Think Out Loud

Oregon Duck superfan mourns team’s loss but hopeful for next season

By Allison Frost (OPB)
Jan. 4, 2025 1:21 a.m. Updated: Jan. 6, 2025 9:21 p.m.

Broadcast: Monday, Jan. 6

The University of Oregon cheer squad celebrates a Ducks touchdown on November 24, 2023. The Ducks were ranked No. 1 in the college football rankings this season but were bested by the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2025.

The University of Oregon cheer squad celebrates a Ducks touchdown on November 24, 2023. The Ducks were ranked No. 1 in the college football rankings this season but were bested by the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2025.

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Valerie Jacques Lehman loves the Oregon Ducks. No matter their crushing defeat in the Rose Bowl. She says like many fans, she was devastated by that loss but says a real fan is loyal, win or lose. We talk with her about the big game and how she keeps on the sunny side even after the worst outcome.

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