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Not sure if anyone can view the article. It is a subscription. If not, Peyton Bair set record in 60 meters.

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2026/03/brother-of-oregon-football-player-sets-ncaa-record-in-track-and-field.html

Some consider Nick Saban as the GOAT, he was 52 when he won his first championship.

Might also force teams to be somewhat less conservative running the clock in some situations at the end of half, or game.

That would really muddy the water. It is unrealistic to think that every Division 1 team is financially capable of competing at an elite level in football, basketball, and Olympic sports. NIL is a game changer, and creates a huge void between the haves, and have nots. NIL is not going away, any interference will be challenged in court. If they truly want to save Olympic sport competition at the college level, Universities need to have the financial ability to provide elite level training and facilities in those sports. Sprinkle in a few more Universities, and two mega conferences probably achieves that financial viability. The biggest hurdles are the BIG and SEC agreeing on anything, and then getting the media networks to work together.

The Hillsboro Hops A league (Diamondbacks) have steady attendance at that stadium. I think the Cascade will bring in new fans as well.

I think our roster got down to 8 healthy players this year. Nobody wins in the BIG with 8 players. I am not adverse to change, but any decision should include a discussion with coaches, players, and key boosters, to determine if a change of direction is wanted, or needed.

What I gather from what I watched… If there is any action taken, attorney’s will challenge it, and judges decisions may lead colleges to eliminate some non-revenue sports opportunities. Nothing has changed.

Interesting discussion taking place. It is being broadcast live at this moment from the White House. If you miss it, it may be available on You Tube. NIL, problems with the transfer portal, and the impact NIL has on other sports is being discussed. Not reporting, just letting everyone know it is currently available. I checked…it is on You Tube.

Phil Knight’s memoir “Shoe Dog” is a very good read. Anyone involved with trying to grow any business would benefit from reading it. My office was very close to Nike’s offices before they moved to their current headquarters. There was a restaurant/bar nearby that I would sometimes run into their employees, and ran into a few that were celebrating just after Jordan had signed. I don’t think any of them ever imagined the long term impact it would have on the Company at that moment.

I have a player that should in everybody’s glory day discussion…in 2002 Oregon Hall of Famer blows up the UCLA center, and blocks an extra point attempt. Ducks go on to win 31 - 30. Dude was a beast….any guesses? Wasn’t sure if this is the game referenced earlier. I don’t think he ran off the field waving his finger….

2009 season had Arizona, Oregon, OSU, and Stanford still in the Rose Bowl race with two games yet to be played. The come from behind win against a Nick Foles led Arizona (students jumping out of stands ready to celebrate), Masoli hits Ed Dickson with 8 seconds left, and Ducks win in overtime. That game sets the table for the Civil War…winner goes to Rose Bowl. Both of those wins in 2009 were iconic.

Not really referring to the actual games. Oregon’s sports budget was slightly in the black with just over $185 million in revenue. Costs and revenue increased around $15 million from 2024 to 2025, and they just added another $20 million in NIL costs for this year. There is a breaking point for Oregon sports at some point.

I think the conferences will end up opting for a format that generates the most revenue, and college football fans, and sports bettors, will watch. I really don’t care which format, but reserve the right to critique. A playoff bracket has only one team move beyond the bracket. Does anybody think a 16 seed in basketball will win a championship? However, an 8 seed in football, beating a 1 seed would be glorious, as long as your team is not that top seed. The media will battle for the rights to broadcast future CFP games, media revenues increase, which automatically increases NIL expenditures, and ticket prices spiral in order to stay “competitive “. Don’t get me wrong, it is great entertainment, but it does feel dirty in so many ways.

It only makes existing lower tier bowl games even more irrelevant, and hard to watch.