Northwest Border War: 2000s Oregon Vs. 1990s Washington

Friday, March 12 2010

It has been said that the West Coast lacks the passion for football the southern states have. Our rivalries lack the intensity, and our fanbases lack passion. The northwest border war between Washington and Oregon , however, does not fit that stereotype at all.

While the two teams have met 90 times, it wasn’t until the last 20 or so that the rivalry took it up a notch.

Washington’s success in football stretches across many decades. For Oregon, it hasn’t been until recently that the program found its way to the elite of the PAC-10.

For a long time Washington fans did not look at Oregon as much of a rival, but the all time series is still led by Washington by over 20 games, despite the Ducks' recent success. Because of this perceived elitism, the rivalry has taken a nasty turn.

The two fanbases just do not like each other.

Each program has an in-state rivalry, and not to take...
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