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I thought my level of hatred for tosu was complete . . . I guess not.

Compared to our stats after game 2 last year.... a LOT less. Jeanty was hot or cold against Oregon but still put up a lot of yards. Oregon held him under 2 yards per carry for a majority of the game but he still ripped off a couple long runs to change that overall average. We haven't had a real test against the run just yet but keeping lesser opponents contained on the run game is a good start.

Ducks 48-17 2 Turnovers 3 sacks 308 passing yards

I would say it was installed because it gave them issues in the Rose Bowl and they have the safety talent to do it. Coaches tend to take things that they like, or things they struggled against, and add them to their system if it fits.

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There are several thoughts here of what, why and how this has happened. One or more may be right. We will know more after Saturday’s game, but no matter the details, I like it with the Ducks personnel. They have the Joe’s to bring added pressure. I’m wondering how the YAC allowed per game compares so far with last year’s statistic? It seems to me with a small sample that the Ducks are tackling much better.

The staff has more so added to the scheme. It’s really no different than the offense going four wide on one play and then subbing in a two tight end look on the next.

Ducks 59 - 3 3 TO 4 sacks 245 Pyds

Probably a mixture of Lanning wanting to change the scheme a little bit and having Thieneman who was able to accomplish this as well. Perhaps this is what they recruited Thieneman for from the portal was to do just this.

Orygun 49-3 4 turnovers 7 sacks 314 yards passing

Boy, I don't know because the designated "Star" is Jaden Canady, the transfer from Ole Miss, and he has been all over the field as that fifth defensive back. First, with five defensive backs....if the Free Safety, (Dillon) is up closer, then we still have four DBs to combat the passing attack of our opposition. And...I cannot help but think this was brought about because of the unique talents of Thieneman?

No, I would say that’s not the case. It’s just another alignment/personnel package in the tool box. It’ll be used for specific offensive looks. Jadon Canady is the starter at the star/nickel in the base 4-2-5.

Ducks! 45-6 2 Wildcat TOs 5 Duck sacks 291 passing yds

It's too early!! 33 - 19 Ducks 3 TDs 3 sacks 280 passing

I'm not going to tell you that I know for sure. But as a former collegiate (Div 3) footballer, I think so. I believe that OBD have instructed the LBs to line up wider (more over the tackles) and have the third safety 6-7 yds deep in the middle. I believe this formation helps creates confusion with the OL on who to block. The OL are often taught to look for the LBS and the safety (who is a little farther from the LOS than most OL are comfortable) is then free to attach the LOS and make a tackle in run support. My $0.02. Your mileage may vary.

Oregon 56-7 3 TO 2 Sacks 297

Cool look. Is this changing how the Ducks use the "star" position? It was my understanding that they were using a safety as a hybrid safety and linebacker.

Oregon 55 - NW 10 2 TO 3 sacks 290

Right up there with ol' Colt Lyerla!

OREGON 51-13 1 TOs 4 sacks 297

Oregon 52-16 2 3 305

58-13 2 2 269 Ps. I'd like to apologize in advance to the exceptionally fine, and world class, educational institution known as Northwestern University for the very severe beat-down that OBD are going to give them tomorrow. Thank you.

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Playing a safety up closer to the box, (in the middle) allows Dillion Thieneman to crash in run-support, and yet help out in the mid-zones in pass defense. It makes sense against a run-heavy B1G conference, and we had it implemented on us in the Rose Bowl...so we know it works! It morphs into a Tampa-2 kind of defense for passes, but I think it takes a very savvy safety, (such as Dillon) to make this work. Although...I believe Kingston Lopa was playing this spot in relief, and he sure brought the wood on some running plays. Thanks for pointing this our Eric, and we look forward to more of your thoughts on this and other elements of the team! Kingston Lopa