Charles Fischer

Great stuff David, and after pondering--I agree with your rankings at the top, although a number of national pundits would not. USC gets a lot of love for such a skinny portfolio...

Being negative is fine, and analysis like this is superb for us fans to know what to look for and ponder about. (The only bad negative is excessive negative done several times a day, and nobody does that here anymore. So I never want to discourage writing about the negative, as that is what a forum is for!) Great one, AnotherOD! You are quite right, as this Oregon defense is not where Lanning/Lupoi want it to be yet. But I wonder if more is in store as both the secondary and front seven improve, and as our defensive coaches can see what our players can execute? This would be a good game to roll some new items out? Michael Penix, Washington's QB, is outstanding and can convert on any third down. How do we mess him up? What tactics could Oregon throw at him? What a great time for a shameless-plug for an article tomorrow on FishDuck about just that question! DazeNconfused has another dandy for us to ponder... Is this a hint?

What sack? Game Stats

It is unfortunate, but even the fellows on the ESPN Playoff show spoke of how you need, "style points," of which really means, "bury your opponent with far more points than is needed to win the game." Oregon is in a beauty contest now, and needs to pile up as many points as possible. Developing talent in these last 4-5 games may have to take a back-seat to looking dominant. Good points David...

Incredible stuff--thanks so much!

Fantastic reminders Joshua, of how the HC influences the offense, just the prior coach did in a negative way. It gives us comfort over the long-term...THANK YOU.

It feels good, but TCU will not make it , IMHO. We would have a tough first round game if we make it, but geez, if we did? To dream like this...

Gosh I love this time of year! We are No. 6 in the nation in football, and entering a stretch run with two of three at Autzen...and then Womens and Mens Basketball starts. The Women have a new freshman star in Grace VanSlooten, and the men are loaded with talent. Richardson is BACK. Donte is GREAT! Bittle is a rebounding machine. Barthelemy, the transfer from Colorado at shooting guard is going to eat-it-up. Then we go to Diamond Ducks, where we have a new pitcher who throws 97 mph, and a new 6'6" bopper who got a home run on a mishit in a recent fall game versus visiting all-stars? Whew! Count your blessings my FishDuck Friends, as we Oregon fans get to watch a ton of WINNING! N'Faly Donte Good Gosh I am such a homer...

I am locking this thread because some posts went off-the-rails. (You cannot see them as they are hidden from view)

I am locking this thread, as we have some posts that went off-the-rails. (You cannot see them)

For the article to be authentic, there must be some proof behind "our sources," and as we have seen in other journalistic arenas--that means it is usually made up. There are times to wring our hands and discuss the obvious negative; in 2016--I let everyone discuss what was happening with the Helfrich program, as I did last year with Mario. But now? When we are No.6 in the nation, and in "a magical time" we have people who must find and beat the negative on us at our most fun time? We will find out in about six weeks if we have coaches next season, so can we please enjoy the next six weeks? (or until we lose?) My thanks, Charles

Yep. A standard practice for me was to check the time and with a minute left in the half--head to the rest rooms before everyone else does. But now with what Lanning teams do in the "middle-eight" minutes...that might not be best practices after all!

Funniest....thread....ever. I never said I was noble...

That is a really good point. I think the Bulldogs are going to crunch everyone, and I'd rather take on one of the others in the first round, if we get there.

Being No. 6 in both polls is cool, but the one that counts is on Tuesday afternoon, the Playoff rankings. If we are No. 6 there, then we have a real chance if we win-out.

I am not wild about 4:00 PM kickoffs, but they are much better than night games, and it does start at 7:00 PM back east, and thus prime exposure. I really love 12:30 PM kickoffs...and the crowd wearing yellow!

...we have the offense this year to do it. Now we would need some turnovers by the defense, but that is possible as they are coming around. Or am I being too mean? I never said I was noble....

I received an email from the ticket department stating that it is a 4:00 PM time, and the network is Fox. They ask us to wear yellow, and that has worked for us before...

And going for an onside kick with 2 1/2 minutes left? I cannot even imagine that the game would ever be in doubt, and it is in the Colosseum? Colorado beat Cal, and scored a boatload on Arizona State, who is now giving UCLA fits at the end of their game. Maybe we ought to appreciate our road victories a little more than we are? It is all there for the taking, and to achieve. Do it Ducks!

Alabama has two losses, Clemson has a loss, and is unimpressive--ditto for undefeated TCU. If Oregon can do their part....

Well, not right now. I've finished my own game notes, uploading pictures from the FishDuck photographer, uploading photos from the official Oregon photographer, declaring the prediction winner....and in celebration I'm on my third tasty Oregon Craft Beer IPA from Bend. Not my best time for stats. 😉 But that IS a lot of air.

...is DUCati855! His 49-13 prediction had a differential of only three, and nobody else was that close. He was amazing correct in the numbers of turnovers, as he nailed it with three. But what he did with passing yardage was spooky; he predicted 284 yards, which is what the final amount was! He deserved this one, and thanks to all for taking a shot.

We may need to score over 40 next week to win...

TCU is rated at No. 7, and while they are good....I certainly believe that Oregon would beat them. It will be interesting to watch Alabama and LSU for the same impressions. But then....none of it matters if we don't win. And we have a dandy in a week...