http://blog.oregonlive.com/johncanzano/2008/07/most_influential_people_in_ore.html
1. You
Hold up a mirror. You not only caused change by holding the Trail Blazers accountable, you not only set state sports attendance records, you not only helped get major sports projects launched and kept your NBA franchise while others lost theirs, but your clout with the sports industry in this state has soared in the past year. (Not ranked in 2007)
2. Phil Knight (2)
Nike founder, 70, remains Big Man on Campus in Eugene after his $100 million pledge to the University of Oregon's basketball arena project. His influence has transformed the university, and UO leaders go to elaborate lengths to court him.
3. Paul Allen (3)
55-year-old Blazers owner feels the opportunity opening, and feels willing to spend big it if means throwing a championship parade someday. Allen, net work $16 billion, is the richest man in American sports.
4. Kevin Pritchard (7)
Blazers general manager, 40, can do no wrong in the eyes of fans. Orchestrated another impressive draft day, waived Darius Miles and now sits in position to seize opportunity with a promising roster and Raef LaFrentz's expiring contract.
5. Tod Leiweke (NR)
The 48-year-old Vulcan sports president oversees the operations of the Blazers, and has the ear of owner Paul Allen. AEG, run by Leiweke's brother, Tim, ended up with Rose Garden Arena management duties.
6. Pat Kilkenny (4)
University of Oregon athletic director, 55, may have bought his job, and big-time clout, but it's still clout. He's sitting at the center of critical athletic department developments in Eugene.
7. Bob De Carolis (8)
Oregon State athletic director, 55, has improved the profile in Corvallis. Now, De Carolis has juice that includes Barack Obama's brother-in-law as the coach of the Beavers basketball program.
8. Greg Oden (1)
20-year-old Rookie of the Year candidate is at the center of the Blazers marketing campaign, and the revitalization effort at One Center Court without breaking a sweat. He plays his first NBA game this season, right? Right?
9. Mike Bellotti (10)
The 57-year-old coach has so much clout he receives a percentage of season-ticket revenues from his employer. He's the state's highest-paid employee.
10. Brandon Roy (12)
NBA All-Star has the ear of ownership and management with the Blazers. Oden has more marketing juice, but the Blazers are Roy's team.
11. Larry Miller (14)
Blazers president works well behind the scenes, but with the departure of the team executive Mike Golub he will assume a more hands-on role in 2008.
12. Mike Riley (11)
Oregon State coach, 55, knows how to finish a season. He leads the state's most consistent Division I football program.
13. Nate McMillan (9)
43-year-old Blazers coach recently turned down an opportunity to talk about a contract extension and enters the fourth year of his $27.5 million contract. If he wins big this year, his influence, and probably his contract, will grow.
14. Galen Rupp (17)
He's a longshot to medal in Beijing, but the distance runner has so much sway with the public that any story carrying his name on OregonLive.com gets noticeable spike in page views.
15. Merritt Paulson (23)
The 35-year-old majority owner of Portland's Triple A baseball franchise and the Portland Timbers soccer franchise says he's serious about bringing Major League Soccer to the city.
16. Ernie Kent (16)
Ducks basketball coach gets a little traction with another postseason appearance and an automatic contract rollover. But Kent, 53, remains on rough season from trouble.
17. Sarah Mensah (NR)
The Blazers senior vice president of sales and marketing, 43, has growing influence and unusual leverage within the organization after the departure of executive Mike Golub.
18. Darius Miles (NR)
Former Blazers small forward was waived by the franchise but could severely damage the team's salary cap flexibility if he successfully comes back from his "career-ending" knee injury. Gone, but not forgotten, and not without a fair amount of in-state clout.
19. Craig Robinson (NR)
Oregon State's men's basketball coach, 46, is the brother-in-law of Barack Obama, and says he'll revitalize the Beavers. Said Obama: "Oregon State didn't call me for an endorsement when they hired him, but had they, I promise you, I would have given a good one."
20. Pat Casey (6)
Oregon State baseball coach, 49, is so good he nearly caused statewide panic when he hinted at retirement after a disappointing season.
21. Vin Lananna (13)
UO director of track and field was the central figure in the successful U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene.
22. Jerry Glanville (15)
Portland State football coach finally has players who can play in his system. Might be the best salesman in the state.
23. Ken Bone (NR)
Portland State men's basketball coach reached the NCAA Tournament, where the Vikings lost to the eventual national championships.
24. Jennie Logsdon (25)
Owns and maintains the most influential outdoors-related Web site (www.ifish.net), which helps organize and inform state anglers and lawmakers.
25. Sam Adams (NR)
Mayor-elect in Portland was once a member of the Timbers Army and has been supportive of city sports efforts. Says he supports an MLS bid.
1. You
Hold up a mirror. You not only caused change by holding the Trail Blazers accountable, you not only set state sports attendance records, you not only helped get major sports projects launched and kept your NBA franchise while others lost theirs, but your clout with the sports industry in this state has soared in the past year. (Not ranked in 2007)
2. Phil Knight (2)
Nike founder, 70, remains Big Man on Campus in Eugene after his $100 million pledge to the University of Oregon's basketball arena project. His influence has transformed the university, and UO leaders go to elaborate lengths to court him.
3. Paul Allen (3)
55-year-old Blazers owner feels the opportunity opening, and feels willing to spend big it if means throwing a championship parade someday. Allen, net work $16 billion, is the richest man in American sports.
4. Kevin Pritchard (7)
Blazers general manager, 40, can do no wrong in the eyes of fans. Orchestrated another impressive draft day, waived Darius Miles and now sits in position to seize opportunity with a promising roster and Raef LaFrentz's expiring contract.
5. Tod Leiweke (NR)
The 48-year-old Vulcan sports president oversees the operations of the Blazers, and has the ear of owner Paul Allen. AEG, run by Leiweke's brother, Tim, ended up with Rose Garden Arena management duties.
6. Pat Kilkenny (4)
University of Oregon athletic director, 55, may have bought his job, and big-time clout, but it's still clout. He's sitting at the center of critical athletic department developments in Eugene.
7. Bob De Carolis (8)
Oregon State athletic director, 55, has improved the profile in Corvallis. Now, De Carolis has juice that includes Barack Obama's brother-in-law as the coach of the Beavers basketball program.
8. Greg Oden (1)
20-year-old Rookie of the Year candidate is at the center of the Blazers marketing campaign, and the revitalization effort at One Center Court without breaking a sweat. He plays his first NBA game this season, right? Right?
9. Mike Bellotti (10)
The 57-year-old coach has so much clout he receives a percentage of season-ticket revenues from his employer. He's the state's highest-paid employee.
10. Brandon Roy (12)
NBA All-Star has the ear of ownership and management with the Blazers. Oden has more marketing juice, but the Blazers are Roy's team.
11. Larry Miller (14)
Blazers president works well behind the scenes, but with the departure of the team executive Mike Golub he will assume a more hands-on role in 2008.
12. Mike Riley (11)
Oregon State coach, 55, knows how to finish a season. He leads the state's most consistent Division I football program.
13. Nate McMillan (9)
43-year-old Blazers coach recently turned down an opportunity to talk about a contract extension and enters the fourth year of his $27.5 million contract. If he wins big this year, his influence, and probably his contract, will grow.
14. Galen Rupp (17)
He's a longshot to medal in Beijing, but the distance runner has so much sway with the public that any story carrying his name on OregonLive.com gets noticeable spike in page views.
15. Merritt Paulson (23)
The 35-year-old majority owner of Portland's Triple A baseball franchise and the Portland Timbers soccer franchise says he's serious about bringing Major League Soccer to the city.
16. Ernie Kent (16)
Ducks basketball coach gets a little traction with another postseason appearance and an automatic contract rollover. But Kent, 53, remains on rough season from trouble.
17. Sarah Mensah (NR)
The Blazers senior vice president of sales and marketing, 43, has growing influence and unusual leverage within the organization after the departure of executive Mike Golub.
18. Darius Miles (NR)
Former Blazers small forward was waived by the franchise but could severely damage the team's salary cap flexibility if he successfully comes back from his "career-ending" knee injury. Gone, but not forgotten, and not without a fair amount of in-state clout.
19. Craig Robinson (NR)
Oregon State's men's basketball coach, 46, is the brother-in-law of Barack Obama, and says he'll revitalize the Beavers. Said Obama: "Oregon State didn't call me for an endorsement when they hired him, but had they, I promise you, I would have given a good one."
20. Pat Casey (6)
Oregon State baseball coach, 49, is so good he nearly caused statewide panic when he hinted at retirement after a disappointing season.
21. Vin Lananna (13)
UO director of track and field was the central figure in the successful U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene.
22. Jerry Glanville (15)

Portland State football coach finally has players who can play in his system. Might be the best salesman in the state.
23. Ken Bone (NR)

Portland State men's basketball coach reached the NCAA Tournament, where the Vikings lost to the eventual national championships.
24. Jennie Logsdon (25)
Owns and maintains the most influential outdoors-related Web site (www.ifish.net), which helps organize and inform state anglers and lawmakers.
25. Sam Adams (NR)
Mayor-elect in Portland was once a member of the Timbers Army and has been supportive of city sports efforts. Says he supports an MLS bid.