Bill Oram
@billoram.bsky.social
Columnist at The Oregonian. Lucky enough to write about sports for the newspaper that made me love newspapers.
The good news in this difficult Oregon State season is that it wasn’t until Nov. 8 that they had their worst loss of the year.
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The good news in this difficult Oregon State season is that it wasn’t until Nov. 8 that they had their worst loss of the year.
So Robb Akey isn’t getting the job, I guess.
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
So Robb Akey isn’t getting the job, I guess.
Sent this too soon.
A vintage performance by Oregon State’s special teams.
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Sent this too soon.
A vintage performance by Oregon State’s special teams.
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A vintage performance by Oregon State’s special teams.
Oh, there's nothing halfway
About the Iowa way to treat you,
When we treat you
Which we may not do at all.
About the Iowa way to treat you,
When we treat you
Which we may not do at all.
November 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Oh, there's nothing halfway
About the Iowa way to treat you,
When we treat you
Which we may not do at all.
About the Iowa way to treat you,
When we treat you
Which we may not do at all.
Passing yards:
Iowa 61
Oregon 58
Iowa 61
Oregon 58
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Passing yards:
Iowa 61
Oregon 58
Iowa 61
Oregon 58
And first and 10 on the 25 becomes first and 25 on the 10.
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
And first and 10 on the 25 becomes first and 25 on the 10.
Ducks have got trouble, folks.
Oh, they've got trouble.
Right here in Iowa City.
Right here.
And that starts with 'T' and that rhymes with 'P'
and that stands for Puddles.
Oh, they've got trouble.
Right here in Iowa City.
Right here.
And that starts with 'T' and that rhymes with 'P'
and that stands for Puddles.
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ducks have got trouble, folks.
Oh, they've got trouble.
Right here in Iowa City.
Right here.
And that starts with 'T' and that rhymes with 'P'
and that stands for Puddles.
Oh, they've got trouble.
Right here in Iowa City.
Right here.
And that starts with 'T' and that rhymes with 'P'
and that stands for Puddles.
A bona fide barnburner in Iowa City.
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A bona fide barnburner in Iowa City.
In the rain, he's Atticus Soppington.
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In the rain, he's Atticus Soppington.
Determined run by Dierre Hill for the 19-yard TD. Terrible tackling by Iowa.
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Determined run by Dierre Hill for the 19-yard TD. Terrible tackling by Iowa.
This year, I have had the honor of personally witnessing some of the worst long snapping in the history of college football.
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This year, I have had the honor of personally witnessing some of the worst long snapping in the history of college football.
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The number of blades of grass between the Indiana receiver's foot and the white out of bounds line is <1
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The number of blades of grass between the Indiana receiver's foot and the white out of bounds line is <1
For something that looked so inconclusive in real time that was one of the most conclusive touchdowns imaginable.
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
For something that looked so inconclusive in real time that was one of the most conclusive touchdowns imaginable.
Off topic: "Death By Lightning" on Netflix is the best thing I've watched this year. Nick Offerman as Chester Arthur was an inspired piece of casting.
November 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Off topic: "Death By Lightning" on Netflix is the best thing I've watched this year. Nick Offerman as Chester Arthur was an inspired piece of casting.
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"He is to the finesse game what Iron Maiden is to chamber music."
Fun profile of the guy who may be a bit crude but has given the Portland Timbers a boost in their quest to upset San Diego FC.
@billoram.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
Fun profile of the guy who may be a bit crude but has given the Portland Timbers a boost in their quest to upset San Diego FC.
@billoram.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
The Timbers’ goal-scoring, crotch-grabbing Norwegian villain is on his way to ‘cult hero’ fame in Portland | Bill Oram
Acquired late in the season, forward Kristoffer Velde and his theatrics have been the key to Portland's surge in the MLS playoffs.
www.oregonlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"He is to the finesse game what Iron Maiden is to chamber music."
Fun profile of the guy who may be a bit crude but has given the Portland Timbers a boost in their quest to upset San Diego FC.
@billoram.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
Fun profile of the guy who may be a bit crude but has given the Portland Timbers a boost in their quest to upset San Diego FC.
@billoram.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org @siriusxmfc.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
Deni Avdija had one of the worst offensive games of his career and finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. 5-of-17 from the field, 15-of-16 from the line. A gritty, gritty win for the Blazers after they came out so flat against the Lakers two nights ago.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Deni Avdija had one of the worst offensive games of his career and finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. 5-of-17 from the field, 15-of-16 from the line. A gritty, gritty win for the Blazers after they came out so flat against the Lakers two nights ago.
Kristoffer Velde is hotheaded, crass and unafraid to mix things up on the pitch. With the Timbers heading back to San Diego with their season on the line, he has proven to be exactly what they need. On Portland's most volatile, villainous and, yes, valuable player: www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
The Timbers’ goal-scoring, crotch-grabbing Norwegian villain is on his way to ‘cult hero’ fame in Portland | Bill Oram
Acquired late in the season, forward Kristoffer Velde and his theatrics have been the key to Portland's surge in the MLS playoffs.
www.oregonlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Kristoffer Velde is hotheaded, crass and unafraid to mix things up on the pitch. With the Timbers heading back to San Diego with their season on the line, he has proven to be exactly what they need. On Portland's most volatile, villainous and, yes, valuable player: www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
“Stephen Curry, holding a glass of bourbon in one hand and a cigarette in the other, stood in a dark corner of the bar between two attractive but fading blondes…”
Steph Curry has a cold that he said is getting worse postgame. He casted some serious doubt that he will play in Sacramento tomorrow night.
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 AM
“Stephen Curry, holding a glass of bourbon in one hand and a cigarette in the other, stood in a dark corner of the bar between two attractive but fading blondes…”
Ducks so lucky to get a win against Hawaii in season opener. Final possession lasted 56 seconds and included four missed shots before Takai Simpkins finally got one to go. Wild stuff.
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Ducks so lucky to get a win against Hawaii in season opener. Final possession lasted 56 seconds and included four missed shots before Takai Simpkins finally got one to go. Wild stuff.
The other big thing is just how much defensive oomph they lose without Thybulle and Blake Wesley coming off the bench. Those guys allow the Blazers to keep their foot on the gas defensively for all 48.
The Blazers are going to have to find a way to navigate this stretch with only one PG. Offense was a chore all night and Holiday struggled.
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The other big thing is just how much defensive oomph they lose without Thybulle and Blake Wesley coming off the bench. Those guys allow the Blazers to keep their foot on the gas defensively for all 48.
The Blazers are going to have to find a way to navigate this stretch with only one PG. Offense was a chore all night and Holiday struggled.
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The Blazers are going to have to find a way to navigate this stretch with only one PG. Offense was a chore all night and Holiday struggled.
And with that shot, Bronny James notches his season high in points... 3. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCdy...
Rookie of the Year - Longest Winning Streak
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
And with that shot, Bronny James notches his season high in points... 3. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCdy...
Can't overstate how good it is to see Rob Williams back on the floor for teh Blazers. He's such a difference-maker when healthy. Already has a steal, an incredible offensive rebound and two dunks. In 4 minutes.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Can't overstate how good it is to see Rob Williams back on the floor for teh Blazers. He's such a difference-maker when healthy. Already has a steal, an incredible offensive rebound and two dunks. In 4 minutes.
Johnson opens the second half with two passes totaling 11 yards, but there was a negative rush between them so it doesn't even yield a first down.
Something that seems like it should be statistically impossible: Oregon State quarterback Gabarri Johnson has completed seven passes for seven yards.
November 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Johnson opens the second half with two passes totaling 11 yards, but there was a negative rush between them so it doesn't even yield a first down.