Charles Fischer

Thanks, as that was very kind of you to look that up. We have a couple of people like HDuck who bring in great information for the benefit of us all, and I certainly want to encourage you and everyone to chip in like this; thanks again.

At the end of the game when the outcome was not in doubt....they announced that Dan Lanning has the highest winning percentage of any current FBS coach. Now that is pretty incredible, but I assume they attached some requirements such as coaching for four years? Otherwise Cignetti would have the highest percentage, I believe. Regardless, it is pretty amazing and I have to appreciate what we have. No matter how good it gets--things change, and you can point to a bunch of programs currently as proof. So we have to savor it while we can, and what a wonderful moment we bask in now. Practicing gratitude will make you happier, and live longer. For example...I am grateful for all of you!

Great article Alex, and you made a superb observation of how this team can win different type games. A shoot-out, or a defensive rock-fight, and that team strength is one I did not see coming on. That defensive performance is something NOBODY saw coming, and the confidence it builds going forward is huge.

As always, you are an honest and great sportsman. So glad you are here....

Pretty darn good for a super-conference, and I'm not talking about the SEC! All that Alabama-Oklahoma-SEC hype was just hot-air...

And he has won before! VegasDuck! The final score was 23-0, and VegasDuck predicted 20-10, for a total of 13 points off. ArkieDuck (27-10) was close at 14 points off, as well as EagleScoutJim (21-13) at 15 points off, but VegasDuck comes through again! Thanks to all for having fun with this, as it is cool to see all the handle names of the "gang." And congrats again to VegasDuck! I would celebrate with you but...

That sensation doesn't always end well... Wait...isn't that Beavis?

Hey Texas Tech!

Well, I did not appreciate the final touchdown by Ohio State in 2014 'Natty in the last 22 seconds...so I see TT's point. Yet if the roles were reversed...would TT fans wanted their touchdown?

Let's scout out our opponent! I am very concerned for the Hoosiers considering the "Long-Layoff" monster has bitten six teams straight. But I can't shake the feeling that the 'Tide is going to be taken to the Woodshed. Thoughts?

I LOVE Grey Pants! I am stunned at how the defense played....never saw that coming. But I am disappointed that we did not throw the ball to the wide receivers more...but I gotta count my blessings.

Let's pick up the discussion here!

Thanks to all!

Here we are my Duck-Buddies, the thread for pondering the actual game as it happens. Let's discuss before, and during the game! I have made a major change in how we will moderate our GameDay threads. Bottom line, is that you will be allowed to spew your frustration, to vent, as you wish. But Note the Parameters: --This is for GameDay threads only; you have to behave in the regular forum threads as in the past. --You cannot take shots at those who disagree with you, just like in the forum during the week. Remember how we discussed this upfront in this thread. Let's Have Fun Posting During the Game!

The “Long-Layoff” monster just bit another! Hope Texas Tech gets a bite tomorrow…

While I agree with Mike about passing in that 'Natty, I do feel I have to offer proof AGAIN that Barner made the bad decision on 4th down. The play call was fine, the blocking was there, but instead of running to the pylon....Kenjon ran right at their star DT Nick Fairley. The orange line/arrow is the path Barner took...it was HIS choice that defeated the play. (Yeah...I've kept a screenshot all this time because people keep getting it wrong)

What? We have heard SO MUCH all season about how good the SEC and Vandy are? So No. 23 Iowa has been regarded as an afterthought, while outright disrespected in a Big-12 podcast for being 8-4 in the B1G. Yet Vandy was No. 14 in the nation, and 10-2 and they LOSE to Iowa? Is this when the narrative begins to change?

Locked on Ducks podcast interviews Mike Ostrom, who gives some good takes on the Orange Bowl game, and is introduced as a FishDuck.com writer. At 22:56 he makes reference to our community via the forum and the article site.

Ohh. 31-24 Hawkeyes with nine minutes left....

For those who have not read the article, know that the title is NOT clickbait, as Mike West gives reasonable opinions from his own analysis as to how he thinks the Orange Bowl game will play out. I appreciate Mike giving us this guest article, and I hope you will all read it, ponder, and offer your thoughts as to how you agree or disagree.

Illinois wins 30-28 on a walk-off field goal! So WHERE is that SEC depth? Both teams were 8-4 going into this, and a superb Big-10 win. Tough in the trenches!

We need to win these, but depending on Lincoln Riley?

Hello My OBD FishDuck Forum Friends! What is your prediction of Oregon versus Texas Tech? Take your shot and let's have fun with it... Let's get these predictions started, and remember I look for the differential between your predicted points with both teams from the actual points. I will use the tiebreaker information when needed, so provide all the data below! Entries without ALL the information are invalid, and predictions on other threads don't count. We Have Two New Rules: If two winning scores are tied, and tiebreakers tie? The first one who posted wins, automatically. TerryM9 gets 42-6 locked in every time as his. (I love this guy!) Please follow directions, as I need all that is below for tiebreakers: --the winner --the score --the amount of turnovers Oregon creates --the number of sacks Oregon records on the opposing team --the number of passing yards by the Ducks. My prediction is: Oregon 37-20 2 2 311

Mike Ostrom has written many great guest articles for us over the years, and this one is a dandy that I am sure you will all learn quite a bit from. To receive some insight from Verone McKinley III's father who played for Texas Tech back in the 90s is something special. My thanks again to Mike for his interview and research for the benefit of all FishDuck readers!

So we could see could Gary Bryant!