...is our timeline sliding back? Or are we trying to get into the Big-12 through back channels? Seems like if we were Pac-12 or bust, we'd be a little more proactive.

...this isn't about that "GameDay".

I attended a very large P5 program's home game for the first time last weekend. Figured it would be fun to share some observations based on my experience.

-Definitely the largest stadium I've been in, that was very cool. The sight lines from where I walked all looked nice, too. Seats I purchased ended up have seat backs (bonus!)
-Security and ticket scanning was quick (and we showed up less than 30 minutes to kickoff)
-Audio around the stadium was great, and it was nice not hearing 2000s rock jamz
-Concessions moved quick and had solid food options. Beer AND cocktails were to be had in the general area. Beer was $8 for a large can of domestic/$9 for imports. Cocktails were $14 with four good pre-batched options. I was told liquor/beer was a recent add in the past 5 years.
-There were TVs throughout the concourse level so you can keep an eye on the action
-They had a team store in the stadium, and silent auction on products running throughout the game
-Yes, their students leave at halftime too. I saw ~1/3 of the section dipped by half (it was in the mid-90ºs)

Things I noticed I appreciated about WSU's experience:
-Really was hard to not do "...Cougar 1st Down!" on 1st down, and "Touchdown Cougs!" in the way it is belted is unique. PA last weekend felt more "corporate/NFL-like"
-WSU definitely feels more intimate
-Butch/cheer squad is a catalyst for cheers, and this wasn't as prevalent at my game

I'm starting to get concerned about next year. Schedules need to be determined for starters. We needed to have already gone to the BIg-12 and laid it out - are you inviting us or not? If not, then onto our only other option. Which is quickly becoming a problem, because I'm sure they (MW) are already working on the schedule. Good luck swooping in in January and saying hey let's merge.

That said, our best option is to poach their highest profile teams. Although excluding Hawaii and this Colorado College (minor sports affiliate), They only have 11 teams. So unless we want reinvent as the PAC 8 or 10, The only real option is to take 'em all, get' em to dissolve the MW and join the PAC, and off we go. Plus after getting screwed by the traitors, do we really want to do that to the MW? And who's to say that the top 6 or 8 would even come? Buying a pig in a poke, when you are nice and stable where you are? There again, if we take them all their stability remains and actually improves with OSU and WSU on board, and the PAC brand.

Finally, it was recently posted in another thread that Dickert would need to take a 40% pay cut for budget purposes. That is nuts, and would be suicidal.

Now maybe all this has been going on behind the scenes. But given the last year-plus I'm a doubter. Having this Oliver Luck in the mix may be helping.

And when are we firing Quackkoff?

someone is always offended..

We didn't see this last year.
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This week we recap the Oregon State win, updates on the Pac-12, Coach Jake Dickert and the #13 COUGS off to the Rose Bowl against UCLA on Saturday.
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In Eugene, COUGS win Opening Set: 25-14.

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Colorado had plenty of star power at sold-out Folsom Field, with some of familiar names in the world of sports and entertainment showed up Saturday. Among the guests in the house were NBA standouts Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, along with pitcher CC Sabathia, receivers DeSean Jackson and Michael Westbrook, and rapper DaBaby.

DaBaby figured heavily into the weekend as he gave a motivational speech the night before the game and led the team onto the field by high-stepping along the sideline.

Note: Listen to all segments. (Don't stop at the brief commercial breaks).

The Monty Show got it wrong....

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As a rumor stirred up by Twitter agents and media outlets. NM

Highest rank since #10 in 2018. And #5 on ESPN’s Heisman list for Ward.

I realize Biggs can’t see it but Mik has his back. He’ll explain it to him!

Nice
First win for them on that ugly ass red turf.
They're for real.

Watched their game against the mutts. Looks like he generally decides who he’s going to throw to pre-snap. Locks on and lets it rip. I see INTs in his future.

Damn, keep expecting him to perform in big time situations

I have never seen a batter more disrespected by a pitcher than what Neris did to him last night. You’ve gotta drop the bat and go after him don’t you? Maybe that’s not the new generations game🤷‍♂️

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Beats Kansas 1-0 in Pullman.

Oh boy. Macafee trying his best to turn it into a WWF intro. What a 🤡
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Cougs undefeated
People afraid to play us.
Conferences worried we will take over
ESPN ratings dropping.
Buffalos going extinct.

Go Cougs

Dickert Kim

USC pays more?

Total speculation, but this makes sense.

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How many chances does he get to field an actual good defense with great access to talent?

Straight up, who do you have winning this one?

I was leaning to the Beavs, but now think Utah wins this one.

For MSU. Seems more like a wish list on their part. Hope he gets a raise and stays.