Mike Slade

Ducks Appear Unstoppable!

05:41 PM ET 10.02

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I watched most of Saturday's 48-13 blowout down in Tempe. Speaking as a jaded, heart-broken-many-times lifelong Oregon Duck fan, I have to say that this year's team may be the best I have ever seen, rivaled only by the 1998 team. You'd think I'd say the 2001 team, which got jobbed out of a title game spot by the BCS and had to settle for #2 after shellacking Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl. And yes, that team had Joey Harrington, Maurice Morris and a two-year record of 21-3. But the 1998 team, with Reuben Droughns and Akili Smith, was 5-0 and ranked in the top 10 when it lost a 41-38…

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Oklahoma "FATWA"

02:25 PM ET 09.21

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Well, hopefully the Okies will regain some perspective after the death threats, whining, threats of retaliation against the Pac-10, and hopes of forfeiture go away. Many intrepid bloggers have posted video on YouTube demonstrating how UAB got totally screwed out of a key fumble recovery during their 24-17 squeaker loss to Oklahoma. But did we hear David Borencalling for that game to be declared null and void? I think not. The Ducks may well be able to escape controversy this week as they head towards a much-needed bye. Oklahoma meanwhile continues its assault on…

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