Mike West

I actually believe the players can't cover. The CBs have been a major disappointment given their respective "ratings".

Impressive article Jordan! Here's my take: 1) Very good points on the potential losses to the program if MC leaves 2) Possible bright sides:. Oklahoma State and Baylor both have Offensive Coordinators that coached brilliantly yesterday. Baylor's OC came from BYU. I'd take either one as HC. The Oregon brand is strong. If the Snake can recruit to Oregon, and MC ramped it up better, well those two showed they can compete with Lincoln Riley on the field ( AND WIN). That's a narrative that both will be able sell to recruits. I'm going to give MC the benefit of the doubt. Utah served him some major humble pie. He will lose all credibility if he doesn't deliver a playoff berth next year (at Oregon). THAT WILL REQUIRE CHANGE. If he stays, he was shown exactly what it takes to reach the playoffs this week ( by several programs). And it's not what he's been providing ( with THREE playoff caliber teams at that). If MC matches the performance at USC the last two years ( the only two true dominant victorious against equal talent) -over a full year, we really will have to pay him mega bucks. And he'd be worth it. That requires an authentic NFL caliber QB. He may have three on his hands. So the ball win be in his court front and center next year ( he can find his OC- but HE MUST DELIVER).

MC is wearing sweats. Possibly a good sign ( unlike that suit we saw the Snake wearing four years ago ) .

The operative phrase here. MC was introduced to his vision by another coach. That is how a physical offense is supposed to perform. My question is what team doesn't want to be physical? Oh FishDuck, can you tell us what you learned after MC spent time with you after his first presser?

It's kind of win-win if you think about it. If he leaves, there will still be plenty of talent for the right guy. If he stays, he has time to reflect on if he wants to win, or learn more lessons the hard way. I'm very disappointed with the tread water performance. But I still wish MC the best, and no matter where he goes, a good soul search may do him good because he is a B Minus coach right now. Championships require more. So my question to every coach out there is: Are you serious about doing everything it takes to be your best, and get the best every day out of your team- including the willingness to leave your ego at the door?

I saw plenty of very good coaching in that game today. Both teams killed momentum with good play calling on both sides of the ball. Not seeing that in the PAC12 these days. And to think, the conference rejected Oklahoma State. Same as it ever was... I'm starting to think there's been a talent drain going on out West. Hubris, entitlement, and entrenchment mentality is aplenty.

Hammer on the nail 30. In four years, we haven't seen that kind of performance from MC's teams at all. That actually speaks volumes.

But it's almost an insult to Brown for being who he's been all year. I saw Oklahoma State play two QBs in the first half. I say get the backup started be giving him a drive or two. In fact, is get both backups some time. Honor Brown for his accomplishments, display the backups so they see what they need to work on. I'd never be a coach because I don't think inside that box they ask seem to stay in (why u don't know).

While I agree overall, Brown is so Helter Skelter it is difficult to find method to get him in a groove. That said, I believe Morehead went with what he does best and UTAH WAS VERY PREPARED FOR IT. Four the life of me, two that work the guy and we didn't figure out twenty to thirty plays the guy can execute? Chip bragged about having 287 plays when he was here. Four to ten million a year? You BETTER be using those 287 plays. That's $13,937 for each play in your playbook. GET TO WORK MAN I CHOSE THE WRONG CAREER. THERE'S GUYS GET PAID MILLIONS FOR BEING SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN AVERAGE.

Hey FishDuck, You mentioned that conversation with Cristobal this week. Did you gather Cristobal was this stubborn?

I don't want to ever hear the word physical again. If I don't start seeing the word EXPLOSIVE, I'm tuning Mario out. He's lost this team ( for the same reason- everybody expects physicality). Coach speak will not work anymore. They have too much talent to fall apart like this. And sure enough Herbie called this event a setback. In other words the narrative about Oregon had completely shifted. Utah is imposing the kind of personality I've talked about: Killer instinct. Mental toughness. Big play execution. They look physical, but they are actually EXPLOSIVE.

Ok, I just saw that RB to the sideline route for the Fifth time. Utah was ready the FIRST TIME. What's the definition of insanity again?

If I see an IZR on this series before establishing more variety...

Reese: "I'm surprised with the way Oregon has played" I'm looking at the game plan (?). And I want to insert some humor here, but I get the feeling nobody is in the mood to laugh I can say this. The team as a whole has the makeup of a bully without the mental muscle to execute dominance. So they tumble at the sign of resistance equal or better to their talent level ( including coaching). You know what's great about this? WE SAW IT AND STATED IT FIRST. Too bad we finally have to witness it in such embarrassing fashion. This forum is awesome. We all should apply for the job and get that seven million. LOL

Defense is starting to get tired

And Hill ( the safety) and the LBs are exactly who is exploit. Utah is the first Team to show those CLEAR WEAKNESSES.

What did I tell you? The only route Brown likes. He missed the post patterns behind the LBs. All he had to do was pump the short route and deliver to the post pattern. JM needs to give Byron double pattern that allow Brown to choose the route that is open. Double post, double out. Or WR post, Slot out route combo. Brown won't go through full progressions, of wait for routes to develop downfield. That's his weaknesses. So simple combo route patterns are a solution. Wise y, Brown has arm strength that is wasted because he isn't patient it confident enough to complete passes in Morehead's scheme.

So I'm a liar.... I'm back What are my screens? Where are the routes that occupy the LBs so Brown can check down to his RB ( the only route he seems to like). Why won't JM roll Brown, or give him boot action pass plays? The formations JM set up for passes don't play to Brown's strengths at all. This is a waste of the defensive effort. This is the coaching I'm disappointed with

So I'm a liar.... I'm back What are my screens? Where are the routes that occupy the LBs so Brown can check down to his RB ( the only terror he seems to like). Why won't JM roll Brown, or give him boot action pass plays? The formations JM set up for passes don't play to Brown's strengths at all. This is a waste of the defensive effort. This is the coaching I'm disappointed with

SEQUENTIAL!!!!!!

I want to see sequential plays now. That is the key to explosion. And now I'm going radio silent as I have spoken my peace. Simple corrections will turn the tide of this game. But who am I but a SCRUB FAN.

LB looking at the QB again... That is an INT or sack if he covers properly. I don't get it...

Yeah Utah seems to want this more than we do

Looks like MC is going after those A gaps. Phone booth battle forthcoming.

For all the talk about physical, why do you run your regular defensive front on your own two yard line? Again a penalty changes the tone of that drive ( close call- I like the defense of that pass). Not digging giving them easy blocking assignments so close to the goal line.