Streaking The Lawn - Virginia Football at Oregon: Previews, Updates, How to Watch, and CoverageUVa sports uncovered... from the Rotunda to Homer and backhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52586/stl_fav.png2016-09-11T08:48:19-04:00http://www.streakingthelawn.com/rss/stream/126253112016-09-11T08:48:19-04:002016-09-11T08:48:19-04:00Three Things I Learned from Virginia-Oregon
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<p>Turns out, Virginia’s running game could be potent this year.</p> <p id="e7ez6o">In some ways, Oregon’s 44-26 win over Virginia late Saturday night on the west coast played out exactly as many predicted. The Ducks’ offense had a field day, amassing 632 total yards on a defense that still has room to grow. Virginia still gave up two turnovers, and the 24th-ranked Oregon looked in control from start to finish.</p>
<p id="g0n69w">Still, we learned three things from watching this game. Let’s get right to it.</p>
<p id="YqW6Zn"><strong>1. The defense looked better, but the woes will probably continue for some time.</strong></p>
<p id="MygjfN">Even if it was because of a typically fast Oregon team that put themselves in position time and time again, the defensive unit looked rough past the second level. Compared to the Richmond game, where the issues stemmed from a kind of “analysis paralysis” with the new 3-4 scheme, on Saturday they looked more prepared but mismatched at virtually every position. Oregon receiver Devon Allen, who finished fifth in the 110m hurdles at last month’s Olympics in Rio, had a monster game with four catches for 141 yards and a touchdown. The secondary was torched all night, but that’s not exactly a shocker when you consider the speed that Oregon has. Leading up to the game, I had said that a successful game for the UVa defense would be holding the Ducks under 50 points, and they did. Even late in the game, the energy was there with hard hits and teammates congratulating each other on good tackles.</p>
<p id="MA1kyA"><strong>2. Whatever happened with the run game against Richmond was something of a fluke.</strong></p>
<p id="K0a7L6">Seemingly out of nowhere, Albert Reid had 126 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, while Taquan Mizzell had 48 and a touchdown on 10 rushes and Jordan Ellis had 46 yards on six carries. Ellis especially had a breakout game after not playing against UR due to injury, and that bodes well heading into UConn next week. In all, the Cavaliers picked up 193 yards on the ground, compared to a dismal 38 last week against FCS Spiders. An improved ground game will almost certainly help to open things up through the air, which leads me to my final point.</p>
<p id="gxbcxe"><strong>3. Kurt Benkert looked decent, but he has room to improve.</strong></p>
<p id="aeRYVt">Benkert’s completion percentage nose-dived from 76 against Richmond to just 51 on Saturday. Oregon’s speedy defensive backs often put themselves into a good position, giving Benkert no easy shots. His quick release was a huge positive, and 9.7 yards-per-completion rate was big reason as to why his short and mid-range throws led to first downs. Benkert clearly has the arm strength for the long balls, but with so many of them either overthrown or errant into the sidelines, Virginia lost out on some big opportunities. With increased accuracy, Benkert can open up the field and give the Hoos more options both in the air and on the ground. The offensive line gave up six sacks in Eugene, although even under pressure, we liked what we saw from Benkert’s short- and mid-range game.</p>
<p id="RoXXZ6">We’re listening — share your observations from the game below!</p>
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<p>Hoos make progress but can’t hang with more talented Oregon squad</p> <p id="tN4XDf">It was an encouraging first fifteen minutes for the Virginia Cavaliers. After a quarter of play, the Hoos had doubled their rushing output from week one. Their defense had forced the vaunted Ducks offense to punt on its first drive. It was only a seven point game.</p>
<p id="C0UOPe">But then, well...</p>
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<p id="DrKSVz">The Ducks went over, around, and through the Cavaliers defense for the next fifteen minutes. <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/11/12876678/ncaa-football-virginia-cavaliers-oregon-ducks-halftime-score">A 13-6 Oregon lead after one quarter became 30-6 after two.</a> Oregon converted a third-and-36, turning what looked like a Cavalier stop into 7 points. The momentum swing seemed to take life out of the Hoos for the rest of the half.</p>
<p id="UpxAnl">But Virginia hung tough with Oregon in the third, matching the Ducks’ 14 points with 14 of their own en route to a 44-20 score after 45 minutes. UVA scored a touchdown with 7 seconds left in the third quarter, then scored the next points of the game (and the only points of the fourth quarter) on another Kurt Benkert TD pass seven minutes later—a 12-play, 78-yard drive that showed how the UVA offense should and could function.</p>
<p id="k5G6Ln">The Ducks intercepted Benkert on a deep throw after the Hoos’ had stopped a fourth-down try by Oregon, and the final gun saw the home team hold serve, 44-26, a final margin closer than what many experts predicted.</p>
<p id="4u3YTA">Oregon RB Royce Freeman led the home squad’s rushing attack with 207 yards and 2 touchdowns, including an 85-yard scoring romp straight up the gut in the third quarter. WR Devon Allen—late of the Rio Olympics 110-meter hurdling finals—flashed his wheels as well, getting behind the UVA defense for a 77-yard TD reception, also in the third quarter. QB Dakota Prukop finished with 3 touchdown passes and 331 yards through the air.</p>
<p id="Kbjk5P">Albert Reid was the brightest spot of a Cavalier offense that generally showed substantial improvement from week one, racking up 126 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Kurt Benkert’s accuracy took a bit of a tumble, as the Hoos’ QB finished 20-of-39 for 193 yards, 2 TDs, and 2 INTs.</p>
<p id="nfgkWJ">Virginia will seek its first win of the 2016 season (and of the Mendenhall era) next week at Connecticut, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/9/10/12871686/navy-connecticut-final-score-clock-bob-diaco">who lost today to Navy, 28-24.</a></p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/11/12876966/virginia-cavaliers-football-oregon-ducks-final-score-recap-albert-reid-royce-freemanPaul Wiley2016-09-11T00:27:47-04:002016-09-11T00:27:47-04:00Virginia vs. Oregon Halftime Score: Three thoughts
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<p>Well, it could be worse?</p> <p id="39RW3x">Going into the intermission, Oregon leads Virginia 30-6 in a game that’s had both highlights and lowlights for the Cavaliers. The score, of course, doesn’t bode well for Virginia fans who were hoping for a close game through and through. But that doesn’t mean all hope has been lost.</p>
<p id="oOhC52">As we wait to see what adjustments Bronco Mendenhall and company will make during the second half, here’s what we’re seeing in the first half for those of you who weren’t able to catch it.</p>
<p id="ejrLIZ">1. Virginia’s defense is shaky at best, but this was to be expected this week. Oregon’s offense is fast. They’re smart on the field, they find holes, and they relentlessly tire out your defense. We knew all this already. So, should we be too surprised that Virginia’s getting torched on defense having given up 358 yards in the first half alone? The Hoos are struggling with assignments, giving up an average of 7.6 yards per play, including a big third-and 36 that eventually led to a Duck touchdown. We wanted to see signs of life in the defense, and haven’t found it yet in this first half (at least, not after the initial 3-and-out drive).</p>
<p id="mTOfrk">2. At the half, Virginia’s offense has already racked up 177 yards, including 92 rushing yards thanks to a breakout game from Albert Reid, who has racked up 92 yards on his own on 12 carries. Quarterback Kurt Benkert has held his own, although he’s overthrown several potentially big plays. He’s 9-18 (not great) with 83 yards. </p>
<p id="REyyWU">3. PENALTIES. Remember last week when we and everyone else in the world commented that Virginia had no penalties called on them, and Coach Mendenhall said how that’s not necessarily a good thing? With two quarters in the books, Virginia has had a whopping seven penalties, costing them 82 yards in the aggregate, compared to Oregon’s four penalties for 40 yards.</p>
<p id="Bv02ZJ">Virginia had a great first quarter. The second quarter was nothing short of disastrous. What adjustments are you hoping to see in the second half?</p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/11/12876678/ncaa-football-virginia-cavaliers-oregon-ducks-halftime-scoreBrian J. Leung2016-09-10T22:00:08-04:002016-09-10T22:00:08-04:00Virginia Cavaliers vs. Oregon Ducks Game Thread
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<p>It seems like the impossible task, but...what if...?</p> <p id="paragraph2"><strong>Time</strong>: 10:30 p.m. ET<br><strong>Date</strong>: September 10, 2016<br><strong>Place</strong>: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Oregon)</p>
<p id="7cSZ2c"><strong><a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/10/12870304/how-to-watch-listen-virginia-cavaliers-vs-oregon-ducks-radio-streaming-tv-time">How to Watch on TV and Online</a></strong></p>
<p id="zOzIdv"><strong>Spread</strong>: Oregon -24<br><strong>Last Meeting</strong>: UVA 10, Oregon 59 (2013)</p>
<p id="60IPOW">A college football Saturday sort of works like a factory floor, if you squint hard enough. The whistle blows at 12:00 eastern time, and the first shift of games commences. Reinforcements of varying quality arrive at 1. The noon games wrap up around 3:30 in time for the second shift to start. The second shift will get you to the evening meal, and may even join you at the table if you’re watching one of those 4 hour SEC slogs. The third shift starts between 7 and 8 and escorts all us east coast dwellers to the doorstep of dreamland.</p>
<p id="NE8zav">Tonight, dear Cavaliers, we’re on the fourth shift. The west coast primetime slot. We’re headed well beyond the witching hour tonight, and half of you probably won’t make it out awake, especially if you’ve been parked in front of the television since noon. It’s an hour that feels more suitable for a horror film than a football game, and we just might get to watch some horror after all.</p>
<p id="xWZirL">Virginia is heading out west to face the University of Oregon, a return trip from the 49 point thrashing the Ducks delivered to Scott Stadium back in 2013. That Oregon team was #2 in the nation at the time, and ended up with an 11-2 record. This iteration of the Ducks is not quite as highly regarded, but still more than capable of delivering a blowout if Virginia has not improved mightily in the past week. The fourth shift, however, has earned a reputation for being the home of odd games, strange results, and the occasional mind-melting upset. You should probably watch it with us...just in case.</p>
<p id="5IVUJK"> The Game Thread is open.</p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/10/12662146/ncaa-football-virginia-oregon-final-score-preview-game-thread-streamingAutomator2016-09-10T10:00:16-04:002016-09-10T10:00:16-04:00Where to watch Virginia Cavaliers vs. Oregon Ducks at local bars and restaurants
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<p>The UVA Clubs network has you covered!</p> <p id="L7JlPx">Wahoo fans near and far are gathering to watch today’s Virginia vs. Oregon matchup. Here are this week’s official game watches brought to you by the various UVA Clubs around the country and world. For the latest, be sure to head over to <a href="http://uvaclubs.virginia.edu/game-watching/">the Office of Engagement’s website</a>. Know of another game watch in your area, official or not? Drop it in the comment and GO HOOS!</p>
<p id="EzNxOa">All times are local.</p>
<p id="mC4Ikd"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-san-francisco-uva-vs-oregon-football-game-watch/">UVA Club of San Francisco: UVA vs Oregon Football Game Watch</a><br>Saturday, September 10 @ 7:30 pm<br>Brick Yard, San Francisco, CA<br>Come kick off football season at the Brick Yard as UVA takes on Oregon!<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-san-francisco-uva-vs-oregon-football-game-watch/">Find out more »</a></p>
<p id="9kKB08"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-los-angeles-uva-vs-oregon-game-watch/">UVA Club of Los Angeles: UVA vs Oregon Game Watch</a><br>Saturday, September 10 @ 7:30 pm<br>Sonny McLean’s Irish Pub, Santa Monica, CA<br>It’s that time of year again! Come join the UVA Club of Los Angeles to watch the Cavaliers take on the Oregon Ducks in Eugene with your fellow Hoos at Sonny McLean’s in Santa Monica. Kickoff is 7:30 – we hope to see you there!<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-los-angeles-uva-vs-oregon-game-watch/">Find out more »</a></p>
<p id="6BOhgk"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-salt-lake-city-park-city-uva-vs-oregon-football-game-watch/">UVA Club of Salt Lake City & Park City: UVA vs Oregon Football Game Watch</a><br>Saturday, September 10 @ 8:30 pm<br>Buffalo Wild Wings – Utah, Salt Lake City, UT<br>UVA Club of Salt Lake City & Park City welcomes the new academic year and the return of Cavalier football with an opportunity to join your fellow ‘Hoos for the nationally televised tilt between UVA at Oregon. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. We hope you can join us. Go ‘Hoos!<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-salt-lake-city-park-city-uva-vs-oregon-football-game-watch/">Find out more »</a></p>
<p id="KKiFsW"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-chicago-uva-vs-oregon-football-game-watch/">UVA Club of Chicago: UVA vs Oregon Football Game Watch</a><br>Saturday, September 10 @ 9:30 pm<br>Lincoln Station, Chicago, IL<br>Football Season is back! Come join local ‘Hoos for the Games this year at our Game Watch Bar Lincoln Station.<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-chicago-uva-vs-oregon-football-game-watch/">Find out more »</a></p>
<p id="or3G6H"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/virginia-club-of-new-york-uva-vs-oregon-football-gamewatch/">Virginia Club of New York: UVA vs. Oregon Football Gamewatch</a><br>Saturday, September 10 @ 10:30 pm<br>The Ainsworth Park, New York, NY<br>Football season is back and Coach Bronco is hoping to start a new era of UVA Football. Join us for the season opener against Richmond and cheer on the Cavaliers at the Ainsworth Park with your fellow NYC Hoos! There will be food and drink specials. Coming with a group?! Reserve a table ahead of time...<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/virginia-club-of-new-york-uva-vs-oregon-football-gamewatch/">Find out more »</a></p>
<p id="RamWNF"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-chicago-uva-vs-uconn-football-game-watch/">UVA Club of Chicago: UVA vs UConn Football Game Watch</a><br>Saturday, September 17 @ 12:30 pm<br>Lincoln Station, Chicago, IL<br>Football Season is back! Come join local ‘Hoos for the Games this year at our Game Watch Bar Lincoln Station.<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-chicago-uva-vs-uconn-football-game-watch/">Find out more »</a></p>
<p id="M8We3E"><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-the-palm-beaches-uva-vs-duke-game-watch/">UVA Club of the Palm Beaches: UVA vs Duke Game Watch</a><br>Saturday, October 1 @ 12:00 pm<br>The Woods Jupiter in Harbourside, Jupiter, FL<br>Let’s get together and cheer on our Cavaliers as they open ACC play against the Duke Blue Devils. Join us on Saturday, October 1st at the beautiful new venue The Woods Jupiter in Harbourside. Your $15 admission purchases heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the game!<br><a href="http://alumni.virginia.edu/events/event/uva-club-of-the-palm-beaches-uva-vs-duke-game-watch/">Find out more »</a></p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/10/12870344/where-to-watch-virginia-cavaliers-vs-oregon-ducks-game-watches-bars-restaurantsBrian J. Leung2016-09-10T07:00:10-04:002016-09-10T07:00:10-04:00How to watch and listen to Virginia Cavaliers vs. Oregon Ducks Football
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<p>Virginia’s biggest road test comes early.</p> <p id="UHheyd">The Virginia Cavaliers’ opening weekend didn’t exactly go as planned, but the season must go on. Kurt Benkert and company travel to Eugene, Oregon in search of the first win of the Bronco Mendenhall era. At the very least, they are looking to demonstrate signs of improvement.</p>
<h4 id="fZHsIb">How to Watch the Virginia Cavaliers at. the Oregon Ducks on Saturday</h4>
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<p id="paragraph9"><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 p.m. ET</p>
<p id="paragraph10"><strong>Location:</strong> Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon</p>
<p id="paragraph11"><strong>TV: </strong>ESPN</p>
<p id="eofRGV"><strong>Online Streaming:</strong> This game will be broadcast on ESPN3.</p>
<p id="KlyPbA"><strong>Radio:</strong> <a href="http://www.virginiasports.com/collegesportslive/?media=534860">Online Audio Stream</a> or Sirius 137 or XM 197</p>
<p id="NxxfTs"><strong>Latest Point Spread: </strong>Oregon is favored to win by 23.5 points</p>
<p id="F1FhQm">This week’s coverage includes an “STL Exclusive” as we followed certain of our players along <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12864596/virginia-football-oregon-trail-streaking-the-lawn-exclusive-dysentery">the Oregon Trail</a>. It did not end well.</p>
<p id="9eN0yY">Seriously though, our coverage as always is highlighted by <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12858262/virginia-football-at-oregon-preview-time-tv-info">The Big Preview</a> and of course <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/8/12840636/the-column-virginia-at-oregon-complete-preview-hoos-ducks-football-uva">The Column</a>. Did you know that Bronco Mendenhall <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12864176/how-bronco-mendenhall-helped-turn-around-oregon-football">helped turn around Oregon Football</a>? First he beat them, then he helped set them up for success.</p>
<p id="YzAdnf"><a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12855890/trash-talkin-tj-not-happy-oregon-virginia-football">Trash Talkin’ TJ</a> had some choice words for the Oregon game! </p>
<p id="W5rYBU">We also reached out to fellow SB Nation site Addicted to Quack <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12855822/ncaa-football-preview-oregon-virginia-addicted-to-quack">to scout Oregon for us</a>. It’s pretty much as expected, with lots of words like “up-tempo” and “offense” and “Marcus Mariota.” </p>
<p id="ZONtOm">Even if we’re not expecting a win, we’re at least looking for something to hang our season hopes on, right? Your STL Staff <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/8/12853288/oregon-virginia-football-roundtable-expectations">had a roundtable to discuss</a>. Mendenhall seems to have the same idea -- he’s looking for “<a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/8/12848340/virginia-oregon-football-bronco-mendenhall-goals">fundamental football improvement</a>” from both players and coaches. Here are three things we’re specifically looking for <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/8/12848698/virginia-football-road-game-oregon-ducks-eugene-how-to-watch-kurt-benkert-quin-blanding">From The Upper Deck</a>.</p>
<p id="ENXMVQ">Lastly, are you in Eugene? If so, there are lots of things you’re doing, thanks to the <a href="http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/8/12848716/virginia-oregon-football-game-day-events-pregame-postgame-allgame">UVaClub of Oregon</a>.</p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/10/12870304/how-to-watch-listen-virginia-cavaliers-vs-oregon-ducks-radio-streaming-tv-timeBrian J. Leung2016-09-09T14:00:06-04:002016-09-09T14:00:06-04:00EXCLUSIVE: Streaking the Lawn follows Virginia Football along the Oregon Trail
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<p>Only two people got dysentery!</p> <p id="LJGSJ2">Virginia Football is headed out west to take on the Ducks of Oregon. Streaking the Lawn got exclusive access to document the journey along the Oregon Trail. It wasn’t a pretty sight, but we were lucky enough to survive to tell the tale. We sent a photographer along the way and grabbed some shots, which look shockingly like the 1990 DOS classic. </p>
<p id="xyIKOL">First, let’s select our team of who we’re following. We’re going with Coach Bronco Mendenhall, who’s heading up the expedition, QB1 Kurt Benkert, his backup Matt Johns, RB Taquan “Smoke” Mizzell, and defensive superstar Quin Blanding.</p>
<p id="WChD0E">Knowing he has to rebuild the program from the ground up, Mendenhall has trained to be a carpenter for this journey. </p>
<p id="5DGXYW">Time to hit Matt’s General Store and load up on all the essentials like yokes, bullets, and oxen.</p>
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<p id="bl96Yo">I’m feeling good. </p>
<p id="MMySpl">The eight-bit rendition of ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ is really what the Hoos need to kick off a successful trip out west. </p>
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<p id="7Lgvzu">Leaving Independence…sounds like what Bronco already did when he left BYU. </p>
<p id="BTeWYQ">Those filling rations will have to be changed. That’s got to be earned. </p>
<p id="RmPHM7">Ah good. Just a short 102 miles to the Kansas River crossing. </p>
<p id="LUVFrO">Oh jeez. Severe blizzard. Lose one day. I’m going to assume that blizzard was in Richmond, and that’s behind us now. Right? </p>
<p id="RsasPc">Lost a yoke early. That’s why they carry three. </p>
<p id="Awe6bf">Smoke keeps asking to change the pace to ‘grueling’. </p>
<p id="4chim5">KANSAS RIVER. LET’S CAULK IT. </p>
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<p id="o9Pwox">No doubts. No problems. </p>
<p id="9QTU17">Wrong trail? Lose five days? Who’s navigating? </p>
<p id="e8G6jV">They’ve made it to the Big Blue River crossing. That 4.4-foot depth is luring them into fording, and I’m falling for it. </p>
<p id="Kvg5wu">That went...not well. </p>
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<p id="hWlgGk">OH NO THE LION PRINCE HAS COME DOWN WITH A FEVER. MATT JOHNS ARE YOU READY? THIS IS WHY WE BROUGHT YOU. </p>
<p id="XOl6xV">Wrong trail again. Our lead blockers are leading Smoke astray. </p>
<p id="xTElJD">Ooooh an abandoned wagon!</p>
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<p id="9KShbF">Oh. Nevermind. Looks like the Hokies have already looted it en route to the oversized NASCAR party also known as the “Battle in Bristol”. </p>
<p id="ppFuuh">Tell me Fort Kearney doesn’t look like a party. </p>
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<p id="uobuYf">OH NO! OXEN DOWN! This is not a good development. The gang lost four oxen in the ill-advised river fording, and now we’ve got an injury. Based on the cagey nature of the description, one can only assume it’s a ‘lower extremity’ problem. </p>
<p id="hmFxqd">Somehow, Bronco and crew has been on the road for a month and everyone is in fair health. </p>
<p id="JTQki4">THIS IS WHAT I GET. I JINXED IT. </p>
<p id="JEhlNd">Bad news. Kurt’s fever has turned to dysentery. This is a negative for, well, everyone, as I can only assume sharing a covered wagon with those side effects isn’t pretty. A day of rest should be observed, and Bronco has deemed the team earned some bigger rations. </p>
<p id="JAu7Ol">As April continues, the weather warmed, everything going well - AH DAMN IT. Again?!</p>
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<p id="4LVIr2">Three more days rest...let’s see if that helps. Health has shifted to poor.</p>
<p id="ryYutv">Oh no. Health has improved back to fair, but, well...</p>
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<p id="Y1lwRJ">Good news, however. The gang has made it to Chimney Rock. Let’s look around! </p>
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<p id="U6cn46">THEY’RE PLAYING THE SONG OF OUR PEOPLE. THINGS ARE LOOKING UP. </p>
<p id="gV4pET">With the Good Ole Song resonating merrily in the wagon, the motley crew continues their trek. Hey, Aunt Rebecca Sims (any relation to Philip!?) do you have any advice for the group?</p>
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<p id="R5nKSV">Oh. Ok. Well. Let’s go!</p>
<p id="0si5Uc">Inadequate grass? Do they not believe in sport turf at Fort Laramie? </p>
<p id="uLHdVc">Yikes. This wagon ride just got way more uncomfortable. </p>
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<p id="UzRM3w">Seriously. Who just steals clothes? </p>
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<p id="zuEjA0">Wow real rough stretch for Kurt. Cholera is truly going to slow him down against Oregon, but maybe that will make the Duck defense keep their distance. </p>
<p id="NxpQVy">Lost five days AGAIN. Someone forgot the map. </p>
<p id="DbhiPs">Bronco takes his frustration over losing the trail for the THIRD time out on some unsuspecting bison. </p>
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<p id="YhHDUp">Ok, I’m truly sorry Kurt. This trip has been very, very unkind. The Lion King has come down with typhoid, completing his old timey disease trifecta. </p>
<p id="YNmcLt">Well, shoot. </p>
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<p id="wsuomz">For a while it looked as if Matt Johns was going to make it out unscathed. Nooooooope. That dysentery is still making the rounds, this time focusing on the back up QB. Wash your hands, guys. </p>
<p id="UAn11E">BUT MAYBE OUR LUCK IS TURNING! </p>
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<p id="LItPPV">Made it to Independence Rock! Let’s see how far the gang has made it on their journey!</p>
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<p id="YozxYp">Oh. So, not halfway. Ok. Wow. Oregon is FAR. </p>
<p id="oDKT7U">South Pass looks lovely. </p>
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<p id="FXimcT">Damn. Forgot that rations were full up again. Under 500 pounds of food now. Look out, bison! </p>
<p id="nA1Ng8">We have the option to choose our path...</p>
<p id="xz0oJS">LET’S GO TO SODA SPRINGS AND GET A POP. </p>
<p id="iplMAO">Ooooh! More wild fruit. </p>
<p id="9RqOVr">Successfully made it to the Green River Crossing.</p>
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<p id="6cLTbd">400 feet across and 20.1 feet deep? Yiiiikes. First choice is to take the ferry, but apparently that takes money. So, let’s caulk this bad boy and cross our fingers. </p>
<p id="up2LJ6">Uh oh. </p>
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<p id="hp23O0">We lost Quin, Smoke, Matty J, and Kurt. That one hurts. A lot.</p>
<p id="BXPr9I">Bronco is riding solo. This will make the food rations last longer, however. </p>
<p id="fuR81h">Well that’s just obnoxious. </p>
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<p id="FhznPh">How does one steal three oxen? This wouldn’t happen if Quin was still patrolling the wagon. </p>
<p id="p9XMXR">Ok, there’s no way the actual football game goes this poorly, right? Bronco has a broken arm. He’s all alone. </p>
<p id="UkgLXc">WILD FRUIT, Y’ALL. </p>
<p id="YCuf8f">Bronco’s solo ride was halted briefly due to A LACK OF OXEN (because, of course), but luckily he was persistent in the trade market and found an emigrant to barter with. We’ve got to be almost there, right? </p>
<p id="qduGaw">In case being alone with a broken arm wasn’t enough, fearless leader now has measles. On the upside, that’s a new disease for our crew!</p>
<p id="OBPDaR">Severe thunderstorms. Great. Lost a day. 1027 miles down!</p>
<p id="bsDUsO">This trip is snakebit. </p>
<p id="M6wKFn">Literally</p>
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<p id="phI6Pm">Oh. </p>
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<p id="cBMx5O">We’re not sure how the Virginia football team will fare without their head coach, starting quarterback, one of their backup quarterbacks, and star running back and safety. We’re also hoping that the rest of the team managed to make it there safely. I guess we’ll find out Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. ET (seriously, 10:30…west coast, you crazy), and GO HOOS!</p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12864596/virginia-football-oregon-trail-streaking-the-lawn-exclusive-dysenteryCaroline Darney2016-09-09T13:33:52-04:002016-09-09T13:33:52-04:00How Bronco Mendenhall Helped Turn Around Oregon Football
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<p id="B9Ty5J">In 2006, the Bronco Mendenhall-led BYU Cougars crushed Oregon in the Las Vegas Bowl, 38-8. </p>
<p id="d7sz6J">Oregon had been successful under coach Mike Belotti, including a Fiesta Bowl win and #2 ranking in 2001. But the success hadn’t lasted. After the Las Vegas beatdown, Belotti and his coaching staff realized things needed to change.</p>
<p id="RC8mj8">OU Defensive Backs coach John Neal had played with Mendenhall’s brother at BYU. And he had coached and later worked with Bronco at Oregon State. So he reached out to the guy who had just led the beatdown for advice. </p>
<p id="ldAPKQ">When Bronco began his head coaching career at BYU, he had an intervention. He asked the players to write down their issues with the program. Then, he burned the papers. </p>
<p id="bT05qM">Neal brought that idea to Belotti, who then called Bronco for more information. He then held a similar team-building exercise. Since that day, Oregon has seen unprecedented success and become one of the most respected programs in college football.</p>
<p id="4s1SS3"><a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2016/09/the_untold_story_of_how_bronco.html#incart_river_index">Here is the untold story</a>, brought to you by Andrew Greif at the Oregonian. </p>
https://www.streakingthelawn.com/2016/9/9/12864176/how-bronco-mendenhall-helped-turn-around-oregon-footballPaul Guttman