Charles Fischer

Should he come back next year? Where does he stand in the rushing stats? Quick review below... Travis Dye Has Cemented His Place in Oregon Ducks History by Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire

David...this is a very interesting, yet difficult subject. As a publisher of an article blog, and owner of a Duck forum...I see the need for decorum, class and respect given to former coaches and players. But the fan in me? Naaaahhhh. Four years ago, I held my nose and wrote an article, Yeech: Do I Have to say "Thank You" to Willie Taggart? and it was like being told to eat my Brussel Sprouts. Yes, he helped Oregon, but boy--the fan in me rebelled at writing it. New Forum Rules for Writing About Former Coaches and Players? Just last night a moderator suggested a new way to how we write about former players and coaches on the OBD forum, and it would be a substantial rule change. Right now....you cannot get personal towards the current players and coaches, but once they leave--all gloves are off. I would not have wanted to be the "Polite Police" to everyone who wrote something denigrating about Coach Cristobal, Mycah Pittman, Jayson Jones, etc. I see how it is the "class" thing to do, but I question if that isn't personal choice, and not one that should be applied to a forum when emotions are high? The bigger issue for me is enforcement; I have enough to do with enforcing the rules we have, and do not need any more of the nasty confrontations that come with that role. I am already telling people enough (two lately) to be "polite and respectful" to their fellow OBD members, and I don't know that I want to be sticking up for former players and coaches who leave us in aggravating circumstances. At some point my rules become quite an over-reach to people, and I am concerned that this new rule would cross that line? I would LOVE feedback from as many as possible on this proposed change in the rules--please.

Look, I know this is not honorable, but I really have a distaste built up over the years for the Huskies, (Pardon me while I turn to spit after the "H" word) and I think once in a while it is amusing...no, it is entertaining to see what they are saying about Our Beloved Ducks on the biggest Washington forum. About the Alamo Bowl: 2nd straight year the quacks are getting embarrassed in a bowl game. They also got embarrassed in the Pac12 championship and their new coach was a reach. I say the quack era is over. Back to mediocrity. Oregon is a complete dumpster fire. Their fans should come to expect many more beat downs like this in the near future. Their effort was poor and they acted like punks for most of the game. The culture comes from the top down. That culture is all about flash, taking short cuts, $$$$ and the over all me, me, me. Once they get hit in the mouth the fold. The only reason they got back in the game at all is that OU let up and they never really in the game. I think Oregon needs a different culture to win the big one and that culture will never happen while Mr. Knight is running the show. How funny is it that the so called super stud that Knight paid six figures for didn't even show up for his last game! Lol And yet we still can’t beat them. About Oregon's New Coach and Staff: The conference is wide open with no dominant teams and now UW and USC greatly upgrading coaches while Oregon had to settle on hiring a coordinator with limited experience. This would have been a monster staff 7-8 years ago in the Pac-12. But now? Journeymen with the reps of being ace recruiters and average developers of said talent. I’ll be honest I would rather Tosh wasn’t there. He was the best recruiting assistant coach this conference has seen in probably 20 years. Oregon is also well on their way to another staff that will play the dirty game in recruiting. Our staff is going to have to prepare for that. We’re going to have to win in recruiting against Oregon and their bag man staff. Respect for Oregon: Sorry, a lot of Husky fans are delusional about where Oregon football has been the last 25 years. Unfortunately they have been pretty damn good. I wish we had stronger leadership at UW, while it seems Oregon always does a lot of right things. They are so overdue for a Jimmy Lake.

I wonder what the origin of the where/how this nickname came about? Anyone know?

I am impressed with the entries, and would like to bump this thread up and make sure everyone sees it!

Let's follow Coach Lanning and cheer his defense on! Predict how Michigan will do against a Dan Lanning defense! 1) How many points Michigan is held to? 2) How many yards rushing the Wolverines are allowed? 3) How many passing yards does Michigan achieve against the Bulldog defense? 4) How many turnovers does Georgia squeeze out of Michigan? 5) How many sacks do the Bulldogs get? They are listed above in the order of importance, and if you do not mention all five? Your entry is not recognized, as I need them all for tiebreaker purposes. Mr. FishDuck: 23, 163, 124, 2, 1 On Friday afternoon--we will have a Georgia GameDay Thread for your reactions throughout the Playoff Game that Coach Dan Lanning is in. Let's have some fun with this!

My friend....this is not being smug; since it happens to us, (like ISM last year) this is entertainment when it happens to the Huskies. We will take our hits like gentlemen, but when the Huskies take theirs... Something comes over me...

As you know, the score was 47-32 Oklahoma, for a 15 point spread. There were no sacks or turnovers created by Oregon, and the Ducks' passing yardage was 306 net yards. Boomer: 41-26 Oklahoma, 15 point spread, 2, 2, 241 passing yards. GODUCKS15: 41-27 Oklahoma, 14 point spread, 0, 1, 210 Yours Truly: 34-20 Oklahoma, 14 point spread, 1, 1, 221 Troy Franklin's Amazing Catch!

Amen Duck-Brother. He did it in the Spring Game and in one of the few appearances he was allowed to play during the season....shut out until now. When I heard all the WR starters were out--I was hoping this would happen to give them confidence in their game, staying at Oregon and for the fans to see the potential.

Agreed, but this is an institutional Husky homer--not a surprise. The article I wanted to link had a paywall, so I linked this one to simply announce the transfer out. It was like ISM leaving us, but we had bullets left on the belt.

Truthfully...I don't know any more than you, but I was very impressed with Butterfield in the Spring and Colorado Games. I compare the three quarterbacks this way to prior Oregon greats, and this based on my WAG, as I am not at practices. --Ty Thompson is between a Justin Herbert and Marcus Mariota profile. --Jay Butterfield is AJ Feeley again. --Robby Ashford is another Dennis Dixon. I do not have anything to base this on other than the Spring Game and the Colorado game, but I sense an "it" factor with Jay when it comes to the passing part of the game. If we went to a Pro-Style, then Butterfield would be the best matchup. If we stayed with the Spread, but were serious about the QB pulling the ball and running when the "read-key" determined it? That would be Ashford. And I suspect that Thompson could excel in either... I am just curious-as-hell to see what a new batch of coaches sees in our quarterbacks...or not.

Yikes....that does NOT look good. Thanks jrw for finding and sharing that. Wowsa.

Well, I think a couple of factors are in play...these new young receivers have the ability to get open, and were held back to show "loyalty" to JJ III and Redd. Thornton did it in the Spring Game, then in the Colorado game...and proved his talent so well getting explosion plays...that they never went to him again! (Until last night) This is why I thought JJIII would lose his job to a freshman by mid-season. The talent by the newbies was there, but the coaching was not. Yes Brown did better, but it does not change his inability to see the field, process quickly and lead the receivers better in his throws. He also panics under pressure, and that was evident a few times last night as well. I believe Jay Butterfield could carve defenses up with these receivers and tight ends!

Jackson Sirmon, son of former Oregon great and Cal DC Peter Sirmon is entering the portal to escape Montlake...whew! 6 and Out: What the UW Lost to the Transfer Portal by Dan Raley of Husky Maven

I think John makes some very good points, and for me--adds to the anticipation and fun of Spring Football in just two and a half months! Canzano: Dan Lanning Era Officially Starts in Wake of Oregon Ducks’ Alamo Bowl Loss by John Canzano of OregonLive

The GREATEST play of the game may have been that unbelievable punt by Snee out of our end zone and had to have gone 50 yards with no return? Whew!

We do not have any running backs like what we faced last night other than Travis Dye, IMHO. Cardwell still has a ways to go, and it is apparent some things do not come natural to him as they do to the elite RBs.

The catch by Hutson was absolutely incredible...

Boy...I am not ready to go that far...

No sweat--I took care of it, but it is wonderful when others are posting articles the same time I am, because so often--I am tied up and cannot. So thanks to all!

Well....we scored 32 points, and that was the season point-per-game average. But I agree with your overall premise--now the young-gun receivers are let loose...look out! And I of all people am glad that what I began as one of the few voices a few years ago concerning Mario and his offense--is now accepted as truth.

When you consider how little they played and to emerge, to gain the confidence before our eyes...I agree with Log Haulin. Oregon could have a very potent offense in the future!

I cannot imagine him not going to the NFL Draft, as I am not sure what another year will do for him. His performance in the Ohio State game alone shouted that he was ready, but below is a good summary of what he said last night. Verone McKinley III Provides Latest Update on his Upcoming NFL Draft Decision by Matt Prehm of Duck Territory 247

Almost done!

Getting closer to finishing the staff....