Charles Fischer

I was shouting at the TV when it happened, and when I played it back--was furious. Then I get these photos from FishDuck.com photographer at the game Tom Corno...and can't believe it. In a close game--these non-calls can determine a championship, and it is WRONG.

In the photo above, the ball is in the air and coming to Benson, while the TT DB already has hands on Malik, and is impeding his ability to catch the ball. In the next photo above...it is even more obvious that the DB never looked back and impeded Benson. How is that NOT pass interference?

Mike...your analysis going into the Texas Tech game was not 100% accurate....because nobody is. But your take was so much closer to what we saw than any other analyst out there! (How about THAT for a curse for the next game?) You bring up so many great points, but the one I missed that you nailed is the use of the shorter pass patterns on the early downs, and ditto for the check-down throws. In the first drive--we had so many great completed pass plays to TEs Sadiq and Johnson on first down that moved the drive nicely. This is what I love about the two FishDuck websites; we can publish our own articles without the censorship of a higher authority....because we are independent. Thus our writers can write their true thoughts, and know that even if I disagree--I have their back. These genuine opinions from our writers create great discussion, and get us all pondering about Our Beloved Ducks. Then with the two websites connected--we can have these full discussions about the article, and learn from each other. We have some terrific takes in just this thread alone....such a blessing.

Thanks, as that was very kind of you to look that up. We have a couple of people like HDuck who bring in great information for the benefit of us all, and I certainly want to encourage you and everyone to chip in like this; thanks again.

At the end of the game when the outcome was not in doubt....they announced that Dan Lanning has the highest winning percentage of any current FBS coach. Now that is pretty incredible, but I assume they attached some requirements such as coaching for four years? Otherwise Cignetti would have the highest percentage, I believe. Regardless, it is pretty amazing and I have to appreciate what we have. No matter how good it gets--things change, and you can point to a bunch of programs currently as proof. So we have to savor it while we can, and what a wonderful moment we bask in now. Practicing gratitude will make you happier, and live longer. For example...I am grateful for all of you!

Great article Alex, and you made a superb observation of how this team can win different type games. A shoot-out, or a defensive rock-fight, and that team strength is one I did not see coming on. That defensive performance is something NOBODY saw coming, and the confidence it builds going forward is huge.

As always, you are an honest and great sportsman. So glad you are here....

Pretty darn good for a super-conference, and I'm not talking about the SEC! All that Alabama-Oklahoma-SEC hype was just hot-air...

And he has won before! VegasDuck! The final score was 23-0, and VegasDuck predicted 20-10, for a total of 13 points off. ArkieDuck (27-10) was close at 14 points off, as well as EagleScoutJim (21-13) at 15 points off, but VegasDuck comes through again! Thanks to all for having fun with this, as it is cool to see all the handle names of the "gang." And congrats again to VegasDuck! I would celebrate with you but...

That sensation doesn't always end well... Wait...isn't that Beavis?

Hey Texas Tech!

Well, I did not appreciate the final touchdown by Ohio State in 2014 'Natty in the last 22 seconds...so I see TT's point. Yet if the roles were reversed...would TT fans wanted their touchdown?

Let's scout out our opponent! I am very concerned for the Hoosiers considering the "Long-Layoff" monster has bitten six teams straight. But I can't shake the feeling that the 'Tide is going to be taken to the Woodshed. Thoughts?

I LOVE Grey Pants! I am stunned at how the defense played....never saw that coming. But I am disappointed that we did not throw the ball to the wide receivers more...but I gotta count my blessings.

Let's pick up the discussion here!

Thanks to all!

Here we are my Duck-Buddies, the thread for pondering the actual game as it happens. Let's discuss before, and during the game! I have made a major change in how we will moderate our GameDay threads. Bottom line, is that you will be allowed to spew your frustration, to vent, as you wish. But Note the Parameters: --This is for GameDay threads only; you have to behave in the regular forum threads as in the past. --You cannot take shots at those who disagree with you, just like in the forum during the week. Remember how we discussed this upfront in this thread. Let's Have Fun Posting During the Game!

The “Long-Layoff” monster just bit another! Hope Texas Tech gets a bite tomorrow…

While I agree with Mike about passing in that 'Natty, I do feel I have to offer proof AGAIN that Barner made the bad decision on 4th down. The play call was fine, the blocking was there, but instead of running to the pylon....Kenjon ran right at their star DT Nick Fairley. The orange line/arrow is the path Barner took...it was HIS choice that defeated the play. (Yeah...I've kept a screenshot all this time because people keep getting it wrong)

What? We have heard SO MUCH all season about how good the SEC and Vandy are? So No. 23 Iowa has been regarded as an afterthought, while outright disrespected in a Big-12 podcast for being 8-4 in the B1G. Yet Vandy was No. 14 in the nation, and 10-2 and they LOSE to Iowa? Is this when the narrative begins to change?

Locked on Ducks podcast interviews Mike Ostrom, who gives some good takes on the Orange Bowl game, and is introduced as a FishDuck.com writer. At 22:56 he makes reference to our community via the forum and the article site.

Ohh. 31-24 Hawkeyes with nine minutes left....

For those who have not read the article, know that the title is NOT clickbait, as Mike West gives reasonable opinions from his own analysis as to how he thinks the Orange Bowl game will play out. I appreciate Mike giving us this guest article, and I hope you will all read it, ponder, and offer your thoughts as to how you agree or disagree.

Illinois wins 30-28 on a walk-off field goal! So WHERE is that SEC depth? Both teams were 8-4 going into this, and a superb Big-10 win. Tough in the trenches!

We need to win these, but depending on Lincoln Riley?