Drake

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.

Bio says he played DE and LB, and started all four years at Austin Peay. Made the Deans List each of the four years, and graduated in 2014. He has 10 years of coaching experience, and may fit in well with the “young and hungry” coaching staff at Oregon.

Agreed. NIL Money is being tossed at high school kids, and the amount is increasing at hyper-inflation rates. Anytime costs double in just a few years there are problems that need to be addressed for the long-term well being of the sport. As far as a full time GM for men’s basketball. The team has an executive director/assistant coach, and 4 assistant coaches. If you include DA, that is 6 people managing a roster of 16 to 18 players. Although, I have know idea of what an executive director does for the team.

Without reading the article, success relies heavily on developing and nurturing relationships. From what I can tell, DL is genuine in developing his relationships with both coaches, and players. As a leader and recruiter, DL has to create a clear vision of goals, and expectations, and a path for everyone to achieve those goals. Add in an infectious personality that people are drawn towards. Today, money buys a team, developing relationships creates family, and families will work, and fight for each other. That is my quick assessment of what DL is all about. Good coach, that has an opportunity to be the GOAT at Oregon.

I recommend that Campbell should also request that all tech corporations pool their revenues, and share equally. Makes about as much sense.

Is there a big gray area that can be used by “agents” to shop their player to other teams? We all know that if there is an inch of wiggle room, they will take a mile. Until someone is actually punished, it will continue. Seems like a monetary penalty would need to be huge to make it less appealing to the elite level boosters.

Hmmm… Is excluding purple from my wardrobe irrational? Btw…I only wear orange when state law mandates it.

Two things that are annoying within college football, the purple mutt fans in Seattle, and the trojan band. Have to laugh that Riley is at the end of his $10 million rope.

Agreed. It took 6 long years after the infamous “83 toilet bowl game” to finally muster enough wins to qualify for that bowl game. It put an end to the 26 year drought of sitting at home with no invites. They went 2-9 twice when I was at U of O. But, the rodents were one of the wins both times. Not the greatest year when that is what you hang your hat on for the highlight of your season. Two sports that must be watched live when you have the time, college football rivalry games, and baseball. The TV just doesn’t do either game justice.

Been watching Duck football for over 50 years. Everyone wants to win. The ebb and flow of college football never ends. It is a big wallet type of game now, and most fans are just hitching a ride. Enjoy the ride.

I like the way that overtime works. Seems that a fair number of hockey games were decided in overtime.

Streak started.

Had to add the gunfight scene above….try to count the rounds out of Charlie’s pistol.

Who are the Ducks? They are one good seasons campaign away from a title with the talent we have now. To win you need to have a little luck avoiding injuries, and a schedule that minimizes long stretches of slugfests against other conference contenders. I am not a fan that believes that a title defines the Ducks. It would be more of a FINALLY moment for me. Hope we get it done, but winning 12 to 13 games a year is accomplished in the BIG by elite level teams. We simply are consistently one of the “Best Teams” who hasn’t won a title, for at least the last 20 years. I will not include the 80 years, or so, before that.

He was in many very good movies, if you like Open Range, then you have to like the Lonesome Dove mini series. I always laugh during the Open Range gunfight scene. Charley Waite’s (Costner) Colt revolver has a seemingly endless supply of ammo. Seems like he racks off 16 to 18 shots without reloading, fans about 8 to 9 rounds into one guy. I will generally rewatch it I have the time. Another good role was in the Great Santini. He definitely is an unlikeable character, but in line with his characters hard nosed style as a leader of men, he performs a selfless act of heroism at the end. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster.

Sign is just a suggestion….looks good to me. Wood bridge in Oregon that has thousands cross…more surprised that it lasted this long. They better have a few extra batteries and blades for that sawzall, if that is all they are using. I like how the guy has his tools scattered all around. Apparently a lot easier to find.

Yardy Rum Bar…Chef was semifinalist for James Beard award. If you don’t like their food, you might like some rum. Otherwise, I am looking for clean and easy, since I am usually not staying long.

I think that is inevitable. Winning on the road consistently against teams that have fans that hate your team is not easy.

Money will ultimately decide. The fans vote with eyes on the media broadcasts. Media execs are probably already in the ear of the conferences, they will offer a bag of money, and that will be how this plays out. The Basketball tourney started at 8, went to 16, and finally landed on 64 in 1988, and if you count play in games 68 now. The difference is that the NCAA is on the sidelines with the current CFP, and probably wants more control/money out of a deal.

Apparently it is tough to recruit at Nebraska as well. Btw…some of us ran businesses where 9 to 5 was for the employees.