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Long time reader, first time poster... I wanted to share some thoughts on the offensive and defensive game plans for this game: Offense IMO the Ducks advantage is at the pass catching level (Sadiq, Johnson, Benson, Mclellan, Moore & Bryant is the strength) -Play tempo/hurry-up offense ~60% of the possessions for the first half. This would ideally accomplish three things. 1. Increase the number of possessions over the course of the game, thus increasing the opportunites for the six above. 2. Neutralize the IU sim pressure a bit. 3. Get Dante into a groove early. I noticed in the TT game this was used early on in the first half, then was abandoned once we got up 13-0 (which was wise). In addition, the only TD we scored against IU was in a quick four play tempo package. We've had success doing this, and I'm hopeful Drew and Will put this into motion tomorrow. There is tons of risk with this strategy as well, thus one must be prepared to modify out of this. If the defense can get stops and/or turnovers, then this strategey will really work. If you get behind by 10 points and your defense is struggling to get stops, I'd modify out of this until you close the gap or get some stops. -Run tons of the quick passing game (10-20 yard routes), then take shots. -Pass/run splits ideally will be 50/50, yet I'm open to the idea of going pass heavy early to loosen up the d-line. -Take the FG's when available, point will be a premium. -Don't go for a 4th and short on the Ducks side of field. Near midfield, 4th and 1, we should go. Anything longer I'd prefer to see a punt. Defense -Stop the run, including Mendoza scrambles and designed draws. Our linebackers must tackle much better than they did in the first game. -Don't leave Theran Johnson alone on any of their receivers, help with Canady or Flowers, Thienaman, etc.. He struggles with tackling in space as well. -Play clean! No PI calls. IU's offense is deadly efficient (much like our Ducks in 2023). They will move the ball and score some points, we just cannot help them. We helped them out too much the first ime around. Coaching - Dan needs to work the officials ahead of the game hard. Like another poster on here mentioned, Cignetti did this big time in the first game. He needs to be on the officials before the game starts to watch for 1. IU O-line holding and 2. IU defense roughing Dante. Thoughts?

Unbelievable. I am convinced we are cursed.

Limar is visiting the fuskies this week. He had place to go and people to see.

Miami is dirty. That penalty for roughing the passer was gross, and refs missed another with the out-of-bounds shove soon after.

Oregon 20-16 1 2 265

Exactly, maybe Monga or Boettcher. Could have done really fun plays with 2 QBs in the game.

I'm starting to understand why Ole Miss beat Washington St 24-21.

What this game needs is more Time Outs!!!

In an interview earlier in the week he said his kid had a little cold and he wasn’t sleeping much. So hopefully that is all it is and they get him a strong IV to knock it out.

Rumor is some kind of bug.

Guy has only had over 6 carries twice this year (7 at Iowa and 10 at Penn State).

Ducks 37-35 2 2 325

Mario time out that actually worked out for the better.

I'm rooting for Old Miss but would rather play Miami as Beck likes to implode and throw picks.

Not great news Hill is going to be very important this game.

Nice run by Lacy

There’s the Mario I know. Third and long, run it into the line for minimal gain and punt into the end zone for a touchback.

I really question what the hell they’re doing at practice at this point, knowing how thin we are in that spot.

I think they need a 3rd column for the bowl games "QUIT ON THEIR TEAM"

Well, well, well. How the turntables... Demond Williams Jr. won't transfer, will stay at Washington - ESPN "I am fully committed and focused on contributing to what we are building," [Williams] wrote as part of an Instagram post. 🙄

Thursday's (Non) Availability Report. Friday's will be 90 minutes before kickoff.

Miami moving the ball early. Didn't appear Cristobal had his head phones on until they got inside the 25....then they settled for a FG.

Will the Huaraches or the Pebbles prevail?