Charles Fischer

A defense that holds opponents to an average of 21 points per game like the 2001 squad, AND we have a 40 point per game average offensive scoring? Can you say....

Me too, most of us are at 50%, but this guy....

And the talk of adding SMU for the Dallas market? Their stadium is only 32,000...geez.

Big recruiting weekend with many of our verbals visiting. THANKS!

Ten conference games? While the SEC has eight? Sure, let the B1G tie their arm behind their back for Playoff qualification, but they will be paid well for it. Is that what Oregon fans want?

He makes a good point that ESPN, Fox, CBS, etc. are media companies, while Amazon is into everything and thus could provide a ton more services and create merchandising bonds yet unseen to most. Going all-in has great risks in many directions, but it could also be a gargantuan contract as well. Wilner has talked to many industry insiders for his information, and going "all-in" with Amazon is the option he suggests. it could certainly save the Pac-12 and retain everyone if the numbers are high enough, and it could even entice other schools who would want a piece of it. Good matchup with the Aztecs for example... Wilner did say that Amazon could buy the media rights to the games, and then sell games/slots/dates to the usual broadcasters to have games available for television. If the numbers are high enough to save the Pac-12, then it could become a serious option.

Here is interesting feedback from John Canzano about it... GLOOM AND DOOM: Jon Wilner and I posted a fresh episode of our “Canzano & Wilner” podcast this week. We talked a little about the hysteria and anxiety out there, specifically this week’s “gloom and doom” report from CBS Sports. Ruminating on the “imminent” demise of the Pac-12 has broad appeal, I guess. Big 12 fans are into it. Big Ten fans are interested, too. That kind of piece will get lots of page views and prey on the anxiety of fans. But there wasn’t much in the way of new information in the report. Like, almost nothing new. It was also interesting that none of the other major media outlets picked up on it. I don’t think Oregon-Washington or the “Four Corners” schools from the Pac-12 are going anywhere in this cycle. I am not predicting an implosion. In fact, I believe the Pac-12 will sign a media rights deal before the end of the year, possibly add 1-4 schools via expansion, and play on. I took this position in early July, not because I want or need it to be true, but because more than half of the conference’s ADs and a trio of university presidents have backed that up. My mantra here will always be: sourced… in-depth… reporting and commentary. I suspect the entire “eventual collapse of the Pac-12” narrative is being pushed by consultants and public-relations teams, who love nothing more than drama. It results in billing, but it’s disingenuous, isn’t it? Everything, as the Romans will tell you, eventually collapses.

Please keep in mind that I am not an advocate of it. As I wrote in my article--I want an attacking defense that creates turnovers and sacks, but that is not what the coaches are doing presently. So I am simply explaining and presenting what our coaches are doing. I defend how it works and how it is logical, but it is not my preference either. I do admire the defensive staff's adjustments, but wish we could do more. Again...we had six man blitzes at times against Eastern Washington...and got nothing. We simply may not have the skills refined yet to carry out the Georgia MINT defense, IMHO.

GeotechDuck...please always post with great responses such as that one. Long ones are fine as long as people put paragraph spacing every three or four sentences, and keep the bottom of the post tight...all as you did. There are others having a hard time learning that, but the way you write is informative, entertaining and easy to read. Perfect. And THANKS for the content of your post. I know Hopkins at ScoopDuck has written off the Pac-12 for survival, but I am thinking that if the winners in the conference can receive half of the Playoff/Bowl revenue when they make it, and the powers-that-be realize it will be easier to make that Playoff in the Pac-12 versus the B1G, then Oregon and the Pac-12 can survive and thrive. Especially if we have additional revenue from streaming.

This is great stuff above, and I love the final sentence. I have been stunned at the substitution patterns this year on defense, but I don't want to hijack the thread, as it is a great topic for another time.

The essence of the strategy is above. It is not always what we want, but what works for the entire team. Another component that many forget is how those long drives shorten the game, and the give the opponent even less game-time to come back. Then if Oregon answers the score, it is demoralizing for the opponent, considering how hard it is for them to score. You cannot give up chunks like that on defense, even if it burns clock, unless you have an offense that is efficient in scoring. (That is what Dilly said often in pre-season interviews....that he wanted the offense to be efficient.)

Here is a page of Zone Blitz defensive analyses in our analysis library for those who want to blow some time before the game. What a resource! The Oregon Defense: ZONE BLITZES FISHDUCK.COM Charles Fischer of FishDuck.com shares analysis articles about the Zone Blitzes of the Oregon Defense.

Omigosh! Here is an article explaining how Oregon's Bend-But-Don't-Break defense was instrumental in beating Florida State in the Playoff. GREAT information, and quite entertaining! Oregon's Bend-but-don't-Break Defense: IT WORKS FISHDUCK.COM We examine how Oregon's defense works in the Rose Bowl against Florida State. It bends, but does not break, and this defense works!

Thank you DZC, and below is a short primer on Lanning's MINT defense... Green Blitzes: Lanning Begins the New Mint Defense at Oregon FISHDUCK.COM For the first time in nearly a decade–watching the defense at Oregon is going to be highly entertaining again due to the new Mint defense and pressure packages...

This article is not what you are seeing anywhere else, nor were the two articles yesterday. We may not like this strategy at times, but we have to trust that Lanning is trying to win with the players he has--with the skills/knowledge they have. In my research, I found a TON of sophisticated blitzes at Georgia, and I would like to think we will see them gradually over time. But the fact is--we had some major blitzes against Eastern Washington...that went nowhere. Hence the strategy we are running now... Do remember that when we got a lead, Nick would run a ton of turnover-creating blitzes, and I'd like to think we will see more over time, but like DZC...I think the Bend-But-Don't-Break concept is the fundamental strategy of defense this year.

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I had my fill of Cam Lewis a few years ago, but last year he was not bad. Now the years of experience are paying off as he is perfect on the season thus far, and made all three attempts in Pullman. The Winning Points?

Good logic, but it is sweeter to beat the Huskies when they are ranked high...and I cannot help but wonder if both teams at the end of the season will be considered...

Tomorrow's article by DZC is a dandy, so don't forget this comment of yours.

I think Bridges is improving, and these are great learning games for him. I am still surprised that the highly rated Dontae' Manning has not won the job.

I am always looking at how to make things easier for the reader, and one thing I noted was how our Topic boxes on the front page were much bigger than other sites. By cutting about a third of the space out of them--it means you can scroll that much faster. I thought this also important for mobile too. The negative is that it is a little squeezed and could be a touch less comfortable for reading, but you can scroll a ton faster...oh the trade-offs! Thoughts?

You know...the pitchers will be better, and will be pushed by the new guys. And returning six starters in the field? That is a pretty strong team coming back! (From Oregon Athletics Press Release) EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon Baseball team will hold its first of 15 fall scrimmages on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at PK Park before the Ducks’ football game against Stanford. Tailgaters and other fans are encouraged to attend with free admission to all scrimmages. “My staff and I are beyond excited to have these scrimmages open to the public throughout the fall,” Head coach Mark Wasikowski said. “For us to be able to feature our 2023 team before home football games will give us an electric environment at PK Park during our scrimmages. “It will give fans the opportunity to get more familiar with the team while they are having fun with their friends and families tailgating for absolutely no cost,” Wasikowski added. “This is a huge win four our fans, our players and our program. We really look forward to showcasing this very talented group to the public starting this Saturday. Go Ducks!” Oregon’s 15 scrimmages are all open to the public and take place between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1. All but one of the Ducks’ scrimmages will feature inter-squad competition with the exception of the Oct. 12 matchup against the Okotoks Dawgs, a team from Canada. Oregon will also hold a scrimmage on Oct. 22 before the football game against UCLA. Oregon returns 21 players, including six position player starters and all three members of the weekend rotation, while adding the nation’s No. 5 recruiting class. Isaac Ayon (16), RJ Gordon (8) and Jace Stoffal (8) combined to make 32 starts on the mound in 2022, while outfielders Tanner Smith (61) and Colby Shade (59), infielders Gavin Grant (56), Jacob Walsh (55) and Drew Cowley (38), and catcher Josiah Cromwick (31) all started more than 30 games for the Ducks. In addition to the three weekend starters, the Ducks also return four relievers – Matt Dallas (29), Logan Mercado (25), Stone Churby (20), and Andrew Mosiello (15) – who made at least 15 appearances last season. Concessions will not be sold at any of the scrimmages, so fans are encouraged to bring their own food and drink. Nine of Oregon’s scrimmages will take place on weekends with five on Sundays and four on Saturdays. Three will take place on a Wednesday, while one each will take place on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Dominic Hellman is a new freshman at 6'6" 245 lbs. and an infielder? (Look out Jacob Walsh!)

Especially considering the TJ Bass is awesome and has not yet allowed a sack from the dangerous blind-side. I agree with playing Connerly extensively as they are doing on defense and continue the "Big-Boy" package. Later on? We may need Conerly's feet on the right side for key pass protection downs. So, I am not ready to start him, but playing extensively...absolutely.