Charles Fischer

Amen, Duck Brother.

Hello My OBD Forum Friends! Lets get these predictions started today and remember I look for the spread with then the closest score that has the spread correct. The data I need from you is: (entries without all the information are invalid, and predictions on other threads don't count as I am not going to hunt them all down) --the winner --the score, and the tiebreaker information needed from each of you is... --the amount of turnovers Oregon creates --the number of sacks Oregon records on Cal --the number of passing yards. My guess is: Oregon, 34-16, 1, 3, 224

While I wish we would stick to our traditional colors--this is cool. Now if the fans wore yellow--it would be better on TV. We've looked pretty good in black before...

You really know how to get to me...

Good gosh Mike...it is SO GREAT to have you back!

This is from WillametteDuck over on 247 posting about TOS (the other site, which to them is ScoopDuck)... I should say that SD does get some gems often, although this one (to me) sounds too good to be true. Mr. FishDuck On Chad Doing’s show yesterday, there was a guy from TOS that had some interesting comments on Oregon. "He was saying his sources were telling him we are going to see a different team on Friday. Much more dynamic. Seven McGee on the field more, different QB, and any freshman that should be playing will be. (Namely, receivers) He also said that MC realized he has to open it up on offense, the time is now, and the youth movement is on. That is what this guy was hearing. May be a real interesting Friday night!"

Prediction Thread begins Friday morning! If we can make it that long...

Yep....who knows what we see?

A really good summary of what to expect and watch for--thanks.

"It feels like a waste of my time watching these games." When a conference beat-writer is starting to share this....yikes. (Now I do have my doubts about his dedication to the conference and his craft, but....) He does make some very interesting points, and Oregon is front-and-center in the conversation. Whew! 3 Reasons Why Pac-12 Football Sucks by Nick Bartlett of Oregon Sports News

You are a great long term fan Annie...not many people recall Joe Farwell. Toughest LB by the pound...

A Duck-Buddy mentioned it on the phone yesterday and I've been thinking about how Thibs was limping coming off the field for his limited reps versus Arizona, and was not the pass-rush factor we needed against Stanford. We don't think his ankle is 100%...how about you?

I have been impressed with the Athlon pre-game analyses, and their comment about the Cal pass rush might raise some eyebrows. And I personally think we are quite lucky to have Jamal Hill to replace Bennett Williams, as we will be just fine at that spot. I worry more about our linebackers and defensive line. Thoughts? California vs. Oregon Football Prediction and Preview by Kyle Kensing of Athlon Sports

While the article is about his rising draft position--there is good analysis about him. Good publicity for the Oregon defense? VERONE MCKINLEY III SOARING UP 2022 NFL DRAFT BOARDS by Brentley Weissman of The Draft Network

I am surprised with his take, but see his reasoning--although I wonder if he watched the Stanford game?

Steven A., Steven A., Steven A.! Read my post again please, as I am NOT discussing uniforms, but what people wear to the game. That color is in the background for photos and on television, and yellow looks best, IMHO. I even provided photos with cool colors in the background to demonstrate my point and it had nothing to do with uniforms.

You strike your deal when you are the hottest....and the Trojans are not that currently. Win big and often as they did with Pete Carrol, and then the timing makes more sense, IMHO.

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Good one...

Very cool, and thanks for posting it! I cannot believe the names below Justin on that list? Brady? Rodgers? Mahomes? Whew! Gotta enjoy this while we can...

Way to go Annie, making sure your seats are filled; I did the same thing as I cannot go to the game, get home at midnight here in Eugene, and then start all my game/article/video/photographer tasks at that hour. I'm getting too old for that!

My friends....I am not an artist, and do not have any flair at all in that direction. But being a publisher for ten years....I know what looks best on television and in the background for pictures. The best pictures have a rich and colorful background of color--like what you see in the background of the picture behind this site at the 'Shoe. Wearing black for TV (like this Friday) is just a dud, but when we wear YELLOW....it really stands out and looks cool in all venues. This is not rocket science, and I have no idea why they are not promoting yellow ALL the time? It is the rich colors of not only Oregon, but the crowds at away games...all that color is just so epic. I hope you enjoy the incredible colors below brought by the photographers of FishDuck over the last decade...

criticalduck! Great to see you here, and great post. I sadly agree with your opinion about Brown, as I saw way too many bad decisions that hurt Oregon. Keep posting!

Jon, I think you came up with a really good candidate, but I cannot help but wonder if he would not just use the LSU/USC jobs for leverage to get his contract increased? I recall reading his story, and I believe he is an MSU guy who coached for them 20 years ago under Saban, and thus may be inclined to stay if the money is in the upper range? (Although he went to Wisconsin) These are crazy conversations, but I cannot help but wonder if a coach is better for 5.5 million at a school where they give him extra time to turn it around when they run into a bad patch, (as Notre Dame did for Brian Kelly) than go into a pressure-cooker for 8 million per year? Crazy numbers...

Haywarduck....awesome research, commentary and meme! I learned a ton there, so THANKS.