Dylan Wynn the first player on the field. No surprise there. Michael Philipp right behind him, a good sign.
Riley's father passes away the first day of fall camp–more Beaver bad luck. RIP, Bud…
Silverstream, will you be attending practices this Fall?
I'll probably keep this topic up until fall camp starts and there's more to discuss (unless anything interesting pops up between now and then).
Some things I'm pondering: why is the Oregon media so lame? Why do Beaver fans misspell so many words, and why do they mix homonyms (it's painful to read comment sections on O-live)? Who will supplant Colin Kelly (he's so bad!)? How will we mentally cope with another year of Reuben Robinson, and will the media continue to talk this guy up as a viable P-12 talent because they're too nice to tell it like it is? Anthony Watkins has gotten a free pass–he never plays the ball, and as of today he's a starting safety (I say give Zimmerman a shot!). How will I pay for the P-12 network (running out of time to find a good scam)? Etc.
Discuss any of these or anything you'd like.
Q: There are a lot of fans having panic attacks online after the last couple seasons, but you have really exuded a lot of confidence in your program and what you’ve built. Going into this season, what makes you confident things are going to get better?
A: First of all, you are always optimistic about how you’re going to do. I see the growth of individuals in the program; our business is player-focused. We’ve got a lot of guys back, a lot of great hard work, what I see as great intentions from our team. What I hope for is growth from the guys who had to play last year and were young. I think growth is the key element in how you do. Our job is about helping guys grow.
What is he talking about, his job is "helping guys grow"?
I wonder if that's even in the job description, or is this his paternal instincts taking over again? His job is to run a football program and win games, but his desire seems to be being a surrogate father to adult men.
Also, phrases like "great intentions", words like "hope", and excuses like "guys were young"…not good, folks. Think Chip Kelly would be spewing this crap?
I woke up on the right side of the bed today. All the negativity around the athletic department–is it overblown? Are there things to be positive about?
I'll let the Pollyannas have their voice today.
My opinion: Overall trend is down, but there are pockets of positivity. In the football program, the fact we will likely never have sanctions, have a good QB and WR corp, have an improved O-line, and from what I hear, a good chef (/sarc) are all positives. I don't even feel comfortable mentioning the positives because they are all things that should be expected at this level. Some fans still think the expected are blessings, and therein lies much of the problem. It's always good to hear the other side, though, so as not to become too insular or myopic. Plus it's always good for a laugh. Have at it, Pollyannas.
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https://www.ourbeavernation.com/12000-by-2012/
Was the number so embarrassingly low that they quietly pulled the plug? Is this another failed marketing campaign, or do we give them 'til years end to meet the quota (using a defunct website)?