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It's been a tough couple of years for our friends in Corvallis, with conference realignment making it challenging for Oregon State to keep up with Oregon regarding revenue sports such as football and basketball.But while the Ducks are lapping it up in the Big Ten, the one thing the Beavers have held onto is baseball. That's Oregon State's thing. That's the one thing Oregon's money couldn't seemingly buy success over the Beavers since reinstating the program in 2009.Well, let's go to the internet to see how that's going:Oh.The Ducks swept the Beavers this season for the first time since bringing baseball back. And in this week's Traffic Report, Tyson Alger and Justin Myers dive into what it means if, well, the Ducks have taken the diamond for themselves, too.Plus: Our review of Oregon's spring game, the NFL Draft and Damian Lillard's injury.For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.(Top photo courtesy of Rob Moseley/GoDucks.com)The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Welcome back to The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report, where this week Tyson and Justin are just about done with replay. Maybe it's the end of the Timbers' 3-3 draw with LAFC that did it for them. Maybe it's the last two minutes of NBA playoff games that can take an hour. Whatever it may be, our two hosts are back from vacation and back yelling at technology to get off their lawns. Plus: Oregon spring game memories, a massive Marcus Mariota what if? and the Winterhawks are on to the WHL Western Conference championship. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Hello, Friends, and welcome to Masters Week here on The I-5 Corridor. In this week's episode, we preview Justin's upcoming trip to Bandon, discuss whether Dan Lanning has set himself up as the “coolest” football coach Oregon has ever had, long for the days of a good Blazers playoff run, and then bring on Corridor 2024 Masters correspondent Kevin Palmer — who isn't too happy about this year's credentialing situation. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

The Traffic Report went for a bit of a field trip this week. On today's episode, Tyson and Justin are back from their Wednesday outing at Joe Etzel Field, where the No. 15 Ducks and Portland Pilots had an ending that neither one of us had seen in person before.We discuss the game, our pre-first pitch celebrity encounter, Justin's trip to Vegas and why Oregon MBB doesn't just put together an NIL superstar team before airing some grievances about Top Chef's egregious use of hockey terminology. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Soccer fans: I'll have a preview of Portland's upcoming match with Austin FC, focusing on the responsibilities veterans like Diego Chara and Felipe Mora have shouldered throughout the first month of the season, later this afternoon. The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Hello everyone and welcome to The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report. On this week's episode, Tyson Alger and Justin Myers recap the first week of the NCAA Tournament and discuss whether or not there's still room for Cinderella before diving deep into our thoughts on Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season. Then, we check in on Shane Hoffmann down in Los Angeles for a quick discussion on the Timbers, Timothee Chalamet's hoops skills, Severance and White Lotus. Programming note: I have a feature coming on Friday on Oregon baseball shortstop Maddox Molony, then will be out at Providence Park on Sunday for coverage of the Timbers' Sunday Night Soccer debut against the Houston Dynamo. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Designs would 'calm' traffic, protect pedestrians Rutgers University has released a traffic study of Cold Spring that includes recommendations to improve safety at four busy village locations. The study was conducted by the Voorhees Transportation Center at the university and funded by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC). It outlines measures to reduce and "calm" traffic and improve pedestrian safety. NYMTC, created in 1982, is the metropolitan planning organization for Putnam, Westchester and Rockland counties, New York City and Long Island. The report, posted at dub.sh/CS-traffic-study, makes recommendations for Main Street at the Visitors' Center; Fair Street; Lunn Terrace at Market Street; and Main at Route 9D. It also considers the trolley operated by Putnam County. During its research, Voorhees conducted a resident survey and hosted a workshop. Its 39-page report was also reviewed by Putnam County and state agencies. Main Street at Visitors' Center The report notes this is the only Main Street location where legal U-turns can be made and is a busy area with frequent encounters between drivers and pedestrians. It recommended adding high-visibility paint and patterns to crosswalks; adding a crosswalk across Main; and installing signage and pedestrian lighting. It also suggested the village consider a mini roundabout. Fair Street The street is a challenge because it's narrow, frequently used by delivery trucks and congested with hikers on busy weekends. Inconsistent parking rules and one-way traffic on weekends create confusion, the report said. It recommends adding sidewalks to both sides between Main Street and Mayor's Park, installing pedestrian lighting, restricting on-street parking and encouraging drivers to use the municipal parking lot. Lunn Terrace at Market The area is described as "the most challenging" of those examined for the study because it provides the only vehicle access to the Metro-North parking lot and the lower village, and it's busy. It suggested a crosswalk across Market and better signage, road markings and striping to direct pedestrians and drivers. It also said the village could consider a small roundabout with splitter islands and a flashing sign at the crosswalk. Cold Spring trolley The researchers observed what most residents already knew - people don't know how to find it and can't get real-time data about its schedule. The recommendations included payment options besides cash; route modifications to encourage ridership; updated signage with timetables; and shelters at popular stops. Main Street at Route 9D The researchers found that, between 2019 and 2022, there were 68 vehicle crashes in the village, and that 44 percent were on Route 9D and 20 percent at its intersection with Main Street. Its recommendations included reflective crosswalk markings; the removal of obstacles that interfere with driver sightlines ("daylighting"); no parking within 25 feet of the intersection; increasing the interval on pedestrian crossing signals; and streetscaping to slow traffic. It also suggested examining the addition of left-turn lanes on Route 9D. In response to the report, Mayor Kathleen Foley said there is a perception that the village is so overrun with visitors, that it can't do much on its own. But she said the report "emphasizes steps that are common sense and simple, and that we can do ourselves to improve traffic and pedestrian movement for residents and visitors alike." She noted that the report could help the village make the case for grants to address the issues it identifies. Foley said eliminating parking on Fair Street has made driveways safer, reduced driver confusion and created a wider roadway for trucks, buses and emergency vehicles. "Shifting Fair to one-way northbound during the busy season, as we did in the fall, provided an alternate loop for vehicles to move around the village and eliminated tangle-causing left turns onto Main Street," she said. Stronger vi...

On this week's Traffic Report, Tyson and Justin talk Oregon at the Big Ten Tournament, Dan Lanning's new contract (for real this time), Scott Rueck and Oregon State's improbable run back to the NCAA Tournament and what Dana Altman's Ducks need to do to be remembered as one of those teams.For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.— Tyson Alger, The I-5 Corridor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

OK, so we don't actually cover Dan Lanning's new contract in today's episode of The Traffic Report — we recorded Wednesday afternoon — but the big man signing a big $$$ deal is news enough that it's worth leading today's post. The terms? The fourth-year Ducks coach has reportedly agreed to an amended contract that will increase his salary to nearly $11 million per year through 2031. The contract will be up for approval on Friday during a UO board of trustees meeting. What does this mean? For a program that considers itself one of the top in the nation, it's now paying its top job like it. Lanning's new deal will make him the fourth-highest paid coach in college football, according to CBS Sports, increasing his current contract by $2 million annually. Here's the list of football coaches making more than $10 million a year: 1. Kirby Smart, Georgia $13.2 million 2. Ryan Day, Ohio State $12.5 million 3. Dabo Swinney, Clemson $11.5 million 4. Dan Lanning, Oregon $11 million 5. Steve Sarkisian, Texas $10.8 million 6. Kalen DeBoer, Alabama $10.25 million7. Lincoln Riley, USC $10.1 million8. Bill Belichick, UNC $10 million Pretty good company there. But after a 35-6 start to his career, with a 12-0 regular season and a Big Ten Championship in his third year as a head coach, it's hard to make the argument that Lanning isn't worth the money when compared to his peers. It's also interesting to start thinking of the longevity of Lanning. Chip Kelly coached four seasons at Oregon — same with Mark Helfrich and Mario Cristobal. Should Lanning make it to the end of this deal — there's the same $20 million buyout — the coach who came to Oregon as an outsider will have made it longer in Eugene than anyone not named Bellotti, Brooks or Casanova. OK, now to the podcast: This week Justin and I have a range of topics to dive into, from Oregon's home finale on Tuesday against Indiana to what might be the end of spring football to the best goosebump-moments stadiums can provide. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.— Tyson Alger, The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Happy Thursday, folks.We here at The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report hope you're listening to this week's episode from your lawn mower. Because with sunny skies and temperatures rising into the 60s, Justin Myers and Tyson Alger have a full episode for you where they:* Talk about being yard guys.* Dive into the latest turnaround for Oregon men's basketball.* Figure out what it will take to support Portland State football.* Plan a baseball outing on The Bluff.* Go deep on Cast Irons and Interstate constructions.What more could you want?For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

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We're almost out of the doldrums, folks. Yes, mid-to-late February can get a little slow for sports news. Luckily, there's sun on the horizon. Pitchers and catchers have long since reported to Arizona for spring training and March Madness is just around the corner — same with spring football and the start of the MLS season. And here at the I-5 Corridor, Tyson and Justin have thawed out from last week's snowstorm for a super-sized episode of the Traffic Report. This week, we talk about the life the Oregon men's basketball team is starting to show, the questions we still have for Oregon football in the run-up to spring football and whether it matters if All-Star games are good. Then we wrap with this question: What non-star athlete/celebrity would you get excited to meet in person? For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Welcome to The Replayables, where The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report hosts Tyson Alger and Justin Myers revisit one classic game in Oregon history every month.Well friends, we sure hope you didn't leave this one early. Yes, Oklahoma was up 10 points with four minutes to go. Yes, the Sooners had the ball, in the red zone, with quite possibly the best run-out-the-clock running back in college football history — Adrian Peterson — in the backfield. And yes, the No. 18 Oregon Ducks looked tired, beaten down and all but cooked in a matchup against a No. 15 Oklahoma team that would only lose one more game the rest of the regular season. And while the Ducks managed to force the Sooners to kick a field goal to go up 13 with 3:16 to play, that was just a consolation prize. Right? Right????Wrong. In this episode of The Replayables, Tyson and Justin do a deep dive on what might be the wildest three minutes of football in Oregon history. Then, we bring on Jason Kersey, formerly of The Oklahoman and The Athletic, to break down just how much this one stung for the fans from Norman. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let us know in the comments what game we should replay next. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 CorridorPreviously on The Replayables: 14 years later, Dyer still looks downThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

The I-5 Corridor Traffic Report went for a field trip this week. With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, I spent a couple of hours earlier in the week over at Lombard House, home of the North Portland Bird Watchers Society, where I sat down with owner Brian Koch and regular Nick Calcaterra — the older brother of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra — to talk about the big game, the Eagles, what it's like to go to the Super Bowl as a sibling, Gardner Minshew's bathrobe, that one time DJ Khaled opened up the Eagles' post-Super Bowl loss party with an interesting choice of song and how this video of Nick celebrating Grant's first career touchdown ended up on Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast: We also take a moment to remember Lynn Kindrachuk, an important figure of the Philadelphia and Lombard House community, who passed away earlier this week. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Editor's note: The Traffic Report's next episode of The Replayables will be released on Friday. Also, a note about this podcast: We recorded at the bar over a couple of drinks. There might be a swear word or three. I apologize in advance. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

We have a bit of everything on this week's I-5 Corridor Traffic Report. We begin with a deep conversation about how very uncool it is to get injured doing athletic activities as you age, we move into talk about why it seems everyone hates the Kansas City Chiefs so much, we veer right into an inquisitive discussion about which sports conspiracy theories might actually be true, then we try to figure out how Tyson and Justin both got sucked into watching two hours of simulation golf on television thanks to the TGL. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Bonus: We're gearing up for our next Replayables podcast. This time, we'll be taking a little stroll back to 2006, a time when Dennis Dixon and the No. 18 Oregon Ducks upset Adrian Peterson and the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners 34-33 at Autzen Stadium. Of course, there's a little more to it than that. Here's a refresher: And if you want to watch the full game, like we'll be doing. — The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

And with that, the 2024 College Football season has officially come to a close. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the tournament. The Oregon Ducks won a consolation prize. And on this week's Traffic Report, Tyson Alger and Justin Myers give their final thoughts on a historically different season of college football. Then, they try to figure out how someone could justify leaving Ichiro Suzuki off of their Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Bonus: The Traffic Report has been around for four seasons of Oregon football, and throughout that time this podcast has started with music from Alaska artist John Budnik. I always told him that if he had anything to promote to come on the show as a thanks for giving our pod some life. Well, John has a new album out, the fantastic Beginner's Mind, and he joined the podcast for the last 15 minutes to talk about its release, making it as an artist in Alaska and what he would do with the Cowboys' vacancy. Apple Music Amazon Music— The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

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Welcome to The Replayables, where The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report hosts Tyson Alger and Justin Myers revisit one classic game in Oregon history every month. With the national championship coming up on Monday, we kick off this new series by transporting listeners back to January of 2011, when the Oregon Ducks and the Auburn Tigers met in Glendale, Arizona with all the Tostitos on the line. The final score may have read 22-19 Auburn, but Oregon fans know there's much more to the story. Listen in for stories about Chip Kelly, Brent Musburger, Dyer's knee and the origins of the phrase “Natty.” Then, tell us what game we should do next in the comments. Catch the full episode in the player above find us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Editor's note: Our Traffic Report team suffered a loss last week, with Crash, Justin's best buddy of a Pitbull, passing away after nine years together. After recording this month's Replayables, Justin wanted to say a few words to remember a very good boy. Thanks for listening and supporting, everyone. — The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Yes, there's still plenty of football to talk around these parts. The Oregon Ducks have been very active in the transfer portal, the College Football Playoff semifinals are this weekend and there's still a bit of #Legacy talk to sort out. However, after 14,000 fans came through Matthew Knight Arena for two quality Big Ten opponents last week, Tyson and Justin attempted to answer that age-old question: How do you make men's basketball cool again in Eugene? For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.PS: Yes, you have homework for next week. Justin and I will be rewatching the 2010 national title game before we record next. Here's the link to brush up before we stroll down memory lane. The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

And just like that, it's over. The 2024 Oregon Ducks are now a team spoken about in the past tense. This week on The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report, Justin Myers and Tyson Alger attempt to understand what that means. Plus: Is Tez Johnson the best Oregon receiver ever? For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Bonus: I know nobody really wanted to see more Rose Bowl things on Wednesday, so I held off on my usual “Camera Roll” post. But a little time has gone by, so I'm including my favorite behind-the-scenes shots and videos from Pasadena below. And away we go.NYE after the Lakers game got out. The media hotel.Breakfast of champions.Where we going Sean?My favorite thing at the Rose Bowl: Walking through the colorless tunnel and coming out to technicolor.Always fun to see the student paper kids get to experience something like this. Great season, Brady and Joe. I don't know how good of a football player Brady Breeze is anymore. But the hair game is as strong as it's ever been. The legendary Nick Krupke. The jacket is one thing, but I really should have gotten a shot of Orlando Sanchez's shoes. Flashier than Oregon's helmets. Just two Montana grads at the Rose Bowl. The band came to play.Do you think Urban is telling his friends that he rode an elevator with The Corridor?When your Alaska friends tell you to Facetime them from the Rose Bowl, you oblige them. That thing just sneaks up on you. The one major venue/game I've been to that's better in person than the TV presentation. If you ever get the chance, go. Behind the Bowl. About sums it up. “The media shuttle is that way.” Fin. Thanks for reading this season, everyone. It's been a trip. Have a great weekend. — Tyson Thanks for reading The I-5 Corridor! This post is public so feel free to share it.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

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Well, folks, the Oregon Ducks have a game to play. Four days from now, the No. 1 Ducks will face the No. 6 (8-seeded) Ohio State Buckeyes in a good-old-fashioned Pac-12 Big Ten vs. Big Ten showdown. And after a week of pretty obnoxious college football discourse, Tyson and Justin can't wait to get this Rose Bowl quarterfinal game underway. The two preview the game in this week's Traffic Report. They also get vulnerable with their Prime Rib takes. What else could you want on a Saturday? For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Well, folks, the playoffs are finally here. After all that talk, college football's new 12-team bracket makes its debut Friday night with No. 7 Notre Dame hosting No. 10 Indiana with the temperature expected to plunge below freezing. Justin Myers and Tyson Alger preview the playoffs in this week's Traffic Report. They also discuss the Heisman Trophy, Oregon's advantage at attracting high-level quarterbacks and the shakeup out on the Palouse. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Tyson survived his trip to Indy. Justin's truck is back up and running. There's little that can stop them now. The two got together for this week's Traffic Report, where Tyson gave Justin a behind-the-scenes look at how the Big Ten Championship felt before Justin dives into his grand plan to save the College Football Playoff. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Boy, did Justin Myers and I have a bit to catch up on. Back from our one-week Thanksgiving hiatus, Justin and I caught up on the Washington game, Oregon's 12-0 start, Dan Lanning smashing a Washington helmet in, the ridiculous notion of throwing the Big Ten Championship game, signing day and more. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication doing its best to provide quality sports stories throughout the state of Oregon. Every paid subscription is integral in producing the great sports stories Oregonians deserve. Thank you to the nearly 1,000 of you who have supported so far. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Former Washington and current Oregon cornerback Jabbar Muhammad may consider Saturday's Ducks vs. Huskies rivalry tilt to be “just another game,” but old man Christian Caple over On Montlake and I have been around too many years of this to know that's not the case. So this week, we decided to podcast about it. I filled in over on Caple's Say Who, Say Pod this week, where we broke down what the latest iteration of what Ducks/Huskies means and where this rivalry goes from here. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.A Thanksgiving note: 1. For anyone listening to, reading or cursing The I-5 Corridor this holiday, thank you. This year has been the most rewarding and challenging one yet, and I'm incredibly grateful this Thanksgiving for every one of you who has encouraged and supported me along the way. I was nominated for Oregon Sportswriter of the Year earlier this week, and I'm up against four great writers from publications that all date back to the 1800s. They have editors, expense budgets and paid time off. I have the occasional midnight text from Shane Hoffmann about typos and an audience that's proven it values and appreciates storytelling. That right there is the win for me, and I thank you all for letting me do this job. 2. Now I have to sell a little bit. We're running a Black Friday sale through Monday where first-time subscribers can get their first year of The I-5 Corridor for $25. For current subscribers, a $25 Corridor subscription might just be the gift you need for that awkward office White Elephant party. I will be on-site for every Oregon event going forward and every sub sold over the next two months is going toward what I expect to be a pretty mega travel bill at the end of this Ducks run. I got my tickets booked for Indy and could really use the help toward whatever trip comes next. There are going to be some truly great stories to tell. Have a great Thanksgiving, Tyson Alger This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

It's been a week, folks. Justin's car broke down, JJ and I spent all of Thursday battling internet trolls and a JetSki would have been more proper for the drive back from Corvallis last night. However: Justin and I managed to get together on Thursday before hoops to share a bit of our misery before we turned our thoughts to the Washington game, Oregon clinching an appearance in the Big Ten championship and why Justin believes Dan Lanning is who he is. “This is a dude who 10 years ago was coaching high school football and teaching elementary school PE,” Justin says. “His vision got him to be the No. 1 coach in the country, and now he's going to stop? Now he's going to start playing it safe?” For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Bonus: I asked JJ to put together some of his favorite photos of the season so far. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

The Oregon Ducks are undefeated. They haven't lost since December and, frankly, haven't even flirted with defeat in more than a month. They're No. 1 in the country — and they're the team whose last few wins are being skipped over in the national discussion and needled a bit locally. Every week can't be the Ohio State game, which is why in this week's Traffic Report, Justin Myers and Tyson Alger dive into what Justin calls Oregon's “Champagne Problem.” Then we get into the important stuff: Whose jersey is worth buying this holiday season? Speaking of the holiday season…did you know you can gift The I-5 Corridor? For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.Bonus: I never ran JJ Anderson's photos from the Maryland game. Let's fix that.— Tyson Alger, I-5 Corridor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to a new(ish) era of The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report. For the rest of the football season, I'll be joined by friend of the show Justin Myers, who will bring his Oregon football insight, history and much better broadcasting skills to this program weekly. This week, we begin by talking about why that's possible before getting into a discussion about this week's Oregon game against Maryland and the start of the Portland Trail Blazers season. And good news: Since Justin actually has a background in this, we're making efforts to improve our audio quality. We're still getting there with this week's episode, but thanks to Justin we have some hardware reinforcements to set up for next week. Appreciate all of you for reading and listening. For paid subscribers: Shane Hoffmann is publishing a detailed piece on Oregon's WR depth moving forward later this morning. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 Corridor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

For the last decade, even as Oregon reached a national championship game under Mark Helfrich and won a Rose Bowl under Mario Cristobal, it's felt like the UO program had still been chasing the ghost of the Chip Kelly era. The coolness. The popularity. The branding. The dominance. But after Saturday's win against Ohio State, that era is finally beginning to feel like a long time ago.Justin Myers joined me on this week's Traffic Report to dive in on the thought.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

This one has been in the works for a long time. The Ohio State and Oregon home-and-home series was initially announced in October of 2012. The Ducks and Buckeyes would play in Eugene in 2020 and Columbus in 2021. And of course, it didn't happen that way. But now, as conference rivals, the No. 2 Buckeyes will finally make their trip out to Eugene for the first top-5, top-4, top-3 matchup in Autzen Stadium history. Shane Hoffmann joined Tyson Alger on The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report this week to discuss a pretty notable game for the No. 3 Ducks. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify. — The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

A lot has happened in Aidan Schneider's life in the last year. The former Oregon kicker has moved. He's gotten married. And he's lately found himself in the heart of Husky country as a new Seattle resident. After way too long of a layoff, Aidan rejoined the Traffic Report on Thursday to catch up, reminisce about playing in that Michigan State game from 10 years ago and talk about why he's starting to change his mind on NIL. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

So, a bit has happened around Portland in the last week. The city landed a WNBA team, the Portland Diamond Project dangled its latest carrot and the Blazers announced they'll be broadcasting their games over the air. Justin Myers and I got together to talk about it all in our latest Traffic Report. Then, it's on to UCLA — a program that Myers says, much like Tuesday, has no feel to it. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Chase & Timothy talk about GORP, traffic, & Skagways. Follow: Customer Service Podcast on Instagram @customerservicepod  Canoe Club on Instagram & YouTube @shopcanoeclub  ⁠www.shopcanoeclub.com

Really fun Traffic Report out today. I spent 40 minutes with UO broadcaster Jerry Allen inside the Hatfield Dowlin-Complex, diving into what this week's game against Oregon State means, why he initially hated his “Kenny Wheaton is going to score” call and that time he got mad at Mike Jorgensen for hiding under a table. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor needs your help! We're a reader-supported publication doing our best to provide quality sports stories throughout the state of Oregon. Every paid subscription is integral in producing the great sports stories Oregonians deserve. Thank you to the nearly 1,000 of you who have supported so far. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

In this week's episode of The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report, Tyson and Shane recap Oregon's opening weekend against Idaho, take a look ahead to Boise State and wonder what exactly happened to DJU down in Tallahassee. Then, it's the Shane Hoffmann exit interview. Tyson grills Shane on his favorite stories, interviews, places to eat and moments in Oregon before his move down to Los Angeles later this week. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Andrew Greif saw Raygun happen in person. That should be good enough on its own to carry this week's podcast, but our longtime friend of the pod stops by to share some of his other favorite moments from covering the last two weeks in Paris. Greif breaks down Cole Hocker's win in the 1500m, Noah Lyles' gold and silver medals and, yes, what exactly happened during that breakdancing competition. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

In this week's Traffic Report, Shane Hoffmann returns to the podcast desk to talk with Tyson Alger about Cole Hocker's run to Gold, why he thinks college football's regular season means more in the 12-team playoff and…his upcoming move to California. In more important news, Tyson gives his review of Twisters. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Justin Myers fills in for Shane Hoffmann in this week's Traffic Report as he and Tyson Alger discuss the opening of football training camps across the state. The two talk about Myers' time at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis and then reflect on the first week of the Olympics. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

We look at Game 3 of the CWS

The mic still works. Shane is back from Canada and the Olympic Peninsula. Tyson has finally recovered from his Africa jet lag. And after a couple of weeks away, the pair met up at The I-5 Corridor's St. Johns' office and shared stories of their travels for the masses (dozens) to hear. They also had plenty of sports to catch up on, like the NBA Finals, N'Faly Dante's rejection and that Sophia Smith red card. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Avoid I-77 Thursday 06/06/24

PORTLAND(ish) — We have some important news to break here on The I-5 Corridor: According to sources, Andrew Greif is “questionable” for the Media 400 on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic. For longtime I-5 subscribers, you may remember the time Andrew and I decided to dust off the spikes to dash around Hayward Field at the 2022 Pre-Classic. Well, I'm out this year because I'm in Africa. And while Andrew did sign up for Saturday's race, my source tells me there's some Achilles tightness that could make it a game-time decision. Thankfully, Andrew's laptop is healthy and he'll be there all weekend writing about the real athletes for World Athletics. But first, Andrew stopped by The Traffic Report to preview this weekend's Prefontaine Classic and tell us a little about what he's been up to since his time covering the Clippers for the LA Times came to an end earlier this year. Then I ask him if he's going to lean more Lanning or Dabo when it comes to utilizing the transfer portal when NCAA Football 24 hits shelves next month. In the second part of this episode, I sit down at Lombard House with owner Brian Koch, who will be hosting Philadelphia Eagles' tight end Grant Calcaterra at the bar on Saturday for a fundraiser to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. It's a great cause, a great bar and I would highly recommend getting up to St. Johns on Saturday for some great company and drinks. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.As for me, I still have another week here across the world. I've been weighing whether I should write some sort of Travel Blog for when I get back, but I also get really bored when other people talk about their vacations, so let me know if that's a non-starter. I will make you look at a few pictures, though. And hey, if you want to subscribe to The I-5 Corridor and help out so I don't have to worry about working during my next once-every-two-years vacation, we'd sure appreciate the support! Now, just a few photos from this morning's trek through Hlane Royal National Park in Eswatini. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

This week's Traffic Report has a little bit of something for everyone. We begin in the parking lot of the Timbers training facility out in Beaverton, where Tyson and Shane braved the elements to learn that Phil Neville is getting tired of the compliments. Then we talk the end of spring football, NBA Playoffs, What We Ate and Fallout before Brian Tovey joins the show to celebrate the end of The I-5 Corridor's Toll-Free month. That's right: The paywall is coming back, baby. But, one more time for good measure, let's plug the guy who has helped us reach a wider audience this April than in any years past. Even without the paywall, this April generated more paid subscriptions than April 2023 and saw our page views jump from 30,000 to 100,000. Heck, I don't even think I sold out on content too much. Ok, maybe The Masters thing. Thanks again to Brian, and thanks to everyone who has read and supported The I-5 Corridor over the last two-plus years — it's your support that allows our state here in Oregon to have a sports section that knows the difference between OU and UO. Go Water Birds, Go! — Tyson Alger, TheI-5 CorridorFor more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.The I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Bill Oram had a take. The sports columnist of The Oregonian/OregonLive went to Reser Stadium on Saturday for Oregon State's spring game, wasn't impressed and wrote about it. If a spring football game exists only to get players live reps and to give coaches fresh film to obsess over until August, then Oregon State knocked it out of the park on Saturday.But if there is an opportunity at the end of spring practices to energize your fanbase, build excitement and tell your story, well, it was a whiff.That column had mixed reviews in Corvallis. Naturally, Oram doubled down, writing on Wednesday that Oregon State needs to start thinking a little bit like Oregon. My advice to Beavers fans — and, more important, the people calling the shots — is to stop being so proud that you can't admit something needs to change.And, well, guys like Bret aren't handling that one well. I was at Oregon State's spring game, too, and had similar thoughts as Oram. We discussed them on this week's Traffic Report. Then, Kevin Palmer stops by to let us know what he wrangled out of the Augusta gift shop.For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.On Deck: I'll have a report from Eugene following Oregon's Saturday spring game. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 Corridor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

We got a two-part Traffic Report this week. First, Shane Hoffmann and I begin with the Oregon State women's hoops situation, then we check in after Timbers training before discussing what will undoubtedly be the story of the summer: The Big I-5 Corridor race. Then, Taylor W. Anderson of Building Salt Lake joins the show to explain why Salt Lake City has left Portland in the dust when it comes to attracting professional sports franchises. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.— Tyson Alger, The I-5 CorridorThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

It's March 20, and in this episode we're previewing Oregon's first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament. Just like we all expected, right? OK, so before diving into the brackets for the Oregon men and the Oregon State women, Tyson and Shane take a moment to try and figure out how, exactly, we ended up in the most unexpectedly-expected place yet. The Ducks tip Thursday against South Carolina at 1 p.m. The Beavers begin Friday against Eastern Washington at 5 p.m. Join us for some talk about the hoops, Oregon's spring football practices and the Portland Timbers' new signing, Jonathan Rodriguez. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.— Tyson Alger, The I-5 Corridor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Happy Friday all, Got a new Traffic Report today from Shane Hoffmann and myself that we recorded yesterday afternoon for you all. We start with the thrilling state hoops tournament down the street at the Chiles Center, we detour through the wreckage of the Oregon women's basketball season, then we end up with some Dune 2 talk. We also start getting ready for Oregon Ducks spring practice to kick off next week. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.And if you want access to our coverage of UO spring football, please consider a paid subscription to help foot our gas bill up and down The Corridor. The I-5 Corridor is supported by nearly 1000 paid subscribers. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming one of them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

We've been putting some mileage on the cars lately. Between trips to Eugene, Corvallis and out to Beaverton, The I-5 Corridor 2.0 has been doing its part in burning precious fossil fuel to bring you, in our biased opinion, some of the best sports coverage in the Northwest. Not all Substack writers are heroes. And really, we don't need more applause. But dang it, at least one of us has earned a little R&R. So in this week's Traffic Report, Tyson and Shane preview Shane's trip to the Oregon Coast, recap our weekend spent at our second home (Gill Coliseum) and work our way through a True Detective finale therapy session. Then as a bonus, Shane interviews OSU's assistant director of integrated communications, Andrew Goodwin, about how his job has changed since the OSU women's hoops team has become the hottest ticket in the state. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

It's a monster weekend for basketball in Corvallis with two top-25 games on the women's side and one pivotal showdown between the Ducks and Beavers with the men. The I-5 Corridor will be at Gill Coliseum for coverage on Friday and Saturday, but first Tyson and Shane had to sit down and discuss the important things, like which program we're going to lead into the future on EA Sports College Football 2025. (By the way, this commercial was directed by UO grad Jack Jensen. Boy, that would make for an interesting story next week…) For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.— Tyson AlgerThe I-5 Corridor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe

Happy signing day, for those who celebrate. Yes, the Ducks got another 5-star (Idaho WR Gatlin Bair, whose arrival to Eugene will be delayed by two years with a church mission) and yes, it's still an important time for teams across the country as they put their final touches on their rosters before spring practice. But ever since the early signing period in December came into play late last decade, February's OG event kind of has the feeling of going to Disneyland the week Disney World opened up in 1971. So yes, on this week's Traffic Report, we do touch on national signing day. But we also dive into how Shane's story on the D-Boyz came together and announce our foray into soccer coverage. For more, listen to this podcast in the player above or find us over on Apple or Spotify.DON'T FORGET: CORRIDOR CLUB MEETINGWe're hosting our first monthly Zoom chat with subscribers tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. Pacific. In the future, this is exclusive for Corridor Club members, but I wanted to open it up tomorrow for everyone as a thank you for the best month of growth The I-5 Corridor has ever had. We're really about to put a dent in this market, and I'd love to chat and share stories with any of you tomorrow who have the time to stop by. Plus, I might have a few special guests lined up. For CC members who can't make it'll, I'll splice up the highlights and send out a video of what you all missed. The Zoom link is here. — Tyson Alger, The I-5 Corridor This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.i-5corridor.com/subscribe