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And yet Georgia will have a new QB as well. OSU was impressive against Georgia and should have won.

By all accounts, U$C should be a better team this coming year. That Tulane meltdown was pure mental IMO. I'm not saying their defense was good, but they should have won easily. The mental toughness should continue to mature along with physically maturing as well. U$C is tough to predict this year. But, I agree with the conclusion that it's U$C and UO for the slip into the playoffs. The health of the roster will be the factor IMO. I foresee pretty comparable teams for 2023. And don't count out UW, OSU, and UU. UCLA might even be a sleeper. This conference is the best top to bottom. I would rate it a close 3rd with the top 2. 3-PAC-UO U$C 1-B1G-OSU UM 2-SEC-UG Ala Yep, the B1G dethrones the SEC in 2023.

2023 won't be a down year. Far from it. We lost our games due to poor defense. Utah was an anomoly as Risen wasn't playing top shelf, and yet we still won. We crushed the Beavs but let them come back from a monstrous deficit. Again, Defense. We had no problem with our offense last year and I surmise we will have a wonderful offense again this year. Our defensive personnel has been upgraded remarkably, especially on the line. The entire defense is going to be better due to TP. But, the recruits will help it develop even further. Oregon goes 13-0 and makes the playoffs. After that it's anyones guess.

Our offense is not the problem. It will be fine if not even better. It's the defense. Top 4 teams do not have defenses outside of the top 25. Yes, there is outliers, but it's not the norm. All the championship caliber teams have prolific offenses. You gotta slow them down and push them to create a hiccup. That takes a defense. It's all about the defense in 2023

Is it just me or Did the PAC just pick up 2 of the top WR and 3 of the top 10 QB's? I know we are early, but I foresee the PAC, -U$C and UCLA, AA making a large jump in 2024 recruiting. Top to bottom, the PAC will be the best conference for 2023 season including bowls.

I see David Hicks and Peyton Bowen at Oregon in 24 months. You heard it here first!! When the kid wants to go to a specific school and that's what's in his heart, it's not just going to wither away. Of course, girlfriends and the like will have an impact. But, in this day and age, an NIL deal provides enough cash to support a girlfriend transfer as well. Bowen clearly wanted to go to Oregon. But that look on his mom's face when he mentioned Oregon told the whole story. Putting my Duck glasses down for a second, parents who push their kids towards the parent's dream, and not the kids, are planting the seeds of regret by the parents and animosity by the kid. I realize that having a child be this good and having Nationwide options is a dream come true for the entire family. How often does this happen? Definitely a point to ponder. Do you want to live vicariously through your children and overshadow their dreams, or do you prefer that they live out their dreams and you become a part their journey? At some point, when you move out of your bedroom and under the direction of your parents, you will realize that you are growing into an adult and need to make decisions that benefit your life. After all, these kids must live with the consequences of their actions. It's only fair that they should get the final say of how it's lived without the guilt trip from one's parents. I don't care what school we are talking or what course in life we are talking. IMO, guide your children with the values you have adopted. Hope that they see the wisdom with which you have guided. Communicate well even if you have to go back and apologize. Be their advocate, and then let them make their own decision and support them as the final say, even if you don't agree. It's OK to voice it but let them know you support their decision anyway. I know this is in the weeds a bit. I just look a little deeper than NLI day. These are real kids trying to make everyone happy. Hearts are involved. Hopefully, unnecessary family division is avoided.

The whole Defensive side of the ball. A 5* D lineman recruit, a 5* D lineman transfer, a heralded 4* Defensive back, a heralded Defensive backer transfer. Yeah...the Defense, this what I'm looking most forward to.

Competition Competition Competition!! Nobody gets a free pass and nobody's position is sacred. In 2-3 years Oregon will have the roster that DL wants and is efforting towards. The by product will be a carrousel of Juniors heading to the NFL. This in turn means we will perpetually be younger.

Have you seen ASU's recruiting numbers? Staggering! 20 HS recruits and 25 transfers!! A total of 45 kids in this cycle. Whoa!! Good for Dilly. I sure like the guy. Hope they lose every match up with us but love the guy no less.

Eugene Garbage????!!!! I'm biased, I know. I live within site of the lights of Autzen. But, this is a traditional college town with the Nike link and a pretty good academic university. U$C is world renowned for its academics and athletics. However, it's back yard is pretty slummy. That's fact. Gangs roam the streets, and that's scary. Kid's probably don't care, but to trash the town or the school? Best look in your backyard first. U$C is getting theirs. It will improve IMO. Oregon just brought in the NC DC from the SEC. That....means....something. Typical whining about who is better. Best to NOT go 4-8 the previous year and open ones mouth. One year with a garbage defense doesn't mean your back. Oregon can't chirp either till we get to limiting opponents to the 20 point range on average and making late quarter meltdowns a thing of the past. Duck On!!!!!

This hurts.....because having 2, count them, 2-5* WR for Bo would have been dizzying to say the least. However, Cozart and Dickey and possibly Sadiq is no slouch in the receiver room. Pleasants speed is breathtaking. Not bummed about Harbor but that would have been mesmerizing to have him come here. This recruiting class is mind numbing. 20-4*+ kids signing NLI 5-4* transfers. 25 kids 4*+ coming in with 2 of those 5*. Are you stinking kidding me???!!!!!!!!! Utah and U$C is the only other teams in the top 25 for recruiting and its not close.

This story is getting ugly for Larry Scott. To be fair, we truly don't know who knew and who sat on this info. But, it sure looks like Larry Scott was informed. I can just imagine how this line of reasoning went: LS: You mean to tell me that we were overpaid? S.W.D: According to the self imposed audit LS: Does Comcast know about this? Have they spoken to us on this matter? S.W.D: No. LS: How do we know we were overpaid since we can't see the numbers that Comcast holds close to the vest? S.W.D: We don't, but we are pretty sure. LS: Well then, it's an internal audit by numbers we can't verify. For all we know, we could still be getting underpaid. Comcast knows the numbers and Comcast is cutting the checks. Nuf' said. Now please stop interupting my meeting with Harvard Alums in my Las Vegas Pent House Suite! The Cavierre is getting warm! 5 years later.... GK: Oh good grief! I feel like a Janitor. Always cleaning up after the last guy! Media: You want a fat and juicy contract? We want answers and reassurances! GK: You got it! I'll fire the only people left from this embarrassment. .....S.W? Your FIRED!! GK: Will that work? Media: Great start! We'll talk

This is some very shady business dealings to say the least. How in the world can the PAC be paid by Comcast based on Comcasts secret numbers? What???!! Then, how do you 'Kow' you are being overpaid or underpaid? Only comcast should know with any accuracy. That leads me to my next question. How can anyone truly know they have been overpaid? If Comcast wants some clawbacks, then they need to open the books via a court order. This is a bunch of garbage. Also, why fire the 2 execs? For what? Not telling Comcast that the PAC doesn't truly know the payout? Whaaaaatt??!!!

U$C's whining has no limits. They whine with a tough schedule. They whine with last years cream puff schedule. They didn't have to play 2 of the 4 top 15 teams in conference play. They lost twice to one of those ranked teams and squeaked by on another by only 3 points. Easy schedule.......and they whine. Hard schedule.......and they whine. They will use this as an 'Us against the World' mantra. Whatever whiners

"You've Got to Make Your Free Throws' "Bingo Bango Bongo!!!" "Mercy Mercy Jerome Kersey!!' I would lay in bed as a kid and listen to the Schonz tell me my bed time story. My beloved Blazers play by play announcer was a good friend.

I'm thinking that those Motel rooms, that nobody could ever afford, didn't come from nowhere. Most expensive office complex in SFC? And possibly some ridiculous kickbacks? Inquiring minds want to know.

You know these guys all get paid to promote their web site, right? It's in all their best interests to promote each other. U$C got shafted with their schedule?? I can't think of a better school in a more opportune year. PERFECT!!!

Oh the irony when U$C loses enough to miss the PAC championship game only to be fair to middlin in the B1G. The worst thing that can happen is U$C plays/wins the PAC then goes on to be mediocre in the B1G, thereby extending the narrative that the PAC is weak. Oregon and any other team needs to play for the PAC championship game and then thump the first team in the playoffs. A solid 10 point spread would be fine by me. U$C can become bowl eligible and then destroy their bowl opponent. Why? Because after we thump those posers, Oregon only looks better if U$C wins their bowl game. But, leaving the PAC, U$C need only win 6 games. Arizona, CaL Stanford ND SJS Nevada That's the 6 wins you are allowed to have. Bowl eligible....no more! UCLA can have 7....that's because I'm feeling generous right now.

"Waaaaahhhh!!! It's cold in November in Minnesota" It's freezing in Jersey in November It's freezing in Michigan in November It's frigid in Nebraska in November It's bone chilling in Ohio in November Big babies. So much whining and so little winning Toooooo-Laaaaaane!!!!

That is some of the biggest whining, cry baby piece of writing I've read in a loooong time. Every year there is a team that gets the proverbial cake walk. Home games are worth 3 points, or so they say. If you, U$C, are THAT good, it won't matter where or when you play. Cry babies! I'm not done. These whiners are pathetic. What do you think will happen if they get to the PAC championship game? 1) Championship caliber team will be waiting for the conference championship. If you win... 2) You are slated to play, potentially 3 games in the playoffs against Championship caliber teams. 3) That's 4 high quality teams in arow and NOT with Home Field advantage. Stop whining! Winners, Champions, don't whine about their next opponent. Champions play and win! U$C will digress this year. They WILL NOT make it to the PAC championship game. They won't even make the playoffs. You heard it here first.

Love the enthusiasm from the kid. 24 months and 2 seasons is a lot of time to put tape out. I hope that the early commitment is due to dream school status and not NIL. I am mildly skeptical.

I'm not seeing the NFL in his future. But, can he get a doctorate while enjoying the sun soaked beaches of Florida? 2 years and another degree ain't so bad right? Good for you Cam

You trying to tell us something PD? Hmmm......I don't get it......hmmmm.

Well done Fish!! Thx for bringing that morsel front and center. Can we envision a beautifully laid out article of under rated HS recruits that have Captained their team to a Natty? The failings of paying too much for the HomeRun recruit when an intelligent and driven QB, a la JH, is ripe for the taking.

There will come a time, not sure how long, when the 'Collective' chooses to restrict funding of NIL programs due to no NC banner in the rafters. To be sure, stupid money will always follow stupid dreams. But, I'm waiting for the 3 star QB to win the Natty. When that happens you better believe that this QB NIL will come back to earth.