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Two teams playing hot potato with the win. Reminded me of the last drive of the Pop Tarts Bowl. Nine false starts by MSU is horrible. Almost as bad as ISU’s kicking game.

Hooo man, I hope people didn't miss this. What a game. We beat the FCS National Champion to start the year. Not bad.

This game is crazy!!!

WIN, its that simple. If we don't we are done. Hopefully the Doctor has cured are problems.

It’s a Peach!

How many Seattle area codes on those phone #’s?

Montana State is a very undisciplined team. I think they have five false starts, a few personal fouls and pass interference/defensive holding penalties. It would not surprise me to see them blow this lead and lose the game in the 4th quarter.

We have seen great performances from both the offense and defense in the last 2 games, just not in the same game. This game we get them both!!

I like 'em!!

I've been a seahawks fan since Steve Largent. I'm going to enjoy their super bowl victory. Am I going to get kicked out of this group now?

When they make comments like that, it just shows how bad they know their team sucks. They had it going for a little while, then their coach left and he is not doing well at bama and the Huskies are not doing much anymore in Seattle. But they were actually a real threat when DeBoer was with them. It is a lot like how we were doing when Helfrich had to coach with his own players and not Chip's anymore. (it wasn't good) The head coach matters. I can only think of one team recently that had a smooth transition - Ohio St. Maybe... they will get desperate enough to throw all that Seattle tech money at Lane Kiffen? Oh Boy. Wouldn't that be something?

Not sure how the Raiders are ever going to improve if they keep firing the head coach so quickly.

$$$$. Whole lots of $$$$, I want that pie in the sky! FWIW, the word 'on the street' has Sorsby transferring from Cincinnati to Texas Tech, and Hoover transferring from TCU to Indiana, vacuuming up $5 million each? 🤑 Instead of playing for NFL wannabes, both will have the opportunity to play for CFB PO contending teams. And Chip and OBD were dinged for using a 'runner?' 🤬 Can't all of these billionaire boosters just get along? Like they do in the NFL. Love the post and the illustrations. Dante could use more experience. But after helping raise The Trophy in Miami? Why the encore? 😍 Dante, send the Hoosiers to the 7th Circle!

I'm sure you got better things to do, but a compilation might be entertaining. 🤔

Top college QBs might be getting over $5m this year…not sure the $$’s supersede all other considerations at this point. I get that it’s a lot less than a top 10 pick gets (Cam Ward 4 year, $12m/year I believe), but it’s really not a no brainer any more to jump at the money.

Since they are going with green helmet, I would have gone with green pants. But a good look all the same. The yellow trim on the numbers goes good with the yellow feathers on the helmet.

YES! Give me at least some of that old school ball.

Does Dante need to play much better or is it on the offensive coordinator? Hmmmm... I think it is a bit of both. I like the fact that Dante has had a full season leading this team for the rematch. Will Stein has also had a full season as OC with this current unit. The offense has a new O line this year, new QB, some different receivers and two freshman RBs who are playing a lot. I think that the experience of playing together for 14 games is going to make a difference from the last effort vs Indiana.

Close, but not the same. Different helmet. Darker green with yellow feathers that don’t fade. White jersey with dark green collar, numbers on the shoulders instead of wings. Darker green in the hat and the numbers. Much better look, something OBD can use to wreak havoc and extract revenge. Go Ducks, Hammer the Hoosiers!

I rarely see the wildcat work with the exception of short yardage situations to get a first down - if you don't need a QB to hand off the ball, then you can put in an extra blocker. But I do like that option with 10 offensive linemen and someone running who is a wrecking ball like Colt Lyerla. Right now I'm thinking Kenyon Sediq. I agree with the slot suggestion. That concept has seemed to be absent since Tez Johnson left. I think the team will use more TEs to get out quick in the middle of the field. Having a Deanthony Thomas to make quick moves and get open would help. Right now, I don't think the Ducks have that kind of player. I also can see using multiple RBs as blockers and options. We might see some bigger bodies as H backs. RBs being used as receivers would nullify a lot of what Indiana does on defense - which is send the house at the guy who has the ball. I also think we might see some extra offensive tackles to provide more blocking. I don't think the Ducks can beat Indiana's front 7 with just their standard offense. The run game won't get enough yards and Dante won't have time to throw. Oregon will have to make adjustments for Indiana.

I think he is good and improving and has potential to be great but I really don't get all the Number one pick hype. It seems like he needs a lot more development in reading the D scanning the field and finding the best option. The examples posted above prove the point. I saw a replay from the Indiana game of a 4th down play and an open receiver crosses write in front of him but he doesn't throw it. Instead he tucks and runs and comes up short. Bo Nix completes that pass and the drive remains alive. Bo Nix was also a senior and is now leading an NFL team into the playoffs. So is Justin Herbert, another QB that stayed for his senior year. The NFL will always be there but the opportunity to train yourself for long term success will not and that in the end seems to me to be the most important factor.

Yep. I saw them, wrote about them here in the forum as well. But I had hoped he has improved since then....

George Wrighster has a good analysis of the IU/UO game and shows where Dante missed several WR's on one play several times throughout the game. He's not ready for the NFL and hopefully comes back for another season. He's the key to a win Friday night.

yep.

I personally hope Dante comes back. He is still young at reading the defense, and needs to gain more confidence in remaining in the pocket. The League is a major step up and adjustment. Guys need a minimum of snaps before moving up. I don't think DM is there yet. I know it seems like a no-brainer to go 1st or 2nd qb in the draft, but you want the best chance of success. Those early draft picks go to lousy teams. I hope for his sake (and ours!) he waits 1 more year. Remember, both Justin Herbert and Bo Nix had some negative talk to overcome which allowed them to go to teams better suited for them. Marcus didn't have such good fortune.