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Duck 1972

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  1. Yes and partner him with Manning who is going to show us he's a 5* and we have 2 great corners. Then we have depth with my breakout player A Dickerson and Barkins with the two super frosh Jalil's and Terrell. 

     

    Couple that with two tall and fast safety's Bridges and Addison. Throw in experienced, killer nickel/dime DBs B Williams and J Hill. 

     

    Add in inspiring, top coaches with a dynamic scheme and it brings me to a only one conclusion. We will have a very strong Defensive Backfield.

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  2. They'll have to get past Wisc and Iowa, away games in the snow, and defense's that'll knock you in the mouth.

     

    His offense is controllable and even with Grinch, teams that run the ball, control the clock, and don't play shootouts, defeated him over the years.

     

    I didn't believe OU had as much talent,  but you look at the recruiting rankings over the last decade I believe it shows them as top 5.

     

    I might be wrong, but history shows us teams that change leagues take numerous years to adjust. I just can't see this being any different.

  3. I don't believe they or the uncivilized spoiled children will be in the east division. That means they are playing Ind., Illinois, Min., Purdue, Iowa, Neb., Northwestern, Wisc.. Not exactly Murderers Row. 

     

    With that said, history says it'll take awhile for them to play in the championship game, where they'll play the big boys.

  4. On 7/24/2022 at 2:07 PM, PittDuck said:

    Is it just me, or did I see a lot of receivers having to adjust to the ball?

     

    He led a few nicely, no doubt, but there were some wide open receivers who had to break off a route or come back to the ball.

     

    I have no doubt BN is an upgrade from AB, and has the edge in experience, but I remain unconvinced he is hands down better than our 2 waiting in the wings.

    After only 10 practices, with a whole new playbook and players, we know he led the receivers well enough in ST. By Sept 3 he will have had 6 months. I believe as long as he doesn't have to break the pocket most of the time, we will see even more touch.

  5. On 7/23/2022 at 4:38 PM, DCDuckfan said:

    I know this isn't going to be a popular opinion but I think SC will do well in the B1G.  LR will have 2 complete recruiting classes under his belt, not to mention the transfer portal pickups so the roster will be loaded.  He's a great offensive coach so if he can recreate what he had in OU on that side of the ball and couple it with just an average defense, SC will be in the hunt immediately for a B1G championship.  

     

    All that said, I wish nothing but the worst for SC...

    You have to remember it opens recruiting in the LA area to B1G schools.

     

    That's worse than fighting off just the Ducks. And we will still be able to get our fair share. You may be right but history says otherwise.

  6. When Verdel was healthy we had a typical Ducks running attack. Problem was he couldn't stay healthy. That's why we need a lot of depth.

     

    If the new recruits are better than what we already have, it just makes us better.

     

    A five* RB should be better than a 4* RB. Then if you back him up with a runner with a different style providing a 'Thunder and Lighting' look you are in the upper echelons of CFB.

  7. My take is 

     

    #1 Cardwell We didn't get to see him in spring but the reports said he was ready to be a top RB

     

    #2 McGee He's going to be the closest thing to DAT we have seen in yrs. Running, catching, and returning.

     

    #3 Thornton. He is going to be the HR pass catcher this year with 75 yrds per game average.

     

    # 4 Cota he's going to be our go-to guy when we need a big play.

     

    # 5 Herbert is going to be a healthy and ready to compete with the other TE's to be a matchup nightmare.

     

    #6 OL Powers/Johnson, Jaramillo, and Harper will see important playing time as injury replacements.

     

    # 7 Dollars, Irvine, Neal, and Whittingham will give us RB depth we have never had before.

     

    #8 I don't see Nix as a breakout because he was OK at Auburn. He will be better for the Ducks.

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  8. Maybe they need to look at the MLB minors pay. I don't know what it is now but in 2007/8 my nephew was getting 1k a month only during the season and if he played winter ball.

     

    He got a 50k signing bonus after being selected in the 11th round by TX as a Jr. relief pitcher from OSU.  He played 3 yrs and made it to Double A, then a injury cost him his career.

     

    He had to pay for his own lodging, food, etc. Now I'm no math wizard but I believe the current situation is incredibly better. 

     

    I doubt they will see it that way though. They are kids after all.

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