Words that make a Duck fan's heart sing

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  1. STOMP

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    Over the last 10 years both schools have played 125 games. The Ducks won 87 and the Beavs 80 or... 70% to 64% respective winning percentages. The Ducks and the Beavers have both had losing seasons in the past decade going 5-6. Oregon did it in 2004, OSU in both 2001 & 2005. Also of note, by far the best season the Beavers enjoyed over this past decade was 10 years ago when they went 11-1... their only other double digit win season was in 2006 when they went 10-4. The Ducks have had 5 double digit win season in the past decade.

    I'm sure if we compared end of the season rankings we'd see similar separation. Light heavyweight and jr. light heavyweight seems about right... considering where they'd been prior to that, fans of both schools should be absolutely stoked. Hopefully both schools will stay clear of the injury bug and have another meaningful end of the season classic :chestbump:

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  2. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    They sucked before Pete Carroll got there, and I suspect they will suck now that he's gone. Those lost scholarships will really hurt them.
     
  3. MrJayremmie

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    The last decade was very good to Oregon. We were definitely one of the better teams in the Nation over the last 10 years, IMO.

    I just hope we have an even better decade now. It all starts tomorrow.

    The Nike connection helped a lot with National exposure, and only in the past couple of years have people around the country considered Oregon a relevant team, and even a power.

    I'm proud of this program.
     
  4. Wheels

    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    The ultimate answer comes down to recruits and which big time players want to play where. Not the same level sorry. I'm sorry I really dont feel like getting into a homer fight, thats not my game. I try and be objective, I would hope you would to.
     
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    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    youre probably right... but the school has been built up, until they falter I have to keep them where they are personally.
     
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    As well we all should be.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    What words make Duck fans hearts sing?

    "Phil Knight just donated another 100 million to the athletic department"?
     
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    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    "Chip Kelly just signed a 30 year extension"
     
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    That would also make my heart sing!!!!!
     
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    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    speaking of teams that have fallen out of heavyweight status... ;)
     
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    On our way back, no doubt about it. The Dawgs will regain the status of a heavyweight program. Sark is killing it with recruiting. Just a matter of time.
     

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