Twenty years ago the Ducks were leading with 1:08 left in the game against rival Washington. The University of Washington had beaten Oregon six years straight before that year. That year the Ducks were picked to finish 8th, in the PAC-10. UW quarterback Damon Huard dropped back and threw the ball to the left end of the end zone. What would happen after that would be the most legendary play in Oregon Football history. Kenny Wheaton would intercept that pass and run 97 yards to score and seal Oregon's victory. The Ducks would go on to win the PAC-10, and go on to the Rose Bowl. On Saturday the Ducks will honor "The Pick" with throwback uniforms that they wore 20 years before.
Here is how to watch the game: Kickoff is at 5:00 PM PT on FOX Sports 1. Radio is KUGN-AM (590) and KZEL-FM (96.1). Oregon is 5-1. Washington is 5-1. Oregon is the favored by 20 and half points.
On a side note the beavers lost last night. That is good if you hate the Beavers, but when you think about it, who doesn't. (insert smiley face here)
Also make sure you tune into the #5 Notre Dame vs #2 Florida State game. You might have to juggle the remote, because it is also at 5:00, on ABC.
My prediction is:
Oregon 49 - Washington 31
- Go Ducks!
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