Charles Fischer

I'll start. A fellow in my business circles used to give me horrible grief in the 80s and the early 90s about how great Washington was, and how pathetic Oregon was. Most years we would get crunched by the Huskies, so what could I say? One year he even asked me, "why don't you just combine Oregon and Oregon State together and then maybe you'll have a respectable number of wins?" Good gosh what an arrogant jerk...but I had to take it. Then when Oregon began their run--it was great fun for me as I really rubbed salt to where it damaged our business relationship. I was the epitome of the Oregon fan they refer to--of how terrible I was due to all the years of verbal derisiveness by the Huskies and now could even the score. In 2015....he says to be at the end of the regular season..."Charles, too bad the Ducks have dropped off. Not in the Playoff? Oh too bad. No Natty Game for you...." I responded with, "Gary, in all our years of trash-talking....if the worst you can say that is that the Ducks are not in the National Championship Game? The fortunes of the two teams have really changed over years, haven't they?" He had nothing to say. Give me your best story about going to Husky Stadium, the fans, a game...anything! Ignore those Ducks! Look at me! I AM Relevant! Really! Look at Me!

First I've heard of this and pretty good reporting to give us this information and a little about Bryon Cardwell. Cardwell Looks to Build off his Performance Against Colorado by Jared Mack of Duck Territory 247

Completely agree. Pretty hard to turn things around and deal with rabid fans!

I could not believe my eyes when I saw this title...but it is true! Mike Leach Being 'Discussed Seriously' as Candidate for Power 5 Job, per Report by Jake Rill of SaturdaydownSouth

I like it....White pants, white jersey, and yellow helmet and yellow shoes and gloves.

This is so fascinating, because Mario's DNA is to be tough and pound the "A" gaps. Yet he opened up the passing game against UCLA, (of which was necessary to win) and did not need to pass against Colorado--but did for his "three-score advantage." This means Cristobal understands the style points, and his decision to open it up was rewarded by the committee on Tuesday. Now I believe that playing conservative is in his bones, and he cannot shake it. Yet he can see it is what Oregon needs to do....but will he? I have no idea, and the drama of it all is so compelling; will he do what he should to win, or play the way he wants to? Oregon Football entertainment at it's highest!

That was going to be my second point, as I'd prefer him and he would be deferential to Cristobal as well. (I got sidetracked with my cat GIFs) Good catch... Mark would know when he's beaten...

Oh, what a nice memory of happy times at Husky Stadium! (And do watch the replays) It is lined up (above) right on a touchdown play like what we need to do on Saturday! Whew! Remember this extraordinary player on defense? The play above is lined up, but check the replay as well!

I do not see him doing that, and it would not be a good matchup with Cristobal in terms of the offense, and who thinks who is the smartest one in the room? I'm Betting on Cristobal....(on left!)

As I said before....his ceiling there was 8 or 9 wins per year at best, Mora-or-less!

I really like these articles that brings us up-to-date on our favorite Ducks now playing professionally.... Checking in on Former Oregon Ducks playing in the NBA by Andy Patton of Ducks Wire

This article makes some good points about terrible offenses getting their mojo back against Oregon. Is this the week the Oregon defense shuts down a poor performing offense? (Please!) Oregon's Defense Faces yet Another Struggling Offense in Road Trip vs. Washington Huskies by Don Smalley of Ducks Wire

Crap. It will be a good test, and the next step in our offensive development. Ducks to Face Nation's Top Passing Defense in Seattle by Erik Skopil of Duck Territory 247

With such a recent hire and then fire? That is a bad look for her, and thus why I think you are right about letting the dumpster fire get worse... This could come back to bite her....

This gives us some good information about recruiting at receiver, and plausible reasons for the flipping away from Oregon. Should we be Worried about Oregon's Pair of De-commitments from 4-star WRs? by Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire

This would be great, but he's got to have a little game-rust from being out for a month? Nonetheless, it gives Oregon more options on the offensive line. 'He's practiced full-throttle;' Ducks expect C Alex Forsyth to return at full strength vs. Washington by Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire

Below was written on another site a few weeks ago concerning a discussion on KJR Radio in Seattle... "Apparently Hugh Millen was on the sideline at the Husky game this weekend. He talked about the terrible body language and attitude of the dog receivers, complaining, ignoring the position coach and their QB Morris. It is an indication that Lake and his staff may have lost at least a portion of the team. He thinks that the staff may be coddling some players because they are afraid they are going to transfer. Reminds me of the stories of Helfrich last few years where he did not have the respect of the team. Based on how the dogs have played and listening to this it is only a matter of time before they will have to clean house. Once you have lost the locker room, it is almost impossible to get it back." From a Husky fan Facebook page recently, "It’s going to be a disappointing Hate Week for Duck fans when they realize we hate our team more than they do!"

Something that many of us lamented under Cristobal was the loss of the Counter play and others where you use angle to create holes with offensive linemen blocking down, (inside) with others pulling to blow open a hole. Mario liked a lot of straight ahead, "root-them-out," when that is not always practical against the top teams. The use of the power play beginning last season, and now this double-power using the guard and tight end is a play I LOVE. Glad to see more of "Moorhead" rolled out, and grateful to Coach Boles for bring it to our attention!

He epitomizes one truth about the rivalry; both sides love to hate each other!

I hope this can get strung out a couple of years to really mess up their recruiting classes and leave them in a big talent hole for a while.

This guy is really fast and was the next Samie Parker for Oregon...darn. (4-Star at Rivals) Ducks Lose Four-Star WR Commit Isaiah Sategna to Arkansas by Jared Mack of Duck Territory 247

At first I thought this was just nonsense, Coach Jimmy Lake of Washington's most awkward way to try to explain his failing at recruiting. Yet when you blend what Coach Lake said with the attitude of Husky fans? It is an insult to every UO athlete now and in the past as the article asserts. I like the potential of this, because it sounds like to me..."Oregon players aren't very smart and not in our league." This could bring quite a response on Saturday... Cristobal responds to Jimmy Lake comments: ‘Every single ounce of our focus is on the game’ by Don Smalley of Ducks Wire

Like Duckpop22, I just about let out a shriek when I saw No. 4, as I was not originally going to even watch since I knew we would be a No. 6 or No. 7. A ton of people in the state of Ohio (Cincinnati and Ohio State) are throwing darts at us today. It seems we have been hosed so often, and this is not just a "little" break to go our way, but the biggest we could possibly imagine. Now it is as if the Stanford loss did not happen; win out, and we're in. Unbelievable. What was your reaction to it?

Very, very cool. He is 6'4" and a great athlete and would be super to keep him in Oregon if we can.

Great stuff--thanks!