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Illini Torched By Oregon Ducks Historically Good QB, Dillon Gabriel

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No Bo Nix, no problem for the Oregon Ducks this season. In Dillon Gabriel, the Ducks once again have a superstar QB who transferred in from a SEC powerhouse program. In fact, Gabriel will end his college football career in a much more storied place than Nix did. The #20 Illinois Fighting Illini took on the nation's #1 team for the first time in 17 years yesterday. It did not go … [Read more...] about Illini Torched By Oregon Ducks Historically Good QB, Dillon Gabriel

Philadelphia Eagles Coach Chip Kelly quasi-endorses The Sports Bank

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For the 2011-12 holidays I was in sunny Pasadena, enjoying the absolutely first rate hospitality a media member receives when covering the Rose Bowl; the greatest bowl game of them all. And to top it all off: I'm told by the winning coach of a BCS game (Oregon Ducks' Chip Kelly) that my business and marketing ideas are superb! In a crowded room full of my media peers no … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Eagles Coach Chip Kelly quasi-endorses The Sports Bank

Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51: fun with the box score

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It was a battle of high octane offenses and bad defenses (and the top 2 hottest cheerleading squads, look here to check out Oregon's crew, go here for USC's squad) Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51. 113 combined points as Oregon keeps their national title hopes alive. "Video game numbers" has become a cliche lately, but it applied to this college football game. Here's some … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks 62, USC Trojans 51: fun with the box score

Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

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It's hard not to have a very high opinion of oneself after covering the Rose Bowl. Because you and all the other journalists who cover the game are indeed treated like royalty all week. Granted I knew I was "kind of a big deal" before going to Pasadena, but all the superb hospitality and first-rate service made me feel like even more of a rock star. Now I'm ready to work on … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

College Football’s Next Big Thing: Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas

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He helped the Oregon Ducks get their first Rose Bowl win in 95 years. Before the big win yesterday, De'Anthony Thomas wasn't known to many college football fans outside the Pacific Northwest. Just a freshman, he's still rather obscure, but that will certainly change next year. Thomas name will be household on a national level, as he'll make tons of highlight reel plays next … [Read more...] about College Football’s Next Big Thing: Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas

Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38

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Records fell left and right. The 2012 Rose Bowl set a new record for most points scored in a quarter, half and entire game. The Wisconsin Badgers saw their tailback Montee Ball tie the college football record for most TDs in a season. The UW quarterback, Russell Wilson set a new season mark for passer rating. But it still wasn't enough as the Oregon Ducks won their first … [Read more...] about Offensive Explosion in 2012 Rose Bowl! Ducks 45, Badgers 38