Charles Fischer

I keep reading how it is impossible for a team to go undefeated in Pac-12 play considering it has not been done--and this year is the toughest the conference has ever been. Yet, aren't we built (referring to David's article today) different than prior Oregon teams, and the rest of the conference? This defense compares to our 2019 defense, but this 2023 offense is miles ahead of that one. Utah has a great defense this year, but Oregon has an offense that can still beat it. Is it a fantasy to think we can go undefeated? Yes, I know how tough the schedule is, there could be injuries, the ball doesn't bounce our way, etc. But this year lines up better than anytime in the past I can think of...right? How cool would it be to do that in the last year of the conference? Whew!

In the Athletic this morning--they had an article proclaiming that the No. 1 contender for the Heisman is now Michael Penix, and the No. 2 is Caleb Williams. Waiting in the weeds at No. 3 is Bo Nix, and it is fantastic he has the chance to play against both, and make his case. Three Pac-12 QBs lead for the Heisman! Whew! Bo will have his game face when he plays them...

You nailed it David, as Oregon is built different. If Arizona can hold them to 31 points…so can the Ducks. And I believe we can score more than 31 points on that defense. Great article!

No, this is not an expanded playoff this year,

For a variety of reasons--people can't see all the Oregon games on television. Want a digital copy you can view on your computer? Long story short--I go to a TON of work to convert the game to digital for Coach Boles and I to make analysis articles. My copy is crisp and clean which is what we need, and if you want copies of individual games, or the season, email me at charles@fishduck.com for more information. Because of the equipment and software I had to acquire to make this happen...if a donation were to come my way to help with expenses--this Shameless Beggar would not refuse it. From a recent analysis article...

Look at how far Duck fans have come...right on this forum! From the August earnest feelings of "I hope our defense can improve," to we now hear the first murmurs of how Oregon has a shot at a Natty?! Wowsa. Blows you away!

As I said before the season....the road is tough with some great opponents, but with this super-experienced savvy team--we can do it! 12-0!

Prime time baby....for the Ducks!

In 2019-we only gave up 16 points per game, but that would not rank in the top 10, I’m sure. IDK, although my guess would be “never.” It is going to near impossible to average giving up on 12 points a game from this point forward, but my goal of averaging 20 points a game is attainable. With the Will Stein offense—if we achieved the 20 point goal-I think Oregon wins most, if not all their games!

We have made a TON of yardage on this play. Thanks Coach!

From another article.... "The Wildcats went up against the No. 7 team in the country without their starting quarterback or their starting tailback and didn’t really flinch. It held UW to a season-low in points, yards, and yards per play. It also sacked Penix twice in one game, which has been otherwise unheard of since he arrived in Seattle." We can do better than Arizona...

Really good article... Oregon's defense starting to morph into what they envisioned at the start of the season 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Duck defense is rolling and they are starting to live up to the image and reputation they envisioned at the start of fall camp.

Weren't we in the bottom ten for this last year? What a change!

Some Sunday night ponderings... I know....stats are for losers, yet you can't ignore this when it is so blatant... Holy Crap!

My favorite away uniform as a throwback? Although the "Storm Trooper" below is always sweet...especially for the memories of how we pasted the Huskies that year!

We wore these in 2014 against Washington, and they were so sweet!

Which is incredible considering we have facing teams that primarily score by passing!

Not to say "I told you so," (but I will)....recall how I wrote before the season that by mid-season the sportscasters on TV would be saying...."I do not even recognize this Oregon defense compared to last year." "I never said I was noble..."

I do not believe it is a Tosh defense, but a brain trust of Lanning, Lupoi and Hampton. (Hampton has already been a DC calling defensive plays, thus all three have been DCs before) IMHO anyway...

On outside plays--the pursuit is noticeably faster than last year. We are stopping many outside zone plays with short gains, where last year they would have turned the corner and got eight or nine yards.

Ryan...it is so great to have you back and your tongue-in-cheek ending had me smiling!