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An analyst I listen to, Walt Deptula, predicts PSU v Clemson in the Natty. PSU is going to be tough this season and should be within the Top-5 in national rankings through season if they live up to the pre season hype. The Ducks have the talent to contend for the championship though they are somewhat young and need to gel quickly into a synchronized unit early in the season. The game against the Nittany Lions at Happy Valley looms large on the horizon. Can the Ducks avoid being shot down, and propel into the championship conversation by defeating Penn State? Every game counts, but Oregon at Penn State in 2025 will be huge.

Go Ducks!

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You are the champion not named in the article.You did great thinking and writing on this one. Thanks.

Shelstad looked really quick and fast today. His floor leadership and presence were outstanding. Everyone contributed and had his moment.

Where the 2025 Ducks peak depends on the QB play in my mind. Ball security, execution under pressure, and pocket presence coupled with leadership will determine the outcomes and record. I have confidence in the other position groups and the skills of the individual players.

I do not believe that the ACC is saved until 2036. Clemson and Florida State won in the settlement and the A CC lost. Teams can now leave the conference for under $100 million. Before the amount approached $500 million. In today’s environment of CFB $100 million is “affordable”. The ACC is held back by the teams at the bottom of the conference. I believe that FSU and CU will bolt from the ACC in 2027-2028 prior to the next round of media contracts in the SEC and B1G. The ACC, somewhat like the Pac12, did too little too late and made mistakes which will most likely become fatal to the conference. Them winds they are a changing.

My adult daughter and I are driving to PA. We are booked both Friday and Saturday nights in the north Altoona area at the Comfort Inn and Suites, Duncansville. The hotel is estimated 50 minutes from the Beaver Stadium. We have reserved parking. Game tickets are WHU, Row 74. Go, fight, win DUCKS!

Any votes for “Old Yeller”?

An odd addition. DL and TL know their stuff. Show me!

J-Stew or Mel Renfro. Royce was a beast of a different style and skill.

James Phillips has numbered days. When he opens his mouth too often all that come out is nonsensical fluff. Fluff Fluff Fluff. ACC members deserve better.

It seems to me that the Buckeyes have been peaking in the playoffs. They are worthy of becoming the champion.

OSU recognized Gabriel’s height and exploited it with high arms and hands while rushing. There were tipped balls, scrambles and arm slot adjustments in reaction thereby impeding Gabriel’s passing. This is one of a number of causes of the route.

Somewhere on the beach…