Dirt & Sprague

Reports from national NBA writers over the weekend have thoughts on Damian Lillard not yet signing his 2 year extension he is eligible for, and the guys wonder if it means anything at this point. 

The debate over the best option for the Oregon Ducks continues, and just how will CFB look once all the dust settles from the latest round of expansion. Plus, the Blazers sign Nurk to a 4 year deal and no one seems that excited, and in the Morning Crunch, how much should be read into Dame not yet signing a 2 year extension. 

The guys recount the holiday weekend, and are resigned to the fact that they are done with fireworks overall. Plus the LIV Golf event in Portland with seemingly a level of success. Then, the guys dive into the state of the Pac-12/10. Are the Ducks and Huskies going to bolt for greener pastures and can the conference remain in tact. 

The guys start the hour with what options are left for Oregon State and Washington State and which is the most appetizing from a rather bland selection. Then the latest from NBA Free Agency and the Blazers in Spraguin the Line and they answer the poll questions before a holiday weekend.

Is the Pac-12 over as we know it, which schools have any control over their future and which ones are just hoping to have a chair when the music stops. 

The guys all offer their opinions on the best move for the Ducks as the biggest fish remaining in the PAC-12 pool that is quickly drying up.

It's all about the future or lack thereof for the PAC-12 Conference after USC and UCLA exited stage left for the Big Ten $$$$$$. Where is all of this going for college sports, what should Oregon do and how much time do they have to figure it out before missing out. Where would be the best landing spot for them. 

The guys still trying to catch their breath from a frenetic day of sports news as Dirt picked the wrong day to take in LIV Golf. The Blazers signed ANT and GP II, but not Dame and Nurk yet, is there a bombshell to come or just a timing issue related to the salary cap.

The guys congratulate Danny Marang on officially joining the 1080 The FAN Family announced as co-host of our midday show with Dusty. Then, the Freddie Freeman firing his agent story gets some extra juice from a national media personality. Bob Harig of SI.com-Morning Ready joins the Ticker with his perspective on the LIV golf tour and its event this week at Pumpkin Ridge.

Our BetQL Sports Betting Insider Ken Barkley makes his weekly visit and discusses what he is wagering in right now when the sports buffet is a little light, and what he is creating to keep his amusement up before football season starts.