Charles Fischer

“Whether they (New Pac-12) get $10 million a school or $12 million, they are so far behind the (Power) leagues that it’s all on the margins,” an industry source said. Put another way: Even the high end of the projected revenue range won’t provide Pac-12 schools with the resources needed to compete with the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten or SEC; nor will it create a material advantage over the American. Beavis is in a tough spot...

Game summary at the end of the thread later! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to weather conditions, game one of Oregon’s series at Maryland scheduled for 3 p.m. (PT) today in College Park, Md., has been postponed and will now be played as part of a doubleheader on Sunday. Saturday’s game against the Terrapins is unaffected and will be played tomorrow with a 1:02 p.m. (PT) first pitch on the Big Ten Network. Sunday’s doubleheader will start at 9:02 a.m. (PT) with game two of the double dip beginning at approximately 1 p.m. (PT). Upcoming Oregon Ducks Baseball Schedule Today – at Maryland (Postponed) Saturday – at Maryland (1:02 p.m. PT/Big Ten Network) Sunday (DH) – at Maryland (9:02 a.m. PT/B1G+) Monday – at Georgetown (8:06 a.m. PT/CBS Sports Network) On TV Monday morning too!

Yep, we clearly had more balance in the Pac-12 at that time, and you had to be ready every week. So many of our B1G games...our opponent did not have a chance. It is a top-heavy conference, and I am glad to be in the top of it.

I am over it, as I like the prestige of a Super-Conference that we are doing pretty well in. If we had saved the Pac-12? We would be BURIED right now, and I doubt that we would still have Lanning, etc. as what materialized--turned into a much worse situation for the "have-nots" than I could have imagined. The time-zone thing is REAL... Don't Believe Me? Ask Beavis...

Right. We had a thread about it a week ago...

Agreed. As Jon Joseph explained to me about why Cal and Stanford were NOT invited the B1G...."they would not be accretive to the conference." Would their revenues add to the revenue share each B1G school was getting, or would everyone's revenue share drop because of the addition of the Bay Area schools? It is the latter, hence why the ACC got a sweetheart deal in taking them. Thus the Coug-Its and Beavis have nothing to offer a Power-4 conference....

An article by John Canzano reminded me of how incredible the final season (2023) of the Pac-12 was with quarterbacks. Bo Nix, Oregon, picked in first round by Denver. Michael Penix, Washington, picked in the first round by Atlanta. Caleb Williams, USC, picked in the first round by Chicago. Cam Ward, Washington State, about to be picked as No. 1 pick in 2025 Draft. Noah Fifita, Arizona Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, about to highly picked in 2025 Draft. Fernando Mendoza, Cal. DJ Uiagalelei, Oregon State Every week was tough on defensive backs...whew!

With that many LA fans...UCLA should be filling their 100K Rose Bowl, as other B1G teams are. But effectively they were acquired "low," and have a ton of upside. If either or both become good again--the numbers with their games with OBD should be superb. Indiana? I still cannot get over how Indiana has more living alumni than Ohio State or Michigan? Boy the B1G is huge, and has much more upside remaining! And it suggests that our home game versus the Hoosiers could be sold out! And they traveled really well to UCLA last year...

What? No SEC teams? Denver? Western Michigan? For those of us in the west--who knew?

The most stunning statistic in that article are the teams with the most most living alumni. I would assume Michigan and Ohio State, but to see the top one is Indiana? And to see that UCLA is one of the top ones as well, means they are highly under utilizing their fan base.

I actually gave some notes to Rich Brooks at Oregon Club about how the research at that time showed that the color pink would drain energy, and this was quite a deliberate tactic to help their home field advantage. My understanding, is that Oregon took poster and construction paper, and managers taped it up in the locker room when they got there. You’re welcome!

This game SHOUTS a tough-gritty-lucky-to-win-like-Wisconsin kind of game. We will have shoot-out in September with Penn State, but this Iowa game in November? NOT Good...

I received a text yesterday from a very loyal Oregon fan who told me that he saw in Instagram that Oregon State is now going to the Big-12? I started thinking about all the ramifications, of all the Pac-12 money going to the Cougars, how Beavis would drop all their work done when a good offer came their way? (Just like Oregon, who they condemn?) Then I did a Google Search; nothing came up. I checked with one of the largest Oregon State messages boards....nothing. But I did learn that SEVEN players of the Beaver Mens Basketball team are in the portal, and word was--the women in Corvallis are leaving their team as well, and leaving HC Scott Rueck in a tough spot? Holy Crap! Then I checked on that, and found that EIGHT members of the OSU Womens Team are transferring out! So Beavis, do you believe in KARMA, NOW? (Good gosh, I enjoy being brutal on Beavis....)

Jon gives us a ton to ponder about Iowa, and I agree with 30Duck-this is going be a very tough away game.

In both major polls, Oregon is now the No. 4 team in the nation, and UCLA is No. 7 or No. 8, while Nebraska and Ohio State are between No. 21-25 on the two polls. Pretty cool!

In an email I received from either The Athletic or On3...they reported that Brock Huard is forgoing Fox Sportscasting this fall in order to coach Tight Ends at his son's high school team. Upon reflection--if Brock has the money to do that, then good for him. Your son is in high school only once... But losing to the Ducks is FOREVER....

Oh my! With such an outlook...I'm heading to where the Ducks are going...the CRAPPER. (Ya think it is a bit early to be negative?)

Interesting trip down memory lane Darren, thanks for the info.!

Over the next month...Oregon is getting a game a week on television,...FINALLY! We are at Maryland this weekend, and the Saturday game is on the B1G Ten Network at 1:00 PM PST. Then Monday, April 14th at 8:00 AM vs. Georgetown on the CBS Sports Network PST. Then the following Sunday April 20th at 2:00 PM PST vs. UCLA on the B1G Ten Network. And we play Beavis, Tuesday April 29th at 5:30 PM, PST, on local KOIN TV. Of course I will let you know before each game because I Might as Well Face it...I'm ADDICTED TO DUCKS. More of Our Beloved Ducks headed for Home!

Yep! Especially when it is Oregon...we bring the worst out of opponents! So Duck-Buddy...I agree with you...WHO CARES?

Amen, Duck Brother...

The B1G is becoming very aware of Oregon!

A huge domino, as there is no replacement for experience...

Michigan wins 12-11. I am too distraught to discuss, but I will get back later in the week with my updated thoughts about the team.

12-10 Michigan after eight innings, as Cole Stokes came in for Oregon...and was awful. He loaded the bases with walks and hit batters, and then Ryan Featherston walked home two runs before finishing the inning. Drew Smith was subbed in, who then hit a three-run homer to close the gap to two....can Our Beloved Ducks pull this out over the Wolverines?