Cheserek finishes 3rd in the NCAA Cross country Championships.

This his first loss in cross country in his college career.

Tom Herman fans should be watching. Houston up 10-0 after one but are two touchdown underdogs to the No. 5 team. Still a long way to go.

Per the Beav's news outlets, lol.

The track program has yet to post the final list of early NLI signings. For me, waiting for the list is like watching paint dry.

I will make a prediction that there will be one or more good news surprises. The current coaches have been great at signing top US high school talent, but they have also been accomplished at bringing in recruits from JCs, foreign countries, and transfers from other NCAA programs. The excitement is in waiting to see what happy surprises they might have in store for us.

Also, consider that this is just round one. If history is to repeat itself, Robert and company will load up on great recruits all the way until school starts next fall. So this class is only the starting point.

What's going to happen to him? Off team for year?

Anyone think he has a shot at the NFL this year? Seems like he's dropped a few passes, and has lost some of his pizzaz, but it's hard to tell with this team.

The NCAA cross country championships are Saturday morning. UO has both a men and women's team in the dance. Neither team is predicted to finish in the top three. However, the men have one of the greatest cross country athletes in college history who will be putting his undefeated record on the line.
It isn't automatic that Cheserek will win. He has a serious challenger. Some polls are predicting Cheserek to finish 2nd.

Here is the link from the AD's website:
http://www.goducks.com/news/2016/11/18/cross-country-ducks-ready-to-toe-line-at-nationals.aspx

I caught up with the San Diego area blue-chipper to see how his UOV went.

Norris: "Great time"

https://oregon.rivals.com/news/5-star-pf-has-great-time-visiting-oregon

http://thebiglead.com/2016/11/18/ph...ncidents-that-have-gone-unpunished-by-oregon/
http://thebiglead.com/2016/11/18/ph...ncidents-that-have-gone-unpunished-by-oregon/
TOS is reporting that a bigger and even more negative story is about to break . . . I don't know why that site's admin would post rumors/innuendo, but he seems certain he is right. So we have that to look forward to.

Well this pretty much sums up Ducks football this year, prized Duck recruit and in state great commits to Washington over Stanford and Ducks.

With this that ends my forum following rivals for this year,, it's been a sad year,but

Jesus is still Lord!

Not a big surprise.

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per a very knowledgeable person on 247/sports. This person is in the know, as much as anyone here (Scott/AJ.. etc) when it comes to the ins and outs of the program.

Hopefully he is right, and Mullens is in Texas for a big reason.

edit: Could be for the CFP committee, but maybe (hopefully) he is there for other things Oregon related.

To the school he chooses:

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Here we go at MKA with both teams warming up. About 23 minutes on the clock until tipoff. Not going to be a huge crowd tonight although I don't think it has to do with them losing on Tuesday. 6pm on Thursday is just tough for fans. There were some couple out front of the Arena giving away extra tickets for free. So...

I've got an interview with Hroniss Grasu at 5pm so I will need to do it from MKA. After that it's Oregon vs. Valpo tipping off at 6pm. Ducks looking to right the ship after cold-shooting loss at Baylor.

Dang, I really... really liked this kid. He was a great ball player, had a great personality and smile, and was deeply involved in making Oregon the brand it is today, or at least 2 years ago.

Now he looks like Old Dirty Bastard from Wu Tang. Sheesh.

Just another mistake by MH letting this guy get in trouble! That was for you UD

http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/ind...ck_all-american_cliff.html#incart_river_index

Only catch is you have to come get them. I'm in Thurston.

So, I started thinking about Duck football (I know...hardly ever happens, right?). Well, after a couple hours, I decided to see what you guys thought.

Anyway, I started thinking about who I see as the real PLAYERS on this team - the ones we see making plays, the guys we count on to consistently step up when the team needs them. Here's what I came up with, please add your additions, comments or corrections:

Offense:
Jake Hanson (has he made a mistake this year?)
Johnny Mundt (quietly does his job - and does it well)
Jalen Brown (responsible for 5-6 long runs with his blocking & is a REAL good receiver)
Justin Herbert (Duh...)
(what is it with the J's?)
Royce Freeman (Double Duh!)
Tony Brooks-James (started the year #4 on the depth chart but has made his mark)

Defense:
Jalen Jelks (Solid against the run & maybe our best pass rusher)
Troy Dye (not really sure...just something about him <sarcasm>)
Jimmie Swain (surprised me a bit, but he's really come on & should improve)
Ugo Amadi (quietly become our most dependable corner)
Brenden Schooler (saved our ass WAY too many times & leads the team in INTs)

Special Teams:
Matt Wogan (almost NO runbacks when he kicks off)
Adrian Schneider (4 misses in 2 years - and steady under pressure)
Charles Nelson (a threat that teams scheme against)

Ok, guys...your turn.

Anyone still think helfrich is back next year. Just curious about the current temperature of this site?

this spring:

JJ Johnson

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USC has been on a rampage of top signings.I know that Oregon came close on this one.

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I've always wondered how many ways there are to torture the spelling of players' names into improbable pronouncements. The most felonious is probably the torturing of the French, antoine, to antowain. Right here we have another problem with our esteemed Mr. Mondeaux.

Now we're instructed by announcers that it's to be said as if "mon dew". Now any respectful Frenchman hearing this would exclaim "mon dieu", or "my god!!' And the burghers of Bordeaux would drown the insult in a full glass of their best claret, muttering "c'est ' bor dough', stupide." Simply meaning there is no dieu in deaux, or in English, no dew in dough.

I guess the Mondeaux family can pronounce their name any which way they please. I just wish the French name my father hung on me after too many cognacs would escape my endless explanations and excuses. But I'll take that glass of Bordeaux, Mr. Mondeaux.

Just having some fun, guys. Trying to lighten it up.

Turns out, he aint so bad after all, lol. Really glad to see they are doing better with him at the helm.

http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index...ota_named_afc_offen_1.html#incart_river_index

After waiting and watching like a hawk, high school track's top girl's sprinter, Lauren Rain Williams, will be signing an NLI today. She has not made her choice public. The final four are:

Texas AM,
Oklahoma,
USC,
Oregon

I caught up with the Nashville DT after his OV last weekend. The most important part is that even though he tripped to Michigan and will take one more OV, he is very solid to Oregon. Certainly can't blame him for taking trips. You only get one chance in your life to take OV's.

I will have the article up later today. But just know that Rutger is solid.