Joe Avezzano: Restaurant business, music, football relationships make him a celebrity of sorts in Dallas

 Former Oregon State coach, 66, hasn't closed the door on a return to coaching

By Kerry Eggers /
The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010, Updated 11.7 hours ago

LEWISVILLE, Texas — The restaurant is called “Hat Tricks Sports Bar & Grill,” but the locals know it better as “Coach Joe’s.” For six years, it has been property of Joe Avezzano, whose reputation around these parts is as secure as th…

Butler making his mark with Cowboys

By Kerry Eggers /
The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010

DALLAS – Victor Butler made the most of his opportunities in the Dallas Cowboys’ 27-25 victory over Miami Thursday night at Dallas …

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Ducks have new leader

By jason vondersmith /
The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010

EUGENE – After a tumultuous Oregon football offseason, one player who stayed clean but encountered his own brush with the police has taken …

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UO NOTES: Lobos first, then Vols

By Jason Vondersmith /
The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010

EUGENE – And now for Oregon's quest to repeat as Pac-10 champs and make another Bowl Championship Series game. With Jeremiah Masoli, fans and …

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June Jones gets SMU Mustangs back on track

By Kerry Eggers /
The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010

DALLAS – Southern Methodist is a 14-point underdog for its 2010 opener Saturday at Texas Tech. “We’re undersized, and maybe …

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Heisman exams don’t worry Quizz By kerry eggers / The Portland Tribune Thu, Sep 2, 2010 CORVALLIS – Heisman Trophy campaigns generally mean little if a candidate’s team loses two of its first three games. So Jacquizz Rodgers …

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Sports Column

Seeing is believing – Dallas Cowboys Stadium is a $1.3 billion wonder

By kerry eggers /
The Portland Tribune
Wed, Sep 1, 2010

ARLINGTON, Texas – Vince McMahon always referred to the late, great Andre The Giant as “the eighth wonder of the world.” Of …

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Sports Column

- Pooh turns the corner on his pro hoops career

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- PREP FOOTBALL: Bulked-up PIL 5A will be one of state's most interesting leagues

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- PREP FOOTBALL: Grant, Lincoln get ready for brave new 6A playoff world

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- PREP FOOTBALL: Marshall, Roosevelt enter 4A ranks with playoffs a possibility

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- PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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- OSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE/RESULTS

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- OSU unveils new Nike football jersey

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- OSU NOTES: Underrated is better than overrated

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- Beavers 'ready,' but they know TCU has speed, talent and a solid program

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- ESPN crew expects points from TCU, Dalton

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- UO FOOTBALL SCHEDULE/RESULTS

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- UO NOTES: Ducks' defense will have to hit stride in October

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- UO NOTES: Daryle Hawkins might be a lighweight, but he's in the mix at running back/slot receiver

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- This year will be different for cornerback Anthony Gildon

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- UO NOTES: Gildon to start at corner; Hawkins continues work in backfield; Huff, Heimuli likely true freshmen to play

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- Kenjon Barner thinks 'end zone'

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- Kelly says QB Thomas gives Ducks best chance to win

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- PSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE/RESULTS

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- Starting over, again

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- Burton says Vikings haven't decided on a quarterback for ASU opener

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Sports Column

- Pac-10 will be fascinating to watch

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- Brigham Young moving to WCC next year

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- NCAA turns down Masoli request; Ole Miss will appeal

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- Offense picks up at Western Oregon football scrimmage

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- June Jones gets SMU extension

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- U.S. finishes off Tunisia; Rudy Fernandez leads Spain past Canada

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- Kevin Love leads U.S. to easy win over Iran

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- Spain falls to Lithuania, despite Rudy Fernandez's 13 points, 9 rebounds

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- Nicolas Batum nets game-high 24 in win over Canada

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- Malik Hairston, Italian club in flux; Thomas Gardner gets look with Spurs

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- Nick Symmonds wins 800 in Croatia

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- Third-place Nick Symmonds PRs in 800 as world record falls

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Kerry Eggers' Pac-10 football predictions

By Kerry Eggers / The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010

1. Oregon (predicted records: 10-2 overall, 7-2 Pac-10) The Ducks have depth, experience and talent beyond that of their conference …

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Jason Vondersmith's Pac-10 football predictions The Portland Tribune Thu, Sep 2, 2010 1. Oregon (predicted records: 10-2, 7-2 Pac-10) If this was a year with another formidable team in the conference, the Ducks might not be picked to …

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KERRY SAYS: TCU by a couple of TDs

By Kerry Eggers / The Portland Tribune
Thu, Sep 2, 2010

As usual, Oregon State opens a football season with a breather. From Louisiana State to Louisville to Boise State to Cincinnati to Penn State, the …

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JASON SAYS: Oregon's defense should shine in opener By Jason Vondersmith / The Portland Tribune Thu, Sep 2, 2010 Oregon's probable 3-0 start begins Saturday, when lowly New Mexico plays at Autzen Stadium. The Lobos were 1-11 last season (beating Colorado State …

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- OSU MEN'S SOCCER: Cleveland High's Alex Eckerson scores in 2-0 opening victory

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- COLLEGE SOCCER: Vikings' Trammel Big Sky offensive player of the week

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- DUCKS SOCCER: Oregon settles for 'frustrating' 0-0 tie

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- VIKINGS SOCCER: Three PSU players score in shutout road victory

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- PILOTS SOCCER: Schmidt-to-Winters play gives nod to Portland

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- UO VOLLEYBALL: Moore gets 100th win

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- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Beavers rally for win at PSU

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- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Hiiter Phillips gives PSU first Big Sky weekly honor

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- COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Dunigan eyes pro career in Israel

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Sports Column

- Kyle Wiltjer explains why he's going to Kentucky

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- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Sac State nips Pilots

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- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Redbirds sweep Pilots

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- COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: Portland women pegged for second behind USF

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- COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: Kipchumba-led Pilot men favored in WCC

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- DARWIN BARNEY WATCH: A start at third base, two hits and a defensive gem

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- DARWIN BARNEY WATCH: Cubs rookie singles, scores first run

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- DARWIN BARNEY WATCH: Double off Burres gives Cub rookie his first RBI

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- NFL: Saints cut Sean Canfield

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- Hass catches on with UFL Omaha

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- NFL: 49ers waive Patrick Stoudamire

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- NFL: Picks hurt Dennis Dixon

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- Stoudamire faces his childhood hero

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- Randy Couture makes quick work of James Toney

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- UFC: Portland boxer Steve Forbes gives his take on Randy Couture-James Toney

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- It's the Alaska Airlines Timbers

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- BEVOS: Late surge continues with win in Reno

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- TIMBERS: Defender Mamadou Danso called up for Africa Cup match

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- Another Bright outing by the Timbers

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- Draw with Aztex buoys Timbers for playoffs

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- Flag football signups underway in Cleveland High area

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- Speed boat season heating up in 10-second races

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- GOLF: Portlanders qualify for U.S. Mid-Amateur

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- CHAMPIONS TOUR: Bob Gilder ties for 19th

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- LPGA: Michelle Wie wins; Allison Hanna finishes with 77

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- PGA TOUR: Crane, Woods tie for 12th

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