Caught Looking Ahead

Oregon continued to look rough around the edges in beating Washington State Saturday night in Seattle.  If this team, particularly the young quarterback Marcus Mariota, ever gets a grip it might finally excel.

Or meet the fanatical expectations of Oregon's followers.

Meanwhile, Oregon State went into the Tuscon desert Saturday evening and played what amounted to a more entertaining game against Arizona, winning on a late TD pass by Sean Mannion, who is slowly winning me over.

If it comes down to the Civil War (OSU vs. UO) for the PAC North title the advantage goes to OSU with its home field and jacked up defense.  The 2009 CW game was for the old PAC-10 title and a Rose Bowl berth, I believe.  Oregon won, before losing to Ohio State in the Granddaddy Bowl.

Oregon's young line has struggled early, but the CW result this year will depend on which team improves the most by season's end.

Nearly at the halfway mark of the season.  Man, it's speeding past.


TS