Charles Fischer

Every team can beat us, and we need every win we can get. "Fear none, but respect all," is my favorite expression in this context. Rather than appetizer, I would prefer to think of the game as an important test, a chance to get better, and an opportunity for a win. This team needs to get mentally tougher, as Mike West pointed out, IMHO.

I think that perfectly describes where we are at....

I think that is a very good point; don't show any more playbook, and run the ball to burn clock and shorten the game?

Thank you Jordan, as the potential is there....and it is a long season. Perhaps this is a slow road to peaking in time for the Playoff?

The school with the most NCAA championships in all sports is Stanford with 136, but UCLA is No. 2 with 123, while Oregon is No. 15 with 34. The Bruins do bring a ton in non-revenue sports, as it seems they are winning a volleyball or water-polo championship every other year. They, like Oregon, are going to bring some new competitiveness to the B1G in a number of sports, but not football...yet.

It just occurred to me, that it is two straight games that Kasper has had a pass interference on him. Against Beavis, the corner hung onto an arm to prevent the long completion and this may answer why he is playing before other receivers?

I'm good with it. We need to truly prove ourselves of being in the top-5, a group that is pretty loaded and impressive.

I wanted to pin this thread begun by HDuck, (thank you) because it really relates not only us all, but for me--it has been a gut-punch. The creator of the local Oregon sports magazine, "Fighting Ducks Illustrated" and Oregon football equipment manager back in the 70s...and movie-maker Jerry Thompson died of cancer a few weeks ago. Jerry and I worked together over the last 13 years promoting each others endeavors, and he has been a good friend to me. He loved Oregon Baseball as much as I, and we had great bitching, or great hooting sessions over the phone about the recent Duck Diamond exploits. He also wrote articles for FishDuck.com, and featured my analysis articles often in his magazine. He cared so much about Our Beloved Ducks, and for everyone in his sphere and truly was "one-of-the-good-guys." He was loved, and will be remembered. He made an impact...

Some of us have lusted for this play for a long time, especially with the way Stanford used to abuse us with that play. Kyler Kasper is 6'6" and perfect for a high throw in the end zone, and this time he got former Duck, Jaylin Davies, fourth interference penalty in four games. I like that as an option, even when they know it is coming. Throw it high, catch it at the high point and the typical corner cannot stop it.

Oh yeah. But in my case it is assumed, as I wait for the FishDuck writer to send in the article, check things, and then wait for the photographer to get me pictures. Then sort the pictures and load into my storage platform, and add the pictures to the writer's article. (Which takes longer than you would think) Then figure out the prediction contest, write a post or two, and yep...it is 1:40 AM. Too late for this old fart, but I've been doing this routine for 13 years with the two websites... I am back on my low-inflammation diet of which is helping my arthritic back, and no beer is allowed. (The only part of the diet that is a killer to me personally) To ALL: Let's all not judge others in posts for their opinions, it is OK to be disappointed or delighted with the result. We just trade opinions here...

I did not think of that, and it makes good sense. Plausible, makes sense, but still a surprise. When the sportscasters were prepped and ready to talk about Moore, then they must have been given the impression that Moore was No. 2? Interesting stuff.

Terrance might have a concussion, and not even a review of targeting? Gabriel in his face...

Is something brewing? Late in the game when Oregon was sitting Dillon Gabriel and the sportscasters were introducing Dante Moore, and talking up how the coaches loved what they saw of him in camp, etc...but look who came out to run the offense as the No. 2 quarterback? Austin Novosad! The 6'3" redshirt freshman really impressed me in the Bowl game, and the Spring Game, and I felt he would give Moore a run for the No. 2 slot. What do you make of this? Is it legit? Or were the coaches trying to avoid blowback with playing Moore at UCLA? Do you think it was a wake-up call to Moore that he is not anointed, but must improve and work for it? Or is Novosad better? This could have tons of implications going forward in so many directions. Or is it a head-fake?

First let's look at the results: Oregon won 34-13 with two turnovers, four sacks and 278 yards passing. The Winner: 1Ducker1 as he had 36-14 prediction for only a total of three points off. Wow! DanLduck was close with a 38-13 prediction, and only four points off, while most of us were a lot farther away. I believe 1Ducker1 has won before, and he was tuned into the spirit of the day. Congrats to him, and thanks to all for submitting an entry, and having some fun with it!

Alex, it was great to have your feedback from the Rose Bowl pressbox! I think most Oregon fans are still wrestling with how we feel about it. We are always grateful for a win, but...

It was to me. We have a ways to go yet, and we only have two weeks to do it! I did really like the uniforms, though!

I am going to start a new discussion thread on the front page where we can do more post-game thoughts.

Gabried threw to where he thought Tez Johnson would be, but Tez slipped and fell down, thus the pass seemed to go directly to Addison. He remains pretty accurate!

Very cool, as Alex is our FishDuck.com correspondent at the UCLA game in the Press Box! This does not happen very often anymore, so it’s great to get impressions from Alex while he is there.

I'll leave this open until 8:00 PM for all entrants!

Here we are my Duck-Buddies, the thread for pondering the actual game as it happens. Let's discuss before, and during the game! The vast majority of you are GREAT in this thread, but you must remember that this forum is different, as we require civilized discourse. Discussion of negative is fine, but don't vent on us! Rule No. 31d covers GameDay Thread Conduct, and it is not hard for the vast majority of us--just a tiny few who need to reign it in when things don't go well for Our Beloved Ducks. Let's Have Fun Posting During the Game! A Decade Ago...

And the Memphis Athletic Director flat-out said the Scrap-12 offer was not better than what they had in the AAC? Somebody!

We do NOT discuss the Oregon game here, as we will have a separate GameDay thread for our game, but all the others out there in CFB in this thread. (I will delete posts about the Oregon game, as we need to keep the discussions separate) Do provide score updates when you can, as well as your thoughts of what you saw.

So true, and the pictures from that game with the yellow background will be awesome! Look at that! It will be a similar uniform to that epic 2014 game!