Oregon has its share of issues on the field following last Thursday's incident with Running Back LaGarrette Blount punching a Boise State football player, but Amanda (Right) has created a stir off the field with some recent bikini clad pictures found on the internet. Maybe Nike owner Phil Knight will pay for the problems to go away. We'd prefer Knight come up with yet another uniform for the Pac-10 team.
History Made
Those in attendance at Kinnick Stadium Saturday thought they were witnessing history as FCS Northern Iowa set up for a field goal with :07 remaining which would give the Panthers the lead. However the kick was blocked, yet was rewarded another chance since a Hawkeye football player did not fall on the 1st down opporunity. UNI tried again only to have this kick blocked and time run out. It was the first time ever that back to back field goal opportunities were blocked, and the fifth time it happened in the same quarter. Hawkeye fans were glad to see this type of history occur.
Showdown Saturday
After the 2008 season the match-up many waited for was Ohio State hosting Southern California in week two of 2009. But the most intriguing match-up involves the Buckeye's hated rival, the Michigan Wolverines. Despite many off-field issues, the Maize and Blue executed well while defeating Western Michigan. Michigan hosts Notre Dame after they shut down a very talented Nevada team. We may not have had every question answered after week one between these two teams, but we do expect an even game. If it is a blowout, the team on the receiving end is a pretender.
Big Ten
After completing the first weekend at 10-1, the Nation's Premeir Conference has to prove themself this weekend. Conference teams take on representatives of the Big 12, Mountain West, Pac 10 as well as Notre Dame. Add Fresno State's trip to Madison and this becomes a make it or break it Saturday for respectibility. A sweep and the conference can pound its chest, but losses to two or more will add to the nation's perspective.
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