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Ever been to Lubbock? At least he's not in the PAC. Best of luck!
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No. 5 in ESPN's 2021 Pre-Season Poll? Whew!
jrw replied to Charles Fischer's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
At this point, without better evidence on the field, I feel as if high expectations are a curse. But then, it's only ESPN. -
Seven Mcgee Will be a Nightmare to Defend
jrw replied to Coach Eric Boles's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Can he please wear #7? -
Avante Dickerson Announces, Signs with OREGON!
jrw replied to Charles Fischer's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
You can't recruit to Eugene, right Scott? -
Holy Crap! 2021 Team is STILL 72% Underclassmen?
jrw replied to Charles Fischer's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Not too worried...the small percentage drop means that not many upperclassmen left, so it follows that lots of the young players now have game experience. -
Four-Star 2022 Defensive End Announcing TODAY
jrw replied to Charles Fischer's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Prediction: he'll be Gracen the field in the Ducks uniform. -
(FishDuck Article) The DeRuyter Defense: A JOKER and New Roles!
jrw replied to FishDuck Article's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Is there a more complicated sport anywhere in the world? -
Oregon to hire Tim DeRuyter as Defensive Coordinator
jrw replied to RatherBe's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
It appears that if you coach a good game against the Ducks, Mario will hire you. Other good news: Jaylon Redd comes back for another year, and the crystal balls are pointing to commitments from Byron Cardwell and Gracen Halton. -
Excellent article, Charles. I hope that, on average, I am a critical analysis fan. The problem is that one day I feel like a suck-up to the coaches, the next day a troll, the day after that a sunshine pumper, and the following day a dark pessimist. And, on the other days, I vow not to even think about the Ducks. Does that make me crazy, or just a typical fan? Given the recent ups and downs of the program, I'd like to think the latter.
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FishDuck Article: "Can Ty Thompson Save Oregon Football?"
jrw replied to Charles Fischer's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
The mere fact that you're asking the question is scary, Ryan. If an 18-year-old who has not played a down is seen as a potential savior, we're not in for a good season. -
I see the Ducks in a "Yes, but..." situation. • Yes, they were the youngest, most inexperienced team in the nation. • Yes, the COVID impact hurts a young, inexperienced team more than others. • Yes, they had a new offensive coordinator and a new scheme, with little practice time and few games in which to learn. • Yes, they lost a 4-year star starter at QB and the entire O line. • Yes, they had established stars and leaders on defense opt out. That's a lotta "yes" explanations or excuses, which I think are valid. I feel many of us had unrealistic expectations for t
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Tell-me, Tell me: Fiesta Bowl Game Thread
jrw replied to Charles Fischer's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Well, Oregon lays an egg on the national stage. On offense, defense, special teams and on the sidelines.