The most objective article on cheap shots I've read.

And its from Eugene, OR.

Go figure.

about 1 month ago Mikrino Comment 14 comments 3 recs |

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Good find Mikrino. I was reading another article in the Register Guard this morning that was not so objective. Make sure to click the accompanying photo tab to see what a truly poor piece of journalism this is. I usually like the stuff from Mosely, but apparently he has been haning out with Brian Murphy too long.

The article you linked is more of what I usually see from the RG. I especially like that he pointed out that T.J. Ward led with his head on the hit on Robinson.

I can’t wait until next Friday so all this late hit talk can stop and we can spend a year talking about new excuses. If the Broncos win, I predict within hours there will be baseless complaints about the blue field/blue jerseys, piped in crowd noise, etc.

"...he could have run for 500 yards if only the end zone hadn't kept getting in the way"

by MKingery on Aug 28, 2025 7:22 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I read that article too.

He acts as if it’s Broncos players spurring on the trash talk. I lost my interest at that point.

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by Mikrino on Aug 28, 2025 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.)

by Mikrino on Aug 28, 2025 7:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

objectivity rec

Thanks for sharing, Mikrino. I’ve found it to be very hit or miss with Oregon journalists and the cheapshot debate. Some guys get it and others don’t. I’m always curious what this conversation would be like, too, if the shoe were on the other foot.

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by Kevan Lee on Aug 28, 2025 8:24 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

When a journalist inserts a YouTube clip into his column...

…he’s lost me as a journalist. * cough * John Hunt * cough *

(bloggers excluded, Drew and Kev)

"You know where i'm from, a little suspicion about one's true identity and motives is considered good manners."
-- Nale

by Loque on Aug 28, 2025 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait ...

…excluded from being journalists or from not being allowed YouTube clips?

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by Kevan Lee on Aug 28, 2025 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES.

Gotcha!

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by Mikrino on Aug 28, 2025 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

my opinion

There wouldn’t be much conversation. To me, late hits are part of the game. An unfortunate part at times, like play clocks, or The University of Idaho, but still part of the game nonetheless.

There is a contingent, however minute, that believe the Masoli late hit affected the outcome. I can’t disagree with that, but also, that’s the game. Live by the sword…

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by Mikrino on Aug 28, 2025 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

First off, rec'd for that Idaho line

Second off, I sure hope the Oregon players aren’t seriously thinking about retribution. That’s really the only thing that concerns me is if all this offseason talking leads to someone trying to “even the score.”

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by Kevan Lee on Aug 28, 2025 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I completely agree with that concern. While every fan enjoys a good physical game of football, nobody should be trying to injure someone else.

"It’s spelled S-H-U-T-U-P-I-M-S-M-A-R-T-E-R-T-H-A-N-Y-O-U"

by JShufelt on Aug 28, 2025 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Retribution

Also, part of the game. Comes with the territory, so to speak.

And the possibility is there. If Duck fans were Duck players, Kellen would probably get his head taken off on the first offensive snap.

Then a beaming light would crest from the the top of his shoulders, Temporarily blinding the players and those in attendance. Leaving those tracers you get when you stare at the Sun for more than a second or two, making it all blurry. Except Titus Young would remember running this play, since Coach Pete gameplanned for such an asassination attempt. Titus would propel himself to the speed of light plus four yards, and find the ball in the air above the endzone, clutching the ball from the air for the TD. Kellen would then reverse time back to the moment of contact and simply sidestep the tackler. Then he would show Rachel Nichols the video playback of the events on his Kodak Easyshare housed in his eyesockets. It would be broadcast on the Jumbotron simultaneousely, and the Oregon Ducks would scurry off the field in fear for having attempted such a felonious attack. The Kellen would take all spectators to Dairy Queen for Thin Mint Blizzards.

But then again, maybe they have more respect for their opponent than that.

…On second thought, probably not.

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by Mikrino on Aug 28, 2025 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

rec'd for mention of a Thin Mint Blizzard

And everything else too, but especially for that!

Proverbial ... ... ... Indeed!

by OBNUG Intern on Aug 28, 2025 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In regards to the Wesley Mallard (Great duck surname? Or GREATEST duck surname?) part of the article, I fully admit, that it was a cheapshot. (Reference video)

I don’t agree with with his judgment on the T.J. Ward hit. When you get an angle that you can see both helmets, you can see that Zac Robinson’s head was reacting from Ward’s shoulder.

With that aside, I generally agree with the article.

"It’s spelled S-H-U-T-U-P-I-M-S-M-A-R-T-E-R-T-H-A-N-Y-O-U"

by JShufelt on Aug 28, 2025 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs