criticalduck

https://duckswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/28/oregon-wr-troy-franklin-gets-snubbed-as-a-finalist-for-biletnikoff-award/

"Former president Ed Ray a chief enabler of the failed Pac-12 policies that created this mess. More than anyone else connected to OSU over the past 6-8 years, he bears responsibility." Wilner and most of us here know hiring Larry was the beginning of the end for the Pac. You can lay the blame at those feet.

The next domino is Deboer going to A&M! OBD to the Rose Bowl!!

The middle school team in Oregon that took UW all four quarters to beat but was such a quality win over a top 15 team... OBD just beat some lame team dressed up for Halloween...time for the pundits to chime in.

I heard that last night from Fougs and Beavis fans! How OBD should have taken them with UW...because they shouldn't be left behind. The entitlement that was spewing out of their mouths was sickening. I said at least WSU invested in football before last year. That entitlement carries over to the money they want to steal from the rest of the pac. I hope Smith goes to MSU! Then the Beavis will totally implode into obscurity they way their school administration strategies led them.

Pac refs should just start applying for middle school games because they're just good enough to make that cut!

OBD have made all teams with hype around them look very pedestrian! If there was more hype surrounding the condoms I think OBD would have done the same. But the only game that was really in doubt was TT. The Dugs will NEED to play the most complete game in order to compete in Lost Wages next Friday. The green and yellow bullet train is coming!! Let's GO DUCKS!!

The only revenge Ducks (Fuskies) need is a lawful judgement against the Pac2! Trying to steal money from members that ARE contributing to the coffers in this season of sports! Go Ducks!!

Beavis at work yesterday are very worried. They said if we get all the Pac12 money—we'll be able to pay Smith. Rumors are flying! When the Fuskies lose—DeBoer is out to A&M.

Since the 2000 the school with the most post season appearances is not USC, UCLA, or UW. Oregon has been in bowls, big and small, more than any member. They are followed by USC, UCLA, and UW. Oregon has continued to invest in the sports that makes the rest of the members money. Hayward is amazing and will continue to add value! Since the Beavis finally invested in football last year, the 10 departing schools should just allow them to take money that it hasn't earned...that only seems right.

I have an Airbnb booked. I eill get tickets from UofO ticket office. The flight will be on Spirit last minute...

Nice article David! Lanning's culture is much better than the last two coaches. He makes great hires and develops great talent. I wonder if all the kids that transferred out wished they would have stuck it out??

I LOVE it!! I have written that several times in OBD forum. Thank you Charles!! The Beavis had every opportunity in their two best years in 2000 with their Fiesta Bowl and national ranking. Two years where they helped to contribute to the coffers of the Pac. USC, UW, UCLA, even new member Utah, and of course OBD have continually subsidized their mediocrity so they can invest in baseball (no market value). It was said on CBS news yesterday morning the two sports that make money for every scook are: football and men's basketball. OBD have put in the effort for the Pac. So I say good riddance to the mismanaged conference! And as many of you know the Beavis is also one of four schools that had overriding powers to hire: Lounge Suit Lawrence Scott. Thanks again the Beavis for breaking the Pac. Eat the pie that you had a hand in making!! Let's go UW lawyers! Get the money that the schools that are leaving deserve! They can have the revenue they generate in 2024...

They should have done so when they had Erickson as their coach in 2000! They should have delved into NIL when it was allowed. They should have expanded their stadium with the money they received from the conference years ago. They should have done a LOT of things but whine and complain about Uncle Phil money. What they've done was go all in on sports that generate little to no revenue. They're not wanted by other conferences because they have no media footprint and not a single big conference is willing to share the monies with that kind of member. Say what you will about Nike. Phil knows about marketing and hiring good marketers. I'm glad we have Knight as an alumni over the Resers. GO DUCKS.

That was one of the best games I ever attended at Autzen. It was so deafening that my ears rang for two days after. Autzen was electrifying in all black! PSA: if you attend this game bring some bright clothing to change into post-game for safety. Drivers wull need to see you while you're crossing the streets.

It started with Chip Kelly putting them in their place and calling them out on every stupid call they made. He was merciless on their incompetence. Before that I thought they were mostly fair. After that not so much when it came to OBD. Away games were bad but home games were even worse. In spite of all those calls Chip, WT, MC, and now DL have fought through and have ended up with winning records against them. OBD will just have to endure for four more games then they'll get a fresh start in the B1G. My 2 cents.

Finally! Because 10 teams are leaving OS and WS want all the money earned by all schools playing? Hmmm...that certainly sounds like a fair trade??

I like them better than the pink that OBD usually sport for the Cal game! Like I yelled during CGD when MSU was here: we own ALL green and yellow...many shades and combinations!

The best thing that can happen for OBD is the Fuskies win and they play OBD in Las Vegas. I just have a sinking feeling they will lose to the Beavis in Cowvallis--that will put OBD out of the playoffs.

This was lost on Liesure Suit Larry! As I have said before the top teams in the Pac should NEVER play a late game so they have exposure. The only reason the Pac was ever overlooked is no one in the Eastern time zones watched because of the knucklehead at the too! We now don't have to worry about it but LSL did fleece the Pac for revenue...

Nice article Charles! IMO coach has the grey matter to get the job done. He has that working list of coaches he has worked/wants to work with and has built a great staff. The recruiting has not dropped off since the last two Florida phonies. He has developed the players better than the last two. He has learned from his missteps--unlike the last two. There appears to be no ceiling with coach which will only show the players that they too have none. We have seen true freshman play and thrive in this system. If OBD have them for three or more seasons under this NIL umbrella? We will see more playoffs than not! I usually give three years for a new coach but DL has proven in 1.5 that he's the next big thing at Oregon. The B1G got the best deal picking up Oregon and Washington! Thanks uncle Phil for making it happen!!

Yes, maybe GK has learned to schedule times for the best teams in the Pac earlier in the day so the rest of the country can have a look-see? Dumbluck? I hope to never see the top 4 teams in the pac play an "afterdark" game the rest of the season! That is just promotional idiocy.

I was sitting in section 19 and watched the defender. I thought he was looking up in the stands and then he turned to see green jersey and then grey skies... Hi might have been admiring and awe of the crowd in Autzen and considering a transfer to Oregon before getting blown up?!

Fuskies were actually at home and nearly lost to the Devils...but attribute that to Penix being hurt from the week before and ASU continuing to hit Penix. Every team that gets to him from now on will have a better chance to beat them! The Ducks were trying on their new shoes Nike Air Cement in the first quarter and decided to play with lighter ones for the rest of the game...

I agree with this statement! Penix was in pain by the middle of the 4th against OBD. If the Beavis continue to hit him he will not be available for Fuskies v OBD in Lost Wages!!