Oregon-Oregon State: 112th Civil War a Battle for the State of Oregon's Soul

It is tough for me to imagine what it must feel like to be an Oregon State Beaver fan right now. When I was young and first got interested in college football, both of the programs in Oregon were nationally irrelevant. But I only had to wait a couple of years for the Ducks' magical 1994 season to change things permanently. Oregon State finally emerged from obscurity in 2000, but there is one thing that all but the most experienced of their fans has been denied during their lifetimes: the Rose Bowl. Now it is within their grasp. In that 2000 season, the Beavers took the Rose Bowl from the Ducks. I was there at Reser Stadium that fateful day when Oregon’s dreams came crashing down. I remember late in the fourth quarter, the Ducks were trailing by 10, but were within striking distance of the end zone. A touchdown, a three and out, and “Captain Comeback” could do it one more time and send the Ducks to Pasadena in style. I was sitting in the away section behind the far end zone. ... (link)