The Oregon Ducks, following their Saturday night win at Washington, and with the big game coming up at Stanford, climbed up a spot to #7 in the latest Bowl Championship Series rankings, released on Sunday. The Ducks remained at #6 in both the Associated Press (media) and USA Today/Coaches polls.
Despite losing to Stanford, the Oregon State Beavers climbed up one spot in the BCS rankings, to #99.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Six In A Row For The Niners; Frank Gore Sets Franchise Record
At Landover, Maryland:
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for 200 yards and a touchdown (30 yards to tight end Bruce Miller) while Frank Gore ran for 107 yards to become the first player in franchise history to run for 100 or more yards in five consecutive games as the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) won their sixth straight National Football League game on Sunday (their longest winning streak since 1997), defeating the slumping Washington Redskins (3-5) 19-11 on the road. The Niners are off to their best start in fourteen years while the Redskins have dropped four games in a row.
David Akers made four field goals for San Francisco, of 52, 34, 45, and 20 yards.
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for 200 yards and a touchdown (30 yards to tight end Bruce Miller) while Frank Gore ran for 107 yards to become the first player in franchise history to run for 100 or more yards in five consecutive games as the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) won their sixth straight National Football League game on Sunday (their longest winning streak since 1997), defeating the slumping Washington Redskins (3-5) 19-11 on the road. The Niners are off to their best start in fourteen years while the Redskins have dropped four games in a row.
David Akers made four field goals for San Francisco, of 52, 34, 45, and 20 yards.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Victory Over UW Sets Ducks Up For Big Showdown With Stanford
At Seattle:
LaMichael James ran for 156 yards and a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks, ranked #8 in the current BCS standings (8-1 overall, 6-0 in Pac-12 play) pulled away from the Washington Huskies (6-3, 4-2) 34-17 on Saturday night, the Ducks' eighth straight win overall and eighth successive over their rivals from the Emerald City. The game was the Huskies' final home contest at Husky Stadium before its' $250 million renovation.
The Ducks will carry that winning streak into Palo Alto for their showdown with unbeaten Stanford next Saturday.
LaMichael James ran for 156 yards and a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks, ranked #8 in the current BCS standings (8-1 overall, 6-0 in Pac-12 play) pulled away from the Washington Huskies (6-3, 4-2) 34-17 on Saturday night, the Ducks' eighth straight win overall and eighth successive over their rivals from the Emerald City. The game was the Huskies' final home contest at Husky Stadium before its' $250 million renovation.
The Ducks will carry that winning streak into Palo Alto for their showdown with unbeaten Stanford next Saturday.
Stanford Stays Unbeaten At OSU's Expense; No Bowl For Beavers
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Andrew Luck threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as Stanford (#4 in BCS rankings; 9-0 overall, 7-0 in Pac-12 play) broke open a surprisingly close contest and ended up overpowering Oregon State (2-7, 2-4) 38-13. The Cardinal will next battle #8 Oregon at home next Saturday while the loss eliminated the Beavers from contention for post-season play.
Andrew Luck threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as Stanford (#4 in BCS rankings; 9-0 overall, 7-0 in Pac-12 play) broke open a surprisingly close contest and ended up overpowering Oregon State (2-7, 2-4) 38-13. The Cardinal will next battle #8 Oregon at home next Saturday while the loss eliminated the Beavers from contention for post-season play.
Time For The Final Chapter
And now, boys and girls, it's time for "Fatal Transformation," the fifteenth and final chapter of our 1945 Republic Pictures serial, Manhunt of Mystery Island.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Andy Rooney, Lovable Grouch Of "60 Minutes," Signs Off For Good
Andy Rooney, the long-time CBS News commentator best remembered for his weekly essays on the CBS News magazine series 60 Minutes, passed away on Friday in New York City at age 92, roughly a month following his final appearance on Minutes.
Mr. Rooney's essays were a feature on the Sunday night newsmagazine for 33 years.
Mr. Rooney's essays were a feature on the Sunday night newsmagazine for 33 years.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Roughriders End Season Winless Against Division Opponents After Tough Defeat In Edmonton
At Edmonton, Alberta:
Adarius Bowman scored a pair of touchdowns on Friday as the Edmonton Eskimos (11-7) assured themselves of hosting a playoff game for the first time in seven years following their regular-season-concluding 23-10 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-13), who finished the Canadian Football League season having lost all ten games against Western Division opponents.
Adarius Bowman scored a pair of touchdowns on Friday as the Edmonton Eskimos (11-7) assured themselves of hosting a playoff game for the first time in seven years following their regular-season-concluding 23-10 home win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-13), who finished the Canadian Football League season having lost all ten games against Western Division opponents.
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