Archive for December, 2008
Saint Mary's vs. Oregon: 1st Half
The Gaels got off to an early start behind two quick jumpers from sophomore Patrick Mills. They led 9-1 before Oregon scored six straight to get within two at 9-7. The Ducks couldn’t get closer though, as Mills hit another jumper, and center Omar Samhan got a layup plus the foul to extend the score [...]
Saint Mary’s vs. Oregon preview
The Oregon men’s basketball team (4-5) are playing the Saint Mary’s Gaels (7-1) tonight at McArthur Court. The Ducks, who are coming off a frustrating 64-57 loss to San Diego in the Pape Jam in Portland on Dec. 13 look to get back on the winning track against sophomore sensation Patrick Mills and the Gaels.
The [...]
Arena naming just the beginning…
OK, so what happened today.
I was at the Rose Garden this morning, (it’s winter break at UO, so 11 a.m. on a Saturday — when I have to be back at the Garden tonight at 4 for the Pape Jam) for the announcement of the naming of Oregon’s new arena. It’s going to be called [...]
That update I promised
This has been a long time coming and I am sorry, especially if you were expecting something grandiose. As it happened, the administration created a special account to deposit the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit money in that can be used by the Senate.
I am going to be staying in Eugene over the winter break, [...]
The ASUO Senate Meeting of Dec. 3, 2008
It could turn out that the crucial question of Wednesday’s thunderous ASUO Senate meeting is not one of principle, or ethics, or ideology, but one of grade school mathematics. Namely: What is two-thirds of 20?
Two-thirds is the magic number required for quorum at Senate meetings. If fewer than two thirds of senators show up, the [...]
Records falling for Oregon football
Just in case you didn’t know, Oregon football has broken quite a few records this season.
Andy McNamara, the Oregon SID for football, keeps everyone updated on the record book. Some of the new entries belong to Jeremiah Johnson, Morgan Flint, LeGarrette Blount, and of course, Jeremiah Masoli.
Unger a Rimington finalist
When you run for 277 yards per game and are the fourth-best rushing attack in the nation, it figures the center will stand to garner some postseason awards. Max Unger, the 50-consecutive game starter for the Ducks at center and tackle, has been named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, given to the [...]
Kelly agrees to $7 million deal for five years
Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, announced Oregon’s football coach in-waiting Tuesday, has agreed to a deal worth $7 million over five years Thursday when his agent met with athletic director Pat Kilkenny.
The Oregonian and Register-Guard have reported the deal will be worth $1.25 million his first and second year at the minimum, while he stands to [...]
