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Jason Quick Chat: the point guard predicament begins

by Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com
Thursday January 15, 2009, 2:21 PM

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick takes you inside the Blazers on who will step up in the absence of injured point guard Steve Blake (separated shoulder), Jerryd Bayless or Sergio Rodriguez? We also touch on the Blazers battling from behind over the last nine games, Greg Oden getting more touches, Darius Miles and Paul Allen's money, Travis Outlaw and much, much more.

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Photos: Roy, Bayless lead Blazers past Nets

by OregonLive.com Sports - 01/15/2009, 8:18 PM

Brandon Roy leads the Trail Blazers in scoring with 29 and Jerryd Bayless drops in a career-high 23 points en route to a 105-99 win over the Nets in New Jersey....

The woulda, coulda, shoulda game ... Wazzu beats the Beavers 61-57

by Paul Buker, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 8:10 PM

THURSDAY ... Wazzu beats OSU 61-57 in overtime. ... More on the way ... - PB...

Tony Dungy's legacy defined by coaches who followed him, such as Lovie Smith and Mike Tomlin

by Aaron Fentress, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 7:40 PM

Associated Press Photo Tony Dungy's legacy will be defined by the coaches he helped break into the NFL, such as Chicago's Lovie Smith (left). In 2007 the teacher and pupil became the the first two African-American coaches to reach the Super Bowl. The legacy of retired Indianapolis Colts coach Tony...

Sergio will start; Rudy will play

by Jason Quick, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 3:48 PM

Sergio Rodriguez will be the starting point guard in place of Steve Blake, who the team says will miss 7-to-10 days with a separated right shoulder. This will be the second career start for the third year point guard. "This is his shot, this is his chance,'' coach Nate McMillan...

Byrd decides to turn pro

by John Hunt, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 1:48 PM

Oregon cornerback Jairus Byrd has decided to forgo his senior season.

It's not about Sergio or Bayless tonight

by Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com - 01/15/2009, 12:18 PM

A lot of the talk over the next four-plus hours will be "Who gets the starting nod at point guard?" With Steve Blake returning to Portland to have his separated right shoulder further examined, both of his backups will be manning the minutes. But the guy to watch tonight is...

Audio: LaMarcus Aldridge on the Jim Rome Show

by Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com - 01/15/2009, 11:07 AM

LaMarcus Aldridge agrees with me more often than not. For those unable to listen to the interview live yesterday from the Jim Rome Show on 95.5 The Game. Aldridge talks about the Blazers pushing LA for the All-Star Game, the win over Boston and his standoff with Kevin Garnett, Greg...

Levitre, Lewis are Beavers' top NFL prospects according to NFLdraftscout.com

by Paul Buker, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 10:44 AM

THURSDAY ... for the third or fourth straight year, we are depending heavily on the wisdom of NFLdraftscout.com and guys like Rob Rang to let us know where Oregon State players might go in the NFL draft. ... Quizz and the NFL? Keep reading. UPDATE ... Andy Levitre's agent,...

Game reaction: Sixers 100, Blazers 79

by Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com - 01/15/2009, 9:28 AM

There was a point in last night's game, in the final minutes, where the Blazers turned the ball over and the Philadelphia PA system played the Pacman dying sound effect, echoing throughout the half-filled Wachovia Center. Last night's game felt like two hours and 12 minutes of that sound....

Raise a glass for Katie Shearer today

by John Canzano, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 9:07 AM

I've received as much email about Katie Shearer, the courageous and inspiring Blazers fan who died on Sunday battling malignant melanoma, as any other column I've written in The Oregonian. Katie's wishes included no wake. No funeral. She donated her body to science in order to better study her disease....

Thursday Run Around: Links, notes, etc.

by Ryan White, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 9:05 AM

Today's Top Story Ewwww. It looked better from Philadelphia's point of view. Onward ......

Gameday at Gill ... one writer bracing for a soccer game as Wazzu, OSU collide

by Paul Buker, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 8:40 AM

THURSDAY .. just five days before the Inauguration. ... and maybe, less than 12 1/2 hours before the Beavers win their second Pac-10 basketball game since Feb. 22, 2007? ... I've watched Tony Bennett's Cougars on TV a few times, and they look like a team that could walk...

It's official: Mark Sanchez jumps. It's a big boost for the Beavers and Ducks

by Ken Goe, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 8:14 AM

Michael Goullding/OC RegisterMark Sanchez is leaving early for the NFL. USC quarterback Mark Sanchez has forsaken his senior season to bolt to the NFL, and it's good news for Oregon and Oregon State. USC still will be favored to win the 2009 Pacific-10 Conference championship. But with an inexperienced quarterback...

Game day in Pac-10: Ducks, Beavers look to get back into win column (basketball previews, links)

by Mike Tokito, The Oregonian - 01/15/2009, 1:55 AM

The Pac-10 might not be the powerhouse conference it was last season, but it certainly remains competitive. That makes establishing a home presence that much more important. Last season, you might remember, there was an odd trend of road teams pulling off plenty of wins. This season, however, homecourt advantage...

This coach is singing for Blues: Maves does more than just coach

by John Canzano, The Oregonian - 01/14/2009, 10:51 PM

Fredrick D. Joe, The OregonianDuring Wednesday's victory for Saint Mary's, the former sportswriter-now-coach alerted officials to paper on the court, an injured player and offered a "bless you" for a player who sneezed.The first-year freshman girls basketball coach at Saint Mary's Academy played all 10 of his players in the...

Blazers Insider: Rodriguez or Bayless at point?

by Jason Quick, The Oregonian - 01/14/2009, 10:21 PM

The important thing everyone will say, is whether the team wins.

Blazers-Nets preview

by Jason Quick, The Oregonian - 01/14/2009, 10:16 PM

TRAIL BLAZERS (23-15) AT NETS (19-20) 4:30 p.m. Thursday at IZOD Center, East Rutherford, N.J. TV on CSN (Comcast 37); radio on KXTG (95.5)...

Lack of defense and shooting dooms Blazers against Philadelphia

by Jason Quick, The Oregonian - 01/14/2009, 10:10 PM

Point guard Steve Blake is out indefinitely after dislocating his right shoulder

Photos: Blazers get drilled in Philadelphia 100-79

by OregonLive.com Sports - 01/14/2009, 8:13 PM

Despite 27 points from Brandon Roy, the Blazers 39% field goal percentage and 16 turnovers catches up to them, and they lose big to the 76ers 100-79. Check out some of the photos from Philadelphia:...

Youthful Oregon Ducks have gone from playing in the NCAA Tournament to being the Pac-10 doormat

by John Hunt, The Oregonian - 01/14/2009, 7:36 PM

Randy L. Rasmussen/The OregonianDucks' coach Ernie Kent reacts to a play against UCLA Bruins near the end of play on January 11th. UCLA won, 83-74. For the Oregon Ducks, the magic number is two. That's the fewest wins any Pacific-10 Conference team has had one season after reaching the NCAA...

Blazers Beat poll: Who do you want to see play?

by The Oregonian - 01/14/2009, 6:59 PM

With Cleveland and LeBron James coming to town next week, we want to know which visiting player you most like to watch at the Rose Garden. If you choose "other," tell us who in comments below. Which player would you pay the most to see? ( polls)...