Oregon out shaking the bushes

[Bigducker]

Hope they can continue to steal recruits out from under Mack Brown's nose. I'm sure he has a huge dislike and a lot of jealousy for Oregon.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/05 ... -in-texas/

[greenyellow]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

[nogerO]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

You don't really believe there is ANYTHING outside the state of Texas that could possibly be better???

Sadly, after spending a lot of time there the last few years for work, they really believe that EVERYTHING in Texas is better than anywhere else. And I'm not joking they firmly believe it to be true.

[ducksrock]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

You don't really believe there is ANYTHING outside the state of Texas that could possibly be better???

Sadly, after spending a lot of time there the last few years for work, they really believe that EVERYTHING in Texas is better than anywhere else. And I'm not joking they firmly believe it to be true.

Of course they do...THEY ARE TEXANS....and that is what TEXANS do....Most are very fine people, BUT....almost ALL that I have met are quite full of themselves....Once ya get past that, they are OK......and I am not referencing Oklahoma.....(They prefer some cheese with their whine).

[UofO8]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

You don't really believe there is ANYTHING outside the state of Texas that could possibly be better???

Sadly, after spending a lot of time there the last few years for work, they really believe that EVERYTHING in Texas is better than anywhere else. And I'm not joking they firmly believe it to be true.

Hahahahaha what? Who in their right mind would voluntarily live in Texas? Sorry, that is one of the LAST places i would live in the entire country.

[greenyellow]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

You don't really believe there is ANYTHING outside the state of Texas that could possibly be better???

Sadly, after spending a lot of time there the last few years for work, they really believe that EVERYTHING in Texas is better than anywhere else. And I'm not joking they firmly believe it to be true.

Hahahahaha what? Who in their right mind would voluntarily live in Texas? Sorry, that is one of the LAST places i would live in the entire country.

I wouldn't live in CA either for any extended period. I doubt I could live in AK or any upper Midwest states either due to the harsh winters.

[UofO8]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

You don't really believe there is ANYTHING outside the state of Texas that could possibly be better???

Sadly, after spending a lot of time there the last few years for work, they really believe that EVERYTHING in Texas is better than anywhere else. And I'm not joking they firmly believe it to be true.

Hahahahaha what? Who in their right mind would voluntarily live in Texas? Sorry, that is one of the LAST places i would live in the entire country.

I wouldn't live in CA either for any extended period. I doubt I could live in AK or any upper Midwest states either due to the harsh winters.

I can understand the midwest (and the fact there is literally nothing there along with the winters) but i will never understand the "CA is evil" stigma that i always hear from basically anyone that does not live here. I have been all over the country and CA has some of the most beautiful places to live along with perfect weather almost year long and plenty of stuff to do.

[Elduderino]

The writer seems to be a little bitter about Oregon and Alabama coaches possibly poaching more players out of TX. He needs to realize that there are schools outside TX that can offer similar, if not more, opportunities for recruits.

You don't really believe there is ANYTHING outside the state of Texas that could possibly be better???

Sadly, after spending a lot of time there the last few years for work, they really believe that EVERYTHING in Texas is better than anywhere else. And I'm not joking they firmly believe it to be true.

Hahahahaha what? Who in their right mind would voluntarily live in Texas? Sorry, that is one of the LAST places i would live in the entire country.

I wouldn't live in CA either for any extended period. I doubt I could live in AK or any upper Midwest states either due to the harsh winters.

I can understand the midwest (and the fact there is literally nothing there along with the winters) but i will never understand the "CA is evil" stigma that i always hear from basically anyone that does not live here. I have been all over the country and CA has some of the most beautiful places to live along with perfect weather almost year long and plenty of stuff to do.

I love Texas. Austin is one of the best cities I've ever visited. I'm Californian and live in one of the most beautiful areas of CA and would move to Austin in a heartbeat if the money was right.

[greenyellow]

CA may have some beautiful places but the way the state is run by government makes it very unappealing.

[EncinitasDuck]

CA may have some beautiful places but the way the state is run by government makes it very unappealing.

While I'm not the biggest fan of the CA govt I don't exactly appluad the OR govt either. The State of Oregon is currently running a deficit of approximately $3.5 billion and has a population of 3.83 million so the deficit amounts to roughly $913 per person. The current budget deficit in CA is about $15.4 billion with a population of 37.2 million or $413 per person.

I will admit that budget deficits are not the only measure of a govt, but come on, from a fiscal perspective the State of Oregon has been shamefully run as well.

[uostudent]

CA may have some beautiful places but the way the state is run by government makes it very unappealing.

While I'm not the biggest fan of the CA govt I don't exactly appluad the OR govt either. The State of Oregon is currently running a deficit of approximately $3.5 billion and has a population of 3.83 million so the deficit amounts to roughly $913 per person. The current budget deficit in CA is about $15.4 billion with a population of 37.2 million or $413 per person.

I will admit that budget deficits are not the only measure of a govt, but come on, from a fiscal perspective the State of Oregon has been shamefully run as well.

This and not just based on the numbers you provided. The state of Oregon has very high income and property taxes, yet no sales tax. I realize that the strategy is used to attract tourism, but the state would likely generate far more revenue by implementing a modest sales tax (~6%).

I loved my time at UO, but Oregon is a pretty poorly run state.

[duck55]

not desiring to turn this into a political forum, I will just say Oregon does not need another tax (sales or any other). The govt. needs to learn to live within its means. More taxes usually result in more spending, not solving the financial instability of said governmental entities. Rant over.

[greenyellow]

The main problem I have with CA is they seem to create laws that are very unnecessary and they tend to migrate to states that see an influx of Californians, to who those laws appealed to.

[Bigducker]

CA may have some beautiful places but the way the state is run by government makes it very unappealing.

While I'm not the biggest fan of the CA govt I don't exactly appluad the OR govt either. The State of Oregon is currently running a deficit of approximately $3.5 billion and has a population of 3.83 million so the deficit amounts to roughly $913 per person. The current budget deficit in CA is about $15.4 billion with a population of 37.2 million or $413 per person.

I will admit that budget deficits are not the only measure of a govt, but come on, from a fiscal perspective the State of Oregon has been shamefully run as well.

This and not just based on the numbers you provided. The state of Oregon has very high income and property taxes, yet no sales tax. I realize that the strategy is used to attract tourism, but the state would likely generate far more revenue by implementing a modest sales tax (~6%).

I loved my time at UO, but Oregon is a pretty poorly run state.

Been in San Diego for the last 5 months and heard a radio program the other day with the CEO of Carl's Jr. on talking about how it cost $240,000+ to open a new restaurant in Cal and two years of waiting mean while your paying a monthly mortgage or lease for those two yrs without any revenue. As opposed to $40,000 and 45 days to open one in Texas. Needless to say he is moving his offices to Austin which will take a lot of more jobs away from Cal.
California, like Oregon are NOT business friendly.


That's what happens when your state government is run by liberals.

[uostudent]

not desiring to turn this into a political forum, I will just say Oregon does not need another tax (sales or any other). The govt. needs to learn to live within its means. More taxes usually result in more spending, not solving the financial instability of said governmental entities. Rant over.

You're right - the state of Oregon should continue to de-emphasize and underfund higher education. The educated work force will continue to leave the state and no companies will want to relocate to an area where the supply of high skilled workers (individuals with college degrees) is on the decline. Oregon doesn't have the same natural resources that Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Alaska have (i.e. oil) to survive solely on labor intensive jobs.

CA may have some beautiful places but the way the state is run by government makes it very unappealing.

While I'm not the biggest fan of the CA govt I don't exactly appluad the OR govt either. The State of Oregon is currently running a deficit of approximately $3.5 billion and has a population of 3.83 million so the deficit amounts to roughly $913 per person. The current budget deficit in CA is about $15.4 billion with a population of 37.2 million or $413 per person.

I will admit that budget deficits are not the only measure of a govt, but come on, from a fiscal perspective the State of Oregon has been shamefully run as well.

This and not just based on the numbers you provided. The state of Oregon has very high income and property taxes, yet no sales tax. I realize that the strategy is used to attract tourism, but the state would likely generate far more revenue by implementing a modest sales tax (~6%).

I loved my time at UO, but Oregon is a pretty poorly run state.

Been in San Diego for the last 5 months and heard a radio program the other day with the CEO of Carl's Jr. on talking about how it cost $240,000+ to open a new restaurant in Cal and two years of waiting mean while your paying a monthly mortgage or lease for those two yrs without any revenue. As opposed to $40,000 and 45 days to open one in Texas. Needless to say he is moving his offices to Austin which will take a lot of more jobs away from Cal.
California, like Oregon are NOT business friendly.


That's what happens when your state government is run by liberals.

You do realize that Texas is in horrible financial shape....

It has nothing to do with being liberal or conservative. I don't even live in California anymore - I moved to East Coast for a job promotion.