Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for?

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 26, 2009 7:55 AM PST Comment 16 comments

This year's Thanksgiving holiday is sure to be the calm before six more days of Civil War run-up... so in this moment, we ask, what are you thankful for? (Photo by Ethan Erickson)

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Happy Thanksgiving, Beaver Nation.

As I was thinking back to a year ago, it occurred to me that our situation on Thanksgiving last year was eerily similar to the situation this year. Last year's game was played the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and this year's is two Saturdays after, but still-- the Civil War is the only game on our minds.

Now, I think I can speak for the general population in saying that our confidence level is higher than it was last year due to the fact that the team is fully healthy and we have a week to rest and prepare.

Here's what The VD Special wrote on Thanksgiving last year, and almost the same thing applies today:

While we are on the verge of a football game of epic proportions-- think, 300 meets Braveheart-- it's sometimes good to sit back and put things in perspective. There has been a lot of trash talking back and forth this week (some good, some, well, not so good) and I feel that this could be a day where we all just take a breather, spend time with family, friends, whoever, and just let things be, until tomorrow.

We have six more days to go after today, but that doesn't mean we can't do some self reflection now.

It's been a great year here on Building the Dam and we've seen significant growth. While I haven't had the greatest amount of time to devote to writing here, I've added several new authors who are helping me to get the job done. Thanks to Andy, Kenny, Ryan, Connor, Arby, and Chris for helping to make this site what it is. And thanks to all of the rest of you for your contributions as well. Let's make the rest of Civil War week a great one here on Building the Dam.

With that said, I'll open this up to you: What are you thankful for in regards to the Oregon State Athletic Program? You can go beyond that, of course, but what do you appreciate most about the orange and black?

Again, have a great Thanksgiving.

--Jake (jake.buildingthedam@gmail.com)

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I’m thankful for the chance to be playing for the Rose Bowl in our final game two years in a row. It’s awesome to see how far our team has come since those 28 long years.

I’m thankful for Craig Robinson, and the job he’s done with our Hoops team. I know we’re not looking very good right now, but I am never going to forget the CBI Championship last year.

I’m thankful for the experience in Reser on gamedays. We may not be the loudest or craziest fans, but there is nowhere else I’d rather be on a Fall Saturday.

But most of all, I’m thankful for the community here on Building the Dam. Everyday I look forward to coming here and talking with you guys about everything from Beaver Football to Basketball and Baseball. The authors have been great, but let’s not forget Jake, who put all of this together.

Happy Thanksgiving-Connor

December 3rd. Autzen Stadium. Pac-10 Championship Game.

by ConnorOSU on Nov 26, 2009 8:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

So

What is everbody’s favorite food? I like Sweet Potatoes and of course, the Turkey.

December 3rd. Autzen Stadium. Pac-10 Championship Game.

by ConnorOSU on Nov 26, 2009 8:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

the stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and turkey

are all tied

"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"

2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38

by cloudydays on Nov 26, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Stuffing is overrated

But I do love some Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.

December 3rd. Autzen Stadium. Pac-10 Championship Game.

by ConnorOSU on Nov 26, 2009 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanksgiving

After 28 years in the wilderness and still no Rose Bowl, we should all be thankful for the progress that has been made. The Beavers fan base is expanding. But due to the 28 years, it takes time to build a large and loud fan base.

This will the fourth year in a row the Beavers will go to a bowl game. Unless the Beavers lose both of their last two games, this will be the fourth year in a row, the Beavers end the season ranked in the top 25. Wow. There are not many teams around the country which can say that.

Thanks.

by leon0112 on Nov 26, 2009 9:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I am thankful for the great work and community fostered over here by the Authors at BTD. I more lurk than anything because of my affiliation but I appreciate the great wealth of content and awesome comments.

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Nov 26, 2009 9:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thankful

for being blessed with family, friends, and the great opportunity to be a part of a great program, made up of great people.

In difficult times, it is especially a blessing to have the opportunities that are beyond what many don’t even understand enough to wish they had.

It is a rare treat to have some of the great people leading the various programs, and always a special pleasure to enjoy the work of some of the greatest young men and women that you could ever hope to meet.

Pass another serving of turkey and gravy and cranberry sauce (and of course, plenty of candied sweet potatoes), and then, in a week, hopefully we can be thankful again, and celebrate with roast duck served with a garnishment of roses!

Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
Go Beavs!

by AndyPanda on Nov 26, 2009 12:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

" (and of course, plenty of candied sweet potatoes)"

Thank you Andy.

December 3rd. Autzen Stadium. Pac-10 Championship Game.

by ConnorOSU on Nov 26, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

im thankful for all of the big 3 coaches at OSU (Riley, Robinson, Casey)

and some of the coaches in lesser known sports who are doing a good job (Zalesky, Wagner, etc.)

"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"

2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38

by cloudydays on Nov 26, 2009 1:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thankful for all the comments above

Not sure I have a lot to add, thanks everyone for a fun year on BtD, and looking forward to another!

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 26, 2009 3:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm thankful for

all of the OSU Beaver’s athletic programs. I’m thankful for the integrity of the players and coaches and the example that they set on and off the field or court or wherever they compete. My two young grandsons are also huge Beaver fans and I can be confidant that they can look up to these athletes and coaches as role models.

My favorite is the Ham but the Yams are 1st and goal and about to score.

by RayBeavFan on Nov 26, 2009 3:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs