EzDucksIt

Great recruiting chops, now get them coaching chops exercised and the ProDucktion going and I will be happy. Go Ducks go.

We have this unusual year that includes a new coach, new system and a seasonal disruption caused by a world wide pandemic. We have a fanbase that does not see the potential of a young player whos recruiting list includes the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, FSU and changed his commitment from U of North Carolina. But this could have far more damaging implications to future recruits considering all the transfers, coaching staffing changes and lack of players being coached up to get into the NFL. Be careful for what you wish, remember a guy named Joe Burrow from the Ohio State. Shough, best of luck to you, may you see success in your future. Once a Duck, Always a Duck. Go Ducks go.

It is nice to hear Justin talk about being committed to Nike, all the way. Somebody, you can trust, his "word" has meaning and hopefully translates to the Nike product he will be endorsing. This is a smart young man, who see's what Phil and Penny Knight's philanthropy has done for the U of O and the athletes that go to Oregon. Go Duck go.

"Carpe diem" young Herbert, May your talents bring recognition to you and those that helped you along, in life. May you have a long and fruitful life. Go Duck go.

The chance at a scholarship sooner, sounded like the issue to me. Until they have signed and filled out paperwork, is the lock to commitment, I believe. Other than that, it's a persons word, whatever that means, today. But just makes you look, a bit foolish, IMHO. Life is about going out and making it your own. When you have setbacks, reaching out to those you trust to guide you in the right direction. Good Luck young Feely. Your not done with Life decisions and I wish you the best of luck, going forward.

There is a reason, Nike did not finalize the deal with Herbert, It was to build the brand of Just In, Just Does It. Your Welcome Nike.

My hope is, that maybe Avalos, Arroyo or the Beavers might be able to upgrade with one of these talents. Knowing a coach or a program does not mean you have success but maybe the year under the mentorship of the Oregons Coaches and Strength Coaches helps on another program. You have only so much time and before you know it, your a graduate with a "what do I do next?" problem.

Rather Be, I love it, kind of what I saw too. ISM was asked to take the kind of role that Dye held for three years, his first being a learning year. ISM was no Dye but he is a stud, just not as vocal as Dye. Love Coach Aliotti, imagine HIM with the talent we have now. BUT he put that talent into the NFL- Eddie Pleasant, Jordan, Buckner, Paysinger, Chung, Bird, Alonso the list goes on. That is coaching up. He had great help from Pellum, Neal and Coach Azz. This kind of results shows a recruit that if they show up and excel they can put you in position to succeed at the next level.

I think the problem is we just lost our DC and just hired a New One. We have some movement in our staff, Heyward leaving and some other support staff, are we finished? Do we look like the kind of organization that can coach up and not stagnate or regress perceived talent going into the NFL. Great recruiting does not translate to poor coaching into player success down the road. Put up or shut up says the Alabama's and the Ohio's recruiters to the talent. "Our Record" speaks for itself. Tough to beat that Coach Cristobal. . .

Look at :19, he got the Brand down right, Just Do It for Uncle Phil!

Oregon, looks winded on defense, especially the line and backers. We used to do this to the opponents and our defensive lines were long and fast. KT is that and more in a nutshell. Get these boys some reps and get them fast, let the Stash get them strong. Finally, Eddie Pleasant was a Linebacker playing safety and if I recall correctly, was not great against the pass but blew up the screens and run defense.

I stopped on UK and Tennessee TWICE for my four, NO WAY!

My problem with the QB situation, is then you tell the opponent what may be coming, just like our Running Backs told teams what might be up. And how many times, have we left a high level player in at "Garbage Time" just to get injured and lost for multiple games or the season. I'm just a believer that MC sells opportunity to the kids but coaching lacks. My impression is that they might not get enough reps on the field due to coaches corrections. Where as Chip would get the film and correct in the classrooms, which allowed for many reps in the field. I just wish, we had Chips very well organized practices with Cristobals recruits. But we really need coaches to start producing talent shortly or the recruits will give up on making it to the league, through Oregon.

This Just in, see how I did that, seeing him play in the game was a treat. But I knew fairly soon that the coaching was letting him down. His talent and desire to win showed but the coaching failed to put him position to succeed. Why else fire a coach that had the talent but did not use it well. Mario, you watching this. . . .

Loved him and Kiko, great at reading and responding. They used to bust a gap and disrupt the play in the backfield. We need those kind of players, not just physical but mental gamers. Best of luck to him.

What about giving the "next men up" the chance at some important game experience? Trusting them to be ready for when a starter goes down, in the future. Reps, is what coaches tells you, a player needs to get better. That is part of the draw to a program, since the four game limit against eligibility started for freshman players. Gave them a taste of college while coaches got glimpses of talent in games. I would take 10 points from second and third string players along with giving up 7 points, it makes our future stronger. Allows for talent evaluations while letting iron sharpen iron.

I am in agreement with the last paragraph here, especially the last sentence. You can NOT expect to succeed or your team to excel, if you don't have the confidence in them or the coaching. This is where Cristobal fails in my opinion. Coach Saban, his former mentor, has to constantly replace coaches due to the success of his teams. He is a "Next Coach Up" kind of guy. Talent is NOT his problem as far as players and coaches, winning has seen to that. I just hope that Cristobal does not become a Texas, USC, Tennessee or FSU that gets the recruits but can not put the leadership and coaching to lead them to success.

Kenyon has had running, receiving, kickoff and punt return touchdowns during his four year career at Oregon. He was a solid return man even after sustaining a concussion while awaiting the ball during a punt in a 2010 WSU game. Throughout 2010 to 2011 he was the primary back up to LMJ, before taking over the starting role and having an outstanding 2012 season. As far as Oregon running backs are concerned, he is ranked 3rd, below Royce Freeman, LMJ and above Derek Loville. Pretty impressive company, if you ask me.

KT: Plays with Purpose, knows what he wants and puts in the work, leads by example. I thought Noah was showing some leadership too, its in his genes. DJ Johnson, I believe he will be the Special TE, just give him the ball and let him block for the RB's. Alex Forsyth, center, I thought was solid as the leader for the O line. Hall and Verone should be some difference makers this fall.

The next Leader will have to consider the relocation of Conference HQ, Conference expansion or how to prevent Top Schools USC, UCLA, Oregon, Washington from going independent, or jumping ship to another conference. This situation would have a big effect on the TV Deal. I would like to think that Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma St maybe revisited by the new Commissioner to improve the reach and marketability we need IMHO. Nevada as a potential HQ, may not be such a bad place depending upon future expansion, Texas has seen a lot of Corporations relocating there because of the California issues. Something to consider in our ever changing world.

The requirement for the need of so many DB maybe changing, as we have recently learned that Coach Avalos is moving on to coach Boise State. The impact with the student athletes, has not been felt yet. Who may be affected by this loss, anyone know?

Charles, That guy had quite the Honker too. Just Sayn. Just lucky, it was a Duck and not a dog. Ouch. lol

I would compare him to Jeff Maehl but liked the energy he brought to the defense too. Some interesting decisions by coaches, in my mind. Was sad to see him enter the portal. But so much indecisions about offense/defense by coaches, factors into players decisions. Daewood Davis is such a great team player, that his goals get overlooked by coaches choices. Best of luck to him also going forward, Always a Duck!