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Is this a case of whose ox is being gored? I read several posts about “U$C” and “University of Spoiled Children” (the latter of which was funny the 1500 or so times I heard it when I was in Junior High going to games at Autzen). How about “Fuskies?” That’s a crude contraction, actually. Do we only insist on decorum in reference to our own? Just asking. You don’t have an easy job, Mr. FishDuck. Keep fighting the good fight.

In a world of “Coach Platitude” speak, I like Mike Leach. For the most part at least. The bit about elopement is classic Leach. It can’t be overlooked that his teams are always better than when he arrived. I dreaded when we played him. He can often find ways, with inferior talent, to beat his opponents.

It has been said by others that “Oregon doesn’t wear uniforms, they wear costumes.” Sadly, there is a part of me that resonates with that. Just my opinion.

When you listen to the USC folks talk about the move to the B1G, finally being shed of the PAC 12 officiating is at or near the top of the list. Plenty of that on display last night. This must be dealt with for those remaining in the PAC.

He will get a clear message from the coaching staff. If they are ready to move on he will be informed - formally or informally. More than ever, it’s a business.

Pac 12 refs rarely cover themselves in glory.

The “Mike” linebacker is watching and would call it out.

It will be interesting to see who Nebraska gets. Any thoughts, group?

Two thought: One, he is correct. Georgia has better players than anyone else except Alabama. And they may now be on the same level. Two, he was providing cover for his former assistant, i.e. "Dan Lanning wasn't outcoached as much as we have better players." I'm not too concerned about Kirby's comments.

Bo Nix is like the legacy that gets pledged to your fraternity. Everyone loved his dad (Patrick Nix) at Auburn, so Bo was going to be the second coming. Alas, that fraternity got tired of their legacy, and moved on. Now he's in our fraternity, but he's the guy no one really wants to hang with. Something like that, anyway.

It’s entirely possible that UGA is really, really good and even better than the team that won the natty last year. Not time to panic yet.

I amend my selection of Minnesota State and Coach Hayden Fox. I can’t believe I didn’t cite WossamottaU as my clear favorite.

Minnesota State. Great coaching staff.

A great number in the college football world are convinced that our own "Uncle Phil," as they call him, is one of the prime offenders. Why else would an athlete go to a place like Eugene if that weren't the case, they ask (having never considered that a young person might actually like the beauty of our area and the excellent resources here). Get ready for a lot of fingers to be pointed and a lot of "anonymous tips" to be lodged in our direction. None of this is good.

I'm grateful that Rich Brooks played a big part in turning the program around. I also remember that he applied for numerous other jobs during his years at Oregon. I also remember that he parlayed the Rose Bowl into his gig with the Rams. I'm just offering a contrarian opinion here.

The Junction Boys is worth reading. Most of us saw it on ESPN, but reading the book is an eye-opener. Bear Bryant nearly killed a few of those kids. Scott Frost really shouldn’t revisit that mentality.

UGA 38, Ducks 27. We keep it close in the first half, but UGA depth and a mostly home field advantage will be too much to overcome.

For the PAC to survive, it seems that they will have to embrace the Friday night and Saturday night 7:00 pm Pacific game times. The obvious downside is that no one east of Denver be watching. This will provide inventory for the television carriers. I1t will also come at a much reduced price compared to the Big 10 and the SEC. We have all read and commented on the various missteps of the Pac-12 the past few years. Lots of blame to go around. However, the biggest obstacle, and perhaps the ultimate downfall of the conference, is being primarily located in the Pacific Time Zone. Television now drives everything. With all that in mind I still believe the best choice moving forward is a merger with the Big 12. I know many and perhaps most will disagree. Being born and raised in Oregon, and now living in Texas, I have a perspective that may be different from most on this board.

1. AnOhio State University 2. Fuskies 3. Domers

We need to wear uniforms, not costumes. Enough already.

He didn't work out at either SC or Nebraska. Two very different situations. I would be concerned about a player with this resume.

I just don't see UW as any kind of ally. They would leave us behind in a heartbeat if they could. Historically, they've done it before. Never forget the hubris when the purple motor homes filled Franklin Blvd. and the utter condescension of their fans. That's what made Kenny Wheaton's moment so sweet. If we get a better deal and they get left behind, that's a win-win. We have the upper hand right now and we need to keep it. USC tends to get the most animosity in these parts, but in my mind the Fuskies deserve much more.

Strategically that's a good move on Harbaugh's part, whether he fully believes it or not. Players and recruits will eat it up. I've been observing him for years, and he has always thrown out these kinds of comments. He likes to stir it up and if he makes others uncomfortable, more the better. In other words, take it with a grain of salt. As an aside, one of my favorite stories is from when he and his brother John faced each other in the Super Bowl, Ravens vs. 49ers. During Superbowl week, John was expansive, the Harbaugh parents and family were all there, and for John it was all feel-good. Jim wouldn't join in, was grumpy, avoided the family group pictures, etc. At the pre-game handshake, word has it that John (the older brother) looked Jim in the eye and said something along the lines of "You behave yourself today." This reportedly unneverved Jim. And John won the game.

"Must have been something mighty rich to make a fellow like you so gawd-awful sick." Name that Oregon literary reference.

That's what you say when you're still trying to woo Notre Dame.