Author: Staff
Here's the Oden Column
The enduring image? The one that will linger in the memory? It isn't just the sight of Greg Oden on the ground, writhing in pain, his left knee a tangled mess […]
Greg Oden, Nick Cody, and Good Stuff to Read
— As soon as word came that Greg Oden likely was out for the season, I pounded out a column for Sunday's paper. I would love to share it with […]
More Civil War
Suddenly, Oregon started getting pressure on Canfield. The rest of the way, he went 5 of 9 for 56 yards and his only two sacks, and Oregon State scored three […]
Civil War Lives Up To The Hype
EUGENE — There were roses. There were tears. There were pre-printed newspapers declaring, “Ducks to Rose Bowl."And as the postgame bedlam engulfed Autzen Stadium, there was the unmistakable feeling that […]
Brandon Roy Talks About Important Matters
Who's going to win the Civil War?"Whoever has a chance to go to the Rose Bowl I want to lose," Roy said.He then was told that whomever wins is going […]
“I Heard My Mama Cry . . .”
While the Bulls' lineup was introduced prior to Monday's game, the song "The Night Chicago Died" quietly played over the PA system. It was barely audible, and I'm sure 90 […]
Civil War Musings
— As you know, the Civil War will decide the Pac-10's Rose Bowl representative. It's a War for the Roses, and there will be nothing civil about it.For anybody who […]
"I Heard My Mama Cry . . ."
While the Bulls' lineup was introduced prior to Monday's game, the song "The Night Chicago Died" quietly played over the PA system. It was barely audible, and I'm sure 90 […]
Joakim Noah Will See This in His Sleep
In 2007, Noah's Florida Gators beat Oden's Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAA championship game. But Oden had 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Noah was in foul trouble much […]
Blazers’ Defense Is Not An Illusion
For the season, Portland is allowing 87.5 points a game, which leads the league. Again, impressive. But a better measure of defense is provided by basketball-reference.com, which estimates how many […]