Charles Fischer

Amen Duck-Brother...now I know that Scott Frost is not popular here, but when he was receiver coach...our WR blocking was superb, and really helped spring explosion plays. The perimeter blocking this year is the best since then, IMHO. And yes...having a Bubble Screen as part of a RPO goes back over a decade with Chip... TAKE AND GIVE: Oregon’s Bubble Zone Read Philosophy (From 2013)

Gotta love how he referred to the students in Corvallis as, "Aggies." Historically, Never Quite Good Enough...

I am curious as to what others want from the team in this game against Beavis? Sure, win handily, get the young-guns some playing time....but what would YOU sell the team on in preparation for this game? My theme would be "Precision," as we want great technique applied, and when done--the results will be great stops on defense, and great blocks that create explosion running plays. Precision on running passing routes, precision in delivering the ball...thus it is not outcome-based, since we know where that is going, but based instead on the process? Thoughts?

Here is the latest from a pay-site... "At the moment its just a deep hip bruise or hip pointer. Even if for some reason he doesn't play this weekend, which appears likely he will play, but even if they are precautionary he will be good to go for Penn State."

It is amazing to think that "Animal House" was meant to depict the mid-60s, and this episode actually happened about a decade earlier.

My FishDuck Friends, this story above is wonderful, and was written by Bob Prall at current age 89, recounting his time as an Oregon student. So many references to a time when things were a bit more pure, and a story that is just good fun. Do pass this one along to your Oregon State friends, as I'm sure they will enjoy it too. Charles

Alex, I think your numbers are very compelling...yet Mixon was given B1G Defensive Player of the Week. I think it was our own Mike West who told me that he thought Mixon's instincts in recognizing the play to getting to the gap was superior to Devon Jackson, and certainly it appears that Mixon has superb anticipation in the passing lanes! To me...it is "Good-or-Good." Is Beavis Ready for His Beat-Down?

Rarely do I accept a submitted article by one of the SEO companies around the world, as they generally cannot provide anything new for our savvy audience here. But once in a while, (like the one above) they give us something new to ponder, as yes...I think we WILL break the draft record at Oregon this next year. There were some names in his article that I believe will be drafted, but the writer in Dubai, (yep!) did not mention. Bryce Boettcher is one example...can you come up with more?

I admit that I do like that helmet, and thus I will have another new helmet for avatars!

Boy...I did not see this upside development coming at all! Can you believe his PFF numbers below? Mixon Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon inside linebacker Jerry Mixon was announced as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in the Ducks' 34-14 win at Northwestern last Saturday. It is the first career Big Ten honor for Mixon and the first for a Duck this season. Mixon continued his breakout start to his junior season in Oregon's Big Ten opener, recording an interception for the second game in a row while matching his career high with five tackles and adding a tackle for loss. He returned the interception 36 yards to set up the Ducks' fourth touchdown of the game. Mixon became the first Duck since Khyree Jackson in 2023 to pick off a pass in back-to-back games. He is tied for sixth nationally and first in the Big Ten with two interceptions and his 62 interception return yards are No. 12 in the country. On the season, Mixon is No. 1 among qualified FBS linebackers with a 91.5 overall defensive grade from Pro Football Focus, and his 92.7 pass coverage grade ranks second among all linebackers. The San Francisco native owns a career-high 10 tackles through three games, and he made his first career start in the season opener against Montana State. Mixon and the No. 6 Ducks (3-0, 1-1 Big Ten) will wrap nonconference play with an in-state showdown against Oregon State on Saturday in Autzen Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on Big Ten Network.

My sincere apologies to David Marsh, as I started another big thread about this topic yesterday, before the publication of his article. I did not know the subject of his article until well after I began the other thread. But, what I like is how he brings more facts and information to the topic, to make the case stronger versus what I was writing. The basis of every defense is to stop the run, but in some cases....we may have to outscore teams. But it is hard when the opposing B1G team can grind the ground and the clock, and severely limit the number of possessions Oregon will have to score. My curiosity is whether our issues come from technique at the LOS that can be improved, the scheme itself, or simply a ton of defenders playing together for the first time? In the defensive backfield, we have three starters from the portal, along with two corners who are RS and true freshmen. We have three new starters on the defensive line, so perhaps there is some learning curve with the whole defense...that could grow into something special? However we cannot measure progress against Beavis this Saturday, as they are not a good indicator.

Thanks for giving me a big laugh, and for the humorous homework. Good one!

I do not agree...

Because they couldn't score with it until their starters went against our "2s?"

OK...there are not my facts, but what I am given due to media credentials. --Oregon is undefeated and 10-0 in the Big-10! --The Ducks have 15 Straight wins when scoring 30+ points, going 34-4 when scoring at least 30 under Lanning. (Rethinking "Defense always wins?" in 2025?) --Oregon has won 37 consecutive times when scoring first, 35 straight when leading after the first quarter, and 27 straight when leading at halftime. --The Ducks have 21 consecutive regular-season wins, the longest active streak in the nation. --Coach Lanning is 29-0 when keeping opponents to 24 points or less. --Dan Lanning at 38-6 is the most wins EVER by an Oregon head coach after 44 games. --Bear Alexander had FIVE tackles. --RS Freshman safety Aaron Flowers led the defense with a career-best seven tackles. --Blake Purchase had his first career start for the Ducks. --In three games, Dante Moore completed 78% of his passes, (50-64) for 657 yards and seven touchdowns to one interception. Interesting stuff! (I am counting my blessings as an Oregon fan)

NM.

I've been pondering again, (Always a bad thing?) and like you--was not pleased with our rush-defense, as Coach Lanning was not. Yet we know that the two Northwestern touchdowns were scored on the second team defense by the starting Wildcat offense...so just how bad is it? If we left our starters in, we probably would have got the shut-out, but isn't it more important to get playing time to the young-guns that will be starting in the next two years? How does freshman Na'eem Offord learn without getting burned in game-speed? Do you want him to learn that during a game that counts in 2026 or 2027? That is one important question we all need to ask? I've decided that playing time is more important for linebackers who are out of position--to learn at game speed--and is what they need to experience. It was garbage time...who cares? Second question; just how realistic is it for us to expect perfection from the team? Yes, the No. 1 defense gave up more ground yards than we wanted...but they kept a Big-10 team scoreless while they were in there. Isn't that the goal?\ I do think we have to readjust our thinking to the new conference; if any conference is known for tough offensive lines that bull for rush yards...it is the B1G, because they have to in order to compete. Even weak teams will move the ball on the ground against us. We lost three starters on the defensive line to the NFL from last year, but recall how well Purdue ran the ball on us? We won 35-0, but the Boilermakers got over 200 yards rushing off us, (Linked) and anytime you rush for over 200 yards, that is pretty darn good, and you will usually win. While demanding the best feels good...how realistic is it? Look at the college scoreboard, and you will see teams with good defenses, (Like Georgia and Notre Dame) get a boatload of points scored on them. I think it is pretty unavoidable these days, as everyone has the firepower on offense to score. Thus why I think Will Stein will strive to score as many as possible because when we face good teams like Penn State...they are going to score a bunch on us. Just a reality, IMHO. Agree?

Very humble, and so refreshing! So much we did not know about him...

I think it is a cool uniform with a great tribute....but any other home game please...

Wear a black uniform against Oregon State? Really?

DrJackPlaidPants! One of the great handle names on the forum that evokes pleasant memories of past champions in the state. As you know, Oregon won 34-14, and DrJackPlaidPants predicted a 35-17 score, that was only four total points off. Winner! It is wonderful to see all the great names of this forum entered in the contest each week, and if you have not--join the fun! Congrats Again to DrJackPlaidPants!

Their new conference is worse than the Mountain West? It seemed like a good idea at the time...

Oregon State 14 Texas Tech 45 Washington State 10 North Texas 59 How 'Bout Those Scores?