EUGENE, Ore. – J.J. Altobelli drove in two runs on a safety squeeze play to break a tie and lead No. 6 Oregon to a 4-1 win over Gonzaga on Wednesday night at PK Park. Altobelli came to the plate with the game tied 1-1 and the bases loaded. I was graced to have wisdom shared from noted baseball analyst, …
Basketball Recruiting Visits Head coach Dana Altman is at it again. The fourth-year coach has secured heavy interest from one of, if not, the top big man transfer in that of Tarik Black. The 6-foot-9, 262-pound center will transfer from Memphis this spring and will be eligible to play next season due to academic graduation. Black recently visited Altman and …
Ryan Hambright came to the plate with two-outs in the bottom on the 9th inning with the game tied at 3-3 with a chance to win the game for the Ducks. Hambright delivered with a bases-loaded single to right center field to score the game-winning run and solidify Oregon’s 41st win of the season. Garret Cleavinger picked up his eighth …
Two teams converged in a Civil War are set to battle once again, but this time there is more than just pride and bragging rights between the schools. This time it’s for the Pac-12 baseball title. With two weeks left to go in the season, the games are limited and every game is important. The race has narrowed down to three …
This is the conclusion of a 9-part recruiting manifesto. This piece looks at the sales pitch, an important piece to any recruiting blueprint. Below are the previous parts of this manifesto: Part 1: What Happened in 2012-2013 Part 2: What Went Wrong Part 3: What Went Right: The Oregon Brand Part 4: A Philosophical Shift Part 5: What the Future …
Elite quarterbacks don’t grow on trees. Look across the college football landscape and ask yourself, “What QB would I die to have?” For me, there aren’t many. My utterly and completely unbiased opinion wants Marcus Mariota first without a doubt. Second, I would choose Teddy Bridgewater from Louisville. Outside of that, I could really only move a muscle for Braxton …
In the modern world, it can be nearly impossible to separate yourself from passions. With Twitter, Facebook and various sites at your fingertips, news of your favorite squad can be captured in a second. Sometimes, it’s as if we’ve been swallowed whole by the enormity of sports and all that they have to offer. Sitting in my classroom today, sun …
Things are heating up in the court room with the Ed O’Bannon vs. The NCAA lawsuit. With new info on EA SPORTS replicating student-athletes, it does not look good for the NCAA. This is one case I am paying close attention to this summer because it has the potential to change EVERYTHING in college football. College sports could officially …
After a rain delay postponed the game Friday night, the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes played a doubleheader Saturday at Bill Davis Stadium. Oregon used a combination of good hitting and dominant pitching to win both games and secure the series win against the Buckeyes. Mitchell Tolman delivered yet another win, with a bases-loaded single to center that …
As many of you know Oregon multi-sport star Liz Brenner is up for Sports Illustrated female athlete of the year. You can help Ms. Brenner to victory by going to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-athlete-of-the-year/ and casting your vote. Liz’ task will not be easy however. Here is a look at some of the stiff competition that she will face to be named to this …
Unfortunately, coach George Horton’s impact on the Oregon baseball team can’t be fully measured. He’s supposedly an excellent recruiter and I’m sure he motivates his players like General Patton, but there’s just no way of knowing what his effect in these areas truly is. Horton has so many tangible strengths, though, that figuring out if he’s a good coach is …
Football Recruiting Update News Vaunted tailback Royce Freeman (4-Star/Imperial, CA) recently indicated that the Ducks have garnered his increased attention. “Oregon is a well-established program with a high powered offense,” said Freeman. “I really like coach (Gary) Campbell. I feel like he gives you every opportunity to earn playing time.” Currently holding an Oregon offer, Freeman will journey to Eugene …
