AlwaysADuck70

Lanning needs to bring in an OC that will stay more than two years if he is also going to be the QB coach. I think that is why the Ducks don't have a reliable backup. I don't think Thompson and Butterfield have had the same QB coach the years they have been at Oregon. Maybe Lanning needs to hire a dedicated QB coach and someone else as the OC. What 4 or 5 star QB recruit wants to come to a University that cannot keep the same QB coach around for longer than 1 or 2 years. If we want reliable starting QBs and backup QBs, they need the same coach year after year to coach them up and help build their skills and confidence. I just hope the Ducks don't lose Dante Moore.

One thing I have learned in life is anything can happen so I choose to see it as the glass half full and to be as positive as possible. That is why the game is played, right? We have to remember that it is just a game and these are young men, humans beings, who make mistakes. With all that said, I was much more impressed with Jay Butterfield's performance at the spring game. I am not sure why he is not getting more love. Unfortunately, every time Ty has come into the game I don't feel like he takes command of the huddle. It seems like there is something missing. I am not sure if it is lack of confidence or what. Everyone is always talking about Thompson. I wish Butterfield would get a shot. He seemed to take command of the huddle and the offense during the spring game. If Thompson starts the game and is not producing I hope the coaching staff gives Butterfield a shot. Maybe he will rise to the occasion. I have seen this happen before. I know he is more of a pocket passer but I think he is a better passer and better at reading defenses. If he is able to get the passing game going then at least Utah has to account for it (respect it) and not be able to load the box. Whatever happens with the quarterback situation, I have to agree with many other posts. It comes down to the Duck D. We need the defense to win us games. It is time they (players and coaches) step up and get us those wins. They need to find ways to get to the QB. If our D can get pressure and hit the QB early and make him uncomfortable it will be huge. GO DUCKS!