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I have to agree, a snooze fest. The interviews of former players was a distraction. Nice to see former players attend, but they seemed determined to interview all of them while the game is being played.

Is it pronounced Mensull, or Menkull?

They used to give out Taco Bell Chalupa coupons for scoring 100 points at the Blazer games. The crowd would chant chalupa when they approached 100 pts. Never hear them chant breakfast sandwich after Taco Bell dropped out. I dislike the rodents, but free seems like a good price. You can give it away, perhaps to the Beavers alums who are always panhandling at the stoplights.

Kind of like college football. Why do you think they expanded the CFP. Does anybody believe a 12, or potentially a 16 seed will win the championship? It’s all about the money to pay the obscene contracts of players and coaches. I see no difference.

The NBA game has morphed over the years, but I am still a fan. Just like most sports, it is a lot more entertaining to be at games. Had Blazer season tickets for almost 30 years, and it can be raucous, intense, and provide plenty of drama. Playoff basketball magnifies that experience. On TV…not so much.

When you look at alumni bases throughout the BIG, I say enjoy the view that we have now. I think Oregon needs to solidify its standing while we have the horsepower (money). One or two more coaching hires in the BIG, akin to what we have with DL, and it gets more difficult depending on the team’s schedule. Look forward to this season.

DL is a definitely a players coach. He hit the ground running when he was hired, and has been growing into his position. His focus is on relationships, and development. The fact that he is accessible to his players goes a long ways in keeping key personnel here at Oregon. I know I have confidence in his ability to win a championship. Just need to win that last game of the season.

A big issue with mental health is the people that truly are in need of help many times don’t believe they have a problem. Unfortunately, it hits close to home for me. I have a nephew that is an adult and chooses not to seek help. He is delusional without medication, and can be a threat to others. Our family has petitioned the court for involuntary commitment. The mental health system can only hold an adult for a relatively short time…3 to 180 days. They are then released, and the process just repeats itself. I applaud anybody that advocates for this cause.

Too early to tell… We all know that backup QBs can be just one play from being a starter. Junior probably needs to be #2 on the depth chart this spring, and that means Raiola is still in recovery mode. It would be a great story if he rises through the ranks to be a starter for the Ducks, but realistically, 2027 would be the year he has a solid chance to play extended minutes. For the moment, I will just enjoy having depth at QB. The players will sort themselves out.

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.

Watched Kenyon Barner’s epic day at the Coliseum sitting in the middle of SUC fans at around the 30 yard line. He ended the day with 321 yards rushing, and 5 touchdowns. One of the greatest performances in Duck history. I remember hearing “ sit down zero” about 10 times from the surrounding crowd. By the end, they all had left.