“The Oregon Ducks-themed Air Jordan 3′s pop up once more. Yesterday we got a first-look at an ‘Oregon’ Air Jordan 3 White/Cement, and today we get a second look at the Air Jordan 3 – Black Oregon Ducks, which popped up a few weeks back. Like the white pair, there’s no reason to expect that these will ever release publicly, but of course we’ll let you know if anything changes. Via @thisisdaners” – NikeBlog
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Released 8/25/11 – Nike unveiled the new Oregon Pro Combat football uniforms today. They will be worn against LSU in the Cowboys Classic in Arlington, Texas. The game will be played in Dallas Cowboys stadium (JerryWorld) on Sept. 3, 2011 and will be shown on prime time ESPN. College GameDay will be on hand for the first week of college football as well. Below are some pictures of the new uniforms, which are similar to what Oregon wore in the BCS National Championship game. The uniforms are again really light helping keep players cool, and they also feature Kevlar, the same material used in bullet proof vests. Again the “BLUR” yellow makes appearances on the helmet, gloves, jersey and shoes, which are all new. The undershirts are Nike dry-fit and sport the players numbers on the sleeves.
UPDATE 12/15/10 – Nike recently released new Nike Pro Combat football uniforms for Oregon to wear in the BCS National Championship game in Glendale, Arizona on January 10th, 2010. The new uniforms are similar to the ones that the Ducks have been wearing this season, with a few notable differences. The uniforms were unveiled at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, with NFL players as models. Here is a picture of what they will be wearing:
*EDIT* To see the exact uniforms that were worn in the BCS National Championship game, scroll down to the bottom of this post.
Close up of the gloves
These new uniforms are similar to the all whites worn against USC this year, with the carbon fiber helmets that were worn during the Portland St. game (yellow O’s on the sides). The numbers are also outlined with the bright yellow that matches the socks and the back of the shoes. The material of the uniform is the newest and best material which is way lighter than the previous uniforms.
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June 2009
Nike has kept these new uniforms a big secret around town, but finally released Oregon’s new football uniforms for the upcoming season. They are similar to the “winged” all black uniforms that Oregon broke out for the Arizona game last season. A few thing to note about the new uniforms.
*All new material – 25% lighter than previous uniforms
*No longer any yellow pants or yellow helmets.
*A new “silver” color is added to the uniform combinations, along with a “carbon fiber” helmet. (down the middle of the helmet it says ‘go hard. go oregon. go ducks’)
I am interested into hearing what others thinking about the new uniforms?
Attached first is a picture of last seasons jerseys, followed by a few pictures of the new ones, along with a link to a slide-show of the new jerseys.
Last seasons uniforms:
NEW 2009-2010 Oregon Football Uniforms:
(Players pictured: 2- Ward, T.J., 39- Tukuafu, Will, 6- Thurmond III, Walter, 7- Costa, Nate, 83- Dickson, Ed)
Click on the link below to view more pictures in a slide-show format on the University of Oregon’s athletic website.
*All photos courtesy of goducks.com*
Here is a look at what Oregon wore in each of their games during the 2009-2010 season. What combination is your favorite?
2009-2010 Season Uniforms:
*Oregon At Boise St. 09-03-2009 (White, White, White) – Jeremiah Masoli
*Oregon Vs. Purdue 09-12-2009 (Green, Green, Green) – Kenjon Barner
*Oregon Vs. Utah 09-19-2009 (White, Green, Grey) – Walter Thurmond III
*Oregon Vs. California 09-26-2009 (*RETRO* Yellow, Green, Yellow) – Ed Dickson
*Oregon Vs Washington St. 10-03-2009 (Black, Yellow, Black) – LaMichael James
*Oregon At UCLA 10-10-2009 (Green, White, Green) – Nate Costa
*Oregon At Washington 10-24-2009 (Black, White, Black) – LaMichael James
*Oregon Vs. USC 10-31-2009 *Halloween “Fright Night”* (Green, Green, Black) – Offensive Unit
*Oregon At Stanford 11-07-2009 (Green, White, White) – Jeff Maehl
*Oregon Vs. Arizona St. 11-14-2009 (Black, Black, Black) – LaMichael James
*Oregon At Arizona 11-21-2009 (Green, White, Black) – Ed Dickson
*Oregon Vs. Oregon St. 12-03-2009 (*RETRO W/NEW “O” Yellow, Green, White) – LaMichael James
*Oregon Vs. Ohio St. 01-01-2010 ROSE BOWL (White, Green, White) – Kenjon Barner
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2010-2011 Season Uniforms:
*Oregon Vs. New Mexico 09-04-2010 (Black, Black, Gray) – Kenjon Barner
*Oregon At Tennessee 09-11-2010 (Green, White W/Green, White) – Cliff Harris
*Oregon Vs. Portland St. 09-18-2010 (Carbon Fiber W/ Yellow O, Green, Gray) – Darron Thomas
*Oregon At Arizona St. 09-25-2010 (Green, White W/Silver, Green) – Kenny Rowe
*Oregon Vs. Stanford 10-02-2010 (Green, Green, Green) – Eddie Pleasant
*Oregon At Washington St. 10-09-2010 (Black, White W/Green, Black) – LaMichael James
*Oregon Vs. UCLA 10-21-2010 (Black, Yellow, Black) – Darron Thomas
*Oregon At USC 10-30-2010(White, White W/Green, White) – Jeff Maehl
*Oregon Vs. Washington 11-06-2010 (Black, Black, Black) – Brandon Bair
*Oregon At California 11-13-2010 (White, White W/Green, Green) – Cliff Harris
*Oregon Vs. Arizona 11-26-2010 (Green, Green, Gray) – Kickoff Team
*Oregon At Oregon St. 12-04-2010 (Carbon Fiber W/ White O, White W/Silver, Gray) – Josh Huff
BCS National Championship Game
*Oregon Vs. Auburn 01-10-2011 (Carbon Fiber W/”Blur” Yellow, White W/Silver and “Blur”, Gray) – LaMichael James
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The Portland Timbers are new to the MLS this year, but that doesn’t mean their fans don’t know the game. With a sluggish record in their first year, The Timber Army still shows up STRONG. Especially when they beat the LA Galaxy 3-0 to ruin the Galaxy’s 14-game winning streak. Watch as the Timber Army reacts to Jorge Perlaza’s goal. Amazing.
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By Kelly B. McGillivray
When LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach, the whole nation responded. It became instant news, full of images of torched jerseys, billboards in heaps on the sidewalk, and even the now famous all caps rant in Comic Sans by Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert, complete with a personal guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers would win an NBA Championship “before the self-titled former King wins one.”
But what people didn’t care to think about was how this would change LeBron. He later fired back, via twitter, that he was “taking mental notes of everyone taking shots at him” this past summer. And now the NBA is starting to understand what LeBron meant.
Welcome to LeBron James 2.0: (which is what I’m going to refer to LeBron as) a more aggressive, intense, and scariest of all, better LeBron James. On top of that, at least to me, it seems that 2.0 looks bigger and stronger than his Cleveland days, which doesn’t bode well for opponents. In teaming up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who decides to show up every once in a while and prove he’s worth the $110 million Miami has to pay him, (like he did in Game 4 against Boston with the late tip-in) 2.0 had his ups and downs during the regular season, doing so under a constant microscope. There was a bump with head coach Eric Spoelstra early in the season that made the media rounds and was critiqued from every angle, his inability to hit shots in the final seconds of games, and a regular season that did not go as Miami had hoped. But in these playoffs, 2.0 has seemed to embrace the Us against the World mentality, which so far has taken the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals.
He closed out the Boston Celtics in a ruthless, almost revenge-like manner. He matched Ray Allen shot for shot in Game 4, hitting two huge 3 pointers late, including one directly in front of a Boston bench that was doing their best to distract him. In Game 5, he fed off the momentum started by James Jones’ 3 pointer with 3:43 left, a shot he assisted on, turning that into two 3 pointers, a steal and uncontested dunk, and an icing-on-the-cake bank shot that sent the defending Eastern Conference Champions home.
So the real question is: why now?
Teamed up with a legit #2, or 1A, however you see it, LeBron seems to have more confidence in his game knowing there’s D Wade right with him to match his intensity. At the same time, LeBron knows that not everything has to be done by him, a feeling he never felt in Cleveland. Their collective talent and energy have pushed 2.0 to a level that have the Heat in a position to do something they intended to do, in the words of LeBron himself “not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven” times. The Heat are eight wins away from getting to the first one.
The target is on their back, in that fiery shade of Heat red. And what better color to have than red, when staring straight back at them is a team of Bulls, led by the youngest MVP in the history of the NBA in Derrick Rose? The Philadelphia 76ers were breakfast, which must make the Boston Celtics lunch. Dinner is being served, and the Heat are hungrier than ever. LeBron’s stomach is empty, and so is his ring finger. Come late June he hopes to have finished dessert, and wear a ring that shines brighter than a South Beach summer sun, for the first of what LeBron, D Wade and company hope will be the first of not five, not six, not seven…
Kelly B. McGillivray can be found on Twitter @kellybmcg
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“Even at a relatively young age, I’ve seen and experienced my share of storied locations in the sporting world: Michigan Stadium (The Big House), Neyland Stadium (Tennessee), Memorial Stadium (Cal-Berkeley), Madison Square Garden, Staples Center, The Rose Bowl, and of course, historic McArthur Court. However, after taking a recent sneak peek at the brand-new $200 million Matthew Knight Arena, my jaw may need some dentistry work done, as it spent so much time on the floor during the tour.
New Highlight Entrance To The UO Campus
The new home to the University of Oregon basketball program has to be inducted as one of the wonders of the sporting world. TVA Architects, the Portland based architecture firm, developed a magnificent vision to represent Oregon basketball and revolutionize how NCAA basketball arenas are built. According to their press release, one of the main goals of the design firm was to “not only honor the heritage of Mac Court, but to also create a forward-looking, modern ‘theater for basketball’ that will provide an unprecedented experience for players and fans alike.” Mission accomplished.
Entrance
Main Concourse
For Ducks fans, Mac Court is a cornerstone of the Ducks experience and a wonderful venue to experience a basketball game. However, ‘The Pit’ has been around for 84 years and, for as much as fans love its nuances, has become outdated. As much fun as it is to sit in hardwood seats, cramped quarters, have multiple obstructed views, and only a couple bathrooms to choose from, it was time for a change. It was the second oldest on-campus arena in the nation and it definitely looked and felt that way. It will be forever remembered for having the crowd on top of the action and raucous noise the audience generated to back their team. Thankfully, all of this has been preserved and recreated to a greater extent in the new venue.
The outside of the building is a tease to the anticipation of the action that lies inside. Lead designer Robert Thompson: “The building’s orientation, scale, and transparency all serve to create a sense of anticipation for fans from the moment they park their cars or bikes to the time they take their seats.”
Thirty percent of the building’s outer façade is made up of glass, giving the fan a glimpse of the inside. From the three main entrances of the building, the hanging scoreboard is visible through the entrance, lending to the excitement. To fit in with the local tradition of Eugene, there is a large collection of hanging bike racks for fans to hang their bikes just outside the arena, with an underground parking garage available as well.
Walking through the main concourse of the structure, everything is simply a cut above. From basic signs, vending carts, extensive interior white oak wood paneling, the whole feeling of the building exudes ‘extraordinary.’
“We wanted Matthew Knight Arena to embody the values of the University: innovation, creativity, and optimism,” stated Thompson. The building is just that, being the first anticipated LEED Gold certified facility in the NCAA, a mark of how environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and ‘green’ it really is.
Knight Vision
The history of Ducks basketball is accurately captured along the perimeter of the concourse’s main level. It’s captured with team photos of the 2002 and 2007 men’s teams who reached the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, women’s legendary player Bev Smith, the great volleyball teams of the school, and a special dedication to the 1939 ‘Tall Firs’ Oregon basketball team who won the first NCAA Basketball Tournament title.
All of it tells a story of the University of Oregon athletics and tradition on the hardwood. So whether you are a UO alum or a diehard fan, it will give you chills to see the history recreated in front of you as walk to your seats.
Kilkenny Floor
Walking inside the actual bowl of the arena, all the anticipation and build up of expectations comes to a point of unparalleled excitement. The enormous HD scoreboard is lit up with “Knight Vision” and you can see two interlocking Oregon ‘O’s between the four main screens of the display.
The actual basketball court itself is something special with an aura and energy that jumps out at you upon first sight. Seeing the designs of the trees and being “Deep in the Woods” pays homage to the ‘Tall Firs’ and it pops out at the viewer with an ominous glow that may have never before seen from a basketball court. It is named ‘Kilkenny Floor’ after prominent booster and former UO athletic director Pat Kilkenny.
TVA Rendering
Staying true to its Mac Court roots, all 12, 364 seats are on top of the action. The acoustics will support the obnoxious amount of energy from the Oregon fan base. There isn’t a single obstructed view in the building, with nearly every seat (with the exception of the student section) being padded and comfortable. The actual interior of the arena is still very steep, much like Mac Court, in order to preserve the intimate feel of the building. There are no suites in the arena, just seats. For a comparison of how Matt Court is versus its predecessor, here is a link to differentiate the amenities.
Rendering of Night at Matt Court
The 405,000 square foot arena is the most expensive on-campus arena in the United States. In addition, there are two full-size practice courts that adjoin the facility. There is also the McArthur Club lounge on the main floor level, which is for VIPs and boosters. It pays tribute to Mac Court with recreations of old floor designs and newspaper articles that highlight the history of the renowned building. The ‘Matthew Knight’ name comes from Nike founder and foremost University donor Phil Knight, whose son Matthew died in a 2004 diving accident.
As a very recent graduate from the University of Oregon, my expectations were very high based on how much the entire cost of the facility was. After getting a firsthand look of the arena and seeing everything up close, it has far exceeded those lofty expectations. The entire building has a ‘legendary’ feel to it, a special place where the legacy of Oregon basketball will be played for years to come. It will, and already has become, a major point of contention for Oregon recruiting and in the arms race for modern facilities.
Come January 13th at 7:30pm tip-off against USC, it will be, as usual, a great day to be a Duck!
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Watch Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Stephen McGee, who gets hit in the face with a referees flag.
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Nike recently released new Nike Pro Combat football uniforms for Oregon to wear in the BCS National Championship game in Glendale, Arizona on January 10th, 2010. The new uniforms are similar to the ones that the Ducks have been wearing this season, with a few notable differences. The uniforms were unveiled at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, with NFL players as models. Here is a picture of what they will be wearing:
Close up of the gloves
These new uniforms are similar to the all whites worn against USC this year, with the carbon fiber helmets that were worn during the Portland St. game (yellow O’s on the sides). The numbers are also outlined with the bright yellow that matches the socks and the back of the shoes. The material of the uniform is the newest and best material which is way lighter than the previous uniforms.
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1 Tyler Honeycutt, UCLA (Sophmore SF, 6’8”, 185 lb.s)- A versatile, ‘do it all’ player’ who knows how to get involved and leave an impact in a game without scoring. Smart player with great passing and play making ability, but his hallmark is on defense. Biggest knock is his unselfishness, but if he becomes more assertive and a consistent shot maker, Honeycutt could easily play his way into becoming a lottery pick this year.
Projected Draft Stock: Mid-1st Round
2 Derrick Williams, Arizona (Sophomore PF, 6’8”, 240 lb.s)-Physical banger in the paint who plays aggressive and with a great motor. Williams is an athletic forward with good footwork and post moves, but limited by his size at 6’8”. Although undersized for his natural position, he will be able to overcome it to contribute for an NBA team in the paint. He’s teetering between draft rounds, but expect him to put up big numbers to contend for Conference Player of the Year and raise his stock in 2010-11.
Projected Draft Stock: Mid-Late 1st Round
3 Klay Thompson, Washington State (Junior SG/SF, 6’6”. 200 lb.s)- The best shooter and pure scorer in the conference. He has a textbook shooting stroke and is deadeye from 3. He has proven he can lead a team and be a primary scorer, but without elite athleticism, can he do it in the NBA? Conventional wisdom says no, and he is likely a role player or ‘spark off the bench scorer,’ and a good one at that. His stock is in questionable, but a solid Junior campaign should show NBA scouts his true worth.
Projected Draft Stock: Late 1st Round
4 Malcolm Lee, UCLA (Junior PG/SG, 6’4”, 195 lb.s)- Lee is a solid scoring point guard who excels at attacking off the dribble. He’s not a traditional backcourt leader, but he gets the job done on defense and with his playmaking. An indefinite ‘shoot first’ point, but is limited by his perimeter shooting inconsistency. He has a solid build and size for his position in NBA terms, but his athleticism isn’t outstanding. I don’t buy him as a legit NBA starter, but could be effective as a back up in the NBA.
Projected Draft Stock: Mid-Late 1st Round
5 Josh Smith, UCLA (Freshman PF/C, 6’10”, 305 lb.s)- The hefty big man has yet to prove what he can do in college, but his size and skill set makes him a legit prospect. Smith is a landmark in the paint who is physical and talented. He rebounds, D’s up, has great hands and has solid touch around the basket. Despite his talents, his perimeter shooting and fundamentals are abysmal. He is a raw post player who hasn’t proven he has moves or post game to compete, but has the potential. Conditioning is in question as well, but he may opt for another year instead of becoming a ‘One and Done.’
Projected Draft Stock: Late 1st-Early 2nd Round
6 Abdul Gaddy, Washington (Sophomore PG, 6’3”, 190 lb.s)- Before his college days, Gaddy was a supremely talented and highly touted prospect. At UW, he disappeared as a freshman and was underutilized. With his true point guard play and court vision, he is a legit floor general who will emerge in his 2nd season. His dribbling ability and passing skills are superb. However, shooting the ball was not his strength as a freshman, nor was using his left hand. Good PG build and raw talent, but must raise his draft stock with on-court performance. Love his upside and overall game, but don’t expect him to leave this year unless has an extraordinary season, in which case his stock should greatly rise.
Projected Draft Stock: 2nd Round
7 Isaiah Thomas, Washington (Junior SG, 5’8”, 185 lb.s)- Quintessential college star who dominates play with his shooting and scoring talents. Maybe no better indicator of his potential NBA success than his predecessor at Washington, Nate Robinson. Conversely, being very undersized and not a true point greatly inhibit his NBA stock. Thomas is a nice shooter with explosive quickness and ball handling, but can become too enthralled with the 3-ball. Another player unlikely to leave after this season, but in the case he does, some NBA team should be willing to take a chance on him to make a spark off the bench.
Projected Draft Stock: 2nd Round or Undrafted
2 Derrick Williams, Arizona (Sophomore PF, 6’8”, 240 lb.s)-Physical banger in the paint who plays aggressive and with a great motor. Williams is an athletic forward with good footwork and post moves, but limited by his size at 6’8”. Although undersized for his natural position, he will be able to overcome it to contribute for an NBA team in the paint. He’s teetering between draft rounds, but expect him to put up big numbers to contend for Conference Player of the Year and raise his stock in 2010-11. Projected Draft Stock: Mid-Late 1st Round
3 Klay Thompson, Washington State (Junior SG/SF, 6’6”. 200 lb.s)- The best shooter and pure scorer in the conference. He has a textbook shooting stroke and is deadeye from 3. He has proven he can lead a team and be a primary scorer, but without elite athleticism, can he do it in the NBA? Conventional wisdom says no, and he is likely a role player or ‘spark off the bench scorer,’ and a good one at that. His stock is in questionable, but a solid Junior campaign should show NBA scouts his true worth. Projected Draft Stock: Late 1st Round
4 Malcolm Lee, UCLA (Junior PG/SG, 6’4”, 195 lb.s)- Lee is a solid scoring point guard who excels at attacking off the dribble. He’s not a traditional backcourt leader, but he gets the job done on defense and with his playmaking. An indefinite ‘shoot first’ point, but is limited by his perimeter shooting inconsistency. He has a solid build and size for his position in NBA terms, but his athleticism isn’t outstanding. I don’t buy him as a legit NBA starter, but could be effective as a back up in the NBA. Projected Draft Stock: Mid-Late 1st Round
5 Josh Smith, UCLA (Freshman PF/C, 6’10”, 305 lb.s)- The hefty big man has yet to prove what he can do in college, but his size and skill set makes him a legit prospect. Smith is a landmark in the paint who is physical and talented. He rebounds, D’s up, has great hands and has solid touch around the basket. Despite his talents, his perimeter shooting and fundamentals are abysmal. He is a raw post player who hasn’t proven he has moves or post game to compete, but has the potential. Conditioning is in question as well, but he may opt for another year instead of becoming a ‘One and Done.’ Projected Draft Stock: Late 1st-Early 2nd Round
6 Abdul Gaddy, Washington (Sophomore PG, 6’3”, 190 lb.s)- Before his college days, Gaddy was a supremely talented and highly touted prospect. At UW, he disappeared as a freshman and was underutilized. With his true point guard play and court vision, he is a legit floor general who will emerge in his 2nd season. His dribbling ability and passing skills are superb. However, shooting the ball was not his strength as a freshman, nor was using his left hand. Good PG build and raw talent, but must raise his draft stock with on-court performance. Love his upside and overall game, but don’t expect him to leave this year unless has an extraordinary season, in which case his stock should greatly rise. Projected Draft Stock: 2nd Round
7 Isaiah Thomas, Washington (Junior SG, 5’8”, 185 lb.s)- Quintessential college star who dominates play with his shooting and scoring talents. Maybe no better indicator of his potential NBA success than his predecessor at Washington, Nate Robinson. Conversely, being very undersized and not a true point greatly inhibit his NBA stock. Thomas is a nice shooter with explosive quickness and ball handling, but can become too enthralled with the 3-ball. Another player unlikely to leave after this season, but in the case he does, some NBA team should be willing to take a chance on him to make a spark off the bench. Projected Draft Stock: 2nd Round or Undrafted
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