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Author (#246)September 2007 ArchivesIt was a life-changing experience....one that only a select few will ever get to taste. The team arrived in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, and during the trip, had the opportunity to see parts of the nation’s capital, including the Capitol Building. After the ceremony with President Bush on... As an ardent fan of sports in the Beaver state....I have to say I'm starting to think this '07 Ducks football team is for real. Yes, they are only 3 games in....all convincing victories. But, there's something about that debacle in Vegas that makes me believe this team is vastly different. When we went to cover that "outing" against BYU....I was sold that Oregon would route the reps from the Mountain West Conference. How wrong I was! ... If you were one of the 12,022 in attendance at Portland State's home opener....let me say I'm sorry. I realize this wide open system known as the Run and Shoot is complex....but it can't be that hard. All the players I've spoken with said they have been grasping the system pretty well. There is one crew that obviously hasn't latched on.....the offensive line! Remember last NFL season when the Raiders Andrew Walter got sacked like 400... It's the day after.....and I'm still not sure what it was I witnessed from Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati last night. The Beavers outgained the newest darling from the Big East in total offense....but there was one number that just didn't add up....7. That was the clear cut difference....as Oregon State got whacked, 34-3. It was the first ever meeting....and by all accounts, could be their last. The Beavers were caught offguard by t... After all kinds of anticipation....college football is back in the fold. |
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