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.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
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Welcome to the One Dog Sports Blog
Welcome to the first addition of the One Dog Sports Blog.
Weekly editorials on various sports topics will be posted here.
Week 1
I do not claim to be an all powerful sports personality or any other type of professional sports writer. I like many of you are a true fan of sports. I have played competitive sports may entire life (some at high levels) and have coached competitive sports for 20+ years. Sports and competition are a way of life for me. I have always been around it or involved in it and I hope to always be around it.
The best moments of a sports enthusiasts life are often those moments when the simple or unexpected happen and you are just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to be a part of it or witness it in person.
Standing on the 18th tee, staring down the fairway as the last rays of sunlight bathe the course in burnt orange softness. The smell and feel of the baseball glove on your hand at the first practice of the spring. The joy of seeing the young inexperienced player on the team come through in the clutch to win the game for his or her team. The roar of the engines and the smell of fuel and rubber as cars race around a track at over 200 mph. The calm still piece of the water, with the morning light warming the sky as you crawl out of the tent to view the day just beginning. To be there when your team upsets the mighty as the clock clicks down to zero.
These and hundreds of other moments like this are why sports fans do what they do. To be a part of something that is greater then themselves. To be "A sports fan". I count myself lucky to be a part of many such experiences.
To all of you sports fans out there who know what I am talking about. I hope in the weeks to come, to pass along my observations, opinions and experiences about this wonderful thing we call sports.
Have a great week.
The Dog Blogger
Weekly editorials on various sports topics will be posted here.
Week 1
I do not claim to be an all powerful sports personality or any other type of professional sports writer. I like many of you are a true fan of sports. I have played competitive sports may entire life (some at high levels) and have coached competitive sports for 20+ years. Sports and competition are a way of life for me. I have always been around it or involved in it and I hope to always be around it.
The best moments of a sports enthusiasts life are often those moments when the simple or unexpected happen and you are just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to be a part of it or witness it in person.
Standing on the 18th tee, staring down the fairway as the last rays of sunlight bathe the course in burnt orange softness. The smell and feel of the baseball glove on your hand at the first practice of the spring. The joy of seeing the young inexperienced player on the team come through in the clutch to win the game for his or her team. The roar of the engines and the smell of fuel and rubber as cars race around a track at over 200 mph. The calm still piece of the water, with the morning light warming the sky as you crawl out of the tent to view the day just beginning. To be there when your team upsets the mighty as the clock clicks down to zero.
These and hundreds of other moments like this are why sports fans do what they do. To be a part of something that is greater then themselves. To be "A sports fan". I count myself lucky to be a part of many such experiences.
To all of you sports fans out there who know what I am talking about. I hope in the weeks to come, to pass along my observations, opinions and experiences about this wonderful thing we call sports.
Have a great week.
The Dog Blogger
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