Charles Fischer

So much fun to watch these and read of their growth ... do you see either of them becoming stars in the NBA, or do they remain as role players? (I am thinking the latter, but hoping for the former)

Going to be a busy weekend for Ducks and it starts with the first pitch in Santa Barbara at 3:00 PM today, with a doubleheader for Baseball on Saturday and a concluding game on Sunday. See the times at GoDucks.com and with all the sports you can go there, select the sports from the drop-down, scroll down to the game and have a window up with the live action or the stats or both. Softball has double-headers on Saturday and Sunday, and Mens Basketball has an epic rivalry game in Corvallis with the Pac-12 Regular Season Championship as the prize for winning. (5:00 PM)

Travis Dye was awesome catching the ball out of the backfield this last year, and it appears we have a running back who has exceptional receiving skills and you gotta see it to believe it. Seven McGee, Oregon Ducks RB/WR Signee, Makes Stunning Catch in 7-on-7 action: Video by OregonLive I hope they use him more as a slot receiver instead of at running back because at 5'8" in the Pistol.... (Thoughts?)

Perfectly stated....

Well the recruiting rankings over the last four years would still have USC with more talent than anyone except Oregon...and saying that Utah has more talent? Whew! But we appreciate all fans commenting here, and I do want to write an article about the offense that USC is running. (Well, operating, but not running!)

OK...I am not a basketball analyst at all, and I found this article incredibly interesting as it dove into the defensive changes made that propelled the Ducks to victory last night. So much stuff I don't see! "Chandler Lawson is probably the reason we won this game," said senior Eugene Omoruyi. Oregon's Defense Fuels Come-from-Behind Win vs UCLA by 247Sports

Boy...that is an amazing analysis ChicoDuck, and we do thank you. Sounds like an incredible athlete and I suspect that he is going to get much more attention and offers even though he has verballed. You can view his offer list of 26 right here, and among them are eight teams in the Pac-12 including USC, along with Baylor, Auburn, Notre Dame and Texas. They must all see some high upside too!

Hyperbole coming from Bill seems more "over-the-top" and fits with his persona. I will admit that this time...he toned it down and focused more on the game and was much better. Still too irritating with his nonsense about non-related items, but I do appreciate his love for the conference and the information/attention he gives to both teams. He could actually be fantastic if he had impulse control... I suspect the networks have him on for "mixing-up-the-styles" of broadcasting and because when we are talking about him--it is good for the sport. And OK....the drumsticks on Dave's head suggested was funny!

Very, very true on many counts. I do encourage EVERYONE to start threads with items to discuss and ponder, and this is a good one. (And you have been great about posting topics, Hayward--thanks!)

I do not believe that is true; I will pull it out since I've heard/read this so often, but I recall a play where a USC DE was shoved down by Sewell, who then got up to his hands and knees and submarined into our QB for a sack. And that is a sack in my book. It is quibbling, and not important, but I do like to stay accurate if I can. I will look again later....

That is what I was thinking too, being a guard or right tackle at best. As for defensive tackle--I believe he would have a hard time staying low with leverage...

Boy I don't know....I do like the analysis articles by Chris Courtney on his site Whole Flock of Ducks, but I wonder out loud if an offensive tackle this big has the quickness to take on a Brandon Dorlus or, gasp, a Thibs and protect the quarterback? Yes, I know he is raw and we are talking about two to three years from now....but isn't that a stretch even then? (My thoughts--yes, it is) Possible to you? Courtney: What are the Ducks getting in Percy Lewis? by SportsPac12

Great point, and I completely agree; the whole campaign would raise the level of awareness for the Oregon Defense!

This is an interesting thread of the media reacting throughout the game to events and their blustering both ways. It is funny to see that Bill Walton can annoy fellow sportscasters as well! As an aside to it all--I thought that was the best coaching I've seen at UCLA in many, many years. When they get fully loaded with Cronin's players--I think they will be pretty tough in the future. Do you see the upside in Westwood that I saw? Media Reacts to Oregon Pulling Away from UCLA in Key Pac-12 Battle by 247Sports

Look, I love Sewell as much as anyone else and believe he has more upside ... but do you think comparing him to a Hall of Famer is apt at this time? I say, "tap-the-brakes" and let him create his own legacy without so high of expectations.... ESPN host compares Oregon OL Penei Sewell to NFL Hall of Famer by 247Sports

I never thought a defensive end could win MVP for the Pac-12 Championship game...but it happened. Not great odds, but if....

When I saw the grey uniforms? NEVER a doubt in my mind! And that is one of the most tongue-in-cheek things I've written. I admit my heart sank when I saw the grey unis, but apparently...it is a football thing. Down nine for a while and getting our butt kicked and pulling out of it? Wow. The best the team has looked this year; what a great time!

Made me laugh! You are a GREAT Duck fan....

Good to know--nice catch, thanks!

Very cool-thanks!

I had not thought of that...so every game after tonight is on the road. Soak it up seniors! (What a shame MKA is not full to honor them)

On some other forums....many are 'dissing this verbal, but I think that after all the four and five star offensive linemen coming to Oregon--having a few projects with a chip-on-their-shoulder can be good for all.

"Oregon does not play either of the top teams in the Pac-12 South -- USC and Arizona State -- while USC does not play either of the top two teams in the North -- Oregon and Washington. That's probably all you need to know, and will no doubt spawn some conspiracy theories." Oh yeah....don't let the Huskies see that!

It is quite a heightened sense of paranoia, when you actually think that Phil Knight controls the scheduling at the Pac-12 level! The delusion of some knows no bounds!

In the morning paper in Eugene ... Altman was quoted as stating that UCLA lost their best player for the year to injury, but are playing very, very physical. He told us to expect a tough, gritty physical game with the Bruins and that he feels the team is better able now to respond to that.