Live Blog: College GameDay at Eugene, Ore. for UCLA-Oregon game
Oregon fans woke up early on Saturday to attend ESPN’s College Game Day, bringing some festive signs along with them.
ESPN’s College GameDay, which travels each week to the location of one of Saturday’s marquee matchups, is filming in Eugene, Ore. this morning before the No. 12 UCLA Bruins take on the No. 2 Oregon Ducks this afternoon. Follow along for live updates of the event from senior staffers Andrew Erickson, Emilio Ronquillo and Brandon Choe, who are on location.
Corso is a real quack pic.twitter.com/qebrM1OJUu
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Corso picks the Ducks #NotSurprised
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Who’ll it be, Lee? pic.twitter.com/yeZIGcyWOu
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Oh hey, old friend. pic.twitter.com/zXchCadm8y
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
And then he just waddled away like he never knew me… pic.twitter.com/5tBLDBXMiH
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Roll Tide v. War Eagle in Eugene??? pic.twitter.com/3UeHxmQWaI — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Mora told beat writers last week that, among other activities, he likes to run to keep himself calm before big games. pic.twitter.com/CKorQCGvgR — Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
This guy is good at math. pic.twitter.com/7SKk0mbFeM
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
UCLA’s cheerleaders just chillin’ behind Corso’s head #NBD pic.twitter.com/qbF6mEnFfe
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
There’s a sign that speculates on Jim Mora’s shoe choice in public restrooms. That’s all I’ll say. #Yikes — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
“Manziel Second String Option at Oregon” — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
“WE WANT BAMA” chants loud and clear from these Oregon fans. Video interview w/Saban just finished. — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Woman with a “Future Mrs. Mariota” sign. I want an invite. — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Justin with maybe the sign of the day pic.twitter.com/2q3w27l0yh — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
WSU family claims a Cougar flag has shown up on Game Day 142 times, incl. today. Looks like the biggest flag here. pic.twitter.com/ZF1DZkJZdZ — Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
Yeah, but one’s smaller and much more elusive pic.twitter.com/H6D9EC9BDf — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
“NEED S’MORA DAT?” You can feel the De’Anthony Thomas excitement. — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
“The Replacement Refs Did More for the Seahawks than Jim Mora” Ouch. #ShotsFired
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Tom Rinaldi patiently waiting for a piece about Cliff Kingsbury to finish. pic.twitter.com/6pp99y9W3G
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Little faith from one UCLA fan. Said he’s hoping for a miracle. — Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
Some fan with a brief sign: “UCLA? IC Loser.” — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Sign: Ducks QB “has no quota.” Oregon fan verifies that, saying that the Heisman hopeful doesn’t give particularly interesting interviews. — Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
Also no love for the BCS. “BCS: Biased Computers Suck.” — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Guy dressed as Dog the Bounty Hunter said he’d give Mariota his Heisman vote via sign. #Democracy — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Met a #UCLA family of three: “Ten years ago the (Oregon fans) threw cupcakes at us. This time, they’ve been pretty nice so far.” — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
#OregonStateHumor pic.twitter.com/c8i3OXH7lf — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Cuteness level of these signs is off the charts. pic.twitter.com/LDPKKFf5PA — Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
Oregon’s marching band likewise up ridiculously early. pic.twitter.com/ZtC4CahZYY — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
No Kiffin love here in Eugene. Hostile territory, Coach Mora. pic.twitter.com/7OnJTaBuCB
— Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
Bold prediction #BarrExam pic.twitter.com/LnXkbMP8Tl
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
If a sign at College Game Day: Eugene Edition is to be believed, Hundley is a fan of Canadian rock star band Nickelback. Aren’t all Bruins? — Emilio Ronquillo (@LCoastOffense) October 26, 2013
Favorite sign so far: “Brett Hundley hates puppies.” pic.twitter.com/X6ze9RV4ke — Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
.@DBSports is here at @CollegeGameDay. pic.twitter.com/SD3hyqRQno
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Where’s Corso at? pic.twitter.com/QcCuNXnsyj
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
.@DBSports is on foot on #Oregon‘s campus.
— Andrew Erickson (@AndrewRErickson) October 26, 2013
Compiled by Kevin Bowman, Andrew Erickson and Emilio Ronquillo, Bruin Sports senior staff, and Brandon Choe, Bruin senior staff.
