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Yes, China. This whole need to export and trade with the booming power may be going too far. Then again, Nike may be looking for some fans that actually like the Ducks' jersey (note: I actually do)The University of Oregon football team is working on its longest trip ever: to China.
Oregon officials are exploring the possibility of playing Boise State there in 2009. It would be the first U.S. college football game in China.
Oregon's budding plan reflects U.S. sports leagues' growing interest in a nation with 1.3 billion potential fans, and bolsters the Ducks' reputation as national trendsetters.
I love how this article mentioned nothing about a certain worldwide brand that has their logo stamped all over the University of Oregon. Not one single mention of the actual reason these two schools are planning this marketing gimmick. But I'll have to give it up to the Warsaw minds behind the adventurous idea, it's definitely creative.
Mostly, I'm just concerned how our Oregonian friends at Team Tailgate are going to organize the pre-game festivities.
Source: (Oregon Live)
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