Charles Fischer

I would hope it is 6-0...

(Oregon Athletic Department Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. — The full 2024 Oregon football schedule was announced on Thursday after the Big Ten Conference finalized dates for all league games for the upcoming season. The Ducks’ inaugural Big Ten schedule will begin at UCLA on Sept. 28, before hosting Michigan State (Oct. 5) and Ohio State (Oct. 12) in consecutive weeks at Autzen Stadium. Oregon will alternate road and home games the rest of the way, traveling to Purdue (Oct. 19), Michigan (Nov. 2) and Wisconsin (Nov. 16), and hosting Illinois (Oct. 26), Maryland (Nov. 9) and Washington (Nov. 30). Current season ticket holders will have the opportunity to renew their same season seat locations in mid-to-late November. For those who have interest in securing 2024 football season tickets, CLICK HERE to submit your season ticket deposit now. Fans who place a 2024 season ticket deposit ($50 per season ticket) will gain priority points and an earlier season ticket selection time versus general interest or public patrons. Seat selection will take place in late February or early March of 2024, in priority point order. Please call 541-346-8281 with any questions. 2024 Oregon Football Schedule Aug. 24 – at Hawai’i Aug. 31 – Idaho Sept. 7 – Texas Tech Sept. 14 – Boise State Sept. 28 – at UCLA* Oct. 5 – Michigan State* Oct. 12 – Ohio State* Oct. 19 – at Purdue* Oct. 26 – Illinois* Nov. 2 – at Michigan* Nov. 9 – Maryland* Nov. 16 – at Wisconsin* Nov. 30 – Washington* Home games in bold * Big Ten Conference game Been there before...

Wonderful wisdom, thank you. What Will Stein did? Not something Cristobal did when 'splaining our offense....

Made me laugh, and wince!

I do not like the 24.5 point betting spread at all. I am also seeing fans puff up and write hyperbole and shutting down Cal and winning by a boatload. Yes, that could happen, but I wish to warn you of how Cal could win, and why Oregon needs to bring their "A" game. Cal changed QBs to Fernando Mendoza three games back and they scored 40 on Oregon State, (whoa!) 14 on Utah, and 49 on USC. That is an average of 34 points per game, and that is enough to win on a rainy day at Autzen. Keep in mind that he is a freshman with a gun-slinging-no-downside attitude, who is clearly taking off with good skills. He can throw quick bullet passes... What bothers me is that Cal now runs a heavy RPO offense with a new OC, thus on every play--the defense can be wrong if the QB makes the right decision, and he has been choosing well. It also takes a great running back, and damn...Cal has one in Jaydn Ott, who is averaging over 100 yards rushing a game in this RPO offense. I know the USC defense is porous, but Mendoza ran for two TDs, passed for two TDs, and nearly 300 yards passing? Isn't that a confidence builder? The biggest challenge? Cal runs a very fast tempo offense, that has more plays than anyone in the Pac-12. This creates mistakes by the defense, and we are not always set on defense as the play begins as it is. Fernando Mendoza This young QB has had eight turnovers in the three games, and USC turned theirs into three touchdowns. What if Cal solves that issue and does not turn the ball over on Saturday? Cal's defense is not good; they have given up 34 scores in the Red Zone on 36 trips, thus I would project a ton of blitzing as a desperation defense versus Oregon. That could create mistakes and turnovers from the Ducks. Yes, I know it is a stretch, but teams on offense such as Oregon do have a bad day. They drive but don't score much due to mistakes or kick field goals. Meanwhile Cal is scoring, and we have to score a ton of points to beat them, IMHO. Yes, everything would have to line up for Cal to pull the upset, but this stuff does happen to Oregon. And Cal can score tons, and has nothing to lose...

I really believe that Lanning will NOT jump to Alabama later. Why? Anything he does pales compared to "St. Nick," and the fan base will not appreciate what he has done, but expect it. My prediction is that someday....he does win a 'Natty at Oregon, and when he does--he will feel that he's already climbed the college football mountain. What is left to prove? If he wins a 'Natty at a school that has never had one, and one that is at a recruiting disadvantage away from the hotbed of talent in the southeast...what more is there? I believe that since he will be financially set, he will want to take on the best minds in the NFL. I see him going to be a DC in the NFL if he wins a 'Natty in Eugene. IMHO...

Darren and Natalie, Of all people reading that article...I may have laughed the loudest knowing you both. It is the banter among volunteers that makes the journey fun, and you both have been a hoot to work with over the years. The Utah game Natalie went to was in 2014, and she had been editing for a couple of years before that--so she has contributed enormously to the quality of this site. I cannot thank her enough, and she is such a sweetheart to work with. And being in technology, she really knows her teams well; Ohio State, Utah and OREGON. She is still an Oregon fan, and we are blessed to have her helping us edit. She had the dream media opportunity to cover the 'Natty in 2014 as a FishDuck correspondent with her two favorites teams in it. She could not lose, and loved the press conference, and all the pomp that comes to journalists in that position. I wish I could hug you both. Natalie's dogs were loyal too!

There is no "it" factor with Wilcox when it comes to recruiting. You can recruit to Cal, as Jeff Tedford and Tosh Lupoi can confirm, but I admit it is hard. Yet the entire northern California area would love to stay home for a winner. I wish Wilcox well, but am darned glad we have Dan Lanning. Yes, he is making some "growth" errors, but they can be learned; a flair for recruiting cannot. Thanks Darren!

And if I am the player who gets "corrected" when I make a mistake, and now the coach owns his mistake? Makes me love the guy, and want to bust my rear for him.

A ton of us did not like the final 4th and 3 play-call at Washington, and I was stunned to hear the following in the video below. Joel Klatt spoke to Will Stein about the play, and below is what was said... Klatt: "Would you rather have punted? Or called a different play?" Stein: "No, no, no. It was all play-call, it was all on me." "We beat Washington if I'm more prepared for that moment, and the rest assured...I'm more prepared for that moment moving forward." "I can't wait to get it again." My Duck-Buddies, I love the upside of this young coach; he has one of the best offenses in America, and is looking to grow as Lanning wants for his players. What a stand-up guy... BTW...Klatt and Cowherd slobber all over us..."they're a top 3 team."

In Bo's first game at Oregon versus Georgia....he threw a pick that stopped a great drive and was demoralizing. Is this the same Ol' Nix? But Lanning on sideline was shouting at Nix, "you are my quarterback."

Meh.

Amen, Duck-Brother. He now has that burning desire to win, to get to the Playoff and he has turned the team into that much more hungry than before.

Agree, and I would not be surprised to see him back at Oregon in ten years as an OC? I think Dan would hire him!

Pretty simple. Click on the three dots in the right corner, and then click on "Edit." Two clicks...that's it. You can fix your post within the first hour of posting. For more how to do stuff in a post--go to the top menu bar that has the logo on it and click on "Directions." Not picking on you, since I've written this 50 times before for people...

If we should make the Playoff this year being in Lanning's only second year--it would be a powerful statement to the nation, and 2025 recruiting could kill it. Thanks Alex!

As I told you last year at the same time--95% of verbals stick. If you read his post-decision interviews, it will comfort you about him sticking. Enjoy the moment.

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That was a just a couple of drunk students, (who were condemned by everyone) not thousands I heard in the background. Oh well. We have great Utah fans who come to this forum--and that was my original point.

Of the top six in this first ranking? Ohio State Georgia Michigan Florida State Washington Oregon Four of the six will be in the 2024 B1G... Whew! Tough conference!

My friends, for those who did not see the show--they were lavish again in praise of Our Beloved Ducks. Kirk stated what is in the title of this post, and twice they made reference to the "physical" team Dan Lanning has created in Eugene. And Kirk brought this up on his own when the question was posed to the group..."who do YOU think is the best team in the nation right now?" And that is when Kirk gave the quote...wowsa. Rece Davis and Joel Klatt have not been kind to the Ducks over the years, and to hear them in separate telecasts say so many great things about Oregon?

This is not anything official, but I'm simply connecting the dots. Perhaps it has been covered already, but for those who are not aware--safety Bryan Addison has not been playing due to "personal reasons." On a pay-site they have said that those words are code for, "not coming back." As I recall, he did not travel to Stanford, and has not played since Colorado....the fourth game. By not playing in any other games beyond the fourth game--he preserves his final year of eligibility. I am guessing, but I am thinking that he saw that through four games--he played a lot and was in the rotation, but he was not the starter. I believe he is sitting out and will transfer at the end of the season, and tons of teams would want an experienced safety such as he. (Like Oregon next year?) Again--speculation on my part, but it makes sense.