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I too was surprised and disappointed with the 2022 defense. The interior linemen had trouble penetrating most opponent's lines. The edge was too often not sealed, and the pass defense struggled among more specific deficits. The coaches called out by the writer have excellent track records. They hit the ground running, had not worked together before, and inherited the players. I felt that too many of the defensive players played below the performance I expected preseason. Possibly I expected too much from those players in anticipation, or I drank too much green koolaid on the hype train? Before calling the coaches out I am willing to give them time and see their defenses materialize. This year's team should have been 11-1 sans bonehead coaching decisions in two games that gave those games away. Eleven wins would be outstanding, and the players and coaches deserve credit. Like DNC, I look forward to see what comes next, but I am not ready to call out coaches Lupoi and Lanning. Go Ducks.

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Evolution rev 13.1 Well done, Charles.

Coach Dan Gamblanning. Roll them bones Coach.

I find the end/off season antics very interesting to follow. Coaching movement, next week's signing day, the Portal, and even the final champioship games. There is seldom a dull moment. This begins the first full off season cycle for coach Lanning. Will he win this chess match, or gamble and lose? Will Martin Malchow and the added off field staff begin to pay off? I hope they earn their keep with blue chip recuits and proven playmakers from the Transfer Portal.

G.J. Kinne, UIW

For me the season is defined by the entire 12-game body of work beginning with the Georgia game and culminating with today’s match against the Beavers. The Civil War is yet another data point, albeit with added emphasis given the rivalry between the teams and the impact of winning on the Pac-12 North crown and statewide bragging rights, not to mention beating a ranked team for national SOS effects. Go Ducks. Beat the Beavers soundly.

Booty Scootin Boogie

Very sloppy uninspired play throughout. Horrific passing. Lots of talent to work with, but need coaching and practice. Go WBB Ducks.

Bo knows.. how to put lipstick on a pig! Credit the Defense.

Ritchey's days of reign as AD were at the tipping point between the collegial days where P.E., Intramural sports, and major sports intersected. The athletes were present in classes and campus activities. and time and training demands not nealy as demanding as they are today. AD Ritchey served during the war protest period of the late '60's into the 1970's as football came under scrutiny and attack by students and The Daily Emerald. I have great respect for Norv Rithchey and the contributions and career he devoted to the University of Oregon.

Watch him play tonight on Prime. From SI: "The way he conducts himself on the field is very easygoing, reassuring but also very assertive at the same point," offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom said. "He's incredible to play for and play with. You just have a love for him because you love the person and the player he is, you have an appreciation for the way he goes about attacking work." How Marcus Mariota has helped the Falcons become a playoff contender Marcus Mariota has helped the Atlanta Falcons become a playoff contender WWW.ESPN.COM Mariota's calming demeanor has meant everything to this young team, and his legs have fueled a surprisingly...

I was reviewing the team statistics yesterday at www.Pac-12.com, when It was noted that passing defense ranked lowest for Oregon in the comparative statistical categories. There was only a small difference in passing yards allowed, and average yards per completion, but it stood out becsuse Oregon was either in the first or second position in most of the other catagories. With the Duck's prolific offense they can overcome points allowed by outscoring the opponent. This is the time of the season when the going gets tough. I hope that the Ducks defense, especially the passing defense, steps up for break ups, tight coverage, interceptions, and prevents chunk yardage gains.

Blockbuster!

I am not saying MSU will dig deep, but they could should they so choose. They anteed up big for Tucker, $95M fully guaranteed. Mat Ishbia gave $32M for a basketball facility. Mat Ishbia, 41, is CEO of Pontiac-based United Wholesale Mortgage with over 8,000 employees. The company was previously known as United Shore Financial Services. He is already a billionaire on paper and ranked 188th place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which puts his net worth at just under $12 billion.

Close to home. A school that he has been familiar with his entire life. A booster with very deep pockets who is willling to go deep into the well to revive Spartan football. Are the Ducks Dante's best option? Yes. Are Lanning, Dilly and staff going hard to keep Dante? YES. Go Ducks.

From SpartanTailgate.COM As for where Michigan State plans to go from here, sources tell me that several targets will emerge and the staff won't limit themselves. With that said, I'm hearing that MSU will begin by going to great lengths to attempt to flip 2023 five-star QB Dante Moore, a Detroit (MI) King product who is currently committed to Oregon. Obviously, this won't be an easy task and expectations should be tempered. Not only are there justifiably enticing incentives available to Moore if he were to enroll at Oregon, but the Ducks have also had a lot of success during the 2022 season. On the other hand, sources emphasized that MSU won't go down without exhausting every resource here.

Beavers by 6-7 on the backs of their run game strength and defense. O/U 50-55.

Top recruits. Better get on the Dan Van. The Big O is coming.

The Ducks probably have not peaked yet. They did not play their best against Cal. I'm hoping for some great games ahead. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The team is very young and they must face the late season demands of November and December football. I am hoping that Nix's veteran leadership paired with DJ, Forsythe, and the O-Line will be enough to pull the younger guys along. I wonder about the effects of "the grind" on the young coaching staff?

"Cold clock 'em" I say. The Dilly-Tosh double team works for me.

I do not expect to hear anyone call the Ducks offense “boring” or “too predictable” anytime soon. Gutsy calls may emanate from BB, or convicted confidence in the OL and ball security by the ball handlers.

Dilly was given an opportunity and mission when he joined Coach Lanning. I imagine he feels a responsibility and obligation to stay with Lanning and UO longer. The coaching staff agreed to chase a national championship at Oregon. That is not a one year task. As a professional he is likely to continue the task for several more years then evaluate his options. Coach Dillingham has two top (4☆/5☆) QB's in the locker room under his tutalege with a 5☆, possibly #1 nationally), on the way to Oregon. He will want to develop those players and coach them. Oregon football has possibly the best tools, facilities, and support resources in the country. That includes the NIL program, sports performance training, off field anslysts, etc. Kenny Dilligham will be courted and offered other positions. I will be very surprised if he leaves or strongly considers alternatives through the next two or more seasons. Similarly, it will surprise me if Oregon does not sweeten the compensation package for Coach Dillingham. Respect, professional development, relationships, communication, collaboration, compensation, and lifestyle are all related to job satisfaction. Those aspects bolster retention if managed well. Go Ducks.

I like the photo of Lanning and Klemm together. I do not recall seeing it before. Thanks.

The Ducks are averaging 42 points and more than 512 yards per game. Across six games the team has rushed for 241 YPG and passed for 271 YPG. The offense has been impressive and is trending better. Kenny Dillingham has been credited with revamping the scheme and driving excellence. There is enough of a track record after six games to spread credit further. Adrian Klemm, Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator has the Ducks ranked 10th in the FBS in Rushing. The offensive line has given up only a single sack in 233 rushing attempts. Give a shout out to Coach Klemm. Two other names do not often surface. Junior Adams, Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers, and Demetrice Martin, Cornerbacks/Passing Game Coordinator. Whereas I do not know in detail how the staff interacts and coordinates, by title and responsibility it appears that Dillingham, Klemm, Adams, and Martin are deserving of credit for the flourishing offense and its productivity compared with recent years. If these coaches can accomplish so much, after being hired late and hitting the ground running, then it is tantalizing to think of what the offense can do in year two with sufficient time to reflect, adjust, and teach. Congratulations and thanks to our new coaches. As a fan I appreciate them.