Oregon has its share of playmakers, dramaticfinishes and legendary coaches. With humor and insight, Oregon native andlongtime sportswriter Bob Robinson relates highlights from six decades ofcoverage throughout the state. Blazermania overruns the Rose City as the TrailBlazers take down the favored Philadelphia 76ers in 1977. Oregon State's OrangeExpress, coached by Ralph Miller, captivates the state in 1981 before ashocking stumble in the NC playoffs. University of Oregon's Bill Dellingerkickstarts the school's distance-running tradition with a stunning win in 1954. In the 1970s, Mouse Davis performs coaching magic at Portland State with hisRun and Shoot football offense. In these twenty essays, Robinson offers aunique, behind-the-scenes account of some of Oregon's greatest sports momentsand game-changing personalities.