Oregon misses number one by three…
Auburn running back Michael Dyer turned a short run into a 37-yard gain by spinning over the top of a defender, setting up the winning field goal in the top ranked Tigers’ 22-19 win last night over the Oregon Ducks in the BCS national championship game. After Oregon tied the score with 2:33 remaining, Dyer took a run right and appeared to be down, but his knee never hit the ground and he held himself up with his hand. It was the next run that did the damage, as Dyer exploded up the middle for a 16-yard run to the one, setting up a first and goal. Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton was pushed back a yard, mostly to run the clock from ten seconds to two seconds. Then kicker Wes Byrum capped the 73-yard drive with a 19-yard field goal as time expired, giving Auburn its first national title since 1957 and the Southeastern Conference’s fifth in a row.
Duck fans had gathered all over Oregon to watch the game. About 35-hundred were in MacArthur Court in Eugene for a watch party. More than 350 filled the events-center at Three Rivers Casino. The crowds at both locations were raucous at times, but were quietly stunned as Byrum’s kick lifted through the goalposts…
Three local businesses have been nominated for the top honor that will be handed out this Friday night during the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Siuslaw Awards banquet. Nominated for the Stu Johnston Business of the Year are Siuslaw Bank, Sue Gilday’s State Farm Insurance, and Mon Ami Gourmet Deli and Antiques. Mon Ami, along with the Florence Dental Clinic have been named finalists in the Community Caring category. The Excellence in Customer Service award will go to either Maple Street Grille, Best Western Pier Point Inn or Flowers by Bobbi. Three business have been nominated for the Curb Appeal… The Wren’s Nest, Heceta Self Storage, and Oil Can Henry’s. Awards will be handed out Friday night at the Florence Events Center along with the First and Future First Citizens. Tickets are available at the Chamber Visitor Center.
Oregon’s House of Representatives, evenly split with 30 Republicans and 30 Democrats, handled their first piece of business yesterday with a unanimous decision. Granted, the outcome was expected as they approved the nominations of Bruce Hanna and Arnie Roblan as Co-Speakers, as well as an agreement that spells out how power will be shared between the two parties. Roblan, the Democrat from Coos Bay, says Oregon has a chance to show that bi-partisanship can work and that – quote – “we can conduct our business with respect for our colleagues”. Hanna, the Republican from Roseburg, agreed and said the agreement establishes a “fair process”. Both said a similar bi-partisan approach will be taken to establishing the 2011-13 budget. That intention will no doubt be tested as lawmakers will have to find a way to balance the document that is estimated to be $3.5-billion short of the needed funding to sustain services currently offered.
AP-OR--1st NewsMinute,0269
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police say a suspicious object
found Monday on a MAX light rail train has turned out to be
harmless. Police spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson said the device does
not contain explosives and that --quote-- "everything is back to
normal." Police evacuated an area in downtown around Pioneer
Courthouse Square during an investigation.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former Oregon hospital official accused
of enticing a 15-year-old boy into unlawful, videotaped sexual
activity has pleaded not guilty to an 11-count felony indictment.
Brian J. Costa entered his pleas yesterday in Medford. Co-defendant
John A. Dougal of Portland pleaded not guilty to the same counts
involving the high school freshman.
AP-OR--1st NewsMinute,0269
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Wes Byrum kicked a 19-yard field goal as
time ran out and No. 1 Auburn beat No. 2 Oregon 22-19 to win the
BCS national championship last night in Glendale, Ariz. Oregon tied
it at 19 with 2:33 left when Darron Thomas connected with Jeff
Maehl on a 2-point conversion after LaMichael James scored on a
shovel pass. Auburn came back with a 73-yard drive and set up the
field goal -- and claimed its first national championship since
1957.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Duck fans raised the roof at McArthur Court
in Eugene, but their cheers weren't enough to carry more than 1,100
miles to Arizona to help their football team become No. 1. As fans
streamed into the cold and foggy night after the loss, T-shirt
salesman James Bradley summed up the feelings of many, saying --
"It was still a great season, folks."
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police say a suspicious object
found Monday on a MAX light rail train has turned out to be
harmless. Police spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson said the device does
not contain explosives and that --quote-- "everything is back to
normal." Police evacuated an area in downtown around Pioneer
Courthouse Square during an investigation.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former Oregon hospital official accused
of enticing a 15-year-old boy into unlawful, videotaped sexual
activity has pleaded not guilty to an 11-count felony indictment.
Brian J. Costa entered his pleas yesterday in Medford. Co-defendant
John A. Dougal of Portland pleaded not guilty to the same counts
involving the high school freshman.
AP-OR--1st NewsMinute,0269
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Wes Byrum kicked a 19-yard field goal as
time ran out and No. 1 Auburn beat No. 2 Oregon 22-19 to win the
BCS national championship last night in Glendale, Ariz. Oregon tied
it at 19 with 2:33 left when Darron Thomas connected with Jeff
Maehl on a 2-point conversion after LaMichael James scored on a
shovel pass. Auburn came back with a 73-yard drive and set up the
field goal -- and claimed its first national championship since
1957.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Duck fans raised the roof at McArthur Court
in Eugene, but their cheers weren't enough to carry more than 1,100
miles to Arizona to help their football team become No. 1. As fans
streamed into the cold and foggy night after the loss, T-shirt
salesman James Bradley summed up the feelings of many, saying --
"It was still a great season, folks."
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland police say a suspicious object
found Monday on a MAX light rail train has turned out to be
harmless. Police spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson said the device does
not contain explosives and that --quote-- "everything is back to
normal." Police evacuated an area in downtown around Pioneer
Courthouse Square during an investigation.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former Oregon hospital official accused
of enticing a 15-year-old boy into unlawful, videotaped sexual
activity has pleaded not guilty to an 11-count felony indictment.
Brian J. Costa entered his pleas yesterday in Medford. Co-defendant
John A. Dougal of Portland pleaded not guilty to the same counts
involving the high school freshman.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State tailback Jacquizz (ja-KWIZ')
Rodgers says he'll enter the NFL Draft. The 5-foot-7, 191-pound
junior, finishes his college career with 3,877 rushing yards,
second in school history behind Ken Simonton. Rodgers has scored 46
rushing touchdowns, and is also the school's career leader with
receptions for a running back with 151.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
It was billed as a battle between two of the most prolific offenses in college football, but it came down to defense as Auburn won the BCS National Championship on a last second field goal for the 22-19 victory. Oregon’s usually fast paced running game struggled. LaMichael James, the nation’s leading rusher with 153-yards a game, was held to just 49-yards while Oregon’s team rushing reached just 75 yards. There was a bright spot in Oregon’s offense though, despite two interceptions and being sacked twice, Darron Thomas had career highs with 27-of-40 passing for 363 yards
Siuslaw basketball standout Kasey Strenke is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The senior shooting guard led her team in scoring last week in back to back victories on the court, putting up 16 against Newport and 21 over the North Bend Bulldogs. Honorable Mention is given to Viking wrestler Taylor Porter, who pinned his way to the individual title at 130 pounds in the 5-team Coquille invitational
Far West League basketball gets underway on the road this evening for the Siuslaw Vikings. They’ll be in Winston for a boys-girls’ double header against the Douglas Trojans. Airtime on Coast Radio Sports is at 5:45… the girls game tips off at six… the boys right after. Reedsport will host Gold Beach for Sunset League play this evening… Mapleton is on the road to Marcola where they’ll face Mohawk in the Mountain West.
On the mats this evening… Siuslaw will host Brookings-Harbor for a Far West League Dual meet… that’s at six.
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