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In the first half of the 20th century, native Oregonians filled the rosters of University of Oregon sports teams. When intercollegiate athletics became all about winning and money, the opportunities for Oregonians to play for the Ducks dwindled. Only one varsity team at the U of O relies primarily on Oregon high school graduates to fill its roster: the wrestling team. On July 13, 2007, athletic director Pat Kilkenny announced suspension of Oregon's proud, 54-year-old wrestling tradition. We think it was a strange choice for a native of Heppner, Oregon. Do what's right, Pat. Honor your roots. Save Oregon wrestling!

Channel: Sports
Uploaded: November 28, 2007 at 6:59 am
Author: wrestlingpublicist

Length: 0:04:19
Rating: 4.50
Views: 3,086

Tags: Oregon Ducks Wrestling Kamikaze Kids Shane Webster Rich Brooks Rose Bowl NCAA Champion Pat Kilkenny Tall Firs

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Video Comments:
Nickthemonkey08 (Saturday 8th of March 2008 06:10:48 PM)
Save Oregon Wrestling!
skatekidusd (Wednesday 6th of February 2008 08:13:41 PM)
well done. This video rings true. I hate looking at the ducks roster for football. Were the oregon ducks not USC
wrestlingpublicist (Saturday 8th of March 2008 06:27:38 PM)
Nobody begrudges Bellotti and Kent for recruiting out of state. But we do take a dim view of dropping the only sport at the U of O that provides the preponderance of its scholarship aid and varsity letters to Oregonians. For 28 years, Ron Finley won at the U of O with rosters made up primarily of Oregon kids. At Oregon State, Dale Thomas became the winningest coach in college wrestling history using Oregon kids. Oregon's 9.9 wrestling scholarships are, by comparison, a bargain.
sirpinalot (Tuesday 8th of January 2008 09:29:43 PM)
Well done. Save the sport.
twalliser (Thursday 29th of November 2007 10:53:25 AM)
Sad, very sad. I hope your valiant efforts to save the program are fully accomplished.