DUCKS VOLLEYBALL DROPS PAIRAfter dropping two matches to highly ranked Cal and Stanford the previous week, the Duck women faced another stiff challenge with a trip to Los Angeles. On Friday night, the women faced #3 ranked USC. After losing the first set 25-15, the Duck women fought back to tie the match at 1 set apiece with a close, back-and-forth set 27-25. The Trojans, winners of 9 straig
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Couple of thoughts from the weekend that was in sports. Well, not thoughts so much as opinions.San Francisco at DetroitWhat was a very close and exhilarating game between two teams most recently accustomed to the cellar of their respective divisions should have been remembered for the gutsy performance of the 49'ers pulling out a late victory on the road. Instead the game was spoiled by a near alt
Read MoreA Look Back at Saturday around the Pac-12Arizona State-OregonOffense: The obvious headlines surround injuries, but as Chip Kelly reminds all fans, injuries happen and good teams have to overcome them when they occur. Oregon was in position Saturday thanks in large part to Darron Thomas' very good first half throwing the ball. With only one really horrendous throw, he showed why he is a clear favor
Read MoreThree Plays That Made the Difference: Arizona State ONE:2nd Quarter, 1:10Trailing 17-14, with Arizona State driving looking to extend their lead Arizona State QB Brock Osweiler looked to break the Ducks backs; but he met All-American Cliff Harris who intercepted the ball in the end zone and returned it 50 yards to midfield. Three quick Darron Thomas passes took the Ducks to a go-ahead touchdown g...
Read MoreWell, I had an experience today in prepping for the tailgate tomorrow that rather surprised me. I often sing the praises of my Sling Box because it offers me a great opportunity to have a television at the tailgates. I love the ease of use and it was much less expensive than a full fledged automatic aiming portable satellite dish.today, just as a back up, I was setting up to watch the Sling Box fr
Read MoreGreetings from your social director... Saturday fast approaches. With GameDay will come a long day, but tailgating will be open 4 hours before game time as always, DSA will be thereWe will be in our usual new spot at the Serbu Youth Center Directly across Centennial Blvd (MLK) from Autzen. We will have the flag up and the Banner attached... but we are also in spaces 222 & 223.Let me give
Read MoreIn my continuing series with Duck Sports Authority, each week I take a look at the matchups on both sides of the ball, today we look at the offenseThis week Oregon faces Pac-12 South foe Arizona State. A late night game with ESPN College GameDay making another appearance at Autzen Stadium, this will be the marquee match-up in the conference. Arizona State brings a 5-1 record suffering it's lone
Read MoreGreetings from your social director... Saturday fast approaches. With GameDay will come a long day, but tqailgating will be open 4 hours before game time as always, DSA will be thereWe will be in our usual new spot at the Serbu Youth Center Directly across Centennial Blvd (MLK) from Autzen. We will have the flag up and the Banner attached... but we are also in spaces 222 & 223.Let me give
Read MoreA fictional tale of a life in and out of sports. This story is told in the first person. Any resemblance to persons real or imagined is unintentional.As children, slipping off to sleep, we all had dreams; thoughts of life yet to be lived. For some, those thoughts centered on a life ordinary; for some, on a life less ordinary. Dreams are what shape our conscious minds from within the subconscious.
Read MoreDUCKS VOLLEYBALL DROPS PAIRWomens Volleyball (photo courtesy Goducks.com)In front of a record crowd of 6,210 the 15th ranked Women's Volleyball team faced their stiffest challenge of the season. After playing very competitive early against the Cal Bears on Friday night, the women lost 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-12). It was a tough loss for the Ducks to the defending national runner up and #4 ranked Bea
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