6 hours ago6 hr No. With all the noise about the Ducks/Huskies this week, I got to thinking about some of the more obscure games over the years.This was the biggest game all season for most of the years I've been paying attention, since 1975.We all know about The Pick, but it wouldn't have been as big a deal if it hadn't been for all those heartbreaking losses in the 70's and 80's.The one that comes to mind had to do with a player named Zeth Verdun.Anyone remember that game?
5 hours ago5 hr Administrator No. I believe it was 1986...Oregon is trying to make a last ditch comeback, and on 4th down--Chris Miller fires to an open receiver who does not even see the ball. (Zeth Verdun) Mr. FishDuck
5 hours ago5 hr Moderator No. 1 minute ago, Charles Fischer said:I believe it was 1986...Oregon is trying to make a last ditch comeback, and on 4th down--Chris Miller fires to an open receiver who does not even see the ball. (Zeth Verdun)Didn’t the ball hit him in the face mask? In my opinion, Chris Miller era marked the start of Oregon’s rise from the ashes. We had good starters in those years, but no depth.
5 hours ago5 hr Author No. '86 sounds about right. Chris Miller made a PERFECT throw to the East/South corner end zone, Verdun was in the PERFECT spot to receive. The ball hit him dead on the numbers, but it was the back of his jersey! All he had to do was turn around and catch the ball.He didn't turn around.Typical DUCK Luck back then.
5 hours ago5 hr Administrator No. 1 minute ago, 5390john said:'86 sounds about right.My first year as a season ticket-holder...and now in year 39... Mr. FishDuck
1 hour ago1 hr No. Let’s not forget the next year - 1987 - the Red Sea parted twice in back to back weeks. SC and Washington die in Autzen and we don’t even get a bowl bid that year. My senior year. Could have used a Rose Bowl invite that year and kicked off the rise in Duck football sooner than 1994.Or was the 1987 season just a dream? I seem to remember that the Blue Bonnet Bowl had reps at the Civil War game that year. I was excited to see Texas at least. But noooooooo.
1 hour ago1 hr Moderator No. 3 hours ago, Charles Fischer said:My first year as a season ticket-holder...and now in year 39...They let 10-year-olds have season tickets . . . who knew? 😇
1 hour ago1 hr Moderator No. They say you never forget your first . . . 1968 Husky stadium, monsoon season, zip/zip 4 minutes to go in the 4th, Ken Moody misses from 40 yds but roughed, 4 plays later he hits a 38 yarder (his first also) . . . two cherrys/one game. SCO 🦆Eugene Register-Guard - Google News Archive Search
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