Packers Most Popular Team in..... Oregon

Was surprised to see this is a Twitter post the other day, so I thought I would check it out.

Not sure if one of the reasons is they share some of the sames colors as the University of Oregon Ducks, but...

According to a new survey by Public Policy Polling, which usually measures presidential approval or the relative standings of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

A recent PPP survey showed that the Green Bay Packers (16 percent) are the team favored by more Oregonians than the Seattle Seahawks (15 percent).

The top two are followed by the San Francisco 49ers (10 percent), the Dallas Cowboys (8 percent), the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders (6 percent apiece), the New York Giants (3 percent) and San Diego Chargers (2 percent).

A total of 34 percent of Oregonians surveyed said they have no favorite NFL team, or listed another franchise.

The poll surveyed 686 residents of the Beaver State, which means the Packers and ‘Hawks are in a statistical tie.  Still, Seattle is 180 miles up Interstate 5 while Green Bay is 2,000 miles away.  We share a climate with Oregon, and Cougar Gold is as good (or better) than any Wisconsin cheese.

Nationally, a PPP survey late last year found the Packers to be America’s most popular NFL team, while the Cowboys are the most disliked.

Article on the "Dark Side" of Indoor Tanning

Good article I stumbled upon here on the dangers of indoor tanning.

Link: http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/05/tanning_mom_jersey_shore_and_t.html

College Football Bowl Play of the Day: Rose Bowl

Oregon and Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl this year.

Both teams can put up points and bunches of them, but they go about it in different ways.

Oregon is a fast break, high tempo offense that is quick and deceptive as they move down the field.  Wisconsin likes to run and they do it well.  They also mix in the pass with Russell Wilson leading the way.

Oregon is giving the Badgers 5.5 points and I think Oregon's offense wears down the Wisconsin defense in the fourth quarter to pull away at the end.

It should be a fun game to watch, but take Oregon and give the 5.5.

Saturday Afternoon College FB Play of the Day

Oregon

The Oregon Ducks are so close to playing in a BCS Championship game.  One team stands in their way, their rivals, the Oregon State Beavers.

Oregon goes on the road today, but it's not going to matter.  Oregon gives p 16.5 to the Beavers, but they will win by more than 20.  Take Oregon for the mid afternoon game today.

Friday's College Football Plays of the Day

Alabama and Oregon

Some good games to watch while you think about which Thanksgiving leftovers to eat on Black Friday.

No time to hit the malls with these games.

Auburn at Alabama.  The Tide is playing for pride at this point.  Auburn is playing for a spot in the BCS.  Alabama is favored by 4 and I think they will cover.  The Tide are 7-1 in their last eight games ATS as a home favorite.  Couple that with Auburn being 1-5 ATS in their last six road games as a dog.  I like Bama to win by 9-10 points.  Roll Tide!

Arizona at Oregon.  Two ranked teams here, but playing at Oregon makes all difference in the world.  Oregon is favored by 19, but there are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five home games.  Oregon will be clicking and they will open up the offense to win by more than three touchdowns.  The Quack Attack is back!

Maybe a bonus Friday night pick at some point on Friday.  Hint:  Boise St.