Civil War Rivalry

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Since 1894, the Beavers and Ducks have squared off on the gridiron to do battle for football bragging rights in Oregon. “Civil War Rivalry: Oregon vs. Oregon State” is the definitive historical account of 127 years of one of the most stored rivalries in college football.

The author interviewed more than 150 players, coaches, team personnel and others from the football programs of both schools to unearth both the stories and the stories behind the stories about the rivalry. The book, published in 2014, will never be duplicated; many of those interviewed are no longer living.

Terry Baker. Dan Fouts. Ahmad Rashad. Bill Enyart. Phil Knight. Chip Kelly. Dennis Erickson. Mike Riley. John Robinson. Ken Simonton. Brandin Cooks. Tom Graham. Alex Molden. Derek Anderson. Bill Swancutt. Joe Francis. Chad Cota. Bob Berry. Those are the names you know, for sure.

Also, read about Bud Ossey and his split family of Ducks and Beavers. About why Oregon State passed on hiring Rich Brooks as coach, taking instead Craig Fertig. On the Civil War games of 2008 and ’09 with a Rose Bowl berth on the line. About Andy Landforce, the only surviving member of Oregon State’s transplanted Rose Bowl team of 1942. About the pageantry and shenanigans throughout the years.

Whether a Duck or a Beaver, this is a book no fan can do without.