2008 Woodie Awards
Sports
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Dual meet dominationDucks hold the lead wire-to-wire, winning almost all of the running events and scoring the most points in the two teams' dual meet historyby Jacob MayOregon coaches were predicting the meet's winner would be decided by the 4x400 meter relay, the final event of the day, but it was decided long before then as the Ducks never surrendered a lead in their 94-69 win over third-ranked UCLA at Hayward Field on Saturday. |
Nurse speaks out on her departure from OregonThe junior made her first public comments since coach Bev Smith announced Nurse would not be returning next yearby Jeffrey DransfeldtIf it was up to Tamika Nurse, she would still be playing for the Oregon women's basketball team. "It was my intention to finish my career here at the University of Oregon," she said. "I in no way, shape or form wanted to finish anywhere else. This is where I wanted to be. |
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Oregon running out of opportunitiesDucks' postseason hopes in jeopardy; team hopes for redemption at OSU on Wednesdayby Jeffrey DransfeldtCORVALLIS - The chill of a windy, rainy Friday afternoon was a fitting setting for the latest loss of the Oregon softball team that left team members searching for answers. The Ducks' 3-1 defeat to host Oregon State left Oregon players talking amongst themselves in a lengthy postgame meeting. |
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Weather helps give Ducks extra edge at homeIn My Opinion | Chin Musicby Jacob MayI've lived in Oregon for four years now and I still don't understand how the weather system in Eugene operates other than it fluctuates so often just to drive outsiders like me absolutely crazy. Sun, rain, snow, hail, then more sun - all in the same day. |
Meet deemed a success with both teams looking forward to 2009by Bryn JanssonDespite the inclement weather Saturday for the first Oregon-UCLA dual meet since 1985, Ducks and Bruins alike all raved about the competition and the atmosphere. "This is a fun meet," Oregon hurdler Jared Huske said. "It's the first time I've ever competed in a dual meet, but I liked it a lot. |
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Blood leads Oregon at Mt. SAC RelaysDucks score victories in the 1,500m and the 400m hurdles at meetby Bryn JanssonNicole Blood ran the fastest 5,000m by a Duck in 20 years Friday night at the Mt. SAC Relays, clocking in at 15 minutes, 43.82 seconds. The sophomore finished 11th overall and third among collegians, to drop more than half a minute off her previous personal best of 16:16. |
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