Jon Joseph

Great take. 'Months away?. BUMMER! My only question? When is a 4/5* QB ready if not now? Not now under a new QB coaching group and a better O for QBs. I think that Ty has so much potential but if he can't get starting reps? I find this guy with boat loads of potential simply 'nervous in the service' game ready? How does ne get the starting reps he needs? I am frankly PO'd that Mario did not let the young man see the field last year behind and god bless him, a journeyman QB who had no shot at playing pro ball. Again, I respect Mario's recruiting but his use of talent on the roster was abysmal.

Sublime. Where's the nearest golf course?

Aiken is a great small town, growing to small city size. Texas BBQ vs southern fried chicken? Tough choice! Not only did I not get Master's tickets, for the 70th + year in a row I did not get invited to play! Can't believe the US postal service could to fail to deliver my invite so many years running?

As I suggested above, I think Ty following Joe Moorhead to Akron could serve him and JM, well? He balls out in the G5/MAC and he will not go under the NFL radar. Ty needs game reps. May I humbly suggest that you swap out that 2 iron for a 4 or 5 hybrid! The game's hard enough; take advantage of this modern 'cheating,' equipment. (Also, I hope you are not playing balata balls?)

Thank you Charles! Always enlightening. I was so glad to see a return to up-tempo football.

IMHO, Ty needs to go where he can get reps against better players than he faced playing in Gilbert, AZ. His stats made Ty a 4/5*. But QB recruiting rankings are the most illusory of any position group. I just don't believe he is ready for 'prime time' and will never be ready if he doesn't play somewhere where he can get starting reps.

He's the only guy in the QB room and who has defeated Bama and Oregon (SIGH.) IMO, because of his experience, the quality of the opponent and the game location he is the one guy who gives the Ducks a shot versus UGA.

I think the future of the QB position for teams playing at the highest level of P5 ball is more likely to come from recruiting the portal than it is from recruiting high school? As Lane Kiffen noted: 'You have a far better idea of what you are getting with a transfer QB than with a kid out of high school. And, the transfer QB has used up his one chance at free agency without having to sit out a year.' It's just me, the young man obviously should and will lead his life as he sees fit and I would love to see him stay at Oregon, but I don't think it would be a bad thing if Ty was to follow Joe Moorhead to Akron? 5/1 is the cut off date for portal people to commit and be eligible in 2022.

Hello Dawg friend. Hats off on the break through last year. It was good to see Kirby finally get over the Saint Nick hurdle. The only thing that frustrates me no end is that the game on 9/3 is being played in the ATL and not 'Tween the Hedges.' Anytime, anywhere for a H+H series but I don't like one off games against quality SEC teams in Dixie. It's not like Pac-12/SEC teams are not playing H+H. For example, Utah plays in the Swamp on 9/3 with a return game in SLC next year. Arizona plays the first of a H+H with MS ST this year. So, it's not like SEC teams will only play in LA (like LSU H+H with UCLA) for west coast recruiting juice. Down the road, Arizona has a H+H scheduled with Bama. I live in Aiken, SC. Once a year we make a point of tripping to Athens, GA.; absolutely, one of the best college towns in the USA. There is no doubt that the enthusiasm for college football down south is off the charts compared to the Pac-12. Eugene is one of the few Pac-12 towns/cities where the enthusiasm for CFB comes close to what you see in the SEC. The line is UGA -15. I have a bet down on OR +15. It will be interesting to see in what direction the line moves? (You didn't have enough quality TEs? You needed Gilbert Too? SIGH.) I know NIx is 0 for UGA. But at least he has played ball in the SEC and the crowd in Atlanta should not intimidate him. BTW, I love what your QB, The Mailman, overcame to start for Georgia. The only place where I respectfully disagree with your post. The Atlanta metroplex is not representative of a city down south in the manner of Tuscaloosa and Columbia, SC. Too many darn Yankees have moved to Atlanta. IMO, adult beverages and respectfully screaming your lungs out is what CFB is all about. Thanks for the visit. Look forward to 'talking' with you about the game.

Is that you Smokey?

Correct, the mecca of CFB is in Tuscaloosa. BTW, the Ducks won a playoff game. The Sooners?

No argument at all on the depth and quality of the UGA TE group. My only beef is that the best of the lot, Bowers, is from CA. I watched some of the Utah spring game. We will see 3 TE sets from UGA and will see the same with the Utes.

LegalizeQuack? Fantastic!

I guess the folks in Norman decided not to go to the beach?

With Bowers, Gilbert and Washington? I definitely agree that the Ducks will see some 3 TE sets. Although, Bowers in particular is a 'hybrid' TE.

I'm beginning to think that Ty does not have "IT!" I think the game at the P5 level may well be too big for him?

Utah needs to worry about this playing in The Swamp but Oregon will be playing indoors with the benefit of AC.

Thank you Charles. Terrific game review including critical analysis where and when needed. You were far from the only person to miss the boat on Chad Cota. Good call on the OL fit. Maulers and brawlers may not be a fit for this O?

NIX - Some bad throws but 8 out of 15 for 230? Not shabby.

We knew you only hung out in all of those casinos for free drinks!

Looked exactly like what I expected to see. Williams and this O will be dangerous. Hated seeing the first play from scrimmage being a run play by 'our guy' Dye. But will the SC D stop anyone?

IMO, all are good. Especially the targeting appeal. As to 1 Ducker 1's comment: If a call is not overturned within 2 minutes of review, the call on the field should stand.

Can I get an AMEN? The brand is back!

Ty, oh my? A guy who looks great on the range but shaky at the first tee. So many athletes on both sides of the ball and what looks like a staff and a system that will let them play ball. No more of I'd rather punch you in the mouth and get 3 yards than run around you for a TD. If Moorhead watched THIS he has to be sick to his stomach. Thank you Mario for going MIA.

Great call on Nix. He looks gimpy and so far, his play is a mirror of his career at Auburn. The starters on OL look good. Transfers Whittingham and Gonzalez both look good. This team gets quality play at QB and gets the DL guys sitting out the game healthy and watch out. One of the injuries looked like Caddy Shack, 'I should have yelled 2!" and not fore.