Charles Fischer

I am so thankful for all the blessings this community has brought me. So much wisdom and laughter, and it is so comforting to see all the familiar posters sharing their opinion. I really do love this community of such nice people, and am so grateful for you. I am thankful for David extending his thoughts, and for his wonderful articles over four years...a hundred already! We do not have as many writers as in the past, but we are all having fun--especially in this year. I am so grateful for the FishDuck writers bringing us so much information and entertainment. The volunteer Duck-News Hunters bring us all the relevant Oregon Sports news...where would we be without them? The dozen Moderators have been CLUTCH, immediately hiding Troll posts, or senseless "shade" posts that only hurt the community. Very rarely do offending posts remain up for long because of their diligence, and I am so lucky that they HAVE OUR BACK so we can all just enjoy reading the great posts you create. And...I am thankful for the patience all of you have with me, as I sometimes go overboard in cheerleading, or over-react to a post. I know that for every attempt of my humor that hits...there are probably three or four that make people groan. I am easily amused, and appreciate your patience. Finally, I am grateful to have a special year unfolding, and let's take the next step!

Easy to say, but beating the No. 2 team three times is a ridiculous hurdle for any team to perform.

The Aggies lead at halftime, 32-29, so Our Beloved Ducks still have their chances!

Jonathan Hoffman is a great Duck fan, and created this for all of us! I love the lyrics! So much fun...

There is even a song written about all the other schools who wish they were Oregon...

"I am not here to be a grumpy old curmudgeon. I am not here to make some grandiose, holier-than-thou, declaration on the declining state of today’s youth. And, I am not here to be some old-fart, get off my lawn, enlarged prostate, bitching and moaning, “Ya know, back in my day,” type of cranky and out-of-touch gray-beard..." If not you, then...

Maybe there are other reasons for the Huskies turning out as they are?

Or maybe the Academic Prowess?

Perhaps it is the quality of Washington Warrior at the keyboard? (That's me on a good day)

I still laugh at this one from years back, as "Troy" is Troy Franklin who came to Oregon and is now a WR with Bo at Denver, and the other two went to Ohio State. At this OBD forum, we just report what we see/hear, what others are reporting, and offer our opinions of which are cleared stated as such. We do not give WAGs like this one, and claim otherwise...

I'd like to be a fired coach. Paid millions to go away? Instead I get...

Yikes. Final Georgia Tech 74 Oregon 58

Hey Paul... Just Shut Up.

Nephew? Nephew!! A connection I did not know about!

The media is only there for the first 15-20 minutes, even when allowed. So nothing in terms of offense, defense or special teams is shown to the media other than the players warming up. BUT, the media CAN see who is practicing, and now it makes sense that Oregon wants to hide who is ready to play, and who is not.

Not well prepared after a cupcake early schedule?

If we are going to play Ohio State again in the Playoff...let it be in the Championship game,....not before. Both teams at No. 1 and No. 2 now DESERVE that.

You have noted the Playoff Bracket predictions like Stewart Mandel's, as I have. They all place Ohio State and Oregon on the same side of the bracket. How long has Oregon been No. 1 and Ohio State No. 2? So, now matter who wins the B1G Championship game...one will be the No. 1 Seed, and the other will be the No. 5 Seed, and they play each other in the Semis no matter what. Would this be happening if two SEC teams were No. 1 and No. 2? Would this be the first time EVER this has happened....and it just so happens to hit the B1G? This is WRONG.

Closed practices? I wonder what Dano has in mind? Ignore that, as the Huskies are going to win the MOTHER of all Rivalry Games...

Really good article Alex, and in particular seeing the detail plays from Donte Manning and noting them is higher-level analysis/observations and we appreciate those insights!

Not really, don't forget Thanksgiving. Holidays are special with those you love, but now that our rivalry game with the damn Huskies has been moved to this week? I am really going to get into proper form with my posts, and you will see this with FishDuck articles this week. I know the other writers have some dandies lined up, and my Friday article is going to be GREAT FUN. Do check Jordan's Sunday article, as he kicked "Husky Hate Week" off wonderfully. Troy Dye Burned the Huskies on TV!