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John Canzano's avatar

Oregon State is good. Smith is great.

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Donnie Roberts's avatar

Hey John: You rated Utah as having the best home field advantage in the Pac-12. You put 25,000 seat Reser as second. You did not mention Autzen in your expert opinion. I have not been to a game in Utah but have been to Reser many times. I have seen the Ducks at home in Autzen for most of their home games since it

opened in 1969. Notre Dame came there in 1982 and it ended in a tie, . Michigan lost there too, and the result had a Sports Illustrated cover that read "rich, cool, and 4-0 " I saw Kenny;s interception in 1994 that beat the Monsters from Montlake, aka the puppies from Seattle. I cheered at Chip Kelly's huge victory over the Beavs to go to the Roses.. I remember a back from the Cougars , Reuben Mayes, rush for only 250 plus yards against Rich Brooks in 1984. In 1979 the Ducks outplayed Don James all day, only to lose on a punt return near the end of the game. Terry Obee, on fourth and goal from the Husky one yard line did an end around run so I could finally see the Huskies lose in Autzen in the late 1980s. James only lost 3 of the 24 times he played Oregon. Now, there is a Husky Free Zone in Oregon. The Monsters from Montlake are allegedly back, but not for sure. They sell alcohol, starting last year at Husky Stadium. The beer is ice cold in 2021 as Jimmy Lake and the puppies lost at home to my Ducks. First time I claimed victory in Seattle! I return in 2023 to Husky Stadium for my revenge. Ditto to Autzen in 2023 to see the Beavs lose. Go Ducks, and thank God a true good head coach is running the ship in Eugene. Best year for the Beavs in forever this season; not having a kicker or a good signal caller has them back to being an average team in 2023. Call them the one-hit smash mouth giant killers! Ducks still rule the pacific-12 in football again, and they have the best over-all record of any team in the league for the last 10 or so years. Exactly, please, name the number of times the baby Beavs of Corvallis have ever been on top of the conference in football.? Maybe it happened in 2000 as coach Smith beat Notre Dame in the Fiesta super bowl! Dennis Erickson in Benton County. as best coach since Dee Andros the mighty Beavs have had. GO DUCKS.

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NeObliviscaris's avatar

тАЬYELL-0тАЭ

Wow, youтАЩre living in the past, and thatтАЩs why Duck fan has no grip on reality! Give respect to your opponent whether you win or lose, because a lack of respect is all the motivation an underdog needs! Instead of bashing on teams that beat you, look within, accept blame, and learn patience. After billions from Uncle Phil to upgrade facilities, hire recruiters etc, Oregon has become a revolving door for coaches in wait of their dream job elsewhere. Why Justin Wilcox is not in Eugene baffles me, though I will take half the recruiting fee and bet he would exceed realistic goals and expectations.

Pop Quiz, тАЬHow many National Titles has the U of O won? There is a reason why the U of O makes every fan recite this answer at every game, тАЬYell-0тАЭ!

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Donnie Roberts's avatar

If I was living in the past I would be sitting in Autzen in the rain behind 34-0 to UCLA in the second quarter(late 1970s) I have been a strong Duck fan and supporter for just 60 years. We used to go 2-9 or 3-8 every year. I hung in there with Rich Brooks,'have met this quality man more than once, and I liked Mike Belotti and the Chipster too! I do give respect to my opponent, and I have learned to shake hands after every game, win or lose. Justin Wilcox can stay in Berkeley; he is a poor coach. I knew slick Willy and sun-super Mario were the wrong guy before they ever coached one game in Eugene. When I voiced this publily on facebook, everybody bashed me and said I did not know football. So glad these two are back in Florida. The SEC and Big-10 still rule college football. Our new coach, Dan Lanning, came from Georgia, where his defense won the natty last year. Georgia will repeat, as defense wins championships. Lanning has taken the heat for the two losses to UW and OSU., and admitted he made mistakes. I pray he stays in Eugene, and I feel he will. Bo Nix may not be back next year, but we will be fine. Chip got us to the final four, and we will be back. Read Shoe Dog by Phil Knight; well written and a best-seller. Dump Trump 2024 and GO DUCKS! YELLOW AND GREEN make a mean machine!

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Chip Hilton's avatar

Hi Donnie. I enjoy reading your posts but you've got to stop living in the past, although I can understand you wanting to as glorious the past 20 years have been for our good friends in Eugene.

What are your comments about DJ Johnson and his punching a fan while the fan was not looking. Will Lanning suspend him for the bowl game?

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Donnie Roberts's avatar

Chip: I do not live in the past at all. I sat in the rain at Autzen for 15 or so years and watched them go 2-9, or maybe 3-8. Loved Rich Brooks and Mike Belotti too. Never gave up on my Ducks, and never will. I am very happy with Lanning, and we will be fine. Thanks to the Knights, Oregon has the best facilities for football of anyone, anywhere, including the NFL. I am so glad slick Willy Taggart and sub-super Mario Cristobal went back to Florida. where they belong. Would love to see Bo Nix stay in Eugene for one more year and get the revenge I seek: beat Huskies and Beavs next year. Know nothing about DJ Johnson and did not see it. I like reading what you write too, Chip!

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Brian M's avatar

Still crying....I know it hurts to lose to OSU. You will get used to the pain as your baseball players have. Your Duck friends did in the 1970s and 80s before Knight started showering U of O with money. Phil's money is not forever. Get used to the idea of sharing the spotlight in the state with the Beavers.

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