Just want to see if anyone at the game has a tailgate or wants to meet up with 3 duck fans before the game. My wife and my bud Tim are here and we are pretty much going to troll around downtown and hit bars and whatnot unless there is a tailgate to go to.

We checked in with Amani Bledsoe at the Semper Fi Bowl in Southern CA. He seemed to light up when talking about Oregon.

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Returning for junior year per fentress

Anyone watching tonight's Holiday Bowl has to acknowledge Aranda's competence....his excellence. And ask why we don't seem to value such a defense...and it's excellence.

Check out Helfrich and Patterson talking about Boykin, Matt Lubick and more. This is the first half of the press conference about 15 minutes long.

Helf and Patterson talk Alamo issues

Warren and I breaking down tomorrow's game.

Press Pass: The Alamo

Had a feeling they and MSU were overrated all year long.Iowa supposed to be a solid defensive team?

I spoke with Bralon Addison who told me Chance is heading to SA right now to hang out with the team and watch the Alamo Bowl. He said he got Chance a ticket so he will be sitting with players parents and family.

Pretty great for everybody. Chance Allen snags two TD's to help Houston win their bowl game after transferring from Oregon, yet Oregon is as deep as ever at WR. Win-win.

Caught up with Rodney for this update.

Hardrick says defense ready for TCU

Today, the first day of 2016 brings another edition of Flock Talk, and with this new edition, a bit more "artistic liberty" for the day with quotes from Marcus Aurelius, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Paul Bowles.

For those that know me, you already know this, for those that do not, I am not a "resolution" person. As in, I consider January 1st a sort of arbitrary date for making life changes, however, the last two years have been somewhat tumultuous at times as a writer... I immensely enjoy providing whatever coverage I am able to bring and am excited for the next twelve months as I look to continue this path.

One thing I can say for sure, I am thinking about the methods with which we can enhance what we do and am excited about the potentialities of what may come. I have already planned the trip to Lincoln, I have some irons in the fire regarding tailgates for 2016, and then there will be a new season which in itself promises hope as always.

Anyway, looking forward to 2016!

Flock Talk: Sheltering Sky

The Oklahoma versus Michigan State ppredictions... Neither one was even close to belonging in their matchups

copied this from a web site. This is whatI meant about the coaches having some responsibility.


Oregon defensive end DeForest Buckner said his teammates try avoiding potentially heated situations when out in public.

"Coach always preaches, when something hostile comes amongst one of the players, we got to get our guy out," Buckner said. "We're not here to be tough guys off the field, to try to start up fights and everything. We just try to get our guy out and kind of turn the other cheek in a way, just walk away."

just caught a TD pass in the Peach Bowl! Good for him!

Caught up with DP at the presser today.

Pellum talks defense

I caught up with the multi-talented stud at today's press conference.

Nelson talks about TCU losing its QB and much more

http://presschronicle.com/2015/12/30/gary-patterson-responds-to-baker-mayfield-by-blasting.html

Seems weird for a coach to fall into this trap.

Seem well matched, deserving of being there. 2 excellent qb's with weapons and solid defenses holding for fg's in the red zone..

Okay Folks, here is the article... unfortunately it is rather moot since I wrote this before 2AM this morning!

Anyway, there is a box called "Gameday Central" with links to our other Alamo Bowl articles from the week...

And I reserve the right to amend my prediction... I think that the TCU defense will step up some to help alleviate the projected lower output by the offense, but that TCU probably will not have the offense to keep pace with Oregon now... and Oregon wins 34-21

DSA Inside Edge: Alamo Bowl

I can't link from my phone but just read that he was arrested for striking an officer during a BAR FIGHT at 2AM in San Antonio last night.

Yes, TCU's starting QB was arrested for assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and being drunk in public. According to the article he was there with multiple teammates.

The article stated the fight began when some bar patrons recognized him and started giving him crap about something. Are Duck fans already there and doing work? (No idea if it was Duck fans) The fight spilled outside the bar and police along with bar bouncers tried to break it up when Boynkin hit the officer.

The article (found it in ESPN) did make it sound like it was an accident, hitting the cop.

I will say this though...nothing good ever happens when you are at a bar at 2AM. I know that is when you normally get lucky but she normally has something guys...

They're sending Vernon Adams out to get drunk tonight so they can suspend him....