Mike West

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.

FAST HARD FINISH Usually, I'm verbose. Not tonight. Those three words sum up our brand. It's not "battle in a phone booth" Edge of the Universe Mario. Go where no man (you) has gone before. That's the mental battle going on.

Oregon 35-31 0 TOs 2 Sacks 200 yds Passing

Nobody's talking about the next two games. Impressive wins will turn heads. Especially if Moorhead is leaving. The business of recruiting elite players starts with winning the conference, then taking in Ohio State again (doubtful since the Big will want OSU to beat the likes of Bama or A&M). If not, a huge margin over Iowa will still make a statement. Mind your business ( impressive wins) and your narrative carries more weight. Yep, I'm venting. My eyes are on 42-17 twice. That shuts up tons of negative hype coming our way.

Right now, the key to maintaining excellent recruiting is to win the next two games. Two score wins solidify it all the more. I'd do everything in my power to spank Utah. And I mean Tick them off if necessary( humiliate them like we did two years ago). Follow that with a win versus a likely rematch with Ohio State ( again two score victory) and all this booster about the blue bloods will include the Ducks. Win big. Now If there ever was a time MC could alter the discussion about college football, the next two games are the perfect opportunity. Don't know if MC is ruthless enough. But with all the uncertainty around this changing landscape ( in college football), impressive wins will raise some eyebrows ( everybody expects Utah to easily win this game, and nobody expects the Ducks to beat anyone in the top ten).