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WORTHY ENOUGH: OREGON DUCKS

November 24, 2023 by

The Oregon Ducks were worthy enough in 2011 against a team with suspicious recruiting. Maybe not so worthy against another team with suspicious recruiting in 2015 Today NIL money cures all of the suspicious recruiting. And Oregon is more than worthy enough.

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MALL HUSBAND AND THE JEWELRY STORE

November 20, 2023 by

Mall Husband happens when his wife says she’s going to the mall to finish Christmas shopping. Finish what? Husband thinking, ‘The Cowboys and Panthers coming up after a Duck game stomping at Arizona State yesterday is good karma. My kid has my Cowboy gear.’ Wife: Then I’m stopping by New Seasons to finish Thanksgiving shopping. […]

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BIG BROTHER WORK NEVER ENDS

September 14, 2023 by

Big brother comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. A good big brother can be a guiding light. Growing up with someone who knows their role can set the stage for a good life. On the other hand? Roles can change.

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WEST COAST WIPEOUT FOR PAC-12?

September 3, 2023 by

The west coast finally achieved what the smart sports guys from the eastern time zone have said for years: The Pac-12 is a minor league athletic conference. They always blamed the three hour time difference for media neglect. Was it ever all about the clock? Now time has run out. What happened? No respect, that’s […]

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TALKING BACK? DON’T BACKTALK ME SON

July 14, 2023 by

Talking back is a right and a privilege, but it comes with a caveat: It may not be as appreciated as you’d hope. The great Randy Johnson said it well with: “I don’t care who you are, don’t get in my face!” the 6-10 Johnson snapped at one point as they brushed past the cameraman. […]

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THE BEST NEIGHBOR OF ALL

May 16, 2023 by

My best neighbor of all time was also a king-pin. He owned a construction company and hired convicts. The idea was getting people out of prison and onto a better life. To get started, and early release, they needed a job and place to live.

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SPORTS FAN KIDS TO SPORTS FAN ADULTS

May 13, 2023 by

My sports fan days started early with this picture. It’s a shot of Dave Wilcox who went from Oregon to the NFL. Sports fans love pictures of their heroes. I can’t remember how I got it, but it’s been with me for decades. There’s only one problem:

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BROKEN DREAMS? HERE’S THE GLUE

March 1, 2023 by

Broken dreams need more than glue, but you’ve got to start somewhere. Will glue fix the hurt from a broken heart? Will it help heal connections? Can glue bring back the good feelings you remember? If you are the glue, there’s a chance.

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CHOOSING SIDES: IT’S MORE THAN SHIRTS vs SKINS?

February 25, 2023 by

The secret to choosing sides? Sometimes you don’t choose, you get chosen, picked. Then you find yourself standing on one side of a line. How do you make sure it’s the best side for you when you know the other will eventually look better?

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ONE SAD SUPER BOWL LATER, 2023

February 13, 2023 by

Me: It’s looking like a sad Super Bowl this year. Wife: That sounds so lonely. Just you and me and millions of fans. Me: That’s the plan. Wife: I miss the party. I’d even cook. Me: You sound sad.

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