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All the reports I read about what could happen over the next four weeks seem to suggest that Beavers have the most unfathomable road to caprturing the PAC-10 crown.  I don't see it that way.  Arizona and Oregon do hold the keys to their own fate and of course USC is lurking with a favorable schedule which could result in the rest of the country yawning at the PAC-10 race when USC beats UA in the final game of the regular season.  But this doesn't seem too outlandish to me:

Nov. 14th

Stanford beats USC at the coliseum (again)-  They are the only ones to do it in, like, forever.  Harbaugh has these guys rolling and after serving the Ducks the way they did considering the way the Ducks handled USC, it's not a reach to say Furd has a really good chance.

OSU squeaks by UW-  I know, I know.  The Dawgs are fighting for a bowl game though and we haven't been that great at home.  UW also likes to play the upset role and they have a good team.  I think we win this one on the foot of our kicker (again).  Plus, I went to homecoming since it was the only legitimate shot at me seeing a game this year and I have to say our attendance was PATHETIC!  We need to fill that place and get loud!  I almost thought I was in Berkeley.

Cal vs. Cats-  It would be nice to see the Bears give AZ one of the two losses and Tedford still has weapons despite Best going down.  If their defense plays the way it is capable of playing, I think they could pull the upset.  Syd is an animal.

ASU at Knight's- ASU has a defense.  Erickson could get one win at Autzen.  That would be nice.  It's been a long time since I've had back-to-back euphoric weekends like 11-7 but let's be real.

Star-divide

WSU vs. UCLA- post this one on collegehumor.com

So we could have USC with three conference losses and actually putting the athletic department into a tailspin trying to figure out travel plans for a bowl game in San Diego.  Let's assume that the rest of the favorites win.

Nov. 21st

OSU @ WSU- You know how teams always say they can't see Quizz behind the blockers?  How about when his uniform matches the field too? 

Knight's @ UA-  Every great once-in-a-while...spiteful Beav fans (me) are forced to root for the Ducks.  If Cal did post the upset and Furd did beat USC than I wouldn't worry about it.  If recent history has shown us anything...duckfan should be very afraid.  End of the year games in Tuscon = disaster for Oregon schools. (ref. Dixon, Rodgers)

No one else really matters at this point.

So if we can give Arizona two losses before squaring off with USC even better.  Plus they still have to play their rivalry before that.  Wildcats have a rough road in my view!  Honestly, UO doesn't need to lose before playing OSU.

Dec. 3rd

OSU @ Knight's- Wow, what a game this will be (hopefully)

So we need some help, yes.  But I don't think it's a longshot to say things could go our way.  USC is not playing well but we should expect Carroll to get them on the right track.  Arizona has a ridiculously hard final four games. I think they have a better chance of losing out than winning out. (There is enough tape on Foles now)  We have the tie-breaker over Harbaugh and if we do what we should up to the Civil War, the opportunity to steal the Rose Bowl from the Ducks is right there.  The Civil War is traditionally about payback.  What else could Oregonians want?

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I was thinking

About the possibility of having to root for the Ducks in Tucson. I’ve been dreading it, but I guess we’ll have to.

I don't care what Quinn says, I am NOT a Duck Basketball fan.

by ConnorOSU on Nov 10, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions  

Arizona at Cal

Remember this weekend’s game is at Cal. Arizona is only a two point favorite. A Cal victory over Arizona is very possible. I read some stat that over the last 39 Cal home games, the Bears are 0-7 against USC and the Beavers and 32-0 against everyone else. Go Bears!

Stanford looked very good offensively when playing Oregon. USC looked pretty lukewarm against Arizona State. To me, an upset in that game is quite possible.

If the Beavers, Cal and Stanford all win this weekend, next week’s conversations become very interesting.

by leon0112 on Nov 10, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions  

Eh

At this point, it seems very unlikely that we’ll make the Rose Bowl.

I’m kind of inclined to root for Arizona to go all the way just for a change of pace. Oregon in the Rose Bowl would just piss me off, unless they lost in soul crushing fashion. And I’m sick of watching USC there.

"I can cross 'stab Hitler to death' off my list of cool crap I thought I'd never get to do." -Brock Samson

Also, COMCAST SUCKS!!!

by randommanthefirst on Nov 11, 2009 8:14 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah

If it’s not us I hope Arizona makes the Rose Bowl.

I don't care what Quinn says, I am NOT a Duck Basketball fan.

by ConnorOSU on Nov 11, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed

They’re the only Pac-10 team that hasn’t been to the Rose Bowl ever. Obviously, I’d prefer if it was us – Fox Sports/CFN currently projects us playing in the Holiday Bowl against Nebraska. Lots of changes will occur, but that’d be a nice game

Soy anranjado....

by sandiegobeav on Nov 12, 2009 10:25 AM PST up reply actions  

I have no idea what this would mean for all the other teams, especially the Beavs

But I wouldn’t mind all that much if Stanford went to the Rose Bowl, if that is even possible!

(Kind-of joking, kind-of not)

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 12, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't count us out just yet...

I know that in terms of probability ratios or Vegas odds, it may not be that likely. However, it’s still not out of the realm of possibility. And much, much stranger things have happened… :)

by sangdorange on Nov 12, 2009 9:58 AM PST up reply actions  

I agree

Let’s not add everything up until all is said and done.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 12, 2009 10:23 AM PST up reply actions  

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