Nobody asked me, but…
Pitchers and catchers report for spring training in 17 days…
In his weekly show on KEZI, Oregon men’s basketball head coach Ernie Kent vowed to buy donuts and coffee for students who camped out for Thursday’s game against UCLA, leaving many to wonder: How many cream-filled treats can Pit Crew President Nate Jolly eat? (By the way, thanks for the T-shirt, Nate)…
A March 29 exhibition game between the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres at PGE Park in Portland sold out in less than two hours Saturday. By the way, Montreal still has a baseball team…
After much deliberation, Joey Harrington chose David Dunn as his agent earlier this month. Since then, Joey has been seen driving a new white Lexus around town…
The Oregon football team is still searching for an offensive coordinator… Former Oregon State head coach Mike Riley is unemployed…
Football recruits can officially sign Feb. 6…
Oregon men’s basketball assistant coach Fred Litzenberger, a defensive guru and former women’s assistant under Jody Runge, has been credited with the Ducks’ success this season. Oregon was last in scoring defense last year, but has jumped to fourth in the Pac-10 this season.
“Technically, they’re doing things we were doing,” Runge told the Seattle Times last week. “Not big things, just little things that work consistently and give kids confidence that when they’re not as fast or quick, they can defend just about anybody.”
Regarding women’s sensitivity compared to men’s, Runge told the Times: “I don’t buy into that whole mess. If you want to be a great player, you take coaching and incorporate that into your game. I think that’s an excuse. It really bothers me that women are willing to take that into their game.”
Runge is unemployed and living in Portland (while collecting a half-million dollar settlement from the University).
And a few predictions…
St. Louis’ spread in the Super Bowl is more than 15 points. Apparently the guys in Vegas haven’t been watching the Pats lately. Underdog Drew Bledsoe will replace starter Tom Brady in the second quarter and lead New England to a 34-28 victory. I can’t wait for the commercials…
The SUPER-Sonics will dismantle the
always-TRAILING-Blazers tonight in Seattle. The Blazers will not reach the playoffs. For that matter, neither will the Sonics…
In two years, Luke Ridnour —
who reportedly considered leaving Oregon after last year’s 14-14 embarrassment — will be a first-round pick in the NBA Draft.
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