With a practically brand new offensive depth chart, that says a lot about Stein's perceived prowess.

The way football is now it is amazing that Novosad is still a Duck. He's been around longer, has looked good every time he's been on the field, but Dante Moore, who was here, then wasn't, then is back again, is the presumptive starter. The best way to look at this, I believe, is to trust that Lanning and Stein know what they're doing and that Moore and Novosad have a good, yet competitive, eye on the prize.

This is tricky, if you have 2 starters, you don't have any, is true. One of them has to be named the starter, and be able to function without being afraid that one mistake gets him sent to the bench. Meanwhile, No.2 has to be ready. standing in that strange way QB's do, with their hands stuck under their collar, ready to go in the game.

Or OBD could just make Arch Manning an offer he can't refuse.

Rhett Lashlee fires shot at Curt Cignetti after Indiana coach's SEC scheduling comment - On3

6 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

In 2025, Georgia has a schedule that supports Sankey's argument that 8 is enough.

"Eight is Enough" An underrated show that bridged the '80's & ;90's. But in my opinion, it does not support Sankey's argument, which is the perfect example of 'wanting your cake and eating it too'

I have nothing to add to all the great points made by fred flintstone, and 3 things are true, it never rains at Autzen Stadium, and the Ducks aren't losing, in the bright sunshine to Indiana or USC either. While it's in the realm of possibilities, and Fisch has the Mutts moving in the right direction, they aren't ready to beat OBD in 2025.

39 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

"and you’re not comparing apples to apples,”

How many people say that, and not. "it's apples to oranges"/

7 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

Lincoln, you're No. 1 on the list, buddy.

Not to quibble, but Riley, and USC overall, 5 double digits victories in the last 16 years. To be a disappointment there has to be a belief that they will do better in 2025.

14 hours ago, David Marsh said:

But we all know they are thinking of us.

Even better.

USC fans sounding more like Husky Honks every day.

2 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

The author likes PSU to make but not win the PO, and to split the OBD and Ohio State games.

Jon, I was hoping that you just didn't want to give it away, but the author does just say that Penn State will split the games between OSU2 and OBD, but he doesn't say which is the W and which is the L!!!!!

The 10 biggest questions, and none of them involve OBD? Outrageous!

Trying to regulate NIL looks like it will be as effective as holding water in a sieve. It just seems like the only way that players will be able to get paid for playing the games is to drop the student/Athlete nonsense now. College football doesn't exist, as we know it anymore. Coaches are professionals, players need to be professionals.

7 hours ago, Mike West said:

I think this should all start with the proper definition ( legal?) definition of what NIL actually is.

NIL is like anything else, Name or No Name, a players NIL is how ever much he, or she, can get.

North Carolina football is practically an oxymoron. It's as blue as bluebloods get when it comes to basketball. Now they hire Bill Belichick, and he comes with a son, and a friend. But it's nothing, they just want to play football.

UNC players -- Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson pairing a nonissue - ESPN

2 hours ago, DrJacksPlaidPants said:

The Duck is too popular to be relegated down to the mechanized category, but he should be #1 in both. Mike should be #1 in the live animal division due to the fact that if he gets out of his cage somebody is dying. Finally, as much as I despise USC, their mascot should replace Texas Tech's on this list.

The Duck is No.1, doesn't matter the category. Mike? Yes, not necessarily because of death, but he's just cool, and I'd get rid of the ----Notre Dame Leprechaun, leave him to "Lucky Charms" Traveler should be on the list, and Montana? Why?

I don't see Oregon losing at home, but I really don't see losing 3 on the road either

1 hour ago, Jon Joseph said:

is a potential trap game.

Not directed at you Jon, I just dislike the whole idea of a "trap game", now a potential trap game?

10 minutes ago, GatOrlando said:

and anybody with a brain capable of any deductive reasoning would see that.

Ah, that's the rub. How many of the bunch on the You Tube show, or the ones that call PAWL do a lot of deductive reasoning?

4 minutes ago, AnotherOD said:

Oregon loses at Penn State, at Iowa, and at UW -

Hmmm.? Objectively, Penn State should win. Iowa, could happen, but the Huskies? Can't do it.

2 minutes ago, JabbaNoBargain said:

I think the SEC gets into lala land because the rest of the league see themselves as being Alabama’s equal the last 10 years.

This is what SMU Coach Lashlee said. Of course, PAWL ranted and raved, deflected the point by bringing up the past about SMU.

5 minutes ago, JabbaNoBargain said:

If Alabama and USC (west coast USC) swapped their history over the last decade, how different would the narrative be?

A fascinating thought. USC-Carroll was pretty hot. But I don't think any team from the west coast would generate the heat an SEC team does. "They do want it more" USC alone splits the local attention with UCLA, the Rams, the Chargers, the Dodgers, Lakers, Clippers, the beaches. Alabama?

PAWL's journalist? He really didn't like this, and his response was epic...in how it didn't come close to being a response to what Coach Lashlee said.

Journalist goes off on SMU HC Rhett Lashlee after SEC remarks | Yardbarker

2 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

ESPN sees the OBD at Penn State White Out game being the swing game (no, it's not about golf) for both teams in 2025.

Wow, now that's a "pithy" prediction.

Oregon's Dan Lanning: Playoff slate should 'mirror' other sports - ESPN

13 hours ago, Drake said:

We have a pretty solid list of coaches. Melyssa Lombardi deserves accolades for resurrecting the program.

However, I did notice that Kelly Graves contract is through the end of this upcoming season. If the team fails to improve this year is a coaching change on the horizon?

Agree on both counts.

9 minutes ago, Jon Joseph said:

Looking at schedules and the odds, I think OBD, Ohio State, and Penn State will all return to the playoff, with at least one of the three having a 1st round bye and a good chance for the other two to host 1st round games. Many PO projections have No. 10 Miami playing No. 7 Oregon in Autzen

So great to actually talk about games! Cignetti just makes me a bigger fan everyday... Welcome back. Mario!