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Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51: fun with the box score

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It was a battle of high octane offenses and bad defenses (and the top 2 hottest cheerleading squads, look here to check out Oregon's crew, go here for USC's squad) Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51. 113 combined points as Oregon keeps their national title hopes alive. "Video game numbers" has become a cliche lately, but it applied to this college football game. Here's some … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51: fun with the box score

#95 Oregon Ducks: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #95 Oregon Ducks: College Basketball 111 in 111

Oregon, Chip Kelly have interesting response to Marijuana accusations

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The Pacific Northwest has a well-deserved reputation for being one with nature. The people enjoy the fruits of nature there. Some people enjoy one specific plant, the one associated with the number 420, or 4:20 or perhaps 4-20 and that's what today is! What a coincidence.  And some of those people may be on the Oregon Ducks football team. A lot of them, according to the Evil … [Read more...] about Oregon, Chip Kelly have interesting response to Marijuana accusations

SEC Football: Oversigning (“Cheating”)=More Championships

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As Wes Bynum’s 19-yarder sailed through the desert air to split the uprights and down Oregon in the Tostitos BCS national championship there was no question Auburn was the best team in college football.  There was also no doubt which conference was at the top of the summit.  The cheers of “S-E-C” that rained down like ticker-tape on the Auburn players and coaches was evidence … [Read more...] about SEC Football: Oversigning (“Cheating”)=More Championships

Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

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It's hard not to have a very high opinion of oneself after covering the Rose Bowl. Because you and all the other journalists who cover the game are indeed treated like royalty all week. Granted I knew I was "kind of a big deal" before going to Pasadena, but all the superb hospitality and first-rate service made me feel like even more of a rock star. Now I'm ready to work on … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

College Football’s Next Big Thing: Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas

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He helped the Oregon Ducks get their first Rose Bowl win in 95 years. Before the big win yesterday, De'Anthony Thomas wasn't known to many college football fans outside the Pacific Northwest. Just a freshman, he's still rather obscure, but that will certainly change next year. Thomas name will be household on a national level, as he'll make tons of highlight reel plays next … [Read more...] about College Football’s Next Big Thing: Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas

Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38

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Records fell left and right. The 2012 Rose Bowl set a new record for most points scored in a quarter, half and entire game. The Wisconsin Badgers saw their tailback Montee Ball tie the college football record for most TDs in a season. The UW quarterback, Russell Wilson set a new season mark for passer rating. But it still wasn't enough as the Oregon Ducks won their first … [Read more...] about Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38

Ultimate Rose Bowl Preview Guide: Oregon vs. Wisconsin

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Update: new links! The 98th Rose Bowl takes place at 2 pm PT. Should be a shootout, and as good a college football game as any you'll see this year. Lots of points- the over/under (again just for recreational purposes) is 72. And the passer rating record will likely fall in this game too. (More on that here) So here's everything you need to know about the "Grand Daddy … [Read more...] about Ultimate Rose Bowl Preview Guide: Oregon vs. Wisconsin