http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128366512810784600 2010-09-04 22:38:48 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128366512810784600 en-us With two games left, the Portland Beavers and Round Rock Express are dead even, both 57-85, the worst record in the Pacific Coast League. The Beavers lost their third in a row on Saturday night, falling 9-1 at PGE Park to the Las Vegas 51s. Round Rock won its second straight – after losing ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365498599197000 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365498599197000 en-us DALLAS – When you can’t run the ball and can’t stop the run, it narrows the chances for winning to slim and none. That’s the way it was for Oregon State Saturday night at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Quarterback Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and passed for a third as ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128363842897112700 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128363842897112700 en-us EUGENE — An Oregon rout of New Mexico was expected. But 72-0? And, 720 yards offense? The Ducks simply embarrassed the Lobos, scoring 59 first-half points and setting the UO single-game yardage mark and tying the single-game scoring record in their football opener Saturday at Autzen ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365140564930100 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365140564930100 en-us EUGENE — Oregon coach Chip Kelly wants to dispute the notion that his new quarterback doesn't know all the playbook. Sophomore Darron Thomas, starting in place of fifth-year senior Nate Costa, executed "the whole playbook," Kelly said, after the Ducks' 72-0 thrashing of New Mexico ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365664750423100 2010-09-04 20:17:27 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365664750423100 en-us SCORE: Portland 17-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-22 WHEN, WHERE: Saturday night, Sept. 4, Wichita, Kan., Shocker Classic championship match HIGHLIGHTS: The Pilots won the tournament by defeating the host Shockers in the title game. Wichita State had lost just one match in each of the previous two seasons ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365610094418200 2010-09-04 20:08:20 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365610094418200 en-us BURNABY, British Columbia — Western Oregon opened its season with a 38-0 win at Simon Fraser on Saturday. Senior quarterback AJ Robinson passed for three touchdowns and 261 yards. Trevor Gates had four catches for 69 yards and two TDs, and Justin Ore made four receptions for 95 yards, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365228262424200 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365228262424200 en-us EVERETT, Wash. — The Portland Winterhawks overcame a four-goal deficit and improved to 2-0 in preseason games with a 6-5 overtime victory Saturday afternoon over the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The Greyhounds led 4-0 and 5-1 and were in front 5-2 going into the ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365318343009700 2010-09-04 19:19:43 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128365318343009700 en-us Next games for Oregon, Oregon State and Portland State: SATURDAY, SEPT 11 Oregon at Tennessee, 4 p.m. PT, ESPN Portland State at UC Davis, 6 p.m. Oregon State bye SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 Louisville at Oregon State, 2:30 p.m., FSN Portland State at Oregon, 3:15 p.m., CSN TENNESSEE UPDATE The ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364997465277500 2010-09-04 18:26:14 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364997465277500 en-us EUGENE – Darron Thomas took the field for his first start at Autzen Stadium Saturday against New Mexico with some extra help and extra motivation. Beneath Thomas’ pads was a rosary with black beads and a white crucifix. On his wrist, Thomas had a tattoo with the name of Todd Doxey, an ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364908047699900 2010-09-04 18:11:20 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364908047699900 en-us MONTEREY, Calif. – Bob Gilder of Corvallis faded to a 77 in Saturday's second round of the Hope Care & Hospice First Tee Open. Gilder's day at Pebble Beach Golf Links dropped him 18 shots behind Champions Tour event leader Ted Schulz. Gilder was at 6-over-par 150 going into Sunday's ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364812732821800 2010-09-04 17:55:27 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364812732821800 en-us STEVENS POINT, Wisc. – Willamette rallied to beat Wisconsin-Stevens Point 33-14 Saturday in their season opener. The Bearcats, ranked 18th among NCAA Division III teams, fell behind the No. 16 Pointers 14-0 when the hosts scored on their first two possessions. Willamette led 27-14 at ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128363081024267800 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128363081024267800 en-us The Arizona Cardinals waived quarterback Matt Leinart on Saturday, paving the way for ex-Oregon Stater Derek Anderson to start the NFL season for them. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks released former OSU receiver T.J. Housmandzadeh. Leinart, the 10th pick in the 2006 draft out of USC, began camp ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364508326176000 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364508326176000 en-us NORTON, Mass. — Beaverton's Ben Crane missed the cut by one shot in the Deutsche Bank Classic after shooting a second-round 74 Saturday at TPC Boston. Crane's off day gave him a 36-hole total of even-par 142. The leaders, Brandt Snedeker and Jason Da, were at 12-under 130, with Snedeker ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364361718850000 2010-09-04 16:40:17 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364361718850000 en-us SCORE: Oregon State def. Nevada-Las Vegas 25-19, 30-28, 21-25, 25-22 WHEN, WHERE: Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, Gill Coliseum, Active Ankle Challenge HIGHLIGHTS: Senior Jill Sawatzky (St. Andrews, Manitoba), sophomore Camille Saxton (Balzac, Alberta) and freshman Mona Kressl (Langenzenn, Germany) ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128361296089138200 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128361296089138200 en-us There were a lot of things about Friday night's Grant at Westview football opener that looked like, well, a high school football opener. There were six fumbles in the game, 10 penalties, two missed field goals and another that was blocked. But, when push came to shove, Westview stepped up to win, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364225922842400 2010-09-04 16:17:39 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364225922842400 en-us OXFORD, Miss. – Jacksonville State stunned Mississippi and spoiled Jeremiah Masoli's Ole Miss debut on Saturday, winning 49-48 in two overtimes. The visiting Gamecocks erased a 31-10 deficit and won on a 2-point conversion pass. Ex-Oregon Duck Masoli came off the bench in the second half ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364166493314700 2010-09-04 16:07:44 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128364166493314700 en-us FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 Aloha 24, LINCOLN 14 WESTVIEW 20, Grant 13 St. Helens 35, FRANKLIN 26 MILWAUKIE 35, Cleveland 6 WILSON 25, North Salem 13 Centennial 55, BENSON 14 (at Cleveland) PUTNAM 48, Madison 14 Jefferson 26, CRESCENT VALLEY 14 LA SALLE 19, Roosevelt 13 Lake Oswego 38, CENTRAL ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128362840486909300 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128362840486909300 en-us EUGENE — The Oregon Ducks, defending Pac-10 football champs, got their 2010 season underway on a partly cloudy, 69-degree Saturday afternoon against New Mexico at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks entered the game as nearly five-touchdown favorites, but also featured Darron Thomas in his first ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128363143677681400 2010-09-04 13:17:16 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128363143677681400 en-us SCORE: Portland def. Stephen F. Austin 25-19, 30-28, 25-23 WHEN, WHERE: Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, Wichita, Kan., Shocker Classic HIGHLIGHTS: UP never trailed in the first and third sets. TOP PERFORMERS: Sophomore Kate Bostwick had two key kills to help UP win a tight second set. She had eight ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128361627318642600 2010-09-04 09:04:33 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128361627318642600 en-us Getting a face-to-face meeting with an NFL legend can give you goosebumps, but this was one meeting Patrick Stoudamire Jr. wanted to avoid. The phone call came Sunday morning from a member of the 49ers’ public relations team, and the news wasn’t good. Stoudamire was one of three victims ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128361600732923900 2010-09-04 09:00:07 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128361600732923900 en-us Barlow’s football team opened the 2010 season with a resounding 41-6 home win over McMinnville on Friday night. The game was never close, as the Bruins took the opening kickoff and drove 80 yards in less than two minutes. Barlow put six on the scoreboard when tailback Tanner Dillon spinning ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128359099675041700 2010-09-04 02:03:16 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128359099675041700 en-us The LPGA takes another week off before resuming play with the P&G Northwest Arkansas Championship Sept. 10-12 at Rogers, Ark. Last week's CN Canadian Women's Open in Winnipeg, Manitoba gave the tour a 2010 first-time winner in Michelle Wie – but the results didn't change anything in the ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358437884830600 2010-09-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358437884830600 en-us SCORE: Oregon State def. Florida Gulf Coast 25-15, 25-11, 25-16 WHEN, WHERE: Friday night, Sept. 3, Gill Coliseum, Active Ankle Challenge HIGHLIGHTS: Six Beavers had at least four kills in OSU's tourney opener. TOP PERFORMERS: Senior Jill Sawatzky led OSU with nine kills, seven digs and two ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358608652957700 2010-09-04 00:41:26 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358608652957700 en-us Lewis & Clark re-dedicated its field in honor of former football coach Fred Wilson on Friday night, just before a women's soccer game at Griswold Stadium. Wilson spent 20 years as football coach of the Pioneers. He also coached baseball, wrestling and golf at the school and served as athletic ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358551045484900 2010-09-04 00:31:50 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358551045484900 en-us CORVALLIS – Oregon swept the team titles at the season-opening John Frank Invitational on Friday night at Avery Park. UO freshman Ben DeJarnette and senior Zoe Buckman led the men and women, respectively. “It was a good race for u,s because it was the first time to see the men and ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358540701382900 2010-09-04 00:30:07 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358540701382900 en-us TIGARD – Players on the Tigard High School football team say that their coaches have stressed over and over that they need to focus on finishing . Well, the Tigers must have taken those talks to heart. The Tigers finished off their first game of the season in thrilling, winning fashion and ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358477002452700 2010-09-04 00:19:30 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358477002452700 en-us SCORE: Washington def. Portland State 25-17, 25-21, 25-14 WHEN, WHERE: Friday night, Sept. 3, Boise State, Northwest Challenge HIGHLIGHTS: The No. 9 Huskies held PSU to their worst hitting percentage (negative .011) in more than two years. TOP PERFORMERS: Whitney Phillips was high player in ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358390528553100 2010-09-04 00:05:05 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358390528553100 en-us SCORE: Oregon State 2, Pacific 0 WHEN, WHERE: Friday night, Sept. 3, at Pape’ Field, Eugene, UO Nike Tournament HIGHLIGHTS: OSU outshot the Tigers 13-7 and led 5-0 in corner kicks. TOP PERFORMERS: It was nil-nil until the 78th minute, when junior co-captain Brittany Galindo redirected a ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358337127354800 2010-09-03 23:56:11 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358337127354800 en-us The Portland Beavers lost the opener of their final series of the season, falling 9-2 at home Friday night to the Las Vegas 51s. The defeat dropped the Bevos (57-84) into just a one-game lead over the Round Rock Express in their race for the second-worst finishing record in the Pacific Coast ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358287993617900 2010-09-03 23:47:59 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358287993617900 en-us SCORE: Oregon 3, UC Davis 1 WHEN, WHERE: Friday night, Sept 3, at Pape’ Field HIGHLIGHTS: Sophomore Kelsey Hones' 12th-minute goal got the Ducks on their way, as they gave sixth-year coach Tara Erickson her 49th victory at UO – which ties former coach Bill Steffen for the all-time ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358227606221500 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358227606221500 en-us SCORE: Portland 0, Northern Illinois 0 WHEN, WHERE: Friday night, Sept. 3, Merlo Field, Nike Invitational HIGHLIGHTS: The 19th-ranked Pilots opened their season with a two-overtime draw. UP outshot the Huskies 17-10. TOP PERFORMERS: Portland senior Ryan Luke and freshman Steven Evans from ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358174695809400 2010-09-03 23:29:06 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128358174695809400 en-us It was not the disaster it could have been, but Lincoln experienced some growing pains Friday in its first game under coach Mike Fanger. Two turnovers in the red zone and three big plays by Aloha combined to hand the Cardinals a 24-14 loss in the season opener at Lincoln's Mike Walsh ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357948886549600 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357948886549600 en-us Dumitri Malnasi rushed for 217 yards and scored four times as St. Helens overcame a 19-point halftime deficit for a 35-26 win Friday night at Franklin. Malnasi scored on runs of 50, 13, 60 and 6 yards. The game-clincher for St. Helens came on an 8-yard pass from Andrew Paulson to Sam Hatch with ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357965244290500 2010-09-03 22:54:12 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357965244290500 en-us SCORE: Portland 2, Wisconsin 0 WHEN, WHERE: Friday night, Sept. 3, Husky Soccer Stadium, Seattle HIGHLIGHTS: After being held scoreless in the first half for the fourth time in five games this season, the fourth-ranked Pilots prevailed. They outshot the Badgbers 15-6, including 9-1 in the second ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357862153691200 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357862153691200 en-us CLACKAMAS — Turnovers and North Medford senior running back Jeremy Scottow proved to be the difference at Clackamas High on Friday night, as the visiting Black Tornado took advantage of three early Cavalier turnovers to down Clackamas 27-14. Scottow scored all four North Medford touchdowns, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357794024868200 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128357794024868200 en-us MILWAUKIE — The Milwaukie Mustangs got off to an A-1 start in Class 5A football Friday night. The Mustangs, one of several schools who have dropped one classification after four years against larger 6A opponents, beat PIL 5A Cleveland 35-6 at Milwaukie in the season opener for both ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128355568934761600 2010-09-03 16:14:49 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128355568934761600 en-us NFL teams, who must reduce their rosters to 53 players each by Saturday, began chopping more players with state-of-0regon ties on Friday. Among those waived: • Ex-UO receiver Jordan Kent, by St. Louis • Former Oregon State linebacker Keaton Kristick and ex-Portland State tight end Tony Curtis, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128355495663541300 2010-09-03 16:02:36 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128355495663541300 en-us EVERETT, Wash. – The Portland Winterhawks opened their preseason with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday. Oliver Gabriel had two goals and assist, and Portland outshot the T-Birds 55-24. Gabriel opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal after 3:58 of play. Then, 35 seconds ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354310556903900 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354310556903900 en-us OXFORD, Miss. – Look for Jeremiah Masoli to take snaps for Mississippi on Saturday. The NCAA overturned its decision on Friday on an appeal by Ole Miss, clearing the way for Masoli to play this season as a senior – and possible starter down the road – for the Rebels. Mississippi ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354792346040800 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354792346040800 en-us DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have traded offensive tackle Pat McQuistan from Lebanon High to the Miami Dolphins for "undisclosed considerations," according to Dallas executive vice president Stephen Jones. The deal reportedly will give the Cowboys a 2011 draft pick to be ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354709370337000 2010-09-03 13:51:33 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354709370337000 en-us ISTANBUL, Turkey – The United States, Lithuania and Turkey went through the preliminary round without a loss. Now, for them and 13 other teams left in the FIBA world championship basketball tournament, one loss means elimination. The round of 16 runs Saturday through Tuesday, with two games ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354376232785900 2010-09-03 12:56:02 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128354376232785900 en-us SCORE: Portland def. Stephen F. Austin 18-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19, 15-13 WHEN, WHERE: Friday afternnon, Sept. 3, Shocker Classic, Wichita, Kan. HIGHLIGHTS: The Pilots trailed much of the final set before taking the lead at 11-10 and then winning on sophomore Ariel Usher's 17th kill. TOP ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128353533180153600 2010-09-03 10:35:31 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128353533180153600 en-us Oregon and Oregon State fans watched Pac-10 rival No. 14 USC defeat the Hawaii Warriors in Honolulu Wednesday night on national television. It wasn’t as bad a pouncing as most predicted – the final was 49-36 for the Trojans. The highlight of the night for many Portland sports fans ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128353360003656200 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128353360003656200 en-us Derek Anderson or Matt Leinart? The Arizona Cardinals still have to decide what to do with their quarterback controversy. Anderson started for the second game in a row on Thursday and played one series as the Cards beat visiting Washington 20-10 to wrap up the NFL exhibition season. The former ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128353171269856500 2010-09-03 09:35:12 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128353171269856500 en-us Somewhat by default, Dennis Dixon looks like the starting quarterback for Pittsburgh when the Steelers open the NFL season Sept. 12 at home against the Atlanta Falcons. Byron Leftwich, the backup to suspended QB Ben Roethlisberger, went down with a sprained left knee in Thursday's exhibition ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352998624830500 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352998624830500 en-us DALLAS — Greetings from muggy, overcast Big D on the eve of Saturday’s Texas Christian-Oregon State game at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. FACTS ABOUT TCU (ranked sixth by Associated Press, seventh by USA Today) we haven’t yet mentioned: • The Horned Frogs have won their last ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352837333312100 2010-09-03 08:39:33 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352837333312100 en-us Ndamukong Suh just signed a contract with the Detroit Lions for $40 million guaranteed. It could be worth up to $68 million over five seasons. On Friday, the rookie defensive lineman from Grant High lost some of that – $7,500. The NFL fined Suh, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352703352369800 2010-09-03 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352703352369800 en-us RENO, Nev. – The Portland Beavers lost in the ninth inning Thursday night at Reno, but they remained two games ahead of the Round Rock Express in the two-team duel to avoid finishing with the worst record in the Pacific Coast League. The Express (55-85) lost 6-2 at Omaha, while Portland ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128349368357934900 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128349368357934900 en-us DALLAS – Victor Butler made the most of his opportunities in the Dallas Cowboys’ 27-25 victory over Miami Thursday night at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the final preseason game for both teams. The second-year outside linebacker from Oregon State was the defensive star for a Dallas team ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352487044634200 2010-09-03 07:41:10 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128352487044634200 en-us There was magic in the night Thursday, as the Portland Timbers played their last soccer match ever at PGE Park before the stadium is remdoled and renamed for the 2011 MLS season. Before an announced sellout crowd of 15,418, the Timbers defeated the Puerto Rico Islanders 1-0 on the strength of ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128348266539521400 2010-09-02 19:57:45 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128348266539521400 en-us DALLAS – Southern Methodist is a 14-point underdog for its 2010 opener Saturday at Texas Tech. “We’re undersized, and maybe we’re overmatched this week, but the kids don’t know it,” SMU coach June Jones said. “They’ll play their butts ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347281476262200 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347281476262200 en-us LEWISVILLE, Texas — The restaurant is called “Hat Tricks Sports Bar & Grill,” but the locals know it better as “Coach Joe’s.” For six years, it has been property of Joe Avezzano, whose reputation around these parts is as secure as the Bank of America Plaza ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347407620815900 2010-09-02 17:34:36 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347407620815900 en-us SEPT. 4 – NEW MEXICO, 12:30 p.m., CSN SEPT. 11 – at Tennessee, 4 p.m., ESPN 2 SEPT. 18 – PORTLAND STATE, 3:15 p.m., CSN SEPT. 25 – at Arizona State, 7:30 p.m., FSN OCT. 2 – STANFORD, 8:15 p.m., ESPN OCT. 9 – at Washington State, time TBA OCT. 21 ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347399863564400 2010-09-02 17:33:18 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347399863564400 en-us SEPT. 4 – at Texas Christian, 4:45 p.m., ESPN SEPT. 18 – LOUISVILLE, 2:30 p.m., FSN SEPT. 25 – at Boise State, time TBA, ESPN or ESPN2 OCT. 2 – ARIZONA STATE, 3:30 p.m., FSN OCT. 9 – at Arizona, time TBA OCT. 16 – at Washington, time TBA OCT. 30 ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347375768971400 2010-09-02 17:29:17 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347375768971400 en-us SEPT. 4 – at Arizona State, 7 p.m. SEPT. 11 – at UC Davis, 6 p.m. SEPT. 18 – at Oregon, 3:15 p.m., CSN OCT. 2 – IDAHO STATE, 5 p.m. OCT. 9 – at Montana State, 12:30 p.m. OCT. 16 – MONTANA, 5 p.m. OCT. 23 – at Weber State, 2 p.m. OCT. 30 ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347072354448400 2010-09-02 16:38:43 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128347072354448400 en-us Cleveland High is accepting registration for youth flag football. The sport is for students in grades 3 through 8. Players may sign up through Saturday, Sept. 11. To be part of the league, contact the Cleveland athletic office or call Cleveland Athletic Director Mike Shanahan, 503-916-5120, ext. ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128346966787704900 2010-09-02 16:21:07 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128346966787704900 en-us With changes to the makeup and playoff format of Class 4A football in Oregon, the state could see something fairly unusual – Marshall and Roosevelt in the playoffs. Marshall and Roosevelt, who have dropped out of PIL 5A, will compete officially at the 4A level this season. Class 4A is for ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128346697275585500 2010-09-02 15:36:12 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128346697275585500 en-us The PIL 5A looks to be one of the most interesting football leagues in the state – with new coaches, last year’s state runner-up and three teams dropping down from 6A. Here’s a look at the league – which consists of Benson, Cleveland, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison and Wilson ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128346369501786600 2010-09-02 14:41:35 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128346369501786600 en-us And then there were two. With the restructuring of the PIL, Grant and Lincoln are the only teams left in Class 6A. Those schools have become part of a hybrid football league that, for 6A playoff purposes, includes only one other team, Redmond. Grant, Lincoln and Redmond will meet in ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344762618904000 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344762618904000 en-us ISTANBUL, Turkey — The United States will meet Angola on Monday in the round of 16 at the FIBA world basketball championships. The U.S. finished preliminary play at 5-0, pulling away from Tunisia in the second half on Thursday for a 92-57 Group B victory. Eric Gordon led the U.S. with 21 ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344556747334200 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344556747334200 en-us The Portland Timbers revealed Seattle-based Alaska Airlines as their jersey sponsor for their first MLS campaign in a Thursday morning announcement at Portland International Airport. The multi-year deal includes lead sponsorship rights to Timbers youth soccer camps. “Today’s ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344532348684500 2010-09-02 09:35:23 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344532348684500 en-us AGREB, Croatia – Nick Symmonds of the Oregon Track Club Elite scored his first European circuit victory of the year on Wednesday. The former Willamette University runner captured the 800 meters in an IAAF World Challenge meet. He finished in 1 minute, 45.37 seconds, 0.28 seconds ahead of ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344289810634300 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344289810634300 en-us NORTH PLAINS — Portland golfers Joey Hord, Chris Hudson and Jason Wood were among the qualifiers Wednesday for the U.S. Mid-Amateur golf championship. They finished 2-3-4 behind medalist Tim Tucker of Coos Bay, who shot a 4-under-par 69 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club's Witch Hollow course. The ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344205222072600 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344205222072600 en-us RENO, Nev. – The Portland Beavers have won nine of their last 12 games. The Round Rock Express have lost 10 of their last 12. And now, with four games left in the Pacific Coast League season, the Beavers have moved two games in front of the Express as they fight to avoid having the worst ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344043333238700 2010-09-02 08:13:53 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128344043333238700 en-us SCORE: Oregon def. Florida Gulf Coast 25-18, 25-17, 25-14 WHEN, WHERE, Wednesday night, Sept. 1, at McArthur Court HIGHLIGHTS: The Ducks, who climbed from 20th to 18th in the national rankings, gave sixth-year coach Jim Moore his 100th victory. ... Under Moore, the Ducks are 27-0 in nonconference ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128343947930813100 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128343947930813100 en-us EUGENE — It's difficult to be a shutdown defense in the Pac-10. Oregon played stellar defense in a five-game stretch last season, highlighted by its devastating, 42-3 win over California. The second half against USC and QB Matt Barkley was solid, bolstered by UO's offensive domination, and ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128343970777788400 2010-09-02 08:01:47 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128343970777788400 en-us EUGENE – Daryle Hawkins, the ex-quarterback who appears to be converted to running back and slot receiver, could be part of Oregon's stop-gap effort at running back, with James suspended for Saturday's 12:30 p.m. home game against New Mexico. Hawkins is tall (6-4) and fairly light (190 ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128343916603274800 2010-09-02 07:52:46 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128343916603274800 en-us EUGENE – And now for Oregon's quest to repeat as Pac-10 champs and make another Bowl Championship Series game. With Jeremiah Masoli, fans and folks around the program might have been dreaming national championship. While expectations have been tempered with Masoli gone, the Ducks still ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128340232485892100 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128340232485892100 en-us Oregon's probable 3-0 start begins Saturday, when lowly New Mexico plays at Autzen Stadium. The Lobos were 1-11 last season (beating Colorado State in the second game), and scored 27 points or more only twice under rookie coach Mike Locksley. They gave up 418.7 yards and 35.9 points per game, and ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128340108226690000 2010-09-01 21:18:02 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128340108226690000 en-us SCORE: Oregon State 2, Missouri-Kansas City 0 WHEN, WHERE: Wednesday night, Sept. 1, Kansas City, Mo. HIGHLIGHTS: The Beavers opened victoriously for the fifth year in a row, scoring in the 71st and 81st minutes. TOP PERFORMERS: Travis Sanchez and Alex Eckerson, a freshman from Cleveland High, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128340059858994900 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128340059858994900 en-us 1. Oregon (predicted records: 10-2, 7-2 Pac-10) If this was a year with another formidable team in the conference, the Ducks might not be picked to repeat as champions. Coach Chip Kelly will figure out the Oregon offense, even should the quarterbacks, including Darron Thomas, stumble or get hurt. ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337756249124100 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337756249124100 en-us CHICAGO — Darwin Barney got to start at third base for the first time as a Chicago Cub on Wednesday — and he came through with one of his best games. Batting seventh in the order, he went 2 for 4 as Chicago won its series finale 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. The ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128338841987665900 2010-09-01 17:46:59 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128338841987665900 en-us ARLINGTON, Texas – Vince McMahon always referred to the late, great Andre The Giant as “the eighth wonder of the world.” Of course, that was before the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium was built. Oregon State will play Texas Christian here Saturday, so Wednesday was my early look at ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128338457427675100 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128338457427675100 en-us 1. Oregon (predicted records: 10-2 overall, 7-2 Pac-10) The Ducks have depth, experience and talent beyond that of their conference brethren, except at quarterback, where sophomore Darron Thomas steps into the breech left by Jeremiah Masoli. With a soft nonconference schedule, the Ducks ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128338418832970800 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128338418832970800 en-us As usual, Oregon State opens a football season with a breather. From Louisiana State to Louisville to Boise State to Cincinnati to Penn State, the Beavers have made a regular practice of facing nationally ranked opponents on the road early in the season. It has not gone so well for the Men in ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128336507690488700 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128336507690488700 en-us ISTANBUL, Turkey – The United States clobbered Iran 88-51 on Wednesday, raising its world championships record to 4-0 in Group B preliminary play. Kevin Love, from Lake Oswego High and the Minnesota Timberwolves, led the U.S. in points (13) and was the game's top rebounder with six boards, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337099969884200 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337099969884200 en-us CORVALLIS – Heisman Trophy campaigns generally mean little if a candidate’s team loses two of its first three games. So Jacquizz Rodgers can probably write off his chances if Oregon State falls to top-6 opponents Texas Christian and Boise State on the road in two of its first three ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337097750638600 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337097750638600 en-us EUGENE – After a tumultuous Oregon football offseason, one player who stayed clean but encountered his own brush with the police has taken command of coach Chip Kelly’s offense. For the second time in his young career, quarterback Darron Thomas rode as a passenger in a vehicle with a ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337102022106500 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337102022106500 en-us “It’s a little messy up here,” Connor Kavanaugh says, as he walks up the stairs to one of four bedrooms in the downtown house. “Sorry.” Kavanaugh’s room is small and cluttered, but not particularly messy, despite what he says. A high bunk bed is above a desk with ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337095420585500 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128337095420585500 en-us When he put his John Hancock on a contract in July that will guarantee him a spot with the Sacramento Kings next season, there was a rush of emotion that overwhelmed Eugene “Pooh” Jeter. “It was tears of joy, really, for my family and me,” says the former University of ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128336584098447500 2010-09-01 11:30:40 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128336584098447500 en-us NEW YORK CITY — Oregon State and nine other college football teams unveiled new Nike Pro Combat jerseys Wednesday. The Beavers will wear the uniforms when they play host to Oregon on Dec. 4, The jersey is an ode to the OSU “Giant Killers” team from 1967. According to Nike, it ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128336270700767000 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128336270700767000 en-us Portland State coach Nigel Burton said Wednesday that he hasn't decided who will start at quarterback in Saturday night's season opener at Arizona State. Connor Kavanaugh, a junior from Lincoln High, has been taking most of the snaps with the first string in practice, and there are rumors that ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128335679348800800 2010-09-01 08:59:53 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128335679348800800 en-us CHICAGO – Darwin Barney came off the bench to go 1 for 2 and score for the first time as a major leaguer on Tuesday. Barney hit a line-drive single to right field in the eighth inning and scored for the Chicago Cubs, who were drubbed 14-7 at Wrigley Field by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Barney ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330719333366900 2010-08-31 19:13:13 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330719333366900 en-us The Chicago Sun-Times reports that center Michael Dunigan is leaving the Oregon Ducks basketball team to play professionally in Israel. The 6-10, 240-pound Dunigan, from Chicago's Farragut High, averaged 9.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game last season as an injury-plagued sophomore at ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128322421635134400 2010-08-30 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128322421635134400 en-us It has been a tried-and-true formula for many years in the Pac-10: The conference champion invariably possesses a veteran quarterback. From Jake Plummer to Ryan Leaf to Cade McNown to Joey Harrington to Carson Palmer to Matt Leinart to Mark Sanchez to Jeremiah Masoli, the Pac-10 kingpin has been ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330216439828000 2010-09-01 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330216439828000 en-us Three races into the year, we are sitting in second place. The first race I was the number one challenger and ended the weekend in second place. The next race at Dexter Reservoir out of Eugene. I was the number one challenger, only to red light in the first round of elimination. The have a race ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330077130273900 2010-08-31 17:26:11 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330077130273900 en-us CORVALLIS – Dee Riley, Mike’s wife, had a short take on her husband’s distinction on ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s “Herbie” list as the nation’s most underrated coach. “It’s better than being the most overrated coach,” she ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330002146723800 2010-08-31 17:13:41 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128330002146723800 en-us CORVALLIS – Saturday’s ESPN-televised showdown with sixth-ranked Texas Christian at Dallas Cowboys Stadium can’t come soon enough for 24th-ranked Oregon State. “We’re ready to play a game,” OSU senior center Alex Linnenkohl said Tuesday. Training ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329819538928600 2010-08-31 16:43:15 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329819538928600 en-us IZMIR, Turkey – A 23-9 fourth quarter propelled Lithuania to a huge Group D victory, 76-73, over Spain on Tuesday in the world basketball championships. Rudy Fernandez of the Blazers had 13 points and nine rebounds for Spain, which fell to 1-2 and needs wins over Canada and Lebanon to ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329686071042700 2010-08-31 16:21:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329686071042700 en-us Brigham Young University and the University of Portland will compete as conference opponents in sports, except football, when BYU joins the West Coast Conference for the 2011-12 school year. BYU announced the move on Tuesday, saying it will play football as an independent as it leaves the Mountain ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329290182564000 2010-08-31 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329290182564000 en-us Former Oregon State players Sean Canfield, Gregg Peat and Gerard Lawson are the latest local players to be victim of late-preseason NFL cuts. The New Orleans Saints waived Canfield on Tuesday, while the Cleveland Browns parted ways with defensive back Gerard Lawson, and the Seattle Seahawks let go ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329212307644200 2010-08-31 15:02:03 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128329212307644200 en-us OXFORD, Miss. – The NCAA has sacked Jeremiah Masoli's hopes to play for Mississippi this season. The former University of Oregon quarterback's request for a waiver and the ability to play immediately for the Rebels has been denied by the ruling body for college sports. Ole Miss announced ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128328418242153900 2010-08-31 12:49:42 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128328418242153900 en-us IZMIR, Turkey – Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum led France to another victory in the basketball world championship on Tuesday. Batum scored a game-high 24 points and made two key free throws in the closing seconds of a 68-63 Group D victory over Canada. He also had seven rebounds, tying ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327925564368700 2010-08-31 11:27:35 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327925564368700 en-us ESPN's booth crew for Oregon State-Texas Christian game believes that the Horned Frogs are well-positioned for a run at a national championship, if they beat the Beavers at Cowboys Stadium. The season-opening "Cowboys Classic" kicks off at 4:45 p.m. Saturday. "I don't think there's ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327518837944700 2010-08-31 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327518837944700 en-us The Gambia national soccer team has called up Portland Timbers defender Mamadou Danso for a qualification match Saturday for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Danso will be available to play against Namibia in Banjul, The Gambia. The 27-year-old will miss Thursday's USL regular-season home finale ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327341549899600 2010-08-31 09:50:15 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327341549899600 en-us OMAHA, Neb. – Mike Hass, the former Oregon State receiver recently cut by the Seattle Seahawks, will ply his trade with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Hass joined the team and the media circus around Omaha's signing of running back Maurice Clarett, the ex-Ohio State ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327203383556400 2010-08-31 09:27:13 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128327203383556400 en-us CHICAGO – Beaverton's Darwin Barney got his first major league RBI on Monday – at the expense of former Barlow High pitcher Brian Burres. Barney, pinch-hitting for the Chicago Cubs with two out in the seventh inning of their 14-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates, tagged reliever Burres ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128321222986074700 2010-08-30 16:50:29 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128321222986074700 en-us Reports are circulating that former Oregon Ducks basketball standout Malik Hairston is looking for a new team and has back problems. Hairston reportedly has been let go by Montepaschi Siena and has disc trouble that is affecting his play. He could sign a reworked contract with the Italian club, ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128319078478774600 2010-08-30 10:53:04 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128319078478774600 en-us Former Centennial High star Patrick Stoudamire's bid to make the San Francisco 49ers' opening-day roster ended on Sunday. The NFL team released Stoudamire and two other plays, leaving the Niners at 75 players, the limit for all teams to reach by 10 a.m. PT Tuesday. Stoudamire was an undrafted ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128316154843543300 2010-08-30 02:45:48 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128316154843543300 en-us DENVER – Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Dennis Dixon got to work with the first string in Sunday night's NFL exhibition game. The Denver Broncos jumped on him for two interceptions, though, en route to a 34-17 victory. Dixon made a poor choice on a throw to the end zone that was picked off ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128316077775039900 2010-08-30 02:32:57 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128316077775039900 en-us WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Michelle Wie collected her first LPGA victory of the year, and second win overall, on Sunday in the CN Canadian Women's Open. Wie defeated four players by three shots. Portland's Allison Hanna tied for 69th. Wie shot a final-round 70, 2-under-par, for a 12-under 272 ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128315365173388500 2010-08-30 00:34:11 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128315365173388500 en-us EUGENE – Anthony Gildon came to Oregon as a four-star recruit out of Oaks Christian High in Westlake, Calif. But for three years, he has mostly been waiting on the sidelines for his opportunity. Gildon’s freshman season consisted of nine games played – and just one tackle. The ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128315018380609900 2010-08-29 23:36:23 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128315018380609900 en-us How do you define brilliance? Why bother pulling out a dictionary when you have Bright Dike and Ryan Pore to show you?  The dream duet combined for all three goals Sunday night as the Portland Timbers completely outclassed Crystal Palace Baltimore for a 3-0 victory before the announced crowd of ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128314266441368200 2010-08-29 21:31:04 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128314266441368200 en-us Reflections as we enter another busy sports week ... • Kyle Wiltjer’s first visit to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif., on Sunday was memorable if for nothing else than the influence of younger brother Sam. “He’s nine, but he acts like my older brother,” ... http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128302995344442400 2010-08-29 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=128302995344442400 en-us EUGENE – When the Oregon Ducks begin their 2010 season on Saturday against New Mexico, sophomore Kenjon Barner will be standing in the backfield waiting to take the ball. Barner’s main contributions last season were as a return man.  He racked up a single-season school record 1,020 ...