Oregon State Football, Snubbed by Sun Bowl, Shows Class

Coach Mike Riley and Athletic Director Bob De Carolis showed real class after Oregon State was snubbed by the Sun Bowl. OSU (or do we call ourselves OS now?) accepted the Emerald Bowl invitation despite the fact that OSU was the third place team in the Pac 10. The bottom line is that the payout will be 1 to 1.3 million less than the other bowls. That’s money the entire OSU athletic program would be able to use. (Correction- The bowl money goes to the Pac 10) While Riley is staying positive about the whole thing, the fans I have talked to think it’s a bum deal. Personally, I think the Sun Bowl made a big mistake going with the Ducks instead of the Beavers.

Oregon State is one of the hottest teams in the country while Oregon is dropping like a ..., well a dead duck. Oregon State is an overachiever while Oregon has been a disappointment. Fans love an underdog. Oregon State is a much more exciting team now with one of the best defenses in the country. Watch for the 165 pound Rodgers and the fly sweep. Lyle Moevae is a quarterback with a huge head that barely fits in the helmet and a smile as big as the face mask. I predict that while OSU might struggle, U of O will likely get blown out of their game.

A word to Duck fans: As a fellow Oregonian, I am sad to see that Dennis Dixon went down this year. He is truly an amazing player to watch. I will be routing for both Oregon teams in their bowl games.