A few housekeeping items as preseason football camp opens around the state:
1. You won’t see my byline the rest of the week because I’m here in Corvallis as a mentor for the High School Journalism Institute camp. Could the fine folks at HSJI have found a better influence than a sports writer who quit his last full-time job and now runs a Substack? Absolutely. But this is what the kids are stuck with. You can read more about that here if you’re interested.
2. This sets up my next announcement: Shane Hoffmann, who has contributed pieces to The I-5 Corridor during our first year, will be a regular writer throughout the upcoming football season. He’ll be reporting from Eugene this week while I’m away. Shane’s done a fantastic job for us in the past and I’m really excited to see what sort of stories his consistent coverage will provide.
3. Let’s get a mailbag rolling for next week. Submit any questions you may have in the comments and I’ll answer the best ones in a column — assuming I survive four more nights here in AC-less dorms.
What's the likelihood that The Original Pancake House cements the deal and reels in the Pancake Honcho for Oregon? And how likely are the NIL opportunities?
Why is it that the Ducks frequently don't have football jerseys for sale? We are a month out from the season and there is nothing. Practices are starting, interest is ramping up, people are getting ready for the season and there are no men's jerseys for sale. How is it the school most affiliated with Nike doesn't have a single one? I don't buy supply chain at this point 2 years into the pandemic. This is a minor issue that for whatever reason I keep thinking about.
Galaxy brain thought: Big jersey change that they are waiting to announce once we are a little closer to the season. No jerseys at all now because they don't want to have excess stock of old jerseys. I know this is extremely unlikely but a wild theory I have.
How do you see a potential Vedder Cup 2022 World Series play out? The ultimate I-5 Corridor matchup.
If Masoli and Mariota got in a fight, who would win?
What's the likelihood that The Original Pancake House cements the deal and reels in the Pancake Honcho for Oregon? And how likely are the NIL opportunities?
What's your favorite place to eat around Eugene?
I am heading to the game in Georgia. The line is +17. Is there any hood for the ducks to be competitive?
Why is it that the Ducks frequently don't have football jerseys for sale? We are a month out from the season and there is nothing. Practices are starting, interest is ramping up, people are getting ready for the season and there are no men's jerseys for sale. How is it the school most affiliated with Nike doesn't have a single one? I don't buy supply chain at this point 2 years into the pandemic. This is a minor issue that for whatever reason I keep thinking about.
Galaxy brain thought: Big jersey change that they are waiting to announce once we are a little closer to the season. No jerseys at all now because they don't want to have excess stock of old jerseys. I know this is extremely unlikely but a wild theory I have.