that year. The battle for bids in the SEC was rather remarkable to track. Fourteen of its 16 members achieved playoff berths over the 25 simulations, but would you have guessed it would be Texas A&M earning the second-most? Texas and Ole Miss got in seven times each and never managed to win it all. Missouri made it to three CFPs. LSU only got in twice. And believe it or not, the SEC emerged with just five national champions over the 25 simulations. Oregon is the Best Team in the Game One clear conclusion after all those simulations: The Oregon Ducks are extremely tough to beat in CFB25. The newest member of the Big Ten won 15 conference titles in its 25 attempts, went all the way to the CFP title game a dozen times and won nine national championships. That’s not a big surprise to anyone who has already played with super senior QB Dillon Gabriel and his wide receiver trio of Evan Stewart, Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden. The Ducks’ offensive dominance shows up over and over again when you skim through the CFP box scores and end-of-season statistics in these simulations. Gabriel frequently puts up more than 5,000 yards and 50 TDs in this offense and became a Heisman Trophy finalist in eight different seasons. Thanks to the addition of Oregon, the Big Ten secured 15 of the 25 national titles. Many of those seasons came down to Oregon-Michigan, Oregon-Ohio State or Michigan-Ohio State facing off three times between the regular season, Big Ten title game and Playoff. Michigan, Ohio State and Georgia each secured three national titles over the 25 simulations. Alabama and Clemson won one apiece. Is THIS the year?

He is a Rivals 4-Star, but a coveted one by many. He has visited Florida, Michigan, Texas A&M, Penn State twice, USC twice, Notre Dame three times, and Ohio State four times. Trey McNutt | Rivals.com N.RIVALS.COM Trey McNutt - 2025 4 Star Safety for Shaker Heights (Cleveland, OH) on Rivals.com Trey McNutt isn't afraid to admit he's a family man. "Family is everything," he said. "It's why I work so hard." McNutt's mother, LaToya, isn't afraid to brag about her "baby boy." "Trey is just doing great things on and off the field," his mother said. "And so, just to see him reap some of the rewards and the recognition – he doesn't look for it, but to see it kind of come his way, those blessings. It's just a blessing and I couldn't be prouder of him. Excited for him and the opportunities that he has, and as a family. He's an inspiration and he wants to inspire kids." McNutt finished the 2023 season with 61 tackles, three tackles for loss, 12 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. On the offensive side of the ball, McNutt finished with 611 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a sophomore, McNutt finished the season with 16 carries for 169 yards and three touchdowns. He also recorded 14 receptions for 308 yards and four touchdowns. McNutt’s father is Richard McNutt. His father won the 2002 national championship at Ohio State and was a three-year letter winner with the Buckeyes. He is currently working as a college football coach.

C’mon…even Portland State scored!

I think in this case he wanted to leave home, but not as far as Oregon--is the best guess. But hey...Lanning is going to get HIS share, and we'll be fine. 2025 all-teams football recruiting team rankings N.RIVALS.COM 2025 all-teams football recruiting team rankings by Rivals.com You know, a Top-5 ranking at the moment with a 4.0 average doesn't suck!

Well, he went to LSU after all! We're loaded at corner, so no sweat. But it was fun! Swimming in the deep big-boy waters has stuff like this happen. Just as Texas was in the drivers seat for three players that Oregon nabbed at the last moment...we just got our Karma. All the major pundits picked Oregon...

Whoa. A major Oregon recruiting guru now feels with a half-hour to go, that Pickett is going to LSU? Whew!

Are we having fun yet? The drama of recruiting 5-Stars...gotta love it!

McNutt is a Rivals 4-Star...but a dandy to have, should he announce to the Ducks!

My Duck-Buddies...this is silly football gossip--at the highest levels? Gotta enjoy the view...

Massive rumors abound in Miami!

See last couple of posts at the bottom of this thread... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Oregon has had two Rivals 5-Stars in a couple of classes in the past, but never three of the them. If DJ Pickett announces for Oregon, he would join Dakorien Moore, and Jordon Davison, who are fellow Rivals 5-Stars. Not only is everyone nervous about hometown Miami, but now there are murmurs about LSU squeezing in at the last minute. You want entertainment?

THAT is a really good observation. Same for us with California recruits; if we are going to lose a great one--better to Georgia, than to USC.

Interesting thought...how much would they add to the MW if they joined?