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    QUAAACK! Ducks Get Verbal from 4-Star Interior Offensive Lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu

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    So, this gets asked every couple of years.  And being that I'm 9/10ths the way to ancient, I think I can be forgiven for my forgetfulness.  

    I've wondered why he's counted with 2025 commit ratings when he is going on a 2-year LDS mission?  He won't be on the team until 2027.  Also, when does he begin to count against the roster limit of 85?  '27, I assume.

     

    So many questions.  So little brain left ...............................

    U$C Loses Their No. 1 Recruit, More to Follow?

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    On 6/20/2024 at 2:36 PM, Dr Hilarius said:

    I love how U$C fans are blaming NIL _again_.
     

    *saracsm below*
     

    Why else would someone flip from U$C to GA? U$C has better coaches and a better culture. 

     

    🤣 🤣

    Yeah, 'tis funny that U$C must have plenty of dough for offensive players but not defensive.  Gosh.  Gee whiz.  Mean ol' NIL.

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    U$C Loses Their No. 1 Recruit, More to Follow?

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    On 6/19/2024 at 10:14 AM, Washington Waddler said:

         Has to be the leading contender, but he has also made visits to Alabama and Florida State. Pundits all over the place for months have been suggesting the USC commit was nothing more than a youthful indiscretion, and that his southeast roots would eventually win out - someplace.

    Didn't Terry previously decommit from Georgia?  And it seems this guy has upcoming visits scheduled for both U$C and the Dawgs.  🤔  Kids!

    Finding Hidden Gems in Horse Racing History

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    cropped-favicon-512-180x180.png Finding Hidden Gems in Horse Racing History | FishDuck

    FISHDUCK.COM
    Horse racing, often referred to as the “Sport of Kings,” is steeped in rich traditions and captivating stories that span centuries. While many are familiar with…

     

    I am surprised to see an article at FishDuck on horse racing.  Surprised and delighted.  I realize that there likely are certain sponsorship reasons for the piece.  But still, I was delighted.  OregonReigns  did a lovely job at presenting information.  Thank you, sir.

     

    I take only a minor exception to the article.  While Secretariat was a great horse, he won the Belmont Stakes (by the mentioned 31 lengths), he did so while running against a batch of allowance grade instead of legitimate stakes/derby quality horses.  (The latter mostly retreated from competing with Secretariat.)  That particular race fomented in me a desire to understand equine racing.  I spent many years on the hard seats of racetracks, concluding with a book written 15 years ago.  All thanks to the beautiful horse, Secretariat.

     

    Again, fine job, OR.

     

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    RIP Bill Walton - Dead of Cancer at Age 71

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    I met Bill in 1991.  He was on crutches with serious knee issues and surgeries.  He was at a Ralphs grocery store in San Diego shopping with three kids ... who are also now successful in their own right.  (He was toting a baby on his arm which I take was Luke.)  And, ironically, I actually worked for Bill's father.  Bill said his time with bball was worth all the pain he had.  He truly loved the game.

     

    I asked him about his time in Oregon and he lit up.  If not for San Diego, he said he would move to the NW.  He seemed quite at ease and friendly and not at all the eccentric that he became on game broadcasts.

     

    RIP Bill, and condolences to the Walton family.

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    Huffy About Harmon: Try Some Tasty Trojan Tears?

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    Well, here's a little reminder for our friends in good ol' South L.A.  The U$C school's motto is (tadaaa):

     

    Palmam qui meruit ferat!

     

    And for those of them who haven't taken Latin (what do they take at U$C?), this means (another tadaa):

     

    "Let whoever earns the palm bear it!"

     

    I guess they must be down there bearing their palms right now.  😂

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    Oregon Ducks Spring Game Primer

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    On 4/26/2024 at 12:13 PM, Jon Joseph said:

    I apologize for not being able to read the roster's fine print. How were the teams divided? By draft or otherwise. Thank you. 

     

    What happened to the DB transferring in from Duke?

    Brandon Johnson was expected to be on campus later this Spring ... if he's not already there.

    Want to Win a Natty? You Better Be Blue Chip

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    Those attorneys down in South Carolina sure do know how to write.  'Twas a great article Jon, as usual.  I'll echo Smith's love on the article ... much good research, funny as he!!, and perfectly presented.  Thanks for making my morning coffee time more enjoyable.

     

    By the way Jon, do you have a Boston accent or southern?  🤔

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