Charles Fischer

For our Utah friends on this board, know that my remarks are posted out of respect. Rising is darned fine QB when healthy, and if he is--I want him to beat everyone to make our matchup epic. I wish great healing for him for as long as it takes. And I feel for the Utes with the injuries. Oh what 2007 for Oregon could have been...

Pardon the "Bad-Word" replacement software with Mr. Butkus. Like the "Richard" Fosbury death reported--people have been known to use the word that is Mr. Butkus's and Mr. Fosbury's first name in a detrimental way. Having this software saves me a ton of time from sending emails, and frankly--I do not want to be the 'clean-police.' So we have to tolerate it.... Thanks for your understanding. Charles (Although there are probably some former opponents who thought that name of him and worse!)

So let me get this straight...he is out, and Utah will lose some more games as a result, but he might be back in time for the Ducks? Cam Rising gets candid on knee injury during weekly ESPN 700 appearance WWW.KSL.COM In his weekly ESPN700 appearance, injured Utes quarterback Cam Rising offered some insight on, not just the injury, but on his mindset as the rehab process wears on.

If you were an LA coach, and knowing what Lanning is building....would YOU want to play Oregon every year?

Thanks for making us ponder Darren, because if I was a Washington fan...I'd want more of a balanced offense than what the Huskies have. They are going to need that against Oregon to keep our defensive line out of their backfield. I imagine this might be a point of work for them in the bye week?

I did not post above, but Pennsylvania Duck did, and it is nuts.

I agree on both counts. It is CRAZY we are not in LA every single year as a reward to our fans in California, as well as for recruiting. Did Mullens really have input into this? Lanning? This will help, but only temporarily...

Want to meet these characters you read every day? I know I certainly do, thus we have reserved a meeting room at a local motel for the evening of Friday, November 10th, the night before the USC game. It is this Friday night! Location: It will be at the I-5 and Beltline convergence, technically in Springfield, and easy to get to. It is at, as here is the motel, and here is the location map. Hilton Garden Inn 3528 Gateway Street Springfield, OR 97477 541-736-3000 We will open at 4:00 PM so that if anyone comes from a distance and wants to leave early--they can still meet many of us. It will be open until 10:00 PM, so join us! Film Session About Our Beloved Ducks at 6:15 PM --The Anatomy of a Blitz --The Moves of a Sack-master --Nuances of the Will Stein Offense that Makes it Unique This brings me back to the Chip Kelly days of making videos for everyone, and it is great fun to take a look in slow-motion of what makes the 2023 Ducks so special. We will have light snacks available, (free) and adult beverages can be acquired at the motel bar a few steps from our meeting room, (at your own cost) but the important thing is learning more about our fellow Duck-Buddies. Are you a reader of the site, and not a member? Doesn't matter! Come and share some laughs, and let's all get acquainted; it is the first time I've done this in a decade, so it will be great fun. Come meet me, and your fellow Duck-Buddies! Email charles@fishduck.com with questions, and I'll see you there!

Posted on another thread, and supports my contention...

Yeah, Baby, Yeah!

It will be brutal, but it will also be tough on our opponents....having to play the Ducks!

To have both Popo AND Taki at Nose Tackle? Seniors with all that experience? Now THAT is depth!

Wow. What a home schedule for next year! The total schedule could help the Athletic Department enormously with the ticket sales. We need to expand Autzen immediately in the off-season! We'll be barraged by Buckeye fans....(and that is a good thing for our budget!)

A big factor for Washington for this game will be healing from their injuries. They have some big ones, and do see the post I created summarizing their injuries that could impact our game.

The Huskies have a number of injuries that if we played this week--could change the game plan for Oregon dramatically. But with two weeks to heal--I think most will be available, yet many other media sources have doubts. It is important as an Oregon fan to be aware of them, and how the Ducks could benefit, and at the least--it gives us good pondering stuff over the next week. What I have below is taken from a subscription site, and thought I would pass it along for my Duck-Buddies over here. Washington Receivers First, two superb receivers were hurt in their game against Arizona, and it is assumed the Jalen McMillan will be back and fine...although it could be a smoke screen and something to watch for. The other receiver, Rome Odunze, could very well be questionable as the UW head coach did not want to speculate on him. A rumor on "X" was the Odunze was in a wheelchair after the game, while DeBore claimed he, "just had the wind knocked out of him." Hmmmm. (These are really good WRs) Washington Defensive Linemen Coach DeBoer also not sounding optimistic about UW's talented NT 6'1" 292 lbs. Tuli Letuligasenoa, after he hurt an ankle in the game versus the Wildcats. Washington's run defense was noticeably impacted by his loss as Arizona started to gash them up the middle. Defense will likely be the difference in this game, and the Huskies desperately need Tuli for this game. Another Defensive lineman, 6'6" 327 lbs. Ulumoo Ale, also went out of the game when he hurt his hand, and it appeared pretty bad. Have to think that along with Tuli going out--losing both had a huge impact on UW interior run defense. If Ale cannot use his hands, going to be a huge advantage for Ducks interior offensive line. He did return to the game, but was impaired. Tuli Letuligasenoa Tuli's a game changer. No Tuli, and schematically their defense just blows up. Now the A gaps become susceptible, as the Oregon offensive guards are freed up to block the 2nd level against the Husky linebackers, and in pass protection--we can handle the blitz better. There is a huge drop off after Tuli and Ale in the middle of the UW defensive line, as Arizona’s offense almost did whatever they wanted in the 2nd half. The backup QB for the Wildcats--Fifita was ok, but missed quite a few throws that could have changed the game. Running game was humming for the Wildcats when Tuli went out. Washington Offensive Linemen The Huskies lost their starting center and guard in the early season, (6'6" 298 lbs. Matteo Mele, and 6'8" 313 lbs. Julius Buelow) and they’ve been starting Redshirt freshman 6'2" 275 lbs. Parker Brailsford at center as one replacement since. It was known they were thin in depth in the interior offensive line, and their biggest test will be playing a very talented, savvy and experienced Oregon defensive line. Dorlus, Burch, Taimani, Popo, Burch, and Matayo U. will give them fits, IMHO. Popo was a big loss last year for us, and he is banged up now and we hope for his return. Last year was a Meh year for Taki Taimani, but he has had an absolute stellar year in 2023 with incredibly high PFF rankings for his play thus far. The last two games he especially killed it, and this 6'3" 330 lbs. monster is the perfect wrecking ball for the Husky running game. If we get a great push on that light, inexperienced freshman center (as Popo did versus Texas Tech below) then this could drive Penix into our edge rushers, and certainly mess up his timing with his receivers. Regardless of the injuries above--I believe that last component of Taimani versus Brailsford will be a major factor to watch for in this game. Popo just blew up the TT center...

On November 20, 1903 Chief Joseph and his nephew Red Thunder watched a game that ended 2 - 0, a score on safety and Washington victory, and he concluded that "I saw a lot of white men almost fight today. I do not think this good." Sourced from here.... (I am working on a dandy Husky article for next week)

It is highly unusual for Dan Lanning to give us an update on an injury--considering the recent past in that department. He said Jackson was practicing and "had a good day." Keep in mind that the media were not there to see who was, or was not practicing. Isn't it strange that he was so open about the injury? Like he was talking to the Washington coaching staff? What was he saying or not saying? Don't get me wrong--this is FANTASTIC news that he is OK, that is, if he is? I think our corners who came in (Nikko Reed and Jahlil Florence) did super without any let-down. We know that Coach Lanning is pretty calculated on everything. If he says something or omits it--there is a purpose. Or do I have too much time on my hands, and am reading too much into it? I know in this case....he did take it personal.

A big loss for the team. He was huge in the game-plans because he was so fast, and caught the ball so well. A sweet TD pass-and-catch last year... We will hope for a good recovery for him...

Great stuff Alex, and I love your point about how there were so many questions about Bo Nix prior to last season. Even yours-truly was having some concerns, and yet now? The team is completing over 80% of their passes?

One time I respectfully disagree. CU will end up 6-6, IMHO.

Agreed, and welcome to the forum! Do share your thoughts often...