DanLduck

Oregon 45 - 7 2 t/o 4 Saks 231 yds pass

Officiating is difficult, at any level. That said, I believe unequivocally that the officiating at Iowa was horrendous. Just horrible. Glad we got the win. We are definitely "that team out west". I believe we will soon, if not already, become team most hated by all in the B1G.

I know the press claims our red-zone defense is worst in the country, but no one mentions we are top 3 in not allowing teams into the red-zone! The best red-zone defense is to not let them get there in the 1st place. We are definitely better then we sometimes give our guys credit for.

A Texas, country mile! 😉

Hearing announcers question our "toughness" every week is like hearing the comments "catch by Tez Johnson, he's Bo's brother" each and every time, it's annoying. This game was won by our D-line and our O-line. Well done boys. Get home. Get some sleep and let's reload to crush them Gophers!

Ducks 24-10 1 t/o 2 Saks 217 yds

Most people don't like change. But change is inevitable. Because the B1G has so many teams, we don't get to play each team each year. It will take quite a while to develop new rivalries. However, I already sense a growing dislike from most teams due to our immediate success. I think Oregon is fast becoming that team out west to hate! I do miss being able to drive to away games, but I'm loving the new teams and new stadiums. I love the new teams. It's like every week is a Rosebowl game. Because of all the money now in college sports, we can expect more change to come. Expanded playoffs? Super conference? NFL lite? Whatever comes, as long as our Ducks are included, I'm all in.

Not all teams are paying 4+ M!!

You have to wonder just how long boosters will be willing to buy a QB each year?! They don't seem to be worth the huge cost.

Not trying to be political, but a congressman getting paid while the government is shutdown, has a lot of nerve telling coaches they are paid too much. I agree they are over paid. But like a CEO of a big company, the responsibilities are huge and demands compensatory pay. Too me the problem is the buyout. That's on the individual university. The demands for winning, and now the National championship demands, the schools are as greedy as the coaches agents. Good luck with this even getting a serious look in congress.

Uniforms were decided last year. They are already planning next year. It's as much marketing as anything else. Any player coming to Oregon knows all about the cool threads. I can't believe for an instant it's a distraction to anyone, except us fans. It's also very clear you can't please everyone all the time. We are 7-1. Ranked in the top 10, with NO, ZERO top wins. Say what you will, but the PSU win has lost some shine. We are fortunate to be ranked so high. We have 4 games left against solid opponents that will determine not only how good we are, but also our season. And whether we deserve our ranking. I think our offense in the last few games is a reflection on our young QB. I'm not dissing Dante, he is, and will become, a great talent. But reading good defenses at full speed is a real learning curve. Calling out changes to blocking schemes, making his progressions, anticipating receivers open, being patient 1 or 2 seconds longer...it's clear he is still growing and learning. I believe his best is yet to come. And we have 4 more regular season games to prove it. We have been spoiled the last 3 years by superior qb experience. Now we grow with Dante. Let's GO DUCKS! Crush the corn eatin' Hawkeyes!

I thought rain might keep the score down...but the offense was flat again. Use the off week well my Ducks.

Oregon 35 - 7 2 - t/o 3 - Saks 217 yds pasd

Timing often is everything. Last year Lanning & Co coached 1 egg of a game, in the playoffs against tOSU. So far this year, against Indiana. Let that be our learning curve. We have some solid games left after this week. Any let-downs could result in a loss. The PSU collapse doesn't allow us any leeway. Those final 4 games will prove our mettle and convince us all how ready our Ducks are. I don't think any team yet has shown the consistency and talent to go all the way. No one team, IMO, looks dominant. This year's playoffs will be the determining factor and our Ducks are as capable as any team so far.

Are we even allowed walk-ons now? Aren't we at 105 scholarships and no walk-ons?