Autzen Magic

If hope he is like the last Duck RB from Texarkana!

Daylen Austin's court appearance has been delayed a couple of times because "the state's discovery and the defense investigation are ongoing and incomplete." A court appearance is currently set for Thursday, July 11. Because that is only two days away and there has been no request for a further postponement (at least none that has been entered by the court clerk as of the time of this posting), I believe that we'll learn more this week (but I would not be shocked by another postponement).

Worst total rushing yards per game and worst rushing yards per carry under Coach "Be More Physical" Cristobal. Just proves that running straight ahead into a loaded box is not a great idea.

While "the Pick," was an incredible play that helped shape Oregon football for decades to come, I would submit a game earlier that season against Iowa was the game that propelled the Ducks to the '95 Rose Bowl and propelled the Ducks to new heights. I was in the stands (attendance was a paltry 29,287) and none of my buddies had any confidence in the Ducks after two early losses to Hawaii and Utah. In fact, there was a smattering of boos when Don Essig announced Rich Brooks as the coach. Then, much to our surprise, the underdog Ducks took the field and stomped the Hawkeyes. The next week, the Ducks travelled to USC and defeated the Trojans with backup QB Tony Graziani at the helm. The Ducks stumbled against Washington State, but then went on 6 game winning streak that ended with a historic appearance in the Rose Bowl. I don't believe that if the Ducks had not turned it around that glorious sunny afternoon in Eugene (after what I understand were some tough conversations/meetings/practices), they would have been able to finish the season like they did. Go Ducks!!!

Big loss for the sporting community. Bigger loss for the world at large. I have been amazed at Bill's ability to exude energy, happiness and positivity while suffering so many crippling injuries. The '77 Blazers were an amazing team that shaped me as a boy and taught me the meaning of TEAM sports. The big readhead was a major reason I love basketball. And as a basketball guy (player and coach), I truly enjoyed watching games he broadcast. So entertaining! I can only imagine the stories that he and the Schonz are reliving right now. I'm going to listen to Grateful Dead today in his honor. Throw it down, big fella! Rip City!

A man of Oregon

USuCk is stooping to new lows, hoping that transfers from the Beavers will solidify their D. Wow! Never in my life did I think that the Condoms would have to rely on Beaver castaways. Let the good times roll!

Yes we do!

According to the Register-Guard: "Austin was arraigned at the jail on Wednesday and was charged with failure to perform duties of a driver to seriously injured persons." I have absolutely NO inside information, but the fact that it does not appear that Austin was charged with DUI, MIP or Manslaughter leads me to believe that the Eugene police believe his only crime was not remaining at the scene. His next court appearance is May 22, but I expect that we'll get more details from the UO/his attorney/the press in the next few days. It wouldn't surprise me if a statement is made late tomorrow, to limit the distribution of the story by national media to over the weekend and not during the busier weekday news cycle.

It appears so. Oregon Ducks redesigning court at Matthew Knight Arena for move to Big Ten WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Could this be the end of the forest of fir trees?

My deepest condolences to the Paczesniak family.

Thanks for the correction. My mistake just goes to prove the old adage of what happens when you ASSUME something ...

I'd rather have Eugene Omoruyi's "little" brother, 6'11" Clifford. Would be a big help on defense and would, in my opinion, better complement Bittle.

As I surmised, Oquendo is transferring. He could attack the basket, but he could not be relied upon to hit the 3 and his defense was less than stellar so Dana moved him down the rotation. It's too bad he was unable to better assimilate; I had higher hopes for him. Good luck to him wherever he lands. Oregon men’s basketball guard Kario Oquendo enters transfer portal WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oquendo averaged 7.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist for the Ducks

Tony Stubblefield is returning to help coach and recruit for the men's program. I believe this is big news. The Ducks were playing last season without its' full allotment of coaches and it is clear that Dana really wanted Stubblefield back. Assuming the Ducks can add a couple of quality transfers (another big and a good shooting wing that can play D) to a core returning linuep of Bittle, Shelstad, Tracey, Barthlemy, Cook and probably Evans (I'd be surprised if Oquendo returns), I believe that the Ducks will again be dancing in 2025. Tony Stubblefield returns to Oregon men’s basketball coaching staff WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Stubblefield, who spent 11 seasons working as an assistant at UO, is returning to Dana Altman’s staff.

Altman said he watched every Creighton game. I doubt that Creighton's coach has watched every Oregon game. Advantage Ducks!!!

3:56 left KJ hit these two free throws, make S. Carolina take some time on offense (no quick easy drives to the hoop) and don't turn the ball over and start preparing for the Bluejays. Make sure Couisnard and Dante get a post-game ice bath and a massage.

Couisnard taking his former team to the woodshed. 6:57 left -- too early to play not to lose (keep attacking) but take care of business the next 3-4 minutes and then we can take the air out of the ball. Go Ducks!!!

Well .... Too many turnovers (9), but much better the last 10 minutes. Even on the boards, but the Gamecocks got too many offensive boards early (the other) USC has four 3 pointers, not bad, but that foul on a 3 point shot (which allowed 2 made free throws) hurt. Even with all of that, Ducks lead by 5 after desperate heave by S. Carolina. Take care of the basketball, attack the basket, get the ball down low to Dante and make free throws and the Ducks advance. Go Ducks!!!

Agreed. Way too many turnovers. Ducks need to value each possession.

No one asked, but here is my prediction: The Ducks will control the boards, limit their turnovers and defend the 3 point line to advance to the Round of 32. Ducks 67 - (the other) USC 60 Go Ducks!!!

I had season tickets for 20 years. Now I go to a couple of games a year. I like to stand. It's really hard on my back and hips to sit on the bench seating for 3+ hours. And as a larger person (6'4"), there is often not enough leg room to sit comfortably and I have to fight for hip space when I am sitting. If there is a stadium seat in front of me, forget about it. Sitting is no longer a reasonable option. And I can no doubt see better. That being said, I am conscious of those around me and try and make friends and ask where I can stand to hopefully not obstruct their view too much. That's my experience, anyway.

Former Duke nickel back Brandon Johnson commits to Oregon WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon continues to fortify its secondary, adding a third defensive back via the transfer portal.

Thank you, Charles, for some Husky humor as I am buckled in waiting out Portland’ s winter storm.

I believe the Ducks D regularly put Penix in peril during the first game. The second game I was yelling at my TV “If you’re going to blitz, you’ve got to get there!” I have not studied the reason for the different results, but I assume UW adjusted their protection. Like others, I also believe that the Ducks D injured Penix’s midsection (Ribs?) and he never fully recovered and he aggravated the injury during the championship game. He couldn’t afford to stand in the pocket and take a hit. All of that aside, Penix and Andrew Luck were the 2 best quarterbacks I have seen throw the deep ball in tight windows. My $.02.