Charles Fischer

Looking around at the usual sources....I see articles that all state the obvious same stuff. "Oregon blew their Opportunity," or "Oregon better win the Rivalry Game," or "Pac-12 Sucks," etc. I am not bringing them here; we all have beaten it up enough. I will only post articles that say something new, and thank goodness for 30Duck posting about Justin Herbert. A ten-win season and more is still quite possible, and while that game on Saturday was pretty bad--what will be even more interesting is how the team responds to it. We ALL lay a Duck-egg once in a while, but how do we come back from it? Tons of great entertainment left, and it is time to get focused on our big rivalry game. Time to put little brother in his place!

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That is sarcasm....and we don't do that on the site to put people down. But in this case--you are using it to the positive, to compliment Haywarduck and I allow it. (If I did not say something, then others who like to use sarcasm would point to this post and ask "why is it OK for him, and not me?" So much time spent moderating behind the scenes that nobody sees....

An outstanding post, and what also is not addressed by many are all the openings for coaches, and how few good ones are available. We would be experimenting with another assistant and could do a lot worse...

Not that interested in the side-show that is the Pirate...

Utah scored 38 points, but with a great passing quarterback and a sophisticated passing attack--you can win those shoot-outs as Mike Bellotti teams used to do. I would like to see the passing offense of Moorhead when he has the talented passer...

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I really don't think that many here are thinking that, but I do think most wish he could/would solve his issues.

Good gosh 30Duck! That GIF is a hoot! Made me LOL!

81DuckAlum....thank you for your donation to help with all the bills with the forum, and thanks for the "Call-Out" to everyone else. Yes, I am a Shameless Beggar who will accept donations to offset all the costs, and am grateful to all. If you (who are reading this) can give a few hours doing easy work--reading posts and clicking, (that's it!) out of the 168 hours there are in a week--please contact me. charles@fishduck.com It takes a ton of time to manage everything, and I could use some help with the easy stuff. Like you, 81DuckAlum....I just love the depth of conversation, but also the relief of how everyone is nice to each other unlike anywhere I've been. With a community like this--the high points are more fun, and the low points are easier to survive when I can "banter-with-my-buddies." I will have a bigger update about the forum later this week with all the good news, and THANKS to all.

(The Press Release from Oregon Athletics did not have the final score in it, but Oregon lost 80-63) PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Playing with just eight players suited up, No. 9 Oregon got out to an early deficit and couldn’t come back against No. 1 South Carolina in the semifinal of the Battle 4 Atlantis Sunday. “Obviously disappointed with the outcome, but not disappointed with our effort,” said head coach Kelly Graves. “We don’t make excuses. This is the team we had to play with and we made the most of it.” How it Happened: The Ducks dug themselves an early hole in the opening quarter, falling behind 27-14 after one. Despite shooting it at 50 percent from the field, UO turned the ball over seven times with South Carolina scoring nine points off those miscues. The two teams traded buckets for most of the second period, but the Gamecocks closed the half on a 10-2 run over the final three minutes to open up a 44-26 lead at the break. Phillipina Kyei provided a boost off the bench for the Ducks, scoring six points, grabbing three rebounds and blocking a pair of shots in the first half. South Carolina continued to stretch the lead out coming out of halftime, starting the second half on an 11-2 run. The Ducks showed some fight in the middle parts of the third quarter, going on a 13-0 run to cut the deficit to 59-44 with 1:25 to go in the quarter. The teams would trade buckets most of the way to the finish with the Ducks ending the game on an 11-2 run, doing a lot of their damage at the free throw line. Who Stood Out: Four Oregon players scored in double figures, with Kyei and Chanaya Pinto leading the way with 12 points each. Maddie Scherr and Ahlise Hurst each added 10 points while Scherr added five assists and two steals. Kyei also grabbed six rebounds, including five offensive boards, while blocking a pair of shots and coming away with a steal. Up Next: The Ducks close play at the Battle 4 Atlantis with a matchup against No. 23 South Florida in the third-place game Monday at 11:30 a.m. PT on ESPNU.

You wouldn't believe this but.... Years ago we had two cats that really loved the attention from me, and when I would work in my home office--one would insist on plopping on my papers on the desk, and the other plop on my lap and insist I make room. Athena, (named after the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, but this cat was dumb-as-a-post) and Samantha were a blast. The latter lived to be 23 years old, and my joke was...."she lived for tomorrow's attention." I don't have any now due to my schedule, but the cat GIFs bring back fun memories.

Nailed it. I was talking with a Duck-Buddy yesterday and we both thought that if we placed a great QB with the same team? We would be worthy of being a Playoff team, as everything changes on both sides of the ball from the impact.

This guy has some blunt words about Oregon, the conference and some big coaching hires... Pac-12 Playoff Failure Magnifies USC's, Washington's Upcoming Hires by Matt Zemek of Trojans Wire

So effectively the starting three receivers through most of the season are gone? (Pittman too) Jaylon Redd and Johnny Johnson III Both Out for the Season by Don Smalley of Ducks Wire

It looks like it is going to be on ESPN at 12:30 PST on Saturday November 27th, in a prime time slot to show the CFB world.... Time to put our rival away....

We have to blame someone for it!

I think you have hit it on the head, as there are pros and cons to each element of the decision. And welcome to the forum! Well written, well-thought out posts with paragraph/reading spaces to make it easy to read are well received here.

I'll pass on the Pirate, thank you.

If he brings in a transfer QB....all the other QBs will transfer out, IMHO.

Yep, we have been discussing that all season here on the Our Beloved Ducks forum. The majority will most likely agree with you... And welcome--do post your thoughts often. I appreciate your thoughts, your writing, and adding paragraph spacing for easier reading! There were so many receivers open in the first half before the game got away...

Those furry little creatures will blindside you every time....

"Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water with Mario, THIS happens?"

(Press Release from Oregon Athletics) SALT LAKE CITY — Oregon's chances for a College Football Playoff berth took a potentially critical hit Saturday when the No. 3 Ducks fell behind early and never gained any traction in a 38-7 loss to Utah before a record crowd of 52,724 fans in Rice-Eccles Stadium. While the Utes clinched the Pac-12 South with the win, the Ducks (9-2, 6-2 Pac-12) still needed some help to clinch their own spot in the Pac-12 title game — either an Oregon State loss later Saturday, or a UO win over the Beavers next week. That would set up a rematch between Oregon and Utah on Dec. 3 in Las Vegas, with a Rose Bowl berth the likely prize. As in 2019, when the Ducks lost their penultimate game of the regular season on the road — in that case at Arizona State — this year's team will also look to regroup against the Beavers, take on the Utes in the Pac-12 championship game and move on to a likely Rose Bowl berth. "Obviously a disappointing night for us, in many ways," UO coach Mario Cristobal said. "… There's a lot to play for; and lot of our goals are still ahead of us, and we've got to get ready for them quickly by going back to work. Because they ain't going to fix themselves." After rushing for at least 250 yards in each of the previous three games, Oregon managed just 63 against the Utes on Saturday. The UO defense struggled to get off the field, allowing Utah to convert 11-of-14 third-down chances, while the Ducks' own offense was 6-of-14 on third down and was flagged for some untimely penalties that spoiled drives. Oregon also was unable to convert two field-goal attempts, one of which was blocked, and the Ducks allowed a punt return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half, putting them in a 28-0 hole. Oregon saw its litany of injury issues continue Saturday, with senior receivers Johnny Johnson III and Jaylon Redd both unavailable for the game with injuries Cristobal said postgame have ended their seasons. The Ducks also were without defensive lineman Keyon Ware-Hudson, and within the course of the game, safety and defensive leader Verone McKinley III also was sidelined. Anthony Brown completed 17-of-35 passes against the Utes, for 231 yards and a touchdown — the scoring pass a 36-yard completion to Devon Williams on the opening possession of the second half. But the Ducks weren't able to take momentum from that, as Utah used a methodical ground attack and timely plays in the passing game to keep moving the chains and maintain possession for more than 10 minutes longer than Oregon. "We've been really good at responding; tonight as an organization we didn't respond," Cristobal said. "We let it snowball." Travis Dye, who came into the night leading the Pac-12 in yards from scrimmage, was held to 29 yards on six rushes, and a single reception for six yards. Williams led the Ducks offensively in the absence of Johnson and Redd, catching five balls for 81 yards, and Byron Cardwell ran for 35 yards. Noah Sewell had 10 tackles with a sack to lead the UO defense, with his family on hand to watch him face off against his brother, Utah defender Nephi Sewell. Defensive tackle Popo Aumavae had a career-high eight tackles, while Utah native Jeffrey Bassa, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Mykael Wright had seven tackles each. The usual extensive number of quotes....were not available tonight.

CJ by a touch! Point Spread Turnovers Sacks Created Passing Yardage Actual: 31 0 1 231 CJ 35-31 4 1 2 230 *** SW Duck 31-27, 4 1 3 205 That is as close as it gets. Thanks for being a part of it and being a good sport my friends. That is close!