I'm trilled that you refer the Oregon-Oregon state game as the Civil War...I for one grew up with that name and I still refuse to call it anything else ..The new Ballpark in Hillsboro might be the beginning of something really big in the future...just say'in
The PAC 12 baseball tourney in Hillsboro would be epic ! That seems way more plausible than MLB coming to PDX. I love going to Hops games, and as a Mariner’s fan - looking forward to Aquasox coming to town in mid June to see top prospect Harry Ford. This guy is headed for Majors having also represented Great Britain in the recent Baseball World Classic. Play ball !
At 3:30 pm today the Colorado Board of Regents has an executive session. Section 24-6-402 (3) where they will be getting “legal advice on a specific matter - athletics matter at CU Boulder”. Do you expect any realignment information to come out of this or any information? This is the same section agenda notification that was on the previous agenda when they left the B12 to come to the PAC 12.
No commentary here on the NCAA Div 1 regional baseball tournament? The Beavers did very well to get to a showdown with LSU on Monday with their very limited pitching staff and weather delays. It was painful to watch those middle relievers with the 5.0+ ERAs try to get through a powerful LSU lineup. They could not get it done. But they did manage to beat Sam Houston State two games, patching things together with some surprising innings from a couple of higher ERA pitchers. That should help next year. The hitters were clutch as they always are. Again, this is the best hitting Beavs team in modern memory and it was wasted for lack of pitching. I did not watch the Ducks games but they cruised through the playoffs as you would expect for a team which has had less injuries. The center of gravity for Pac12 baseball is now two wet weather programs only 40 miles apart
The Heisman Trophy recognizes outstanding performance which best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Last year's winner did NOT meet all the pre-requisites in my opinion. Painting f.ck utah on his fingernails was so disrespectful. A mistake? He did that all year long and I haven't seen any apologies for his poor judgment. Did you not think about this when you cast your ballot? How could you overlook that?
Where will PSU play their future football games at if not at Hillsboro stadium? I thought I read somewhere that the use of the the stadium will not be extended? What shocks me to the core is the PPS and PSU couldn’t do a deal at Lincoln High to get get a bigger stadium with seating done?! PSU I’m worried is going to be a vagabond and homeless for football in the future. Thoughts?
I was a national sales manager earlier in my career and traveled by air almost every week from the middle of the country (Minneapolis and Chicago) to either coast. It is very stressful and tiring. These kids are going to hate air travel by the end of their college career. It was never great 20 or 30 years ago, but is a lot worse now. I can't imagine flying coast to coast every other week. I need to do it every month or two now, and I hate it. So will they. It might be a recruiting disadvantage for USC and UCLA. If I were a recruiter against them, I would use that with the HS kids
Plot twist: NIL and transfer portal stay unchecked and college football’s new superleague emerges, made up of the richest 24 teams buying virtually all 4-5 star players. They create 4 divisions of 6 teams each and name themselves the Five Star League of Champions, each college reaping hundreds of millions in media rights.
Here's a plot twist I'd like to see: A new big purse golf tournement named for Jamal Khashoogi. MBS deliverers an oversised cheque of blood money to the champion.
It would be cool if the Hillsboro stadium upgrade could also be expandable in case MLB to PDX ever happens. Having an upgradable stadium might give MLBtoPDX an advantage over the other suitors.
I'm trilled that you refer the Oregon-Oregon state game as the Civil War...I for one grew up with that name and I still refuse to call it anything else ..The new Ballpark in Hillsboro might be the beginning of something really big in the future...just say'in
NEVER stop calling all Oregon vs OSU games (no matter what sport) The Civil War.
Ok, here's a wild one: The Pac12 and ACC engage in a scheduling partnership to bolster media values.
Nah, never happen. It would be like a PGA and LIV agreement. And, that will never happen?
The PAC 12 baseball tourney in Hillsboro would be epic ! That seems way more plausible than MLB coming to PDX. I love going to Hops games, and as a Mariner’s fan - looking forward to Aquasox coming to town in mid June to see top prospect Harry Ford. This guy is headed for Majors having also represented Great Britain in the recent Baseball World Classic. Play ball !
John,
At 3:30 pm today the Colorado Board of Regents has an executive session. Section 24-6-402 (3) where they will be getting “legal advice on a specific matter - athletics matter at CU Boulder”. Do you expect any realignment information to come out of this or any information? This is the same section agenda notification that was on the previous agenda when they left the B12 to come to the PAC 12.
No commentary here on the NCAA Div 1 regional baseball tournament? The Beavers did very well to get to a showdown with LSU on Monday with their very limited pitching staff and weather delays. It was painful to watch those middle relievers with the 5.0+ ERAs try to get through a powerful LSU lineup. They could not get it done. But they did manage to beat Sam Houston State two games, patching things together with some surprising innings from a couple of higher ERA pitchers. That should help next year. The hitters were clutch as they always are. Again, this is the best hitting Beavs team in modern memory and it was wasted for lack of pitching. I did not watch the Ducks games but they cruised through the playoffs as you would expect for a team which has had less injuries. The center of gravity for Pac12 baseball is now two wet weather programs only 40 miles apart
The Heisman Trophy recognizes outstanding performance which best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Last year's winner did NOT meet all the pre-requisites in my opinion. Painting f.ck utah on his fingernails was so disrespectful. A mistake? He did that all year long and I haven't seen any apologies for his poor judgment. Did you not think about this when you cast your ballot? How could you overlook that?
John - 2 dingers in one column! "Calimony", love it! PGA and LIV; once again, followed the money! Play on, John, we need you out here. Charlie
PGA joining with LIV and the Saudis makes me want to puke.
With UCLA gone I would like to suggest Walton look for broadcast opportunities with the Big 10.
John,
Where will PSU play their future football games at if not at Hillsboro stadium? I thought I read somewhere that the use of the the stadium will not be extended? What shocks me to the core is the PPS and PSU couldn’t do a deal at Lincoln High to get get a bigger stadium with seating done?! PSU I’m worried is going to be a vagabond and homeless for football in the future. Thoughts?
I was a national sales manager earlier in my career and traveled by air almost every week from the middle of the country (Minneapolis and Chicago) to either coast. It is very stressful and tiring. These kids are going to hate air travel by the end of their college career. It was never great 20 or 30 years ago, but is a lot worse now. I can't imagine flying coast to coast every other week. I need to do it every month or two now, and I hate it. So will they. It might be a recruiting disadvantage for USC and UCLA. If I were a recruiter against them, I would use that with the HS kids
Plot twist: NIL and transfer portal stay unchecked and college football’s new superleague emerges, made up of the richest 24 teams buying virtually all 4-5 star players. They create 4 divisions of 6 teams each and name themselves the Five Star League of Champions, each college reaping hundreds of millions in media rights.
Here's a plot twist I'd like to see: A new big purse golf tournement named for Jamal Khashoogi. MBS deliverers an oversised cheque of blood money to the champion.
It would be cool if the Hillsboro stadium upgrade could also be expandable in case MLB to PDX ever happens. Having an upgradable stadium might give MLBtoPDX an advantage over the other suitors.
Hillsboro? Are you kidding me? Bring back Vaughn Street!!