When I first started tailgating 13 seasons ago, the early mornings and long drives home were okay. I mean, for the Stanford game in 2010, I was in Eugene by 5AM for Gameday and did not get home until well after 1AM. But over time my wife found it more and more difficult to make trips. Last year, I mostly drove down and back alone and there were some log a** days and nights where I was exhausted - which then shoots Sunday all to he** as well.

This year we got a spot with the Boy Scout lot next to Lane County Mental Health - and let me tell you, getting down on Friday night with a full night's sleep for Saturday AND then not having to drive back hom Saturday night is literally life changing. I felt so much more energy today. We had our normal folks turnout and I am really excited to be able to do this.

For what it is worth, I wrote the Fifth Quarter from the comforts of the RV rather than trying to get up after only 3 hours of sleep and do it for you...

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Finally, expect some good news today.🤔

I'm back. I couldn't face the season without Scott's commentary. Defense concerns me. Offense excites me. Go Ducks!

Under 45 minutes to kick.

The longest offseason in sports finally ending

We are doing a Q%+&A with Texas Tech Rivals writers. Not sure what day each will be up. I have already answered their questions; just waiting for their response to mine and will probably put it up for either Tuesday or Thursday.

We had a pretty good roundtable this week, hopefully we can get those up for you every week.

It’s been pretty quiet over here in the Casanova Center for the last week or two…

Does Oregon have any recruits coming in to visit this weekend, and if so, who?

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This is for Akili Smith Jr.

Always the best analysis after a Ducks game:

PSU game just ended and I went to cbs sports to look at scores and there are yellow Bo Nix BODACIOUS "banners" all across the CBS Sports website.

It's a secret Oregon/Bo Nix campaign that is springing into existence.

I would love to see him on the Duck
O Line ! Please contact AJ to get an accurate chance of him Quacking.🙏

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Sorry if I posted anywhere else.

I am curious as to Noah Whittingham, Chris Hudson, and their health. Any other people not playing?

Scott, Brandon and I debate and discuss the storylines for today:

This game should tell us a lot about the Colorado overhaul.

Aaron Heisen gives us his list of the most compelling storylines for the season opener.

What do you all think? Anything he missed? Disagreements?