After 95 years, the Oregon Ducks football team are the Rose Bowl champions.

If you’ve known me long, you know that I have a great affinity for the state of Oregon, and it’s not just the football. From the mountains to oceans, skiing to rock climbing, Tillamook cheese to Stumptown Coffee, let’s not forget maple bars, and to family and lifelong friends, the state is full of things that bring fond memories of my childhood and subsequent visits. So, it is of great pride that I too, claim this victory alongside my fellow Oregonians.

As for the Oregon State Beaver fans—uh-hum, my sister—sorry. Maybe next year.

Let’s hear it for the boys!

PS. Did you see those killer helmets? Check it out