(07-06-2019, 10:05 AM)BobK Wrote: Great team
Great college town
Great caching staff
Everyone loves to win
Bob, my parents lived in Eugene, and I know it has a few good things going for it. But just in case any recruits read the Cardboard, I think it fair to point out these facts about Oregon and Eugene:
1. Phil Knight thinks he owns the university and corrupts the entire athletic program with his influence. (
https://nypost.com/2018/10/20/how-nike-s...donations/)
2. It rains 144 days a year in Eugene and is overcast for many of the rest. (
https://www.currentresults.com/Weather/O...tation.php) Students from California going to Eugene seem to suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) at a higher than average rate.
3. It is 104 miles to the nearest major airport--the Eugene airport having sharply limited service.
4. The population of Eugene is equal to Sunnyvale, CA and except for the University has less to offer. The town is more fun than Pullman, though.
5. The WBB team lost 4 players to transfer in one year (Campisano, McGwire, Ayuso, Maley). Their recent amazing recruiting is only possible because they opened up 4 extra slots that were not expected after 17-18. Makes me wonder why. (
https://www.addictedtoquack.com/2018/6/2...e-starters)