Building The Dam: FanPosts

Civil War Tickets for Eugene games still available

2013-05-02T16:47:32Z

On a whim, I went and checked out what is available at PK Park for the Civil War baseball series on May 17-18-19, and tickets are still there. Reserved tickets are available on Friday and Sunday in the reserved sections, and general admission still available on Saturday. I bought two reserved seats for $37 bucks in Section 11, just up from the visitor dugout. (Section 11, Row 11, Seats 11&12, to be precise). We should see how much orange we can get down there for the biggest series in the Pac-12 this year. We're driving down from Keizer (Salem), could be fun to carpool with some other Beaver fans.

Tickets are available on their website, or if you can't stomach typing the words "www.goducks.com", here's a handy link to go straight to the single game tickets.

Two Recruits out of Hawaii - Class of 2014

2013-04-23T06:17:18Z

Two recruits out of Hawaii to keep an eye on:

Drew Kell (brother Devon is DE at Oregon St.)

6'1.5 175 lbs

40: 4.5

shuttle: 4.2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKKCIhQ2ZE Drew's Junior Season (QB)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fv2ge7ACq8 Drew's Freshman and Sophomore Years (QB, WR, DB)

Isi Holani (1st Cousin of Semisi Tokolahi)

6'2 270 lbs

40: 4.95

Bench: 285

Squat: 475

Clean: 300

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_EJZxvwTEg Isi's Junior Season (DL, TE)

www.wix.com/hilohs/football

Two recruits out of Hawaii to keep an eye on:

Drew Kell (brother Devon is DE at Oregon St.)

6'1.5 175 lbs

40: 4.5

shuttle: 4.2

6'2 270 lbs

40: 4.95

Bench: 285

Squat: 475

Clean: 300

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_EJZxvwTEg Isi's Junior Season (DL, TE)

www.wix.com/hilohs/football

Eric Moreland announces he's staying at Oregon St.

2013-04-15T21:18:16Z

Oregon St. sophomore forward Eric Moreland announced today at a press conference in Gill Coliseum that he has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft pool, and will remain a Beaver.

Eric Moreland announces he is staying at OSU for his senior season, after exploring NBA draft possibilities.
— Building the Dam (@BuildingTheDam) April 15, 2013

Moreland said he got a variety of opinions on possible draft statuses, ranging all the way from early in the second round to undrafted. Ultimately, he decided the best thing for him was to stay and help try to turn things around, with the goal of getting to the NCAA Tournament.

Head Coach Craig Robinson said he would have advised Eric, and any player, to go if the evaluation had been a 1st round pick, because of the guaranteed money, but not otherwise.

Moreland said he also consulted with Jared Cunningham, a first round draft pick last season.

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com

Oregon St. sophomore forward Eric Moreland announced today at a press conference in Gill Coliseum that he has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft pool, and will remain a Beaver.

Eric Moreland announces he is staying at OSU for his senior season, after exploring NBA draft possibilities.
— Building the Dam (@BuildingTheDam) April 15, 2013

Head Coach Craig Robinson said he would have advised Eric, and any player, to go if the evaluation had been a 1st round pick, because of the guaranteed money, but not otherwise.

Moreland said he also consulted with Jared Cunningham, a first round draft pick last season.

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com

Time to question the state of men’s basketball

2013-03-15T18:56:46Z

When did the team last qualify for the NCAA tourney? 1990, lost to Ball State in the first round.

When was the last year the team did not have a losing record in conference? 1993, 9-9 in the Pac-10.

After 20+ years of struggles, what is the current state of the men’s basketball program?

After 5 seasons is the program headed in the right direction under Craig Robinson?

The overall talent level seems to be improving, but I am sick of seeing this team make the same mistakes and lose games in the same way again and again.

What are your thoughts?

When did the team last qualify for the NCAA tourney? 1990, lost to Ball State in the first round. When was the last year the team did not have a losing record in conference? 1993, 9-9 in the Pac-10. After 20+ years of struggles, what is the current state of the men’s basketball program? After 5 seasons is the program headed in the right direction under Craig Robinson? The overall talent level seems to be improving, but I am sick of seeing this team make the same mistakes and lose games in the same way again and again. What are your thoughts?

ANYONE HEADING TO VEGAS?

2013-03-13T13:02:04Z

I'm sitting here at my gate @PDX waiting to get down there. Was just wondering if anyone else here was gonna be in Vegas? I know we probably only get one game down there, but it should be a blast even if we only play the first day. I am interested to see what the turnout will be like. I ended up getting tickets to all sessions.

Hope to see some of you down there.

Mike Riley

2013-02-12T05:51:08Z

Should Mike Riley be the coach of this program anymore, especially after all the bad coaching decisions that have occurred, such as what occurred in the Alamo Bowl? Does he even have the record to warrant having a "lifetime" contract? Shouldn't he adapt to the 21st century, in terms of how to run an offense and what schemes to use? I say this because, while I am thankful for what he has done for the program, I think OSU needs to adapt to modern football and move to the next level. They've lost to the Ducks 5 years in a row now(and judging by the current trend, it will probably be 6 in a row after next season), and I don't think Riley and his current staff have the ability to get the team to the Rose Bowl, especially after 2 failed attempts in a row in the last 5 years. I'm sorry, but DeCarolis giving Riley that contract after the 2 failed Rose Bowl berth attempts has put an effective death sentence on the football program. Riley is a nice guy, but that can only go so far. You can also be a nice guy and win(ex: Chris Petersen). Either Riley changes the way he does things, or DeCarolis makes a serious change himself. Otherwise, the program will only get worse and lose support over the next several years. Pac-12 money cannot fix the problem. In the end, winning fixes everything.

You guys are soo fun to have a good chat

2013-02-02T01:48:54Z

I really like your blog it has great information specific to mizzou sports I find it so informative on a wide range of issues and the stories from one particular football season like 2007 and the Cotton bowl team to the 1960 team that gave Mizzou's first undefeated season. I am an 97 grad so I remember the Corby Jones years and the miracle he almost pulled off. My dad went to Mizzou in 1962 and remembers the sugar bowl when Johnny Roland beat the whole entire Florida team. But my favorites are always the basketball specials when you tell the stories of Willie smith, Steve Stapnovich, Jon Sunvold and Doug Smith, I lighten up like a kid in a candy store. I also remember the 99 yard bomb Chase Daniel threw at the end of the football game against Oregon state. Man special times and thanks Bill C, thereadkiller, countrycal, The Beef for the great and articulate write ups I read on Rockmnation, filled with cuteness.

A little good news in Beaverland

2012-12-31T20:26:17Z

The Beavers picked up a 4-star CB recruit, the day after the Alamo Debacle.

If he's good enough, maybe he can help fill in the gap left by Jordan Poyer's graduation. He picked the Beavers over Boise State and Nebraska, and is ranked #155 on the ESPN 300.

From the above-linked article: "That was very important because you look at their team and they're very young," Hunt said. "They're not all seniors and stuff so that just tells me that they have a bright future. You see some of the guys they've been recruiting and they're doing well. Oregon State has a bright future."

The Beavers picked up a 4-star CB recruit, the day after the Alamo Debacle.

If he's good enough, maybe he can help fill in the gap left by Jordan Poyer's graduation. He picked the Beavers over Boise State and Nebraska, and is ranked #155 on the ESPN 300.

The Mike Riley Alamo Bowl Checklist

2012-12-30T03:51:04Z

1) Bike tour of San Antonio

2) Pal around with Mack Brown. Exchange fluffy, meaningless pleasantries

3) Put gimpy QB in as starter

4) Watch gimpy QB throw bonehead interception

5) Chew gum

6) Watch gimpy QB get ball taken away due to general lack of awareness and mobility

7) Ignore other serviceable QB who is raring to go

8) Repeat steps 4, 5, and 7

9) Only put in alternate QB when forced to by ankle injury to already-gimpy QB

10) Do not give other QB a chance to throw

11) Put mega-gimp ~~INT machine~~ QB back in at earliest possible opportunity

12) Leave three points on board by clinging on to timeout like the Peanuts' Linus clinging to his security blanket

13) Take 10 point lead into halftime due to Herculean effort by Beaver D and inept Longhorn O

14) HALFTIME BONUS ROUND!!! :D

14a) Decide whether to make adjustments or not to further capitalize on mismatches

14b) Opt for "not"

14c) Let out some "hip hips" in celebration of first half victory

14d) Spit out gum. Replace with fresh stick of gum or perhaps Bubble Tape

15) Start second half. Continue to watch poor crippled QB play

16) Miraculously maintain 10 point lead into fourth quarter

17) BANKER TIME, YO! Switch away from aggressive defensive play that has been working all game. Substitute with infamous "prevent defense"

18) Continue to ignore QB whose ankle is actually NOT probably swollen like a grapefruit

19) Chew more gum while defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory

20) Get contract extended for 1 year for making bowl game

1) Bike tour of San Antonio

2) Pal around with Mack Brown. Exchange fluffy, meaningless pleasantries

3) Put gimpy QB in as starter

4) Watch gimpy QB throw bonehead interception

5) Chew gum

6) Watch gimpy QB get ball taken away due to general lack of awareness and mobility

7) Ignore other serviceable QB who is raring to go

8) Repeat steps 4, 5, and 7

9) Only put in alternate QB when forced to by ankle injury to already-gimpy QB

10) Do not give other QB a chance to throw

11) Put mega-gimp ~~INT machine~~ QB back in at earliest possible opportunity

12) Leave three points on board by clinging on to timeout like the Peanuts' Linus clinging to his security blanket

13) Take 10 point lead into halftime due to Herculean effort by Beaver D and inept Longhorn O

14) HALFTIME BONUS ROUND!!! :D

14a) Decide whether to make adjustments or not to further capitalize on mismatches

14b) Opt for "not"

14c) Let out some "hip hips" in celebration of first half victory

14d) Spit out gum. Replace with fresh stick of gum or perhaps Bubble Tape

15) Start second half. Continue to watch poor crippled QB play

16) Miraculously maintain 10 point lead into fourth quarter

17) BANKER TIME, YO! Switch away from aggressive defensive play that has been working all game. Substitute with infamous "prevent defense"

18) Continue to ignore QB whose ankle is actually NOT probably swollen like a grapefruit

19) Chew more gum while defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory

20) Get contract extended for 1 year for making bowl game

Oregon St. To Go With Orange Jerseys and Black Pants In Alamo Bowl

2012-12-15T23:25:23Z

It's easily the Beavers' best look, and something the fans can match, making for an attractive tv image.

Monte Kiffin Resigns As USC DC

2012-11-30T03:22:27Z

USC Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the year, following the Trojan's bowl game.

USC Def. Coord. Monte Kiffen resigns: conquestchronicles.com/2012/11/29/370…
— Building the Dam (@BuildingTheDam) November 30, 2012

His stated reason is to seek other opportunities in the NFL, but what Kiffin has really done is save his son Lane the unenviable task of having to fire his own father, after the USC defense struggled repeatedly down the stretch, with the 62 point, 730 yard meltdown to Oregon the most spectacular episode.

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com

USC Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the year, following the Trojan's bowl game.

USC Def. Coord. Monte Kiffen resigns: conquestchronicles.com/2012/11/29/370…
— Building the Dam (@BuildingTheDam) November 30, 2012

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com

Why do we bother?

2012-11-25T05:04:48Z

I find myself asking this question more and more. Why do I follow the football team and care even one bit? I don't understand. Every year we get our hopes up because dammit wewerethisclose the year before... or we get out to a surprisingly good start. And every year the team pisses it all away.

2008: One game from Rose Bowl, gets demolished 65-38.

2009: One game from Rose Bowl, loses on a trillion 4th down conversions by duckies.

2010: Things look good until THAT cheap end zone tackle. All downhill from there, 5-7.

2011: Well, at least the hope was killed early that year, maybe not as bad in a sense.... No, scratch that, it was bad.

2012: Blow undefeated season at Washington with horrible QB play, control own Rose Bowl destiny at Stanford, be up by 9 late in game, have "THE FUMBLE" to lose 27-23. Hanging with duckies 20-17 in third, start playing like the ball has cooties and freaking GIVE them that game. Completely pathetic.

Anyone noticing a trend? We cannot win the big games. The Beavers trip on their own tails when it counts most. And the worst part is, there is no reason to believe things will get better. After all, this was a "great season" (emphasis on the air quotes) or something, and we'll probably have 9 wins after next week. Yay. But does it feel like a great season? The team had a chance to be special, to be great. But instead it's another 9/10-win ceiling that could have been broken.

Losing is one thing. Losing winnable games because you're as resilient as wet toilet paper is another. Freaking show up.

Without money, marketing/fame, and facilities, that's about all that we can expect. And that's on the high end. I won't even say "fire Riley" because who's coming that's better? Exactly.

(edit 2: I take it back, watch the post-game press conference. Guy doesn't seem to care much. Less bothered than the fans and players. Too much complacency and "oh well." Attitude like that breeds mediocrity.)

Oh, and basketball season's just started. ahahahahahaha [bashes head into desk]

All I can say is don't count on college kids to brighten your day. The time I spend following this junk could easily be used to do something productive. Something I have actual control over or input into. Enough is enough.

Scotty out.

2008: One game from Rose Bowl, gets demolished 65-38.

2009: One game from Rose Bowl, loses on a trillion 4th down conversions by duckies.

2010: Things look good until THAT cheap end zone tackle. All downhill from there, 5-7.

2011: Well, at least the hope was killed early that year, maybe not as bad in a sense.... No, scratch that, it was bad.

Losing is one thing. Losing winnable games because you're as resilient as wet toilet paper is another. Freaking show up.

Without money, marketing/fame, and facilities, that's about all that we can expect. And that's on the high end. I won't even say "fire Riley" because who's coming that's better? Exactly.

Oh, and basketball season's just started. ahahahahahaha [bashes head into desk]

Scotty out.

Doak Walker Finalists

2012-11-21T15:47:09Z

There are three finalists for the Doak Walker award, given to the best college football running back in the nation. One of them is Montee Ball of Wisconsin, who Oregon State held to 61 yards in a 10-7 Beaver win. The second is Johnathan Franklin of UCLA, who ran for a season-low 45 yards in a losing effort against the Beavers at the Rose Bowl. The third finalist? Kenjon Barner of Oregon, who, as you might have heard, plays the Beavers this weekend. Here's hoping for a hat trick.

10 Wins in 2012

2012-11-19T22:17:22Z

The Beavers won 11 games in 2000 and 10 games in 2006. These are the only two years that the Beavers have had double digit victory totals.

The Beavers are currently 8-2 with two regular season games and a bowl game remaining. The Nicholls State game seems like a likely win for the Beavers. So a win in the Civil War and/or the bowl game would lock up the double digit win total for a third time in history.

All of this in a season where the Beavers were picked in the pre-season polls to be last in the Pac 12 North. All this in a season when most of the players will be back for more next year. The Beavers will have two quarterbacks with experience starting games next year.

Of course, a win in the Civil War game makes for an interesting shake-up in the bowl picture. If it was coupled with a USC victory against Notre Dame and four total losses for either Stanford or UCLA, the Beavers might be able to make a BCS bowl game. Hard to predict what will happen.

The best strategy is to keep winning and worry about the bowl picture later.

The Beavers won 11 games in 2000 and 10 games in 2006. These are the only two years that the Beavers have had double digit victory totals.

The best strategy is to keep winning and worry about the bowl picture later.

BeavsArmy

2012-11-06T22:57:41Z

Maybe some of you have seen the signs around Reser about the "BeavsArmy"? I heard about them on angrybeavs.com and checked out their shirt designs and fell in love with one and ordered it.

I got my Sin’n Dat Beaverjuice shirt today from beavsarmy. Link below.

With that said, Not sure I like the “beavers army” theme. Don’t like the rip on the Timbers Army. Just like last year when there was some dude walking the sidelines with a chainsaw. I am all for a grassroots fan support group or whatever, but I just am not a real big fan of the “army” part.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/396610_10100471021750628_1455462287_n.jpg

What do you guys think?

Maybe some of you have seen the signs around Reser about the "BeavsArmy"? I heard about them on angrybeavs.com and checked out their shirt designs and fell in love with one and ordered it.

I got my Sin’n Dat Beaverjuice shirt today from beavsarmy. Link below.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/396610_10100471021750628_1455462287_n.jpg

What do you guys think?