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The game ended. The Pacific-12 Conference awarded its first championship game trophy to the University of Oregon. Someone handed out roses to celebrating players. And then, a bang-up after-party sprouted across the way from Autzen Stadium at the Len Casanova Center.
Friday's verdict: Oregon 49, UCLA 31. ... USC unimpressed.
After, here was Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel on the second floor of the Cas Center, explaining how fleeting the moments are in sports. And right about that time, you could hear the rumble from beneath his feet and hear cheers and joy coming from the Ducks locker room. A moment like that cuts deep.
This can't be all there is for the Ducks this season.
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