On 10/9/2022 at 2:04 PM, Ktmguy2018 said:

I would venture to say it is both for this reason.  Dilly's scheme causes defenses to constantly assess their fronts.  This was something that I found myself watching a lot in the Arizona game.  I again give credit to Yogi Roth because he actually pointed this out several times on the broadcast. 

 

When Oregon has success running the ball, Arizona's defense adjusted to put more guys in the box.  Dilly would then have a screen or slant sent up and defeat the defense.  Defense goes back to 6 or 7 in the box, Oregon runs the ball.  The major exception to this was Whittington's run.  All Arizona defenders were within 7 yards of the LOS, Whittington just had the speed and acceleration to defeat it.

 

Dilly's scheme is why Bo is having such a great season.   He was at ease in the pocket because he could see what the Arizona defense was doing and knew exactly how to beat it.   Klemm's development is allowing the O-Line (and TE's) to be more than in-the-box blockers.  They are getting out into space on pulls and the TE's are working sometimes almost as FB's.  The athleticism for that is reminiscent of Chip Kelly O-Line's but with more attitude and beef.

 

 

Thanks Ktmguy for taking the time to fill me in.....sounds like an upgrade in scheme and technique is sparking the improvement.  This staff has elevated the quality of play dramatically so far.

On 10/9/2022 at 2:41 PM, OregonDucks said:

Manning has looked good too. Time to play the young corners opposite Gonzales. 

There were times last night when Gonzo seemed to play a nickel spot with 2 CB's? But I don't trust my old eyes to say so for sure

USC is going to lose in SLC next week.

I thought Manning was really starting to play well before the targeting penalty.  Then, Florence came in and didn't drop off at all.  Reps are all he needs.

Both Oregon & UCLA are stout against the run and stack up running yards when they have the ball.  Something has got to give in Autzen in two weeks.

 

 

I am not sure if it is Dilly's scheme or Klemm's development (likely both by degrees) that is more responsible for the significant improvement in the running game so far?

Nice recap DZNC...thanks for writing it up!

 

I lean War Pigs reference myself.....in case you're doing a survey.  Music with instruments is a plus for me.

Balance, wiggle, burst and likes contact.  Bucky ball.

On 10/7/2022 at 8:42 AM, Mic said:

Yeah, because Arroyo was an actual O.C. where as Willie T was the Head Coach.  So, technically speaking, Willie's 'offense' was more a product of his O.C. than himself, perhaps.

A ponder point perhaps?

 

Alliteration always amazes.

In the terms of this thread, I must prefer a leach interview to a Saban one because I will turn up the volume when The Pirate is speaking but I won't for Saban.

 

He's like Howard Stern in the 90's:

 

The number one reason why people who loved him and hated him listened was the same: To see what he would say next.

 

Saban is a top quality ball coach.  Leach is a damn good college coach who would really prefer to have a late night talk show.  In a past life, he was a carnival barker who also emceed the burlesque show I have no doubt.

On 10/6/2022 at 5:51 PM, Mic said:

And Charles set me straight, too.  Funny, I must have washed any memory of Willie's performance right out of my mind!

And Arroyo now has UNLV scoring after a couple of years rebuilding.....

300 yards of rushing and winning TOP would go a long way towards the W

Take my refs.....please

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On 10/5/2022 at 2:00 PM, Mic said:

Odd how the 'Football Gods' pick some players out for injury problems like McCormick and Flowe.  Then you think of guys like Tom Brady who have played all those years of HS, College and Pro ball without ever suffering a career or even season-ending injury.  At least, not a serious injury like McCormick's had to deal with.  

It is a baffling phenomenon.  The 'Glass Cannon' moniker says it all.  I think of guys like Patrick Chung who seemingly played every down of football possible in college and the NFL.....and then there are the Canton K's, Curtis White's and numerous Blazer centers over the years that have tons of promise, but cannot stay out of the training room.

Currently, UCLA is higher rated than Utah on my Disgust Index.

On 10/5/2022 at 3:22 PM, GeotechDuck said:

 

Careful, man, I have a beverage here....

Reminds me of when we were ill-prepared and lacking the proper attitude.  Strange days, indeed.

Helfrich era recruiting was hampered by Kelly's violations no doubt.  But Don Pellum was recruiting coordinator who whiffed badly on social media adoption and that made things worse. 

 

 

On 10/3/2022 at 6:17 AM, McDuck said:

I hadn't thought of it before but of course NIL incentivizes showboating.  The more attention a player draws to himself the more value generated.  

I think showboating is now "generating brand awareness" or some such bovine excrement.

As a fan who knows nothing, except what I learn here, I would love to see Bassa at Safety with Sewell and Flowe at ILB's.   

Nick Aliotti on PAC-12 After Dark:

 

1. Oregon has had difficult games in Tucson (understatement of the year)

2. If they start slow with penalties and drops like against Stanford, they could be challenged.

3. If deLaura has a Cam Ward game and #2 happens, all bets are off.

 

My thoughts:

 

1. I am less worried about penalties and discipline, but still worried, because we have a scoring offense again.

2. I am less worried about penalties and discipline, but still worried, because in addition to coaches who like scoring, we have coaches who can scheme, adjust and motivate properly.

3. Thankfully, our coaches highlighted transfers who make an impact.  Without the DL, RB, and QB transfers, we would be toast.

4. Related to #3, if we lose Nix to injury.....fuhgeddaboutit.....so Bo, slide please. Freakin dude plays like an LB.

5. My gut tells me that the amount of plays in a Duck uniform that Justin Flowe ever has will be very limited. Some guys have injury bugs while other guys never get a scratch.   Bassa is excellent, but LB health is now an official concern for me. Hope to H, E, double hockey sticks, I'm wrong.

On 10/1/2022 at 6:06 AM, Log Haulin said:

Yea, it's a long story but I bought dish for my mom to get The Hallmark channel when I moved my parents in with me a couple years ago. 

 

Huge regrets. Still have 10 months on contract. Then they are going bye-bye.

 

Dish, not my parents.

Amazing the lengths we go isn't it?  My wife insists on Turner Classic Movies.  And, I pay the extra for that one channel with a big, fat smile on my face.

My thoughts have been articulated better by previous posters so I won't dilute the soup by rehashing.

 

I did feel the need to add my voice to chorus of gratitude for the articles (current and previous) linked here and the subsequent discussion.

 

Top shelf stuff.

In the NIL/transfer portal/coach carousel/new media era why wouldn't you take every trip possible? Collect as many swag bags, booster bucks, free trips, and Tweets as possible.

 

Build your brand, TCBin', YOLO and all that is the name of the game nowadays, or so I have been told many times in defense of these changes.

 

 

The old model of "sign and develop" can work if you have a pipeline of talent and coaching consistency.  Like a BYU for example.

 

The new model of pay through the nose for a 5 Star is expensive (which comes with opportunity costs) and relies on good recruit analysis skills by coaches.

 

With the portal, you can buy insurance for your QB strategy either way, so it's going to be a solid option until the market dynamics change.

 

Assuming DL, KD and Co. stick around for a half decade, I am cool with them swinging for the fences on 5 star QB's they like (I trust their player analysis chops) but am happy with 4 stars augmented by transfer vets as needed.