I have a different issue: major universities such as MSU and LSU making deals with sports betting companies so they can advertise on campus to get students to bet on sports events. My experience over years of seeing young people in psychotherapy is that many of them don't know the first thing about dealing with money. Many get credit cards and build up huge debts they can't pay off. What do you think about this issue, John?
Great news! One of the best in-person basketball games I ever witnessed was Duck woman’s defeat of Mississippi St. in the Moda Center, 3/31/19 Regional. Sabrina was electric, the game and the crowd. Was blown away by the level of competition. Portland and this region will support
As you might not know, John, I moved to Oregon from Connecticut in 94, and have been a die hard UConn fan before Geno, or Coach Calhoun, so have enjoyed so many Championships.
I've long adopted both Ducks and Beavers, and unless there's a conflict, I've always gone Huskies, even against that great Beaver team, however, I must say that Duck team was head and shoulders above that year, Even if I had to watch them in the final 4 against UConn, I would have been all "Ducked out"
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This really is fantastic news. Maybe Portland won't remain the sports backwater it has long been forever. How about an NBA All Star Game/Weekend? How about the NHL? Does MLB to PDX have a pulse? The A's still don't have a home and Vegas isn't looking like the slam dunk it once did. Ditto for the Rays.
"beleaguered"?? "Unfavorable news coverage". John, you are holding back. You of all people should know better. Portland does not deserve this. The truth is that city is in danger of being irrecoverable and it is pulling the whole state with it. Sorry, but the elected officials have willfully run that city into the ground. Nothing in the world could compel me to return to that turd of a city. A city and state I once dearly loved.
Wow, the panhandlers and street beggers will have a heyday on the Women's final four. They'll be lined up thirty deep outside the doors of the arena.
We have in-laws in Portland. For decades they shopped at a local grocery store but the aggressive panhandlers became so abusive that they now drive out to CostCo to buy their food. CostCo keeps the losers away from the entrances and parking lot.
Yes to Sabrina as grand marshal. And we give a thought to the tens of thousands of less celebrated high school and college athletes who lost their precious life experiences forever in 2020 and 2021 . I had the good fortune to play in the boys basketball tournament at the Coliseum in 1979 and it remains a seminal moment in my life. I mourn for those who missed their chance. One also should note the last Final Four to be played in Portland—the 1965 Men’s Final Four played in a brand new Memorial Coliseum and won by John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins
The Blazers are almost a quarter of way through season, and nary an article on them, other than a brief mention in your mail bag. Are they not compelling to write about?
You are so right, John! It was a magical season. What could be more fun than watching Sab and Ruthy do a pick 'n roll. When I read that Candace was coming back next season, I had to wonder if the basket ball gods would favor us with a trade of Ruthy to the Liberty. Bothers me to see Ruthy riding the bench all the time. Thanks for the dynamite article, John!
You were the first person I thought of when I heard the news this morning! :-) Then I could hardly believe the news as it seemed as if it would never happen in the even distant foreseeable future! Kudos to everyone who made this dream of so many a reality!
Absolutely make Sabrina Grand Marshal. What a win for PDX. Tip of the cap to Jim Etzel... that guy never quits!
Nice hustle, John.
I have a different issue: major universities such as MSU and LSU making deals with sports betting companies so they can advertise on campus to get students to bet on sports events. My experience over years of seeing young people in psychotherapy is that many of them don't know the first thing about dealing with money. Many get credit cards and build up huge debts they can't pay off. What do you think about this issue, John?
Great news! One of the best in-person basketball games I ever witnessed was Duck woman’s defeat of Mississippi St. in the Moda Center, 3/31/19 Regional. Sabrina was electric, the game and the crowd. Was blown away by the level of competition. Portland and this region will support
As you might not know, John, I moved to Oregon from Connecticut in 94, and have been a die hard UConn fan before Geno, or Coach Calhoun, so have enjoyed so many Championships.
I've long adopted both Ducks and Beavers, and unless there's a conflict, I've always gone Huskies, even against that great Beaver team, however, I must say that Duck team was head and shoulders above that year, Even if I had to watch them in the final 4 against UConn, I would have been all "Ducked out"
Thanks
This really is fantastic news. Maybe Portland won't remain the sports backwater it has long been forever. How about an NBA All Star Game/Weekend? How about the NHL? Does MLB to PDX have a pulse? The A's still don't have a home and Vegas isn't looking like the slam dunk it once did. Ditto for the Rays.
Thank you for allowing unpaid readers. I enjoy the reads and your thoughts. Just have a lot on my plate right now.
G.
This is really great news for Portland and Oregon as a whole! Nice to finally get a big win like this for the region.
Nice piece.. not sure if it was an intentional pun... on a tear vs. on a terror... 😎
"beleaguered"?? "Unfavorable news coverage". John, you are holding back. You of all people should know better. Portland does not deserve this. The truth is that city is in danger of being irrecoverable and it is pulling the whole state with it. Sorry, but the elected officials have willfully run that city into the ground. Nothing in the world could compel me to return to that turd of a city. A city and state I once dearly loved.
Happy for this.
Not happy for what downtown Portland has morphed into.
Wow, the panhandlers and street beggers will have a heyday on the Women's final four. They'll be lined up thirty deep outside the doors of the arena.
We have in-laws in Portland. For decades they shopped at a local grocery store but the aggressive panhandlers became so abusive that they now drive out to CostCo to buy their food. CostCo keeps the losers away from the entrances and parking lot.
Yes to Sabrina as grand marshal. And we give a thought to the tens of thousands of less celebrated high school and college athletes who lost their precious life experiences forever in 2020 and 2021 . I had the good fortune to play in the boys basketball tournament at the Coliseum in 1979 and it remains a seminal moment in my life. I mourn for those who missed their chance. One also should note the last Final Four to be played in Portland—the 1965 Men’s Final Four played in a brand new Memorial Coliseum and won by John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins
The Blazers are almost a quarter of way through season, and nary an article on them, other than a brief mention in your mail bag. Are they not compelling to write about?
You are so right, John! It was a magical season. What could be more fun than watching Sab and Ruthy do a pick 'n roll. When I read that Candace was coming back next season, I had to wonder if the basket ball gods would favor us with a trade of Ruthy to the Liberty. Bothers me to see Ruthy riding the bench all the time. Thanks for the dynamite article, John!
You were the first person I thought of when I heard the news this morning! :-) Then I could hardly believe the news as it seemed as if it would never happen in the even distant foreseeable future! Kudos to everyone who made this dream of so many a reality!