DanLduck

I personally hope Dante comes back. He is still young at reading the defense, and needs to gain more confidence in remaining in the pocket. The League is a major step up and adjustment. Guys need a minimum of snaps before moving up. I don't think DM is there yet. I know it seems like a no-brainer to go 1st or 2nd qb in the draft, but you want the best chance of success. Those early draft picks go to lousy teams. I hope for his sake (and ours!) he waits 1 more year. Remember, both Justin Herbert and Bo Nix had some negative talk to overcome which allowed them to go to teams better suited for them. Marcus didn't have such good fortune.

I think Oregon and Indiana are the best teams left. But the games are won on the field, not in on-line discussion groups. I have a difficult time believing we can win this thing, all the previous comments state how we can. I sure want to believe so. I'm placing my hope on our coaching staff. We have showed real grit this year in winning tough games, by any means necessary. Travel, early start, late start, inclement weather, questionable refs, we've been through it all and found a way to win. Our guys are battle tested. This should be best game of the playoffs. I hope it's our best game of the year so far. I'm still betting on my Ducks. This is the year of the Duck!

Great comparison, Alabama is Illinois!

No offense, but Saban as CFB boss is a no go for me. Too much SEC bias already, don't need his 2 cents. Your ideas of needed changes are good though. A shrewd lawyer type, like maybe our own JJ from S. Carolina would be a good choice.

Could it be Miami and Oregon in the CFB final?!?

From here on our, the games come down to who wants it more. And I believe the Ducks team love holds that advantage. I also believe Tosh & Will want to win as bad as DL. They want to go out as champions. I agree with Mike's points. We beat their secondary. Also, our D-line is very, very good. And deep. Their QB will be pressured. Their run game will be slowed. As good as their O-line and D-line are, they haven't played a team as strong as Oregon. They will wear down. The time off always affects timing. Tackling the Ducks team speed will take a bit to readjust to. I expect Kenyon and Jamari to have a big day. Jmac, Benson, and the return of speed-demon Dakorian and sure hands Bryant will give that secondary fits. And our stable of backs will run and run and run. Can't wait!

Has Chip had any real success since leaving Oregon? Other than the Rose bowl beatdown tOSU gave us? He may need to coach, but is he any good any more? For the record, I recognize that Chip at Oregon changed college football worldwide. The 'mesh', spread, tempo, run first all teams do it now. But in a world of "what have you done for me lately", what has he done. I used to think he was a QB whisperer. Now,? Best of luck CK. Don't take it personally when we clobber NW!

Ducks 38 - 30 1 - t/o 3 - saks 231 - yds pass

I guess he's planning on NIL doing the recruiting for him. While I appreciate all he did when at Oregon, I wonder if he should be getting all that credit? How much was Bellotti? Or Helfrich? Was he a one-hit-wonder or just a flash-in-the-pan?

It appears UK starts 1/12.

I'm guessing the reason for announcing before playoffs completed is so he has time to register at new school for start of winter term. UO starts 1/5. Novosad needs to be offered by someone, accept, get registered, and move. Makes sense to announce now

Let's just hope that coach Lanning is able to change up the L vibe with this particular uni combo so that in the future we don't collectively react with " oh no" 😳🤦

My wish for all you OBD buddies, a day of knowing you have family that loves you and Duck buddies who will support you and have your back. May the Reason for the season make Himself known to you. And may all our hopes and dreams for the New Year come true!

Any info on the health of #11 JMac?

Freudian slip? Or just saying out loud what we here at OBD think! Either way, it's a very funny gaffe. I'm curious to see which of these 8 schools can compete with the likes of Tulane, or mighty JMU.