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2024 CFB: Power-4 Dark Horse Title Contenders
kirklandduck replied to FishDuck Article's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
USC hasn't recruited and developed well in the trenches for years, I don't see that changing in 2024. The new DC there will need 2-3 years of hardcore recruiting and coaching to get up to snuff. Until then they're a 7-8 win team assuming the new QB pans out. -
Dan Lanning’s Pursuit of Elite: Areas of Improvement
kirklandduck replied to FishDuck Article's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Great article Duckster. True college football fans who really scrutinize the details appreciate the in depth analysis of what made those recruiting classes truly succeed or not. I was in a debate on a YouTube video regarding what Cam Ward's upcoming season would potentially look like and oh boy, those Miami fans are a special kind of delirious. You'd think Mario was some kind of deity to them. Despite tons of proof that QBs regularly regress under his regimes they put their heads in the sand. Poor Cam, unless some miraculous change happens he has probably cost himself a lot of NFL money when he finally goes to the draft. -
I know the focus on QBs throwing the deep ball is because it's the "sexy" skill to look at. But I'd argue that the more important traits to look for if you're searching for a starting QB are maturity, high IQ, and quick decision making (all three Bo has in spades). Bo has shown us that he can throw the long ball decently well, his arm strength isn't elite like Justin Herbert's but it's adequate. I think I read an article somewhere recently (I can't find it at the moment) where the the NFL scout states that the vast majority of passes in the NFL are short/mid length anyway. So having elite arm strength is certainly a plus but not a dealbreaker. I think if Bo continues to show he can hit those 20-40 yard range passes with deadly accuracy like he has been the last couple seasons, he'll be in a good place in the draft.
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Is Dan Lanning Being Underrated as a Head Coach Going into 2024?
kirklandduck replied to NJDuck's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
I don't know if he's underrated so much as he's underestimated. College football fans that don't pay close attention to the Oregon program generally only focus on his losses to DeBoer and neglect to notice what he's done overall in his 2 years as a HC. Not only that, they usually don't notice the constant, gradual cycle of improvement we see DL and his staff going through from game to game. DeBoer is an excellent game coach but you can definitely argue he was in the right situation at the right time and lightning struck. If he stayed another year at UW you'd see them as a shell of themselves, similar to TCU after they made their CFP run. -
The Las Vegas GM may have accidentally tipped his hand... https://atozsports.com/las-vegas/raiders-general-manager-tom-telesco-accidentally-reveals-the-quarterback-he-may-prefer-at-nfl-combine/
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Where is CFB Headed? Follow the Power 2
kirklandduck replied to Jon Joseph's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
The FTC is now proposing to ban non-compete clauses entirely from all workplaces. FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses, Which Hurt Workers and Harm Competition WWW.FTC.GOV The Federal Trade Commission -
College Football Playoffs - B1G and SEC Demands
kirklandduck replied to Jon Joseph's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
I like the 16 team expansion, I don't like the automatic bids. Leaving out the bids makes it a truer playoff. -
Dante Moore Analysis by AddictedtoQuack
kirklandduck replied to kirklandduck's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Some of that was growing pains as a true freshman. But I think most of that was a terrible offensive line and an offensive scheme not designed around his strengths. I think Will Stein will do a better job tweaking his offense fit Moore's skill set if he becomes the starter in the future. -
Dante Moore Analysis by AddictedtoQuack
kirklandduck replied to kirklandduck's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Reading through the article, it sounds very much like when Mario took over and had Justin as QB. He designed the wrong kind of offense that emphasized the run game and not the elite passer he had right in front of him. The one difference is that Mario was able to recruit and develop a competent OL, Chip could not even do that. -
Quacking the Roster: QB Transfer Dante Moore WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Film review of Moore’s 2023 season at UCLA A very detailed analysis of his talents and performance at UCLA. It lays bare the reason for his inconsistency: Chip Kelly failed to design an offense around his strengths.
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UCLA Announces Hire of All-Time Great to Replace Chip Kelly
kirklandduck replied to NJDuck's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
This really is the only option that's realistic for UCLA right now given their dire financial status and dismal NIL support. No chance a good and experienced HC will want to start with such a disadvantage, even if the location is in a recruiting hotbed. DeShaun Foster might turn into a good HC but he's going to starting from the ground up and primarily recruiting 3* talent as he'll be routinely outbid for blue chips. Of course that's not necessarily a bad thing if you're able to develop guys like Kyle Whittingham is consistently able to. -
Chip Kelly Leaving UCLA For OC Job At Ohio State!
kirklandduck replied to Babyjesus615's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Seems like the only realistic option for UCLA is to pick up someone who's never been an HC before and wants their next step in their career. The majority of established HCs won't want to join a football program that's financially crippled and has weak NIL support. -
Ryan Grubb Ditches DeBoer for Seahawks
kirklandduck replied to kirklandduck's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Looks like DeBoer isn't done bleeding. OL coach Scott Huff is expected to follow Grubb back to Seattle. Husky revenge? Seattle Seahawks may hire more DeBoer coaches - Seattle Sports SPORTS.MYNORTHWEST.COM UW Huskies fans who feel spurned by Kalen DeBoer bolting for Alabama days may be getting their revenge thanks to... -
College Football - Not a Good Look for Herbie.
kirklandduck replied to Jon Joseph's topic in Our Beloved Ducks
Same here. I tune in 5-10 minutes before kick-off and that's about it.