The only lack or limitation is in your own mind.

This is a serious way to level the playing field. So what we depend on are facilities and an aggressive marketing plan to attract the premier talent -- and it has worked for us.

It was a great game. Dave Dickenson came in [at quarterback] after halftime. One more possession and it could have been a different outcome.

Here it is the first of March, and we've got to scramble.

I told our fans when we got here that we were going after Washington. I'll say this as humbly as a I can: I think we have done that, not just in the field of competition but in facilities and marketing our program and getting the national exposure.

No one is more disappointed with the outcome of this season than Ernie. He genuinely hurts for his players, coaches and the fans. I do feel, however, that he continues to possess the energy and passion that are necessary to regain the unprecedented success that Oregon has enjoyed during his tenure as head coach.