[Why is Oregon's Stadium Named Autzen? Why not Phil Knight Stadium or Nike Field?]

Seeking clarification. Is it true, the expansion of the Autzen Complex will NOT include any expansion to Autzen Stadium seating, itself?

[Interesting Quotes About Dan Lanning by a Recruit...]

On 6/19/2023 at 10:57 AM, Charles Fischer said:

The comment about faith is particularly striking to me, as this can be a minefield in today's culture, and it can hurt you on the recruiting trail.  While I am not personally opposed...it does raise eyebrows.  Thoughts?

Totally makes sense that faith and family were fundamental in Lanning’s pitch to recruit Bair. That’s what the Bair family is all about. Demonstrates that Lanning dis his homework.

[BYU - The Team the Pac-12 Could Use Right Now?]

On 3/25/2023 at 12:13 PM, Charles Fischer said:

Except for football? Hmmm.  I will let those of that faith answer that one, as I have no idea why?

It’s true for any sport at BYU, including football. They do not schedule to play on Sunday. An event may be scheduled on Saturday and play bleed over into Sunday, but they do not schedule Sunday play.

[BYU - The Team the Pac-12 Could Use Right Now?]

On 3/25/2023 at 11:28 AM, Jon Joseph said:

Et tu Mandel? Stewart is closing in on Dennis Dodd's territory.

 

With its refusal to play on Sunday and Utah in the Salt Lake City market, BYU does not make sense for the Pac-10.

Hehe Yeah, if I am Mandel, then Taylor Randall must have slid you a little $$$ Jon Joseph.

[BYU - The Team the Pac-12 Could Use Right Now?]

On 3/24/2023 at 3:09 PM, cartm25 said:

I know we're exhausted with the media rights deal, but as a BYU alumni, I found this article interesting (including links to other articles).

 

For your reading pleasure . . . or just ignore it

 

 

Experts say Pac-12 really could have used BYU when it comes to media rights negotiations

WWW.DESERET.COM

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The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel, Forbes’ Jim Williams sound off on value of BYU in media rights negotiations. Did Pac-12 make mistake not considering it for expansion years ago?

 

Yeah. That’s interesting. It is interesting the PAC 12 would not invite BYU, yet BYU was relied upon heavily to fill the PAC 12 schedule over the years. The PAC 12 had a lot of benefits from BYU without BYU being a conference member. But those days (those benefits) are now gone with BYU being in the BIG 12 and BYU being limited in its out of conference games on their schedule.

[OBD Prediction Contest vs. UCLA!]

Oregon, 42-38, 2, 2, 315

[Coach Lanning Sighting (Today) Provo, Utah]

Coach Lanning was at Timpview High School (Provo, Utah) today, presumably recruiting offensive lineman, Spencer Fano.

 

Coach Lanning is pictured with my best friend’s son (the Timpview team manager), who is a HUGE Ducks fan.

 

As a side note, which I feel is noteworthy, Coach Lanning is wearing OHT gear. Operation Hat Trick (OHT) generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through the sale of OHT merchandise.

[Truth Hurts: SEC Shorts Featuring Oregon and Utah]

 

[OBD Prediction Contest Versus Georgia Bulldogs]

Oregon 27-24, 2, 4, 280

[Take Your Shot: Super Bowl Prediction Contest!]

Rams, 34-30, 340, 110, 2, 4

[Why Do Utah Fans HATE OREGON With a Passion?]

I have to put a lot of this on Kyle Whittingham. Having lived in Utah, prior to Whittingham the Utah BYU rivalry was by no means friendly, but once Whittingham was hired, the rivalry became toxic. They were little brother to BYU for a number of years. My opinion is that, now in the PAC 12, Utah is overcoming their little brother mentality towards big brother Oregon. And it is the personna of coach Whittingham that has made toxic, the Utah fan base. 

[What's your Favorite Football Movie?]

American Underdog