Top Non Conference Games in 2009

Collegefootballnews.com came out with the Top 50 Non conference games. 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50

Not surprisingly, 2 of Oregon's 3 non conference games ended up in the top 15...

• 12. Utah at Oregon, Sept. 19
• 7. Oregon at Boise State, Sept. 5

Here are where other Pac-10 non-conference games ended up

• 47. LSU at Washington, Sept. 5
• 40. California at Minnesota, Sept. 19
• 37. Arizona at Iowa, Sept. 19
• 35. Arizona State at Georgia, Sept. 26
• 28. Cincinnati at Oregon State, Sept. 19
• 27. UCLA at Tennessee, Sept. 12
• 25. Maryland at California, Sept. 5
• 4. USC at Notre Dame, Oct. 17
• 1. USC at Ohio State, Sept. 12

Fire All Pac-10 Refs

You can't blame any one game on the refs but you have to admit the officiating in the Pac-10 has been absolutely horrible this year. Yesterday's game vs. Cal there were so many poor calls on both sides of the ball and I've never been one to believe in "make up" calls. I'm sick of this crap. Once the new commissioner starts he should re-tool the whole damn officiating crew.

Another Wager?!?!?

Considering the results of the last bet Addicted to Quack made with another blog, my feelings about this new bet are a little skewed. Then again, even though Addicted to Quack lost the last bet, the results were still very entertaining. Looking forward to an Oregon win so Duck fans can reap the benefits.

Bear With Me... Predictions & Misc. Links

This weeks predictions from around the web...

• Moseley believes this will be another close match between the two teams and will be dependent on Cal's linebackers (strength) and offensive line (weakness). Rob believes Cal will win it by 3.
• Tristan at Bleacher Report believes his knowledge and faith in his team will lead the Ducks to victory, but it won't be easy.
• Miller knows the Ducks can win on the road and knows that Masoli can beat Cal with his arm, not his legs.
• Vondersmith at the Portland Tribune believe the game could go either way but Ducks will pull out the win.
• The Sports Network believes to go with Cal as they have the home field advantage and the better defense.
  

My predictions:

• Riley will be pressured. We will see mistakes and at least 1 interception.
• Longshore will play part of the game.
• Cal will have more yards throwing than running.
  
• Oregon's offense will have over 400 all purpose yards but will fail to gain over 500.
  
• Masoli will pass for over 200 yards.
• Blount will have a 100+ rushing day.
• Chung will have another sack.
• Chung will get his first interception of the season (I will keep writing this until it happens).
  
• Oregon will have 4 or more sacks.
• Harper will have at least 3 receptions for 50+ yards.
• For the first time since his switch to WR, Harper won't be the Ducks leading receiver against Cal.
  
• Cal will score a touchdown after an Oregon turnover.
• So will Oregon (off a Cal turnover).
  
• The game to be within 7 points.
• More points will go to Oregon.
  

In other news...

• The Ducks will be wearing the white lids on Saturday.
• Oregon is preparing for the wet weather this Saturday by a method they've never had use before.
• Centers will play a huge role in this weekend's game.
• The quarterbacks of Cal and Oregon have many similarities and will take center stage on Saturday.
• Team players of the week from the ASU game.
  
• Masoli will face a hometown crowd at Cal this weekend.
  
• Oregon's offensive line has been instrumental to the Duck's success.
• Jeffrey Maehl was selected as Athlete of the Week by the Daily Emerald.
• Interested in knowing which state will get the Oregon / Cal broadcast?
• A little info regarding the Bears from a Cal blog.
  

Cal vs. Maryland Big Hit

Why can't every game have this type of entertainment? Makes you wonder if "The Exorcist" is Jahvid Best's favorite movie...