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Four games that matter for Oregon's Big Ten title chances in Week 11
Having suffered three losses before the calendar flipped to November, the Oregon Ducks find themselves scrapping and clawing to make the Big Ten championship game, hoping to give themselves a shot at the College Football Playoff. It's not an enviable spot to be in, as the Ducks need to receive some help in order to reach the conference title game — but it's the spot that Oregon has put itself in. They've done their part in digging themselves out of a hole, winning two straight must-wins against Northwestern and Ohio State. The wins must continue in the final three regular-season games, home contests against Michigan and Washington and road date with Michigan State. If they don't go 3-0, nothing else matters and the Ducks will be packing their bags for a no-name bowl game in roughly a month. If they don't get some help, and the CFP Committee doesn't deem them worthy of receiving an at-large bid to the 12-team field, that same result will occur. Help is very much needed, and Week 11 is the most important week of them all. Last week, there were ten teams with two or fewer losses in Big Ten play. Now, after Minnesota
lookouteugene-springfield.com
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How we dig out of our housing crisis: Lookout Editorial Board recommendations
Over the past few months, the Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board’s examination of Lane County’s homebuilding woes has taken us across the region. We’ve met with local homebuilders and developers, called politicians and leaders in local government, spoken with the heads of nonprofits and advocacy groups. Toward the...
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The Weekender | November 12 – 19
Pumpkin season has reached its conclusion but now it’s time to go nuts! Don’t miss the celebration of Oregon’s hazelnut and walnut season at Detering Orchards this weekend. This week also brings much to enjoy in the arts with symphony performances, Eugenes’s Vocal Ensemble, Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk, and the return of the Duck Store’s annual Tools of the Trade Show. Be sure to support the local art scene and see all the talent that can be found across the county.
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Pet of the Week: Bindi
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Bindi, is a sweet senior kitty who, despite her grumpy appearance, is a very chatty girl who loves napping when she’s not getting lots of attention!. Greenhill Humane Society staff said that this 15-year-old friendly feline weighs about six pounds...
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Repeated storm systems bring rain and gusty winds
Periods of rain and breezy conditions will continue from the Oregon coast to the Cascades through the weekend, with Sunday expected to be the wettest day. Additional rain is likely next week, while falling snow levels could bring accumulating snow to higher Cascade passes.
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Springfield businesses restore west Eugene rail spur to transport steel
Two Springfield businesses that distribute building materials have restored a Eugene rail spur to transport steel from a producer in northern Oregon. Stout Steel and Cedarwood purchased an industrial property in west Eugene last year and renovated a warehouse on the lot. The businesses, owned by Alan Stout and his father, Randy Stout, hired a contractor to restore the spur, which had been unused for nearly 20 years. Alan Stout is also a Springfield city councilor.
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EPA notifies homeowners near J.H. Baxter it will test properties for contamination
The Environmental Protection Agency has notified more people living near the J.H. Baxter Superfund site in west Eugene that it plans to sample their properties for contamination. The agency scheduled testing toward the end of November and contacted 11 residential and four business property owners, spokesperson Alice Corcoran confirmed with...
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A new kind of Ducks football takes the field
There is so much work to be done within University of Oregon’s new women’s club flag football team. It’s a first-year program, with new coaches, new players, an evolving schedule and no roadmap. More than 60 students showed up for tryouts last month. Only about half had football experience.