Mudslide

I've (mostly) held my tongue during this slow rolling fiasco, the deterioration of the PAC-12. It was like watching a creeping, inescapable wildfire taking out our home. But let's be brutally honest here. Simply EVERYONE on this forum could have been wiser and more determined to drive the league to continuing success than the idiot team of LS, GK, and the moronic lack of attention by university regents and presidents. And I'd venture that we'd be a lot more open and honest about the processes. Granted we don't know the little secrets of the PAC meetings or media negotiations. But still ... this band of inept power-holders (I-P's for short) destroyed a century old conference in double time. The supposed saving deal with Apple was nonsense from the start. Without linear broadcast of games, competitive money could not be achieved. Lack of media visibility for OBD would have damaged recruiting for years and the damage would appear in very short order. The "cutting edge" streaming argument, the idea of "getting to the next big thing" in sports broadcasting, was also a false dream. The real approaching monster is and has been that of Super Conferences. And this trend has been on the map for a decade. It has been as plain to see coming as sunrise in the east. That should have been the aggressive direction taken by the PAC's merry band of I-P's. Joining or developing one was the right move. And that's not said with "hindsight". Alas. I'm so glad that OBD are now saved by the Hobson's Choice of getting into one of the forward charging Super Conferences. It was probably quite difficult for the OU President and Board of Trustees to land on this last one and only best decision. Good work, folks. Yeah. That's it.

This is really a good article. Many thanks, SRDuck. It speaks about what many of us have been saying for months ... or YEARS.

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!

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!)

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

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.

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!

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..............

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.

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)?

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 .............

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........

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.

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.)

So ............ did you open it? Maybe it was an offer for him to appear on the show Truth Or Consequences.

Right or wrong, keep in mind that JC is not reporting. He is speculating ... my least favorite activity.

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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

Charles, thanks once again for illuminating what is going on with the Mint Defense that DL is building. Freaking good article.

Cannot view twitter feeds anymore without membership. But thanks.

You guys are 'almost' getting me to join twitter. But, naw, not yet.

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?

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'.

There is always a small person behind an AI

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