The McMurphy tweet smells fishy. If Oregon already shopped themselves around, the B1G was the first place they called, so they already heard “We’ll get back to you if we decide to expand.” And for sure the B1G is already well aware of what each potential new school brings to the table, and undoubtedly has them ranked depending on scenarios: these two schools if Notre Dame doesn’t join, these three schools if they do, these different schools if the ACC grant of rights goes away, etc.
But USC/UCLA didn't pound on the table either apparently until they announced their move.
As a Beaver Believer I'm not sure how I feel about Phil Knight being an "equity partner" in the PAC, especially if Knight and Hatfield (still a Nike employee I believe) are involved in Oregon's B1G lobbying. My sense is they're just afraid of the impending Beaver dynasty anyway.
It is encouraging to realize that Phil Knight continues to be a supporter of Oregon athletics and is willing to help provide a resolution if possible.
I though, think his efforts would be better spent dealing with the Trailblazer ownership and their ridiculous decision to eliminate away game in-person broadcasting. Make them an Oregon Team.
The rules in college athletics haven't really changed since SMU was given the "death penalty". Knight and Nike have been able to call the shots for the last thirty years. The world has changed. It's not 2006 anymore. I'm not sure Knight can keep up. Going to Chicago, hat in hand, is not a good look.
There's room now for a third power conference. There won't be a fourth. Oregon and Nike can absolutely call the shots in the formation and execution of such a thing. That should be the focus. Begging to get into the B1G is not only lame in the short-term, but dumb in the long-term too.
Changing subjects just a bit, do you think Knight and Miller regret taking their beef with Jody to the NY Post? It looks to me like they badly misread the room.
The McMurphy tweet smells fishy. If Oregon already shopped themselves around, the B1G was the first place they called, so they already heard “We’ll get back to you if we decide to expand.” And for sure the B1G is already well aware of what each potential new school brings to the table, and undoubtedly has them ranked depending on scenarios: these two schools if Notre Dame doesn’t join, these three schools if they do, these different schools if the ACC grant of rights goes away, etc.
Don't put anything past Phil Knight. He is a winner all the way
Love your stories whether there sports related or not. Really loved the story of your aunt.
Great story about your mother-in-law, John.
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"Oregon hasn’t been pounding on the table"
But USC/UCLA didn't pound on the table either apparently until they announced their move.
As a Beaver Believer I'm not sure how I feel about Phil Knight being an "equity partner" in the PAC, especially if Knight and Hatfield (still a Nike employee I believe) are involved in Oregon's B1G lobbying. My sense is they're just afraid of the impending Beaver dynasty anyway.
It is encouraging to realize that Phil Knight continues to be a supporter of Oregon athletics and is willing to help provide a resolution if possible.
I though, think his efforts would be better spent dealing with the Trailblazer ownership and their ridiculous decision to eliminate away game in-person broadcasting. Make them an Oregon Team.
The rules in college athletics haven't really changed since SMU was given the "death penalty". Knight and Nike have been able to call the shots for the last thirty years. The world has changed. It's not 2006 anymore. I'm not sure Knight can keep up. Going to Chicago, hat in hand, is not a good look.
There's room now for a third power conference. There won't be a fourth. Oregon and Nike can absolutely call the shots in the formation and execution of such a thing. That should be the focus. Begging to get into the B1G is not only lame in the short-term, but dumb in the long-term too.
Changing subjects just a bit, do you think Knight and Miller regret taking their beef with Jody to the NY Post? It looks to me like they badly misread the room.
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