T-Minus 1 Day Until 330th Civil War Tips Off at Gill... Are You Ready?
by Jake Bertalotto on Jan 30, 2009 7:02 AM PST
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First of all... this video is must-see teevee... it's a nice compilation of Roeland Schaftenaar highlights. Hat tip to OSU SID Michael Collins for forwarding me the link. For some reason I can't embed it to the front page, so you'll have to click the link above.
Next on the agenda, a few public service announcements, also via Michael Collins....
Due to the increased demand and large volume of ticket sales over the past week, the Oregon State ticket office will open for ticket sales and will call pick up three hours prior to tip off (1:30 p.m.) for the men's basketball contest between OSU and Oregon on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Fans that need to pick up tickets from will call are encouraged to show up as early as possible as large lines are expected.
In addition, the main ticket office at Gill Coliseum will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Friday for those interested in purchasing tickets or picking up will call. Those picking up tickets on Friday afternoon are advised to go to the north entrance of Gill Coliseum. The main ticket office will close at the start of the Gymnastics meet vs. Utah.
Gates to Gill Coliseum will open at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to tip. Only a few hundred tickets remain for the 330th meeting between the Beavers and the Ducks.
That's right, folks... only a few hundred tickets remain.
Also, this announcement:
Oregon State head coach Craig Robinson will join hundreds of coaches nationwide this weekend in a national Coaches vs. Cancer event where coaches and their staff will wear sneakers along with their game attire during contests broadcast throughout the country this weekend. By wearing sneakers with their suits, participating coaches demonstrate the importance of cancer prevention and early detection and that the American Cancer Society can help by providing free, lifesaving information, resources, and services.
Shouldn't be too hard for Coach Rob... I mean, he already goes without the tie, so why not wear some tennies as well? Should be a nice look.
And not only is Coach Rob. fielding 35-minute phone calls from President Obama like low-post entry passes, he's writing a book in his spare time as well. Interestingly enough, the book will be called "A Game of Character" and will hit the shelves next year.
Brooks Hatch informs us that Ariko Iso, the assistant trainer for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is Oregon State's connection to the Super Bowl this year. Ariko is the only woman to work as a full-time athletic trainer in National Football League history. She graduated from Oregon State with a science degree.
What are your plans for the game? Heading to Gill to watch in person? Or kicking back on the couch to watch the FSN broadcast? I'll be doing the latter, as I've got some conflicts earlier in the day that prevent me from hitting the 5 and getting to the game before tipoff. Anyone plan on being in the game thread?
GO BEAVERS!
--Jake (jake.buildingthedam@gmail.com)
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I’ve got a conflict so I can only watch the first half. I am going down next thursday for the Arizona game. Hope Gill will be as rockin’ then as it will be versus the Ducks.
PS- For anybody that’s going to any game, make Gill intimidating and be LOUD!
by ConnorOSU on Jan 30, 2009 7:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Got tickets, headed south at noon on Saturday.
Should be fun. Let’s have a good game fellas.
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 8:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
NOISE
Bring those empty soda/water bottles and a few pennies to make noisemakers!
I hope Comcast will put the game on the HD Sports (788) channel.
by sangdorange on Jan 30, 2009 10:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's Gill, not a bottle return.
I’ll yell, thank you very much.
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's been so long, old friend
How have you been, CV!
Is a mancrush on LeGarrette Blount considered beastiality?
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by qrsouther on Jan 30, 2009 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Got our tickets
Pretty excited and that is a neat feeling for basketball!
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 10:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Jake I wont' be on the game thread this time
Okay, not all that sorry…
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Game threads are lame.
I always read what people say on the Blazer and Beaver boards after the games but never could imagine multi-tasking like that. I hate double dipping in the tech world, i.e.—TV and PC, PC and cell, PSP or iPod and TV, etc. It makes me feel gross, like I’ve been violated by a robot at a party at some futuristic robot frat house. Oh, the shame…
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 11:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Usually
We are in agreement, but on this rare case going to disagree. I actually enjoy the connecting with other fans watching and it actually gets more in the game mood. I also like them if all I have is internet game access (work), Jake is good about updates and usually quicker than the live web ones.
But will agree that it can be a bit difficult sometimes going back and forth and guess I can see how it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea.
But in this case I’m ready for a live experience this Saturday.
Did you get good seats, we’re okay, bench seats in the upper section so not great but I’ll take them with ordering tickets so late.
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bench seats. We’ll live. I think we’re middle of the pack, bought them on Tuesday morning so don’t know where that puts us. Either way, not a bad seat in Gill as far as I’m concerned.
As far as game threads, you’re wrong, but that’s OK.
Really though, I guess I just prefer being up and away from a screen when a game’s on. I have my usual watching crew too and they would rag on me for nerding it up during a game. I like to occasionally catch a game at a friendly, pro-Beav sports bar too and, alas, do not own a laptop so I’m forced to befriend like-minded boozers around me.
As far as keeping up on games at work, you REALLY need to draw on that vacation time man. Or maybe, cough-cough, come down with some orange fever and get into some sick time? Eh? Eh?
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, yeah, yeah
Just going to have to agree to disagree!
Actually if I had more of the crew around then I understand your point, but most of the time it is the only time I have connections to other fans (poor lonely me..). Though thinking about it I only really do it for basketball and usually the night deal after the kids FINALLY go to bed or baseball games. Football games I was more social!
Well maybe I’ll see you at the game, I’ll be wearing some sort of black and orange or orange and black combination :) (ha ha)
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I see where you’re coming from now. Once kids enter the equation you’re kind’ve tethered to the house during most game times so I see your point totally. Once I have kids I imagine I’ll be slightly less available to waste away in a sports bar or road trip it down to Corvallis, or even have a bunch of friends over.
I hope you remind those kids CONSTANTLY that they’re getting in the way of your fansmanship—they owe you big. Like no nursing home when you’re old kinda big.
Anyway, I’m so embarrassed, I picked out the same outfit. I was going to wear orange and black too! Maybe I’ll sub in some gray or white?
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway, I’m so embarrassed, I picked out the same outfit. I was going to wear orange and black too! Maybe I’ll sub in some gray or white?
Please, do us Duck Fans a favor. With your subs, you will be wearing 3 out of our 4 colors. For more information on which colors we have in development, please visit the following Official School Colors of the University of Oregon.
All fun aside, good luck to you guys this weekend! I’m hoping for a fun game. I’m still in the works to see if I can make it up to Gil for the game but looks like work is going to keep me home. I will say, I think you guys have won enough this year. Care to help a brother out? :)
--Dominic
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 30, 2009 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Still waiting for the Orange and Purple alternates that the ducks were supposed to wear last season—maybe they’ll unveil them this weekend?
Who works on the weekend?! Anyway, while your presence will be missed I hope a Beav fan fills your place. I’m amazed and nervous to see Oregon where’ they’re at right now. That’s a talented young team and I hope this isn’t the weekend they figure out how to play together.
Here’s to both teams finishing in the top half of the PAC. I mean, at one point ONE of us has to supplant PSU as the best b-ball team in the state.
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I’m crazy. Big project due in a couple weeks. Been pulling 70 hours weeks. Not a lot of fun but it pays the bills…well, until I get laid off.
You know, Oregon isn’t horrible. I think it is just hard to play “Ernie Ball” with inexperienced players. They get looks and chances, but just can’t take advantage of them. I think OSU does a good job of minimizing mistakes and slowing the game down…similar to what Washington State does. One of the interesting issues I want to see is how well Dunigan handles being out at the point and guarding a passer. He hasn’t had to do it much this year and I’m not sure he will be able to stay out of foul trouble.
At least we beat Northwest Christian college here in Eugene. It might be the only solice I can take.
I’ve always wanted to see Gil. I just haven’t made it up there for a game, concert or anything. Buddies of mine like to give it a good ribbing but I love those types of arenas. I will miss Mac Court when it goes away. Hopefully Gil can get worked on in the coming years.
--Dominic
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 30, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gill (two L's) is classic.
Those who hate on Gill are the ones who are rushing to rip down Mack (kidding, I know it’s Mac)…
I agree that UO isn’t horrible. Youth can be good but often times the inexperience it brings with it is too much to overcome most nights. Talent is there, that’s for sure.
As a duck fan and someone who pays attention to that program, do people see/want Big Ern sticking around long enough to coach in the new arena? Or even long enough to actually teach these kids to play “Ernie Ball”? It seems he’s been on thin ice for a bit, or at least from time to time, and despite his successes I could see the problems this season possibly fueling those flames a bit…
Anyway, GO BEAVERS.
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 3:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the problem with Ernie is that he plays to extremes and people remember the bad a lot more than they remember the good. Oregon has seen its brightest days under Oregon (minus the 39 championship). His winning record, even with the horrible year this year, is still in the tops amongst Oregon coaches all time. Just this decade, we have gone to two elite eights and been in the tourney several times.
The problem that Ernie has is the same one that Aliotti has in my opinion. Public perception is that he can’t coach because he has really high highs and then really low lows. Aliotti is the same way. His defenses may be number 1 in the country in rushing but the passing defense may be the worst in the Pac-10 or vice versa from year to year. Aliotti’s average since he’s been at Oregon is ranked 5th in the Pac. Ernie is in the same boat. He isn’t going to final fours every year which kills the hardcore fan but then he has a year here and there that is miserable (like this year).
To sum it up, for basketball, it is a failed year if we don’t make the tourney every year. If we don’t win at least a game in the tourney, its a disappointment. Anything less and people are reminded of the “lows” too often and the fire Ernie chants come out.
Me personally, I’m in the pro-Ernie camp. The new arena was built on the back of what he put together here during his tenure. He deserves some leeway to get us there and I think most reasonable people see the circumstances he has. That being said, if we go 0-18 in the Pac this year (which very well could happen) and we start out poorly next year, I think it will force the administration’s hand
--Dominic
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 30, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You could
save some of this surliness:
It’s Gill, not a bottle return.
for the duck fans:
Here’s to both teams finishing in the top half of the PAC.
Geez!
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry.
I’ll punch my neighbor (a duck) next time I see him to make up for it.
I stand by my original comment though—not a fan of noise-makers at games. Yell, clap your hands, stomp on the bleachers, something… just don’t use air horns, duck calls (cough), stupid plastic horns or freaking bottles packed with pennies. To that I just cup my hands around my mouth and go, “BOOOOOO!”
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take the neighbor punching.
Actually I’m with you on the original thoughts. Just bugging you because dvieira is too damn polite to make it worth while, but guess butthol finally showed up again…
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’ll never see it coming, it’ll be great. So sporting. Probably land me in jail. Nice. So worth it though.
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wait a second, did you just call me a goody-two-shoes? Fine then…I uh…uh… Your chainsaws sound like poop! There I said it
--Dominic
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 30, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I did?
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by qrsouther on Jan 31, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes you did
Please refer to the “It’s been so long, old friend” comment above.
Been a bit of time for you too! Been a little quiet over here.
And wish I had time to shoot the breeze with you, but off to Corvallis. Enjoy the game.
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 31, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's right.
Yeah, I’ve been swamped with IHS. I still get on ATQ some but I’m more fiery about football, which is why I’m over here generally.
Go Ducks. Have fun at the game.
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by qrsouther on Jan 31, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You know
I hope you remind those kids CONSTANTLY that they’re getting in the way of your fansmanship—they owe you big. Like no nursing home when you’re old kinda big.
Right now it isn’t the kids I’m worried about, they’re cool, it is the in-laws!
My father in-law was getting all grumpy annoyed when the USC game was on, you know the one where we beat up on the number one team in the country had our freshman running back almost run for 200 yards? He was like all “oh, OSU is going to get creamed” before the game to my wife. Then I’m all into it and he’s like getting annoyed I can’t turn the TV off and focus on a nice family dinner. The funny (or not so funny depending on how you want to look at it) thing here is that he (and many others on my wife’s side of the family) are ALL about Kansas and when we go back there if there is any type of ‘rock chalk jayhawk’ game going everything is on complete standstill! Plus on Sunday he was constantly bugging me about what NFL game was on, what is the Kansas City score, etc!
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well that guy sucks...
I’m sure he’s a lovely person and all but blech, what did he want to watch instead of that game? Judge Judy? It was Thursday freakin’ night!?!? Or did he just want to focus on what it looks/sounds like when a bunch of people eat their food and think about a game they’d rather be watching.
My father in law is a Beav, big-time, so it’s been smooth sailing for me.
Enjoy the game this weekend. You deserve it. And next time he bugs you just say, “Rock, chalk my nuts, fool!”…. or not.
by ArbyOSU on Jan 30, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You know all in all didn’t bother me a bit until afterwards! I was WAY too in we’re going to beat USC land to even notice at the time.
Then I was “you’re dad seemed a bit off Thursday” and my wife told me the deal, and I was like WHAAAAT!?! What did he want? Did he just want to focus on what it looks/sounds like when a bunch of people eat their food and think about a game they’d rather be watching.
-RVM
by rvm on Jan 30, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Take some pictures
share with us who cannot be there
by ximiankernel on Jan 30, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Schaftenaar: "I don’t like the color green anymore. It’s as easy as that."
Yup.
http://www.gazettetimes.com/gtblogs/cliff_kirkpatrick/?p=702
by funk on Jan 30, 2009 11:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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