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Coach Blows His Top

1:46 PM Tue, Sep 25, 2007 |
Rich Kurz

It was one of those moments made for the internet - and for playing over and over again. At a post-game press conference Saturday, Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy blew his top and it was all caught on camera.

The object of his three-minute long screamfest? A newspaper columnist who wrote a col...



Oden's Injury

4:00 PM Thu, Sep 13, 2007 |
Rich Kurz

Just when it seemed the last piece had fallen into place for the Blazers, it turns out the sky was falling, too. At least that's how it has to seem for fans - and by the look of him, Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard. Check out the video of him officially announcing Oden's surgery. Pritchard looked like a guy who worked for years to score the car of his dreams, only to wat...



Hawks Hammered over Prez

3:14 PM Thu, Sep 06, 2007 |
Rich Kurz

Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is used to boos - it's an occupational hazard when you step under center for an NFL team. But he says not even that prepared him for the hate mail he got after presenting President Bush with an autographed jersey at a fundraiser for a Republican congressional candidate. Hasselbeck had company; fullback Mack Strong joined him at the event. Read their take on the whole situation >> Continue reading: Hawks Hammered over Prez



Vick Accepts Plea Deal

12:17 PM Mon, Aug 20, 2007 |
Rich Kurz

It's done - well, almost. As first reported by the Virginian Pilot newspaper, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a plea deal to settle charges he participated in and funded a dogfighting ring in Virginia, his home state. It may take until a sentenc...



Civil War Wrap

4:10 PM Fri, Nov 24, 2006 |
Rich Kurz

Another year and another classic Civil War - Oregon State wins it 30-28. This one went right down to the wire, and the team that executed best won. Look at the statistics; they were pretty similar for both teams, except in one category - special teams. And for the second week in a row, special teams ended up being Oregon's downfall.
Oregon would have won comfortably if its special teams had produced. Two missed field goals in the...



Civil War Blog -- Live From Reser Stadium

12:23 PM Fri, Nov 24, 2006 |
Rich Kurz

Hey there -- I'm Rich Kurz, a sports producer at KGW, and I'm in the press box at Reser Stadium for the 110th Civil War. Game time's less than 15 minutes away for this big game with plenty on the line. The home team has won the last nine games in the series. Check back - I'll be updating often, and be sure to send me your comments!

12:36 pm

First big news out of Corvallis -- the Ducks are going with Brady Leaf at QB over ...