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Before you fire DeRuyter, notice that it's only 14-7. There's a long way to go.

It's a cliche´, but the internet has allowed us to become our worst selves if we want to be. I certainly can be. On the forum though, I always try to write as if I were in the room with everyone else, face to face. Anonymity and the lack of consequences are, for many people, the curse of the web.

Since I majored in Reverse Psychology, I'm going to try that on myself, and go pessimistic, hoping the reverse will happen. Or something. UCLA, 42, Oregon 35, 0, 2, 208

Good piece on Division Street, it's relationship with U of O, and the still-murky waters of NIL.

The "youth" issue on offense is not the age and experience of the starters, it's all the young blue-chip talent that is not playing. Only at TE have recent, highly rated recruits seen much game action. The QB, OL, RB and WR receiver talent is still mostly under wraps.

Agree completely. Next year and 2023 are the seasons to get excited about.

Jahlil Florence had his official this past weekend, and was in Autzen to watch Cal. It appears that the booing did not register with him, as per 24/7. “I love the fan support and game atmosphere, that was the highlight of the trip for me, You can tell the fans love Oregon football..." So, based on a sample size of one... BTW, he said he is 100% committed and will enroll in January.

Good to see, especially glad to see JoMo back. And, good to see he cut off that beard; he was starting to look a little Duck Dynasty (if only that were not a tv show, but an Oregon program description).

In a Ted-Lasso-in-reverse move, LSU is going to hire Jose Mourinho

Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future. - Niels Bohr

After watching a day's worth of college football, I've seen a boatload of puzzling play calling, poor quarterback play, lousy tackling, and questionable clock management. It all ain't happening just with the Ducks.

If you think the Ducks are offense-impaired, you should watch Iowa. I've seen good parts of a couple of their games and their prevent offense makes Oregon look like a pale imitation. Lots of (all?) teams have issues, not just Oregon. Hell, neither LSU nor Florida could play defense worth a lick.

Arizona holds open tryouts mid-season. Good grief. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/13/sports/ncaafootball/university-of-arizona-football.html

It was a win. Nobody got hurt that I noticed. The uniforms were very cool. The game was played after most people were asleep.

Is there a prize for worst prediction? Asking for a friend.

Well...meh.

I think that's right. The Ducks are not up and down, not inconsistent (except for one game). They're just not very good. Why is the question.

No more bye weeks...too much exposure to coaching.

I can't wait for 2023.

Gettin' ugly in the crowd. And in my living room.

Long way to go.

It's a long, long way from over. C'mon, games ebb and flow.

The booing has commenced. Booing AB, the play call, the situation in general?

I have a couple of sieves in my kitchen. I don't need to see one in Autzen.

Charles, getting up in the middle of the night to keep things on the proper path is above and beyond. We do appreciate all you do.