As Tara says, it's very hard to beat a team three times in one season. And OSU is motivated to be sure to lock up a first-round hosting bid.
As long as we are likely to remain a two seed regardless of the outcome, given all our bumps, bruises, injuries and illnesses, I can't say that I'm as concerned about losing this year as I have been in some years past. It would give our team some extra rest, which wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. With our reduced manpower, I just don't see us taking down OSU, UCLA, and Oregon in under 48 hours, and if not, any other result is one that ends with an L. So really, all I care about is that we remain a two seed and avoid any additional injuries.
As long as we are likely to remain a two seed regardless of the outcome, given all our bumps, bruises, injuries and illnesses, I can't say that I'm as concerned about losing this year as I have been in some years past. It would give our team some extra rest, which wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. With our reduced manpower, I just don't see us taking down OSU, UCLA, and Oregon in under 48 hours, and if not, any other result is one that ends with an L. So really, all I care about is that we remain a two seed and avoid any additional injuries.