Oregon
Best, Worst, Most Likely Scenarios for Oregon Football
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As fans begin to sense football season in the air, it’s easy to start imagining both how well the upcoming year could go and, alternatively, how poorly.
Today I’ll go through the best, worst, and most likely scenarios for how Oregon Football’s season will turn out in 2024.
Worst-case scenario:
A disaster season for the Ducks would likely involve losses to Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Injury is obviously the easiest way for a team to have its worst-case season but Oregon feels as injury-resistant as a team can be.
Whereas a quarterback injury would tank the vast majority of teams’ seasons, the Ducks would be able to turn to transfer Dante Moore who figures to at least be able to provide solid quarterback play in Oregon’s offense while he develops.
Other means of the Ducks hitting their floor could involve a less-than optimal fit for transfer cornerbacks Jabbar Muhammad and Kam Alexander.
Defensive tackles Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell not panning out could lead to a lack of run-stopping ability for Oregon which will be essential in the Big Ten Conference.
As always, a litany of offensive line injuries would also force Oregon to play more sideline-to-sideline which will be tougher in the Big Ten than it was in the Pac-12 Conference.
With all of this being said, I don’t see a way Oregon goes any worse than 9-3 this year.
Best-case scenario:
Picture this, if you will;
Dillon Gabriel is a seamless fit in Oregon’s offense and torches defenses with primarily short and intermediate passes to Tez Johnson and Evan Stewart.
Jordan James, Noah Whittington, and Jay Harris balance out the offense by gashing opponents on the ground behind high-level offensive line play.
Defensive line transfers and edge rusher development produce a staunch front that neither surrenders easy rushing yardage nor gives quarterbacks adequate time to throw.
Finally, Oregon’s oft-maligned secondary rounds into form behind an influx of talent in the transfer portal and returners like Jahlil Florence, Dontae Manning, and Daylen Austin developing into a highly trustable second line of cornerbacks.
If you think of this team how I do, none of this sounds unreasonable, even all at once.
I don’t think there’s a ceiling on how good this Oregon team can be.
If everything comes together, I can absolutely see the Ducks putting together an undefeated regular season.
From there, anything is possible as making it through the regular season unscathed likely means this is one of, if not the best team in the country.
Realistic scenario:
While it’s nice to think that everything will mesh perfectly for Oregon Football this year, it’s highly likely that one facet of the team will come up short of expectations.
Conversely, there will probably be a unit on this roster that’s even better than fans anticipate.
In practice, I think Oregon will drop a game to one of Ohio State, Michigan, or Wisconsin and finish the regular season 11-1.
From here, all signs point to the Ducks heading to Indianapolis for a rematch with Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship with a first-round playoff bye on the line.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multiple illicit massage businesses in Washington County were shut down on Friday following action by multiple law enforcement agencies.
The Office of Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said it worked alongside Sherwood police, Tigard police, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office to execute multiple warrants at illicit massage businesses.
Following months of surveillance into two of the illegal massage parlors in Sherwood, investigators conducted searches at four locations in total on Friday: a home in Southwest Portland, Goji Foot Spa and Aroma Spa in Sherwood, and Tigard’s Sunny Massage.
More than $45,000 of cash and evidence of prostitution was seized during the operation. Three people were also arrested for alleged prostitution-related charges and two were cited for operating a massage business without a license.
The investigation was carried out as part of the Oregon Department of Justice’s partnership with Washington County law enforcement agencies through the program Special Projects: Investigate, Respond, Enforce.
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The Aviation American Gin Distillery and visitor center in Portland, Oregon, has closed its doors as the company behind the celebrity-backed spirits brand shifts its production strategy, according to multiple reports.
Diageo, the global spirits company that acquired Aviation American Gin in 2020, confirmed the closure to local TV stations KGW and KOIN, saying the decision was made because of changing business needs.
“This decision reflects evolving business needs, as we continue to support growth ambitions for our Aviation American Gin brand,” Diageo’s statement reads. “Aviation American Gin remains an important part of Diageo’s portfolio and we are committed to the brand, our customers and consumers.”
USA TODAY contacted Diageo on July 9 for comment and additional information regarding the closure.
The nearly 33,000-square-foot facility opened in September 2022 in northwest Portland, offering visitors a cocktail bar, tasting room, gift shop and tours highlighting the gin-making process, including distillation and bottling operations.
Portland’s House Spirits Distillery founded Aviation American Gin in the early 2000s and later became associated with Emmy Award-winning actor Ryan Reynolds, who acquired a stake in the company in 2018.
“A little over two years ago, I became an owner of Aviation Gin because I love the taste of Aviation more than any other spirit,” Reynoalds said in a statement in 2020 after Diageo acquired the company. “What I didn’t expect was the sheer creative joy learning a new industry would bring. Growing the brand with my company, Maximum Effort Marketing, has been among the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever been involved with.”
Is Ryan Reynolds still a co-owner of Aviation Gin?
As of July 9, Reynolds remains an owner of Aviation Gin, according to his social media accounts. His Instagram says he owns Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, Maxixum Effort and the Wrexham A.F.C. soccer club.
When Diageo acquired Aviation Gin, the acquisition agreement valued the deal at up to $610 million, including an initial payment of $335 million and a potential additional payment of up to $275 million based on the company’s performance over a 10-year period, according to a 2020 news release.
Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, also owns other alcohol brands including Captain Morgan, Crown Royal and Smirnoff.
What’s next for Aviation, Diageo?
Diageo said it had already begun moving Aviation’s production from Portland to other facilities in 2025 as part of an effort to improve efficiency and strengthen its North American operations, KGW reported.
Diageo also said Aviation American Gin will remain part of its portfolio despite the closure of the Oregon visitor center and distillery.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com, or on X @athompsonUSAT
The man wanted in connection with two Pierce County homicides was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon, Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank announced on X Wednesday night.
Hayes McCloud, 24, was identified earlier in the day by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) as a person of interest in two killings — the first in Puyallup around 2:40 a.m. and the second in Tacoma shortly after 3 a.m.
On Wednesday night, authorities referred to him as a suspect.
“The suspect has been contacted by police in Seaside, Oregon,” PCSO said in a Facebook post. “We are no longer looking for the suspect and details of the contact and major incident that transpired in Oregon will be available once the investigation is concluded.”
After that announcement, Swank posted an update on X.
“After he killed the person in Tacoma, he drove away. We didn’t know where he went, but he was picked up by a Flock camera in Lewis County around 4 a.m. So we knew he was headed southbound at that point,” Swank’s post said. “The suspect was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon. No cops were hurt. I’m glad he was stopped before he killed anyone else. Great police work!”
The murder suspect from the homicide on Woodland Avenue also shot and killed a person in Tacoma.
After he killed the person in Tacoma, he drove away. We didn’t know where he went, but he was picked up by a flock camera in Lewis County around 4:00 AM. So we knew he was headed…
— Sheriff Keith Swank (@SaveOurSheriff) July 9, 2026
35-year-old killed in Puyallup home early Wednesday
At 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to the 12500 block of Woodland Avenue E. in Puyallup after receiving reports that a man was found dead in a home. Two homeowners were at the scene when deputies arrived.
“The preliminary investigation indicates there was homicidal violence in a bedroom that eventually led outside the home,” the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office reported. “The 35-year-old male was located inside the home with multiple deadly injuries. We have no suspect in custody at this time.”
Second homicide in Tacoma less than 30 minutes later
Just after 3 a.m., police responded to the 6900 block of E. D Street in Tacoma’s Hillsdale neighborhood after multiple people reported hearing gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Officers began lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Contributing: Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest
Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.
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