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Reports: Oregon Leaving Pac-12 for B1G
So ... now we are on the cutting edge, not of streaming media college sports ... but of the dissolution of a century old Conference. As I've pondered previously, streaming never had a chance. Nor does it deserve one ... at least at this point in time. I hate the loss of this great conference, but the New World of collegiate sports will be dominated by super-conferences for the foreseeable future. GO DUCKS!
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Details of Pac-12 Media Deal Begin to Emerge
It should all make us feel a bit less warm and fuzzy that two things will follow. 1: Larry Scott need never work again. Not including savings from his outrageous salary, he has that $5,600,000 in 2021 salary/severance (for 6 months "work") to warm his cockles in the night ... for the rest of his life. 2: The university presidents will wait just long enough in their current positions to then promote to a larger school for more money and prestige. (OR ... they could of course get into politics. After all, politics needs more hand sitters!)
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Oregon on the 'Verge' of B1G Formal Conversations
Is anyone else sick of this soap opera? The level of incompetence amongst the school and PAC administration is breathtaking. They make a LOT more money than most of us. But they aren't necessarily any brighter, it seems. We've learned from politicians that wisdom and intelligence aren't a prerequisite for high level positions. Signed, Grumpy O. Man
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Know the Schedule: Next Week a Busy One for Football
Thanks for the posts, guys. It's great to be getting back to the game. I think we're all a little tired of the incessant noise about conference realignment affecting OBD.
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Who is WITH ME? An OBD Get-Together to Meet!
What a wonderful invitation. Many thanks, Charles. My health refuses to allow me to attend in the flesh. But my spirit will be there with you all. Stay safe, have fun, and GO DUCKS!
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New Study Shows Questionable View of Oregon Ducks Fanbase
I went to Cal, and not only am I not a Cal fan, but I also don't know anyone who attended Cal who are Cal fans ... or for that matter, anyone at all who is a Cal fan. 😆 I wonder how much this "research team" was paid. Hmmmm..............
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Is That RIGHT? Prime Kicks Off a Player in Front of Team?
My comment comes from years of supervising hundreds of people in dozens of departments. Discipline comes from setting rules and boundaries and living by them. Everyone knows firmly what results to expect from their actions. Personal feelings (e.g. anger, fear) are mitigated this way. Dignity is upheld. On the other hand, humiliating someone who has violated rules/policies does not build teamwork or cause respect for the rule setter. I'm an old-old guy and I lived in the culture of discipline and respect. And it is from this culture that I still operate. Young people today seem to have a different take on discipline. That's fine. But in the world of work, any work including sports, they must be firmly alerted to barriers that must not be crossed or something they don't like will proceed. But also, humiliation has zero to do with generating respect or discipline. Fear is all that's likely to germinate. I don't know the circumstances that went into the Colorado incident. But it doesn't ring my bell as a good thing.
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CEO Group via Canzano on Pac-12 Media Deal: 'It Will Be Worth the Wait'
For me the problem lies with the lack of recording options with no skipping some ads, FF or FR options, and limited selections (without paying for multiple services). And, of course, the cost will certainly be greater in the long run, as well ... especially with a la carte pay-per-view about to saturate the streaming world. Oh wait, I still have a vcr around here somewhere. What was I thinking?! I can record streamed shows, after all. 🤪 😂 New age meets old age. Who knew? Now, where is my wife's dust rag ..... ? More seriously, is it possible to record a Ducks game aired (aired?) on Google (without using a vcr)?
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CEO Group via Canzano on Pac-12 Media Deal: 'It Will Be Worth the Wait'
I have been opposed to the PAC going to a streaming service. Let's face it. I'm old. Really old. And I won't venture into the dark night of streaming except screaming and hollering. So, if you hear a plaintive voice, screeching in the distance. It's me. It's called Streaming Screaming! I'm still a staunch advocate of satellite, and for good reasons. But yesterday I installed my first streaming device. (UGH.) A devil that goes by the name Roku dragged me by my heals into the New World. (Couple more UGHs.) Bless me Sat Daddy for I have sinned ............. 😉
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CEO Group via Canzano on Pac-12 Media Deal: 'It Will Be Worth the Wait'
Here is another data point for you all. Apple and Google have both seen declining profits in the last couple of years. Amazon is the only hugely profitable group among the three. So if any streaming service signs on the dotted line, Amazon and its 175 million subscribers have the juice. One the other hand, I have a dream. Let's call my dream The Nike Network. And it carries the PAC at 50 mil per team. Hahaaaaa........
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Ruh-Roh! Fans Gnashing Teeth in Miami...
Let us all cheer that the Ducks continue to thrive on the recruiting front after a string of awful coaches. MH, WT, and MariOH-OH ... ye shall be forever forgotten.
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Ruh-Roh! Fans Gnashing Teeth in Miami...
I agree. But they just signed a 5-star receiver, Joshisa Trader. (Although ... he is from Hollywood, FLA. So, hometown recruiting mamas may be at work here.)
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There are Mistakes, and there are MISTAKES
So ............ did you open it? Maybe it was an offer for him to appear on the show Truth Or Consequences. 🤥
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Canzano Confirms Our Suspicions About Conference Priority...
Right or wrong, keep in mind that JC is not reporting. He is speculating ... my least favorite activity.
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Committed, Not So Fast
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QUAAACK! RB Da'Jaun Riggs is a Duck
Good eye, LH!! The left tackle looks to be THE top tackle in this year's graduating class. His name is Jordan Seaton and he IS interested in OBD (but Georgia as well). Here is the USA Today article. No. 1 interior OL Jordan Seaton names top schools UGAWIRE.USATODAY.COM Jordan Seaton ranked as the best interior offensive line recruit. He puts UGA in his list of top schools. The right guard is Jordan Harrison. Just a sophomore, he also has some D1 offers. Jordan Harrison is a 6-3, 285-pound Offensive Line from Washington, DC. 247SPORTS.COM summary
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Has the Portal Solved Oregon’s FREAK Problems?
Charles, thanks once again for illuminating what is going on with the Mint Defense that DL is building. Freaking good article.
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Holy Crap! Oregon's Unknown Defensive Backfield
Cannot view twitter feeds anymore without membership. But thanks.
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Holy Crap! Oregon's Unknown Defensive Backfield
You guys are 'almost' getting me to join twitter. But, naw, not yet. 😄
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Signs Pointing to a Brandon Baker Oregon Verbal...
The appellation, Bruise Brothers has been used in a number of sports (wrestling, NBA, etc.) The original name was applied to the defensive line of the San Diego Chargers (my much loved hometown team), ca 1980. They were Fred Dean, Gary Johnson, Louie Kelcher, and Leroy Jones and were among the most dominant, fearsome lines in football. Perhaps we can find something original like the Crush Crew, Havoc Homies, Green Meanies (😁) or ... What can you come up with?
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Men's Basketball Recruiting
Projections are like speculations which are like opinions which are like ... well, you know the thing. 😉 Everyone has one. I believe Kel'el Ware had similar projections last year. Proof is in the performance. Hoping for Evans to conquer the 'projection'.
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You Decide: Did the OBD Forum Just Have it's First AI Member-Troll?
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Sanders May Lose Foot. Affects CO Football?
Colorado coach Deion Sanders faces foot amputation risk WWW.USATODAY.COM Colorado football coach Deion Sanders continues to be hobbled by foot discomfort stemming from related problems in 2021.
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Super Regional Game 3: Ducks LOSE 11-6, Season Ends
Hey! Welcome back, PD! I'm so glad to see your screen name again. I know it takes a while to overcome what you've been through. Here is hoping you will be good as new, soon.
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Super-Regional Game Two: Ducks Lose 8-7, Game 3 Tomorrow at 3:00 PST
If this game is any more dramatic than game 1, I may have to have my defibrillator battery replaced. Indeed, these Ducks have turned me back into a baseball fan. GO DUCKS!