Definitely shoes that will never be filled. Rest in peace PD. 

On 3/1/2024 at 11:05 AM, JabbaNoBargain said:

Also just read they’re “continuing” the P12 network through 2025. Just let that sink in.

Gonna be a whole lot of reruns. 

We love you, PD! Get well soon! 🤗

On 2/15/2024 at 1:41 PM, Augduck said:

academically prowess

That wording never sat right with me. I don't think it's correct. Lemme ask chatgpt 😆

 

 

'No, "academically prowess" is not correct. If you're trying to express academic skill or excellence, you could say "academically proficient" or "academically skilled" instead.'

 

Hmmm.... I mean, a guy from ewwdub is probably smarter than AI... Right?

Don't the players have heavy input in the design? 

Mariota with that touching intro for the honorary captains. ♥️🦆

Frozen sleet here in Salem. But we'll see what tomorrow morning looks like after the bout of freezing rain we're supposed to receive. 

 

How much big winning did Bama do before the Saban era? And I mean in modern times. 

 

It's been a mixed bag.

 

99% of that wasn't in the recent world of CFB. With the portal, NIL, etc... 

 

Best of luck DeBoer... you just may need it. 

Great article, Mike! 

 

 

So sounds like Lanning wants to stay at least until he brings a Natty home to Eugene. Now, let's hope he wants to stay and bring home 6 like Saban did at Bama. 

 

... Or more? (I can dream)

On 1/10/2024 at 12:09 PM, mikethehiker said:

• Total defense improved from 75th to 22nd (320.3 ypg in 2023 vs 386.1 ypg in 2022).
• Scoring offense improved from 10th to 2nd (44.2 ppg in 2023 vs 38.8 ppg in 2022).
• Total offense improved from 6th to 2nd (531.4 ypg in 2023 vs 500.5 ypg in 2022).
• 1st in all of FBS in total passing yards per game (346.9 ypg).
• Coaching staff remains intact for the first time since _______(?)

The above 5 really stood out to me. Imagine improving upon the first 4 in 2024! 

Recruiting. That's the only thing I could see being advantageous. Finish the season second best, and you have a pretty good recruiting pitch. Not so far off is finishing number 6, though. 

 

However, as we've learned, doesn't really matter where Washington finishes the season. Their recruiting is terrible regardless. Luckily for those bozos, they've got a great coaching staff who can coach up players. 

 

Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock...

 

But things are going to catch up to them. Quick!

 

🦆

For me, Tez Johnson. From everything this kid has been through, to being the all time leader in receptions in his first year with OBD, this kid has something special. 

 

Honorable mentions:

 

Bucky & Jordan - for keeping that rock moving on the ground. 

 

Bo (of course) - well, for obvious reasons.

 

T-Ferg & Lil' Herbert - for their outstanding contributions along the line. 

 

JPJ - again, for obvious reasons. 

 

The entire Defense - for being so vastly improved in this regimes second year. 

 

And lastly, the rest of the 2023 transfer players - for having such a positive impact on the team.

Being tied with FSU... I can't decide if that's a complement, or an insult. 

 

Oh well, the past is the past. Onward! 🦆

Harbaugh's off his rocker!

Just a few final thoughts. 

 

 

I also never said I was noble. 😆🦆

I want ewwdub to lose. I will never root for them. Ever.

 

But I understand the opinion that it's better if they win. 

 

How many mutts were pulling for OBD in our 2 title game appearances, I wonder? 

Washington is good this year. Got it. 

 

Anyone else sick of talking about Washington? 

 

(Sorry, I'm a wounded Duck). 

 

On 1/3/2024 at 11:13 AM, DUCati855 said:

I'm a huge fan of Bo Nix. But, I am not a huge fan of these types of articles. It was well written and stirs conversation so for that I'm grateful.

 

As a longtime Oregon fan. I can NOT choose one player as the GOAT. I can choose my favorite. But, I would feel it is impossible to assign the title of GOAT to one player in the schools history. Every year we have a completely different TEAM. Sure, some of the players are the same. But, the skillset and personalities each year brings out a new TEAM.

 

I will say Bo was this years offensive MVP and for that I am very grateful.

 

 

No player at Oregon has achieved what Mariota has, before, or since.  That should speak volumes. 

 

I agree that teams are different each year, but records and achievements stand alone throughout the years. Nobody has achieved as much as Marcus Mariota in Oregon football history, and that alone makes him the greatest player to ever don an Oregon uniform. Period. 

Kind of sounds like he's trying to claim credit for the success on the field this season. 🤔

 

'We were focused on rebuilding football. Took two-and-a-half years. I wish it would have happened quicker.'

That's a pretty low blow, comparing KD to MC. I mean, yeah, it was a bad decision, possibly costly, but give KD the benefit of the doubt. MC has made these kind of mistakes throughout his HC career. 

 

Has KD?

 

Although, it was a pretty terrible call from such an experienced coach, and coach of the year, no less. 

 

Let's hope Johnson has a chance to see the field on Monday. He's part of the reason why they're heading there. I'd hate to see that kid miss the game he's worked so hard towards. 

 

Also, I hate the Huskies. ... Just sayin'. 

Had Mariota stayed in school as long as Nix, we'd be having a different conversation. 

 

Mariota is the GOAT. There's no denying what Nix has done, but I'll not discount someone who won every major award possible. 

 

Would I place Nix at #2? Most likely. 

 

Also, I was saddened to not see LMJ on your list. He was better than DAT.  (Pun intended)

 

I hate Ewwdub... but you can't deny the talent of Penix and Odunz.