Not only was the crowd full of pink as OSU took on Stanford in the “Think Pink” basketball game, but the Beavers adorned pink shoelaces, wristband and socks while the referees called the game with pink whistles. Across the country, […]
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Political Sports Theatre
This entire Brian McNamee v. Roger Clemens thing is beginning to look like a 12 round bout. At this round–which I assume to be either the 6th or 7th, Clemens has so far attacked McNamee with a nasty PR smear […]
Women downed by No. 9 Cal
Credit a rejuvenated second half comeback for Cal’s 56-45 victory over the OSU women, as the Golden Bears racked up 45 points in the second period. “Cal is an excellent basketball team,” head coach LaVonda Wagner said. “They did an […]
LOI Day Hangover
Turns out those dirty Jacquizz Rodgers to Baylor rumors weren’t true after all. Consider him signed, sealed, and waiting for delivery. Oregonian beat writer Paul Buker posts the director’s cut of a piece on letter of intent day and Canfield’s […]
18… That’s all
The small, cramped, somewhat elongated closet was jammed with about 20 people and labeled a board room. It was hot, humid, and the air was full of tension, apprehension and misunderstanding. Not exactly a charming place to make a presentation. […]
Good-Knight?
Just heard the news of Bob Knight’s resignation. Apparently the head coaching duties at Texas Tech will be transferred to the legendary coach’s son, Pat. With Oregon State in need of a big-time basketball coach, this news should no doubt […]
Black & White
Great win for the Beavers last week. On Friday. Oh, you weren’t there? Too bad. The Oregon State gymnasts dominated the opposition like a bad S&M video. The shellacking was inevitable and the Arizona women weren’t sure whether they should […]
Debacle, what debacle?
There are three ways to fire someone and make them feel like the biggest piece of chicken-bleep in the world. Fire them for trying and failing, fire them on their day off and fire them in the middle of completing […]
20 more rumors I wish I could start
There are time when athletes create enough buzz. They don’t need hype, they are their own circus. But there are times when athletes need help making the headlines. Here are some examples of rumors, that aren’t true, but would deserve […]