All of this stems from an investigation into whether former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight boys over a 15 year period. Here is the following statement from the NCAA Investigators:
We at the NCAA take the allegations at Penn State University very seriously. And it is our intention to fully investigate these alleged child molestation accusations just as soon as we finish with our investigation at Oregon.
Currently all of our investigators are tied up with the crime spree at Oregon, and we believe it is important to handle these issues in the order of priority. We would be doing a disservice to justice if we did not fully complete our work on Oregon's heinous crimes. . . . . .If only we could remember what those crimes were.
Did Oregon pay players? No. Help players cheat on test scores? No. Entice recruits with parties, alcohol and sex? No. New cars? No. New house for players' parents? No. Hide players' sales of team memorabilia? No.
But we will not rest until Oregon is thoroughly investigated and punished. Then we will look into the Penn State matter and the alleged . . . .uhhh. . . . what did they do again?
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More than the previous seven games, I think Washington wanted to win this one the most. Their team appeared stronger and better than they had in years. This was the last game in their ugly old stadium. Now would've been the perfect time to break the Ducks stranglehold on them. The crowd was loud and proud and ready.
It didn't take long to pop their balloon. On Washington's opening drive, Eddie Pleasant picked Nick Price's overthrow out of the air and returned it into Husky territory to set up Oregon's first score, and a lead they would never give up.
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| Mugging and theft of Husky reception. |
LaMichael James was back. He re-established himself as the nation's premier rusher at 151.5 yards per game. He outran his friend Chris Polk 156 yards to 80.
Darron Thomas is the man again. Despite that crazy moment when the spirit of some long past Husky knocked the ball out of his hand as he threw it, he controlled the team and completed all the important passes. Take four drops by his receivers out of his throwing stats and he did excellent.
Did anyone else notice the major change in the Ducks offensive plays in the second half? In the first half as well as all the games prior, if Oregon's running back lines up on the QB's left side, he's probably going to run right if not straight, and vice versa.
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| Who's the best running back? |
In the second half, Thomas just tossed the ball to James like they were a part of a brick laying line, and he ran on that side. They did that for nearly two scoring drives before Washington realized they were being punked. Now when Stanford looks at films, what do they prepare for?
In fact Oregon showed a lot for Stanford to look at. But for as much as they showed, they hid so much more with LaMJ being the solo back for most of the game.
The Register Guard's George Schroeder wrote a good story about showing Oregon's defense some more love.
Emotionally, I wanted this win more than any other. But, by Chip Kelly's watch, it's over and time to move on. The second game of the century in two weeks is coming. Only this one is sure to have some touchdowns. Sportscenter will be there.
More later,
KB
2 comments:
I would do exactly what Washington is doing. After losing 8 straight times to Oregon, they closed the stadium and are tearing it down. Then they need to put on sack cloth and ashes, tear their garments and repent.
I like your style, Anonymous. They should also throw all their false idols into a burn pile, especially that trophy for their 1991 Mythical "Championship".
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