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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.

Some of these HC's are in their first year with the program, but they are experienced head coaches. On the other hand, Dan Lanning is fresh out of the crib as a first time first year head coach. I don't dispute the subjective "B+" given, but Lanning has accomplished so much on and off the field. Give Lanning an off-season to reboot, another crack at the Transfer Portal, spring season workouts (teaching), and another recruiting cycle, then watch out! Let's first finish strong this season. Lanning and his Ducks are coming on.

Bellotti era was when men were men and opponents were.. scared and then defeated. When less=more.

Can the Ducks win with defense? We've seen the offense lead the way over the past five games, and while the defense has played well in spurts, it really hasn't had a complete performance. Incremental improvement is the key there if the Ducks hope to win the Pac-12, starting this week against UCLA. -- Kyle Bonagura - ESPN So what do you think?

NIL is not the causal factor. Multiple issues come into play including the Supreme Court decision that spawned NIL. Media values and interests centered on two power conferences, and the related values and payouts coupled with the determination of the players right to be compensated caused opportunities that led to the shift. The financial aspirations of ESPN and FOX networks in cahoots with the Commisioners of the SEC and B1G, and their cronies might have been the greatest impetus. Many factors are at play to reshuffle college football and enrich the robber barons.

Well done Byron.I am in the camp that reasons the SEC and B1G will remain the power conferences, so joining the B1G is the safest option to cosummate now. Rebuilding the former Pac12 into a 20-24 team Western Conference by adding teams with the highest media ratings, including the strongest candidates from SoCal and Texas, along with robbing the Big12 and Mountain West, is an option that is good, but would be too long in the making.

I am most surprised this season by the great insights, analyses investigations, and comparison articles posted by DazeNconfused on FishDuck.com and the Our Beloved Ducks Forum. DazeNconfused blew up from nowhere and continues to provide readers of the sites with entertaining and informative pieces while challenging our perspectives. Go Ducks! Go DazeNconfused.

There is underlying turmoil in college football. Networks are wielding more power than ever before over the CFB universe. The NCAA has faded into yesterday. The SEC and B1G wield more power than ever before. A Premier League, not by that name, is looming. Those left outside of the Top-50 will be spread among the lower divisions, while the top dogs pad their Treasuries with more riches than before. A new administration and regulator, along with new rules, will emerge. That is how the future is shaping up. In the present, are the early firings of coaches related to the coming changes to college football? Are the AD's, Presidents, Trustees, and donors trying to right their ships before the pending storms? Or, is the turnover of coaches we are witnessing simply part of the "just win, baby" mantra of CFB?

And, it will get better, possibly this year, but the next two years. These Ducks are very young, and KD's system still new to them.

Kentucky missed two FGs, muffed a FG snap, got. a TD called back for not being set before the snap, and still only lost by 3 to Ole Miss in a battle of undefeated teams. Talk about heartbreak.