I’m an avid Beaver fan. I have no room in my heart for another team- my alma mater is the one. I cheer for the Beavs and any team playing the Ducks. I will never apologize for my ardent loyalty to my Beavs. I don’t understand how anyone can cheer for both.
Any duck fan trying to say Knight isn’t buying players is delusional.
I’m an avid Beaver fan. I have no room in my heart for another team- my alma mater is the one. I cheer for the Beavs and any team playing the Ducks. I will never apologize for my ardent loyalty to my Beavs. I don’t understand how anyone can cheer for both.
Any duck fan trying to say Knight isn’t buying players is delusional.
Did I say anything about Knight not helping with NIL NO I did not. I am not an alumni of U of O. I have always supported the Ducks & my son graduated from there. I can honestly say after reading this comment I will definitely no longer root for OSU & you are why…wow believe me your team is also getting help with NIL & you can deny all you want so perhaps you too are delusional.
It is disappointing personally for me to read these comments. Yes there are hyper partisan supporters from all schools but I believe in the spirit of competition and fair play and do not wish ill will on any program other than USC and UCLA. With their departure, I am feeling a little vulnerable and I feel that the fans of the remaining PAC members really need to stick together and support each other. My attitude towards the other PAC schools has definitely changed as a result of what has happened. So this year I'm going to celebrate the victories of our conference. It's going to be a great year.
I sympathize with your disappointment regarding the hostility of some comments. Sure each of us would love our school to win it all, never lose, be loved by all, but as we mature in our fandom, reality sets in for most of us.
Which brings me to ask, is there a better term than fan? I believe it is derived from fanatic. In my opinion our world has far too many of those.
I have tried referring to myself as a Duck Athletic Supporter - obviously there is a problem with this.
I like it, Mr. Brenner, I like it a lot. regarding the PAC this year I'm really excited for what the season will bring us. For example, I used to hope the Huskies would lose every game. Don't get me wrong. I'm not unhappy if they lose but if they win, I'm not really upset either. There are so many great quarterbacks and so many strong coaches in the Pac this year it's really a great group! As I said, the only teams I will enjoy hating on will be USC and UCLA. They are not part of our tribe anymore.
Nobody is asking for an apology. Nobody is questioning your loyalty to the Beavers. I went to OSU, I root for OSU--even during the 26 years of losing records. What I have no patience for is reading quotes from anybody who spews theories that have no evidence. We all have opinions and that's why it's fun to post here. Generally speaking, people who use the word "hate" in correlation to how they feel about a rival team are way out of line.
I root for the Beavers AND Ducks--have been for the past 50 years!!!
I appreciate that others have the capacity to root for the ducks and Beavs. I am a Beaver Fanatic- it’s not logical to an outsider.
I root for the PAC, all of it, but a tiny part of me doesn’t feel bad when they lose.
The 63-3 loss in 1986 at the hands of the Trojans definitely makes me no real fan of them-- despite my proximity to LA. I feel the same way - go PAC but that same little part of me is okay when they lose.
As I think back I’ve got quibbles with several teams--I remember a win of the Huskies as a student when the newspapers were heaping praise on the Huskies and giving the Beavs zero probability of winning. I still have a t-shirt with a reporter eating crow from that 21-20 win in 1985.
I think my issue with other teams is the arrogance and condescension. That is tough to take.
I’m an avid Beaver fan. I have no room in my heart for another team- my alma mater is the one. I cheer for the Beavs and any team playing the Ducks. I will never apologize for my ardent loyalty to my Beavs. I don’t understand how anyone can cheer for both.
Any duck fan trying to say Knight isn’t buying players is delusional.
Did I say anything about Knight not helping with NIL NO I did not. I am not an alumni of U of O. I have always supported the Ducks & my son graduated from there. I can honestly say after reading this comment I will definitely no longer root for OSU & you are why…wow believe me your team is also getting help with NIL & you can deny all you want so perhaps you too are delusional.
It is disappointing personally for me to read these comments. Yes there are hyper partisan supporters from all schools but I believe in the spirit of competition and fair play and do not wish ill will on any program other than USC and UCLA. With their departure, I am feeling a little vulnerable and I feel that the fans of the remaining PAC members really need to stick together and support each other. My attitude towards the other PAC schools has definitely changed as a result of what has happened. So this year I'm going to celebrate the victories of our conference. It's going to be a great year.
Mr. Hilton,
I sympathize with your disappointment regarding the hostility of some comments. Sure each of us would love our school to win it all, never lose, be loved by all, but as we mature in our fandom, reality sets in for most of us.
Which brings me to ask, is there a better term than fan? I believe it is derived from fanatic. In my opinion our world has far too many of those.
I have tried referring to myself as a Duck Athletic Supporter - obviously there is a problem with this.
Any thoughts?
I like it, Mr. Brenner, I like it a lot. regarding the PAC this year I'm really excited for what the season will bring us. For example, I used to hope the Huskies would lose every game. Don't get me wrong. I'm not unhappy if they lose but if they win, I'm not really upset either. There are so many great quarterbacks and so many strong coaches in the Pac this year it's really a great group! As I said, the only teams I will enjoy hating on will be USC and UCLA. They are not part of our tribe anymore.
Agree with your sentiment, good post. However, I would add Washington to your list with USC and UCLA. But that's just me.
as are you…
Nobody is asking for an apology. Nobody is questioning your loyalty to the Beavers. I went to OSU, I root for OSU--even during the 26 years of losing records. What I have no patience for is reading quotes from anybody who spews theories that have no evidence. We all have opinions and that's why it's fun to post here. Generally speaking, people who use the word "hate" in correlation to how they feel about a rival team are way out of line.
I root for the Beavers AND Ducks--have been for the past 50 years!!!
I root for the Ducks...and the Beavers until they play Mighty Oregon.
I hate Washington.
I appreciate that others have the capacity to root for the ducks and Beavs. I am a Beaver Fanatic- it’s not logical to an outsider.
I root for the PAC, all of it, but a tiny part of me doesn’t feel bad when they lose.
The 63-3 loss in 1986 at the hands of the Trojans definitely makes me no real fan of them-- despite my proximity to LA. I feel the same way - go PAC but that same little part of me is okay when they lose.
As I think back I’ve got quibbles with several teams--I remember a win of the Huskies as a student when the newspapers were heaping praise on the Huskies and giving the Beavs zero probability of winning. I still have a t-shirt with a reporter eating crow from that 21-20 win in 1985.
I think my issue with other teams is the arrogance and condescension. That is tough to take.