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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Court issues civics lesson to school district ... State, miners headed for showdown over dredging ... Jacksonville to add downtown parking spots ... Our View: Court issues civics lesson to school district ... State, miners headed for showdown over dredging ... Jacksonville to add downtown parking spots ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Oregon good, Ohio State better in past decade Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 6, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 6, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Help me out here: I have a bet with my roommate that Oregon has had a better record in football than Ohio State in the past decade. I suspect Ohio State would be better over the long run, but Oregon has been hotter in more recent years. Am I right? — Josh, Medford Josh, sorry to say you are so wrong, at least about recent years, that we may make you sing the Beaver fight song. Here are the facts: Over the past three years, Ohio State ranked second among the NCAA's major football programs, with a record of 36-3 and a win percentage of .923. Oregon ranked fourth at 35-4 and .897. Over the past 10 years, Ohio State was No. 1, with a record of 108-21, while Oregon was third at 105-25. Over the past 20 years, Ohio State was No. 1, at 205-49, while Oregon was eighth at 185-65. Over the past 30 years, Ohio State was No. 4 and Oregon was No. 15. But, assuming you are rooting for the Ducks in the upcoming national championship game, we have some hope for you, Josh. Do you know which team was ranked No. 1 for both the past three years and past 30 years? Florida State, which Oregon used to clean its cleats on during its 59-20 Rose Bowl win on New Year's Day.  So buck up, Josh. You may have lost the bet with your roommate, but the only numbers that will matter this year are the ones on the scoreboard next Monday night. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them.       MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 6, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501