Go Blawgs

Alright Dawg fans. With the Disaster in the Desert behind us, it’s time to focus every ounce of energy on beating the Ducks on Saturday. To get your blood flowing, here’s a few questions to ponder as you contemplate the Dawgs’ rivalry with the Oregon Ducks –  What do Oregon Ducks and pot have in common? They both get smoked in bowls! Or, what does Autzen Stadium and the Oakland Coliseum have in common? While not correct, some of you may have answered: fans at both venues throw objects at visiting players; both stadiums are located in places you would never want to visit; both hell holes are home to the most classless fans in football. And for all these reasons, the actual answer is — both stadiums are the only two places I will NOT take my family to watch a football game.

So what is it that fuels our deep-seeded hatred for Team Nike? Here are some thoughts, both historical and personal, to get you fired up for Saturday. But Dawg fans, we all know the list is endless so post your reasons in the comments section and vote in this week’s Smokin’ Poll.

Fortunately, we don’t have to go back very far for some prime examples of classless and dim behavior, and on national television no less! Not only did an Oregon player sucker punch a Boise St. player, but he also punched one of his own teammates and then proceeded to taunt the team and the Boise crowd as he retreated…AFTER A LOSS! Who taunts after getting their asses handed to them? Apparently this idiot does. Actions like this certainly explain what compels the Ducks’ mindless and militant fans to leave their seats and traverse sections (plural) to pick fights with Husky men, women, children and whoever else is in their way. You stay classy, Eugene.

But have I left you longing for more hard evidence? Then how about the game at Autzen Stadium 10 years ago in which Duck fans threw cups of urine and dog feces on the Husky players as they entered the stadium? And speaking of urine, is their anyone on the face of this earth that really, truly believes the Duck uniforms are attractive? Take a moment, I’ll wait.

Still not convinced that the Ducks are the scourge of civilization? I submit to you mascot and band Exhibits A, B and C. Now which one would you want to play with and which ones make you want to channel your inner-Ronnie Lott and throw high elbows to the temple?

I thought so. And is the Duck band actually wearing Nike bike helmets?

As you know I am a big fan of perspective, so to all Duck fans who for some reason still think they are better than us, I offer this one thought on the history of our two programs: the Ducks will have to win every game for the next 20 years just to get even in the series. Bleed Purple. Be Gold. CRUSH THE DUCKS. GO DAWGS!!!!!!

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