TW Duck

Like @idontrollonshobbas said, I don't even recall hearing about him committing to the Ducks. That said, I do miss a few things here and there. Likewise, I think I share the same sentiment as many. He was a 2027 commit anyway ... and a WR. SWSWSW His decommitting could be to facilitate a search for a larger bag, staying closer to home, still really fickle and no real buy in on the Ducks, or it could also be he is thinking he might have to compete a lot harder in Eugene for a WR1 or WR2 spot. Not saying that this his thought process, but if the shoe fits ... it reminds me of an old Ziglar quote, "if you think you are indispensable, put your finger in a bowl of water and then pull it out and see how long the hole lasts."

Play clean like we did last week. But this week we play to our standard. We didn't do that last week!

"I think Austin can go, but his lat (latissimus dorsi) has been bothering him a little bit. He's been able to practice, but we're just trying to limit it, limit him, and get him in a position where he'd be able to go again." Sounds like it could be a few weeks or maybe less, maybe more?? https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2025/09/08/oregon-ducks-dan-lanning-quarterback-injury-update/86051641007/

W = Oregon Score = 41 - 16 OSU has a good kicker so I think they could get one TD and 3 FGs - Ducks get 5 TDs and 2 FGs TO = 3 OSU has a new QB, good OL, good WRs and probably a weak running game - which should be a good opportunity for some TOs Sacks = 3 OSU has a new QB Passing = 243 Last week run/pass was even AND OSU has a new DC with improved run/pass defenses over last year (at least against UT Martin, anyway)

I saw another take on this by Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing; saying he thought it was more of a nothing burger ... and then went on to explain why. Actually, both DL and Gundy gave each other a bunch of props in their initial comments. However, it was the sensational sound bytes that got all the media attention. https://pistolsfiringblog.com/three-things-oregon-coach-dan-lanning-said-ahead-of-osus-trip-to-eugene/ I think it certainly worked to garner a lot of attention for this week's matchup. Go Ducks!

I'm hopeful they choke against FSU and the Gators, too. I figured they would haven't have to take the steps and as anticipated, be given an elevator lift to a spot above OBD. If I am not mistaken, I think they went 3 and out on 4 or 5 straight possessions in the second half of that game against ND. Plus, I think ND was way overrated to start. They really struggled and Miami did beat them, but it was not an impressive win. Oh yeah, and don't get me started on Joe Moorehead going MIA in Palo Alto, and Mario's abrupt exit stage left.

I don't know if you heard about the comments Mike Gundy made about the Ducks needing to play opponents who spend similar amounts on NIL. But, you gotta love Dan Lanning's ability to call someone out for talking out of both sides of their mouth ... and do it amicably. I liked this comment especially. "Some people save [??] to have an excuse for why they don’t [win]." https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/we-spend-to-win-oregon-coach-dan-lanning-responds-after-mike-gundy-notes-how-much-the-ducks-spend-on-their-football-roster-130730546.html

MicroBurst61, I agree with you on all accounts. OBD has an incredible video production crew. I've enjoyed every one of their videos.

The first episode of 2025 Ducks vs Them has dropped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGDWKW45kxY