HORSE Contest

If you didn't know already, NBA All-Star Weekend will now be featuring a HORSE Contest. Too bad they aren't playing for Big Macs...

Brown Interview

Hear what Bryce Brown had to say in him most recent interview about Oregon and the other schools currently recruiting him. Bryce will decide on March 12th.

Burgers and Beer

Burgerville in Salmon Creek, Washington has applied for a state liquor license. If approved and successful this may be expanded to the other 39 restaurant chains.

Cubs Win!

Some things never get old...

Juco Cup

Oregon came in at #1 in the 4th annual Juco cup. That's even with Justin Thompson, Anthony Leon and Miles Wade having some eligibility issues (I think there was more behind the Wade and Oregon saga).

Recruiting Stories

• Here is a position-by-position look at Oregon's 2009 recruiting class (not final until letters come in tomorrow) and future needs in 2010.
• A recruiting update from Bob Rickert at Oregonlive regarding some recent commits to UofO.
• Moseley posted a blog entry how recruiting websites (and ratings) don't always get it right and another one talking about the Ducks most recent commits.
• What do recruiting rankings really mean? That apparently the Ducks achieve with less.
• Here is Oregon's current class (so far) that is expecting to sign their letters of intent tomorrow (Scout & Rivals)

Holding Pattern

Some have considered the coaching situation in Eugene to be a holding pattern but it hasn't stopped the Ducks from trying to recruit the big name players.

Rudy Videos

Here is a link with tons of Rudy videos to prepare everyone for the upcoming dunk contest. Thanks Brian.

Pick Me

Thanks for finding this Myron...

Senior Bowl

For those with a scout account Jeremiah Johnson was one player that was believed to help his draft stock in the senior bowl. JJ was the number one player listed though the numbers may not have meant anything.

Cream of the Crop

Take a look at this years Cream of the Crop, a list of the Bay Area's top 20 players based on their college potential, not for high school accomplishments. Currently there are 3 Oregon recruits and possibly 1 more depending how the Diante Jackson situation ends up.

In other recruiting news one of the nation's top cover corners, Cliff Harris, committed to Oregon yesterday. Here is some more info on his commitment and some coaching developments.

'08 Oregon Football Video

Here is a great video of 2008 Oregon Football by Pushplay Productions. Thanks Brian.

More Preseason Rankings

Here are two more preseason rankings. CBSSports.com ranks the Ducks at #6 to start the season while SI's Stewart Mandel ranks Oregon at #9.

Another Preseason Poll

With the Ducks coming in at #4. While this is great, I hope we are not getting too ahead of ourselves...

Boyd to Decide Soon

According to this article, Tajh Boyd, the nations 4th quarterback, will likely decide as early as Friday to what school he will attend. It comes down to Clemson, Ohio State and Oregon.