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I think they will come storming back--like last year. And Jon....your word-play is so MUCH fun!

So much I could say....let's just say that Eugene/Oregon is....unique. The video is funny, but it does carry out all the narratives to the extreme. The Man-Bun was a nice touch...

The title to your post “B1G Bowls..” took me back to a memory; “Big Balls Chip’ coaching to 46-7.

Some people just get stuck in the “Hippie phase”. Oregon’s campus had a fair number of these guys in the seventies. However, I am pretty sure some definitely took acid.

And Herbert's Chargers just sent KC packing... NFL scouts may well be pondering what effect playing at Oregon is having on DM's developing potential.

I noticed the emoticon change yesterday. Like you indicated, it was a little thing, but very nice. The other change is also appreciated. And it's so nice to be able to make a quick edit (usually a grammatical correction for me) within an hour of posting... let alone, delete a duplicate.

I would watch a second tier football playoff type format (NIT invitational comes to mind) that replaces meaningless bowl games. A problem with an Invitational is obviously injury risk, and opt outs. However, media revenue drives the bus for college sports. Would people watch a 16 team CFP, and 16 team NCAA Invitational?

JJ, thanks,for the bowl and CFP rundown. It will be interesting to see if the BIG can dominate the bowl scene. Or is the BIG overrated? Or is the,SEC overrated? My New Years wish is for an OBD's vs IU and Georgia vs tOSU semi-final contest. Go Ducks....

Boise State still hasn’t defeated a Power Four program since beating Florida State in the 2019 season opener. At the end of that 2019 campaign, BSU played Washington in the Las Vegas Bowl, losing 38-7. Recent P4 history: 36-31 at Florida State 7-38 vs Washington in Vegas 20-21 Oklahoma St 17-34 at Oregon St 19-56 at Washington 34-37 at Oregon 14-31 vs Penn St in Glendale 7-28 at Notre Dame 10-38 vs Washington in L.A. During that period, BSU did split games with BYU (when non-Power 4 conference), and beat WSU and OSU both in 2024 season when they were not Power 4 members either.

Last year, the B1G won the trophy for the postseason's Best Bowler. Good start last night in the LA Bowl (RIP) - UW 38 - Boise, proudly representing the pac 8 + Gonzo, 10. Next Up - 12/20 - No. 5 OBD -20.5 vs. No. 24 JMU - Autzen Stadium 4:30 PM - TNT Hope to have a TNT blast watching OBD send Bob Chesney to Westwood with bad memories of Autzen. 12/26 - Northwestern -10.5 vs Central Michigan 10 AM - ESPN You'll never break, never break, never break, Preston Stone. ... Minnesota -2.5 vs. New Mexico 1:30 - ESPN Don't miss Fleck vs. (What the) Eck. ... 12/27 - Penn State - 2.5 vs. Clemson 9 AM - ABC The Underachievers Bowl. You will probably be able to hear a Pin(stripe) drop. ... 12/30 - Illinois +5.5 vs. Tennessee - 2:30 PM - ESPN Why did the Illini volunteer for this game in Nashville? ... No. 16 USC -6 vs. TCU - 6 PM - ESPN It's The Alamo, but I don't think anyone will remember this game. [Get rid of these P12 legacy bowl games - SC should be playing Tennessee, Vanderbilt, or Texas] ... 12/31 - No. 23 Iowa +6 vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt - 9 AM - ESPN This looks like a sword fight between Sergeant Hawkeye and Don Diego. ... No. 18 Michigan +7.5 vs. No. 13 Texas - Noon - ABC Here's hoping Michigan can score Moore than the Horns and not be Biffed! ... Nebraska +15.5 vs. No. 15 Utah - 12:30 - ESPN Matt is hoping Cornhuskers fans follow the Ruhle - What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas! ... Playoff (Playoffs 🤪) Bowls - 12/31 - Cotton Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs No. 7 Texas A&M/ No. 10 Miami winner - 4:30 ESPN Is there any hope for a Buckeyes recovery from a late-season loss? In 2025, Texas A&M did not defeat an SEC team that finished with a winning record. But OBD played the Charmin schedule, right? Miami caught the last train to College Station, waving goodbye to South Bend's devastated Domers on its way out of South Beach. 1/1/26 - Orange Bowl - No. 4 Texas Tech vs. OBD/JMU winner - 9 AM ESPN In the battle of the Billionaires Bowl, did Uncle Phil write B1G enough checks to wreck Cody's Tech? Rose Bowl - No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama / No. 8 Oklahoma winner - 1 PM ESPN 3 strikes and Bama out? 🤣🤣🤣 The Sooners D is OK, but the ordure from the O brings Teers to Ma eyes? 1968, Troy and OJ put the Rose Bowl squeeze on Indy 14-3. If the Cigs can take down an SEC opponent, light up the cigars in the locker room; no on-field celebrations allowed, please. Sugar Bowl - No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss/ No. 20Tulane winner - 5 PM ESPN In Kiffin's mind, coaching two SEC teams at the same time? Just fine. 🤬 Can Pete bring home the Gold(ing?) Kirby is still ticked off about Greg putting the SEC behind the 9-Ball. ... Let's play 16! On the way to OBD's second visit to Miami, there is no need to trade places while Destroying the Dukes!

That’s because it takes a different skill set to succeed in college vs. the NFL. In college, you have to recruit and motivate 18-22 year old kids. The NFL is much more balanced talent wise so coaching and Xs and Os becomes much more important. Grown men getting paid millions and millions of dollars don’t respond to the rah rah.

I don’t think this is guaranteed. Once scouts see Dante Moore throw in pro day and individual workouts they may reassess. No one in college football throws a prettier ball than Dante Moore. He can make all of the NFL throws. I haven’t been as impressed by Mendoza’s arm talent. Dante’s highlights are light years ahead of Mendoza’s (no one threw a better ball than that dime Dante hit against Iowa). The NFL drafts bad on potential.

$5-10M is not generational wealth for a 20 year old. It’s enough to retire on and lead a comfortable life, if you invest it wisely and don’t spend it foolishly. $50M is generational wealth.

What a self-centered piece of (your choice of words here). Maybe he should take a page from McCaffery's and Gebhart's playbook! Diego Pavia Ripped Heisman Voters After Finishing Second Behind Fernando Mendoza I think his NFL future looks similar to Manzel's.

LGB would have hurdled that dog for the win!

Dan Lanning Challenging Mike Bellotti In Oregon Coach MilestoneOregon coach Dan Lanning, through four seasons, has had a remarkable coaching tenure with the Ducks. Entering 2026, Lanning will become the first Oregon coach to be with the program for five seasons or more. Who was the last coach to reach this milestone? Dan Lanning's Remarkable Tenure With Oregon Is Just Getting StartedLanning's coaching tenure could last just as long, if not longer than Bellotti’s. In an interview on ESPN’s College GameDay on Nov. 22 before the Ducks' home matchup against the No. 16 USC Trojans, Lanning said that Oregon is his spot and where he's at forever. Oregon Ducks On SIDan Lanning Challenging Mike Bellotti In Oregon Coach Mil...When the 2026 college football season kicks off for the Oregon Ducks, coach Dan Lanning will reach a coaching milestone that hasn’t been reached with the footba

Three James Madison Stars That Could Give The Oregon Ducks ProblemsMeet redshirt freshman defensive lineman Sahir West, the undisputed leader of James Madison Dukes coach Bob Chesney's defense. JMU travels to Eugene to take on the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 4:30 p.m. PT for the first round of the College Football Playoff. Oregon Ducks On SIThree James Madison Stars That Could Give The Oregon Duck...The James Madison Dukes are underdogs in the first round of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks. However, the Dukes have a couple of stars tha

The B1G is attempting to repeat as the conference with the best bowl record. This is a good start with UW getting an easy -9.5 cover, with a beat down of (Never, Ever Schedule) Boise State in the last LA Bowl, hosted by LeGarrette Bloun ... er, Gronk. Next B1G Postseason Game: OBD -20.5 vs JMU - Autzen Stadium - 4:30 PM - TNT - The perfect network to set the stage for a blowout and blowup of the Dukes.

Another factor to think about ... If Oregon wins the national championship I think Moore is gone. If we don't then I think that's when he has to make a decision.

My selfish reason for this also is that I am DVRing the game. I will only watch it if ewe dub loses. Otherwise, it is a waste of time.

Give that video the Grateful Duck trophy.

JJ, good call on the need for filling spots on the O Line. Those big boys are the main reason that OBD's are 46-7 under Coach Lanning. These bad boys have proved they can both run and pass block. They dont need another 15-20 starts to learn and hone their skills like a QB may need. DL and staff will bring in the best players available to them. The NIL money will be a significant factor but DL and staff have proved that they can help get you to the NFL. Whoever is under center in 2026 will not thrive without a great OL in front of them.

QB portal names that are being tracked. Some, like Norris Sellers of South Carolina, will remain in college. ASU's, via Michigan State, Sam Leavitt looks to be the most wanted. Dan will know if Dante is leaving, and if so, Dan's people will be in discussion with representatives of the players in the portal. Not a QB, but if he leaves CU, I hope Dan can bag OL Jordan Seaton. I'm more concerned about OL replacements in 2026 than Dante possibly leaving. The Joe Moore candidate OL will, again, likely be losing four starters.