Oregonian Sports The Oregonian/OregonLive

Why did Oregon State’s spring game on Saturday leave both Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN feeling a little underwhelmed?
There are plenty of reasons, including the lack of participation among the Beavers’ few recognizable names and a missed opportunity to ramp up the fan experience.
What other takeaways did they have from the Spring Showcase? They get into all of that — including the quarterback who was most impressive — on this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast.
Also discussed:
• Ways that OSU could spruce up its spring affair
• Why Oregon’s upcoming spring game is intriguing
• How Blazers fans should feel after watching Damian Lillard torch the nets in the Bucks’ Game 1 win
• Kelly Graves is moving out, the Thorns are moving up and the Winterhawks are moving on.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big move on the coaching front: the Portland Thorns are moving Mike Norris into the front office and Rob Gale into the interim coach role. How will the global search for a permanent gaffer play out?
On this episode, which was recorded on Friday, April 19, Chris and Ryan discuss the Thorns’ move, and look back on a compelling contest for the Timbers vs. LAFC.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the franchise’s offseason following a 21-61 season. Plus, why the Blazers retained coach Chauncey Billups, why GM Joe Cronin plans to remain on the development path and what to expect this offseason and next season.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blazers' current roster is not good enough to win next year, and the front office appears ready to go all in on its youth movement. So is losing next year the best path? The answer is almost undoubtedly yes, but will fans put up with it? And what moves does general manager Joe Cronin need to make to set the franchise up for long-term success and could it mean trading a fan favorite?
Bill Oram and Brenna Greene from KOIN discuss the fallout of another losing season, while looking to the future of a roster built around Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.
Also on this week’s episode:
• Highlights from Blazers' exit interviews in Tualatin
• Why the Thorns made a coaching change four matches into the season
• What to look for in the OSU spring game on Saturday
• Is this the year Ben Gulbranson finally wins the Beavers starting quarterback job?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a trend all season: one good half, one rough half for the Portland Timbers. Saturday’s 3-3 draw with SKC was a nice turnaround, but how can Portland put together a complete performance?
Chris Rifer and Ryan Clarke break it down on this week’s Soccer Made in Portland.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ducks Confidential is back!
After a few weeks off, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what they’ve seen and heard at Oregon football spring practice, and look back on a magical run for Oregon men’s basketball. Plus, plenty to talk about in the transfer portal carousel.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices