Recent content by wheaton4prez

True. I was just trying to consider possible weaknesses Oregon could have. They've been pretty solid for several years. I think you read way more into my comment than was there. I was simply pointing out that Oregon has been beatable at home, even during solid, winning seasons.

But that is only true if the system has given every team the exact same opportunity. And that isn't necessarily true. In fact, I think that most football fans would agree that it's not. Fair enough. But, the way that the system works could be a valid reason why some teams have had an easier...

Hm. Didn't turn out to be much of a program-melting issue.

Wow. I don't think it's the volume as much as the type of noise. If Auburn is representative of SEC noise, that was just a bunch of loud, organized chanting. Effective in its own way. But, at Autzen, the fans are right behind the players and they're chaotic and relentless. Oregon has a...

It's a lot. I believe they charge around $15. There will be people tailgating there. It's a very public, high traffic corner. I never worried about security or anything. Unless you arrive right at kick-off, it shouldn't be full. Even if you did, you would probably still get a spot. To...

Fall was always my favorite also. There's a lot to love about Oregon. But, a lot of the best things to do there are high maintenance when you have a family. That's why we're in southern California now. All about quick beach trips and waves. :)

I disagree with my fellow Duck on this one. Of course it matters. It's what everyone is trying to do. The problem is that some fans equate winning a title with being a permanently superior program. The idea is laughable. Princeton won national championships back in the day too. Does it...

It is statements like this that beg for jokes like Fisher's. Winning a title doesn't make a team permanently good. Past titles are an accolade. Not an enduring quality.

Hey. Every team has to get stunned once in a while. If Boise State can pull it off at Autzen, I suppose Tennessee against a 1st year head coach could too. But, it seems like long odds to me.

My comment is probably a little late... My grandparents retired there. Beautiful place. Definitely good spot to stop at. Wouldn't be my first choice in terms of places to stay over night though. I would get a place either in Portland or Eugene. Hah. Yeah. It's some dumb law based on...

I think that the Vols will be surprised at how difficult it is to play at Autzen. Duck fans are going to be louder than usual due to the whole SEC vs. The World factor.

Really? I see it the other way around. SEC cloud-of-dust and defense football leads to low scores. That means that a fluke bounce in favor of the weaker team can sometimes be enough to upset a strong defense focused opponent. I think it's why we often end up with a 1-loss SEC team arguing...

Save for one recent year, Auburn hasn't been as dominant as Oregon, Stanford or USC. Point being that having a team do well each year is not representative of total conference strength. That's what you guys said about Texas A&M. Never know. I'm not counting any chickens with a 1st...

There are always a handful of teams at the top of any conference. Auburn, who recently won a championship, looked like crap against perennial Pac 12 bottom feeder Washington State. I don't see how it follows that "the Pac 12 sucks" because they have some teams that are not currently...

I think Fisher's comments are hilarious. SEC fans brought this one on themselves.