Beavers and Ducks Football

Week 2

I know it is really week 3 but I got all messed up trying to get stuff done and totally forgot to do the blog. So here you go.

OK, a lot has happened in the last two weeks. The Ducks who were looking all powerful have lost 2 in a row and the Beavers who looked like they were on life support have won 2 in a row.

Now the shoe is on the other foot for both teams. Duck fans are in hesterics and wondering what is up and Beaver fans have found new life and hope that the season may not end on December 2nd. Life and sports can be so fickle can't they.

The Ducks get a chance to get feeling better about themselves with what should be a blowout win over Portland State and the Beavers face the currently 3rd ranked (I say currently, because I don't feel they will finish #3) USC Trojans in Corvallis. Since both teams are at home we had better all leave a little extra early to make sure we don't start a real civil war on I-5 heading down to the games. All those Beaver and Duck car flags on I-5 at the same time will look cool but might start road rage.

So after this weekend how will the fans of both teams feel? The Duck fans will most likely be quacking proudly about how they thrashed the Vikings and Beaver fans will most likely be all over Riley and Moore after their, what?, 6th straight home loss?? Although I do feel that the Beavers can beat USC if their defense continues to play the way it has the last two weeks and if the offense can get their act together. The Beavers have played USC tough the last few years.

Now that both the beavers and ducks have pending quarterback controvercies, the forums on oregonlive will no doubt be all fired up again after this weekend. Lets all just remember that these are young men and college students and not pro athletes.

Should make for a great weekend of sports. Lets all pray for good weather and wins!

My prediction - - - Oregon 45 - PSU 14. Oregon State 24 USC 21.

Have a great week.