Charles Fischer

I was surprised to see Bridges start the season, and continue to start, as I thought for sure that Manning would win that corner spot. Even with the burns--Bridges has been improving and I think the coaches have decided to take their lumps with his learning curve. I also believe his length is a major factor because of the tactics behind this defense, considering what their objective actually is. Much more on that in my Thursday article where we can discuss fully at that time.

A day ago...someone was asking about Cardwell on another (pay) Oregon site, and a number of people were offering their guesses. Then the owner chimed in, (who makes a living on having inside contacts) and confirmed the different theories. Byron got hurt, but upon healing could not move up the depth chart. After seeing the running backs here, and the Mississippi RB coming...he is practicing, but not playing and thus preserving a redshirt year. It is assumed he will transfer at the end of season. Like you, I penciled him in for a 1,000 yard year, but we can never guess what will happen at times.

I did not know that. Good call!

Damn right. This feels magical, and it is so fun soaking it in each week. So much drama, so much fun! Just as we wistfully look back on 2010, 2012, and 2014....we could be doing the same toward this year my Duck-Brother. Completely agree. How cool is that?

If you are a tight end....how could NOT want to play in this offense? Whew! Ferguson, McCormick and Herbert are glad they came here...

As someone is geared to the opposite of you, (NOT the engineering type) ...I am quite delighted to hear your thoughts. Makes me feel that much better because some areas are in my wheel-house, but not this.

There could be other elements going on: 1) They do not resemble the linebackers Lanning had at Georgia, as Nakobe Dean, the star, was only 217 lbs. Lanning wants lean, fast, athletic LBs that can cover, rush the passer and talented enough to hold up to the run game. We don't have the prototype he wants for our defense yet. 2) They may not be as good as we thought? The Bruin TD out of the backfield, was slow recognition by Flowe, when he was clearly responsible for the RB release on that side. Then he actually slowed up, and then put on the jets too late at the edge. This is inexperience, IMHO. I've already detailed how Sewell was responsible for two TDs given up to Stanford. He went to Flowe's gap...and Flowe was already there, while the 'Furd RB ran through the open gap that Sewell was supposed to be at. Then, Sewell was slow to recognize a wheel route and did not have the wheels to catch up. 3) We might be in the process of implementing a defensive strategy unseen at Oregon before. See my Thursday article on it, as I am working on it right now. I think it might be a touch of all three?

The 5-Star OL who verballed to Iowa might be rethinking things about now...

Lanning is creating something special here and Dilly can see it. At only age 32...it would behoove him to stick around at least two years to truly soak in how to run a program. And you never know--if the NFL comes calling for Lanning, (and I believe it will once he finishes the job here) who would be first in line to succeed Lanning? Dilly. But this all depends upon a ton of winning first, so since we have learned from the CK years that these things don't last forever...I am going to enjoy this while I can.

Good gosh, did we dodge a program-destroying bullet! The mood is much different in Eugene!

There are so many things going well, so many I did not anticipate...whew! Gotta count my blessings!

I felt coming into this season that witnessing the Lanning team might flip a player or two verballed to other schools. I've gotta think that any offensive lineman would want what Oregon/Klemm is selling, as an old offensive lineman--I would love this offense! (And the coaching) Right now, Dillingham is selling results to recruits, while Lupoi is selling hope. Lanning has coached a championship defense, and is building one here--a project in the making. I would like to think we will flip at least one recruit verballed elsewhere, and I'd love it to be an offensive lineman. For those who follow recruiting...any others you love to see come to Oregon that are currently verballed elsewhere? A proud offensive line, and rightly so!

If he was not on offense, he would have the perfect statue for low leverage as a Nose Tackle on defense. And he is a 4-Star with Rivals! Beat out Florida, Miami and Tennessee for him. (In spite of NIL and you-know-who)

This one aged just fine...

I don't think evolution will happen that fast, but his offense may trend that way! Is this below related to the dinosaur concerns?

Amen. Another one of him (below) is my screensaver on one computer--I so love what is happening for him.

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Hee-Hee

I like that, as “The Kick” signifies a new era for Oregon football! Right?

I am not going to think about other teams right now, but enjoy Our Beloved Ducks. If the Big House was that cool....why is the (arguably) nations best HS QB coming from Michigan to Oregon?

As I wrote in another thread....Dilly has only been here seven games and we're discussing his departure? I am going to savor this special time, and enjoy the scoring and not worry about the negative until it actually comes...if it even does.

The lesson did not need to be that bad, but it sure helped a young team to see what a great one is--and by contrast our "tough" games in the Pac-12 are nothing like the Bulldogs. I agree with you. And CalBear95...this is your week?

He's only been here seven games; I won't write him off so quickly, and at minimum....I am going to savor this while I can and not focus on the negative.

You have been close a couple of times, and it will happen! We need to get some sponsors to donate some cool Duck-Swag prizes...

Before we call for cheating in the contest, remember that Yours-Truly has never won, and there are no prizes. (Darn!) Actual: Oregon wins 45-30, one turnover, zero sacks and 283 yards of passing. Mr. FishDuck: 45-27, 2, 3, 303 45-45=0 Differential, 30-27=3 Total Differential of 3 Log Haulin: 45-33, 2, 4, 312 45-45=0 Differential, 33-30=3 Total Differential of 3 A tie! Tiebreakers: Turnovers: Actual: one turnover by Oregon, Mr. FishDuck: 2, Log Haulin: 2 Both off by one differential! Still tied... Sacks by Oregon: Actual: 0, Mr. FishDuck: 3, Log Haulin: 4, and thus Mr. FishDuck has a differential lead of one going into the final tiebreaker... Passing Yards by Oregon: Actual: 283, Mr. FishDuck 303, Log Haulin: 312 Mr. FishDuck wins this tiebreaker being the closest, thus winning two of three tiebreakers. I cannot help but say.... I gotta say that we had some that were really, really close... Wounded Knees: Total Differential of 4 Big Dog: Total Differential of 4 Thanks for playing, and thanks to Dr Hilarius for the more accurate scoring system. It sure makes it interesting! Now if anyone ever wants to chip in for prizes...

I love the article Jordan, and the awesome photos by Eugene Johnson! And I love this quote from what you wrote... "What does that mean? Nix has better protection than a U.S. President." Patrick Herbert with a catch!