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7:07 PM Thu, Sep 24, 2009 | Permalink
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Normally, we have to tell college football fans to step back from the proverbial ledge after their team suffers a devastating defeat. If it happens early enough, one loss will not kill their season.
But this week, it feels like I have to give that same message, but for the exact opposite reason. So here goes:
Washington Husky Fans, step back from the proverbial ledge. YOU CAN NOT FLY. If you jump, you will crash, a...
1:54 PM Fri, Sep 04, 2009 | Permalink
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Never doubt that a lot can happen in a minute. Case in point: the aftermath of last night's Oregon-Boise St. game. Here at the station, the game wrapped up just as Joe Becker was about to go on the air with sports for our 10 o'clock show. The game clock hit zeros, and I got word to Joe the game was officially over before venturing out of the sports office for a drink of water. I came back into the office seconds later, and EVERYTHING had ...
12:24 PM Thu, Jul 02, 2009 | Permalink
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OK, confession time. In my 4+ years here in Portland, I had never been to PGE Park for a Timbers game. Soccer has never really been my thing (despite playing it through Jr. High), and minor league soccer was even further down on the list.
But after Portland landed an MLS expansion team, and our recent trip to Seattle to cover the success of the Sounders, I figured I should give it a shot. There was probably no better way to to do ...
10:34 AM Sun, Jun 21, 2009 | Permalink
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Sometimes when I sit down to write a blog, I end up asking myself "What should I write about?" Not today.
It's Father's Day, and I can't think of anything better to write about than my Dad.
Peter Edwards grew up outside Tacoma, served in both the Marines and the Air Force, and worked at Boeing for more than a decade. My Mom will tell you he's been a loving husband for more than 30 years. My sister and I will tell you we could...
10:15 AM Sat, Apr 18, 2009 | Permalink
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Are you ready? The playoffs are here. I write this about 10 hours before tip off of Game 1 between the Blazers and Rockets. Let's break down tonight's matchup.
What's at Stake Tonight?
A 1-0 lead in the series. A Houston win helps the Rockets steal home-court advantage. A Blazers win helps them keep it. Wayne Havrelly correctly pointed out that in a best-of-seven series, a loss in game one isn't the end of...
12:06 AM Mon, Apr 06, 2009 | Permalink
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The Blazers have done it. Despite a loss in Houston tonight, they officially clinched a playoff spot as Phoenix lost in Dallas. This is the first time Portland has made the playoffs since 2003... 6 years ago.
That's a long time, longer than it may seem on paper. Need proof? Let's hop into our time machine, the "Obscenely Expensive Way-Back-atron 9000," and travel to the land of yesteryear.
In 2003, the Blazers' lea...
11:38 AM Thu, Mar 19, 2009 | Permalink
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What's up everybody. Craig Edwards here, Live at the Rose Garden. March Madness is underway. Right now, the Northern Iowa Panthers are taking on the Purdue Boilermakers.
I'll keep you updated on what things are like here at the Garden all day long.
We're at a timeout with 13 minutes left in the first half, with Purdue taking a 10 point lead. For those wondering how these teams got here, Northern Iowa nabbed an automatic bid b...
3:12 PM Wed, Mar 18, 2009 | Permalink
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By Craig Edwards
Big news out of Indy tonight. Nate McMillan says Greg Oden will see action tonight against the Pacers. It will be Oden's first game since the All-Star break.
Coach Nate says to expct the big fella on the floor for about 15 to 20 minutes off the bench, fouls permitting of course.
This is a good night for Oden to be back. He graduated from Lawrence North High in Indianapolis. It will be his first game ...
1:16 PM Thu, Feb 19, 2009 | Permalink
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By Craig Edwards
Another yearly tradition is in the books for basketball fans. The NBA trade deadline passed about an hour ago (as I write this). So far, no major deals, but a healthy number of minor ones.
The Blazers also stayed pretty much where they are. Rumored deals involving Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson never came to fruition. Raef LaFrentz and his expiring contract are staying in Portland (or to be more spec...
7:08 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | Permalink
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By Craig Edwards
If you're a Seattle Mariners fan, one word can easily describe the 2008 Major League Baseball season for you: "Bleh!"
Last night, the Mariners recorded loss #100 for the season. Seattle hasn't dropped 100 games in a season since way back in 1983.
To make matters worse, the 2008 M's have earned a dubious honor. They're the first team with a payroll of $100 million to lose 100 games... not the kind of ...
