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Fornelli critiques discourse on Oregon's dominant win over Portland State

CBS Sports columnist mocks media coverage of Oregon's 84-0 victory, calling the reaction "some of the dumbest" he's seen in 20 years.

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What to know

  • Oregon beat Portland State 84-0, prompting media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The Oregonian to publish critical coverage of the lopsided score.
  • CBS Sports columnist Tom Fornelli accused the media of hypocritical and absurd discourse, noting Oregon faces criticism whether it barely wins, loses, or wins decisively.
  • Fornelli sarcastically concluded that Oregon is only permitted to win by exactly 17 points to avoid media backlash.

“So, if you're keeping score, when Oregon barely beats Boise State to start the season, that's bad, and Oregon should feel bad. When Oregon gets upset and loses on the road to Oklahoma State, that's bad too, and Oregon should feel worse. And now, when Oregon wins, but wins by too much, that too is bad.”

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Fornelli critiques discourse on Oregon's dominant win over Portland State
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    Fornelli publishes power ratings with critique of Oregon discourse

    In his college football power ratings column, Fornelli criticizes the media reaction to Oregon's win, calling the discourse "some of the dumbest" he's seen in his 20 years covering college football and sarcastically suggesting Oregon can only win by 17 points.

    “The discourse around Oregon right now is some of the dumbest I've seen, and I've covered college football for 20 years on the dumbest place in the world - the internet.”
    — Tom Fornelli
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  2. background

    Media outlets publish columns criticizing Oregon's lopsided victory — Multiple outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The Oregonian published pieces objecting to the margin of victory as offensive or excessive.

  3. background

    Oregon defeats Portland State 84-0 — The Ducks posted a dominant shutout win over Portland State.