DanLduck

This is just another example of how messed up CFB has become. The Bowls were the one time a player could get free stuff. Now, who needs another set of 'beats' headsets?! They can all afford to buy their own! I agree that the Bowl system needs revitalizing, but what part of CFB doesn't! I personally think this is a bad look on coach Freeman and entire ND organization. They could have shown up and trounced BYU and made a legitimate claim of being cheated from playoffs. Now they look like poor losers. I mean, after all, they did lose head-to-head with Miami. Both teams 10-2. Makes sense to me. I can't imagine coach Lanning ever allowing something like this. One last thought about ISU and KSU skipping Bowl games: they have different circumstances. Both lost coaches, both are likely to lose players to the portal. Is it in anyone's best interest to play a game repping your school with less then a normal full roster? And, the Poptart bowl isn't a bad gig. Better then a lot of others. Just sayin.

Once again I am surprised at what we value as fans. Brock came in with no fanfare from pundits. Not many stars after his name. Only offered by Montana St and Portland St. (Maybe a couple others) and our head coach, whom we all trust, says he won OUTRIGHT the qb2 backup spot in practice. And we all doubt it?I thought it was "in Lanning we trust". We trust scouting by writers over what our coach sees?! Btw, Justin Herbert was also an under the radar player, as was Marcus Mariota. They ended up being pretty good. I don't mean to be rude, but I trust DL and WS more than writers or pundits. Will Dante go pro? Will any QB transfer? Will we pick up a QB from the portal? Inquiring minds want to know. These and other questions need to be answered while we are playing for a National championship! CFB is now in the twilight zone. Right now I've got James Madison on my mind. And if our coaches are happy with BT as QB2, I'm jiggy with it.

Yep, I think we get Tulane. Ol Miss gets 'bama. ACC gets stiffed again. No entries into playoff. Though, can someone explain to me how ND, with same record as Miami (10-2) gets in but the team they lost to! does not?! If head to head doesn't count, why play the games in a playoff?!!

I love getting atheletic players. More than 1 sport, or position. I believe multi sports aid in overall total development. Another great Lanning class! Gee, an old OBD guy like me could sure get spoiled. Just sayin.

Just in time for Christmas, we sign Messiah, Immanuel, and a Prince. Also 'Tank' and a Beaver. Awesome.

One of the problems of a committee, is that it is a committee. I've heard it said God didn't make the Platypus. He left it to a committee. 😉

It was so fun to watch both qb's ball out so amazing. Both guys made amazing plays. I did almost choke on my food when J. Conorly was called for holding! But Marcus recovered. A great Thanksgiving week of football for Duck fans.

Ducks win! 31 - 13 2 - t/o 3 - saks 231 - yds pass

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving to all. I for one am thankful to Charles & Co. for all they do to make Fishduck.com such an amazing place. I love it. Enjoy the day, family, friends and get ready for a beat down of those pesky pups to the north!

That was a great explanation. I hadn't noticed Dante pivoting right side when it was live. Though it also looked like USuC linebacker #18 was bored on the play. I have never seen our Bryce Boetcher chase down a play with such a lackluster effort.

Chipper is best seen in the rear-view mirror. We love what he did here, but what has he done since? Or Taggert? Or Mario? Lightning won't strike twice. I think JJ is correct, there will be many openings and others willing to bet on that 2nd lightning strike. For us, it's "in Lanning we trust". I'm sure he has several names in his little black book of potential coaches. He will develop his own coaching tree. Now, huck those fuskies!

Who named it the Cascade Clash?! I mean, it's not bad, but I didn't get a vote! It's more like a Border War than clash. I'm just glad coach Lanning realizes the importance of this one, and wants the win as bad as we do. I don't believe in cruelty to animals, so we best put these mutts down fast! Sco Ducks! Whip them puppies!

For a walk-on qb to make backup in this day and age is amazing. This is no disrespect to Novosad or Moga, just amazement at the effort by Thomas. From what little we've seen from those two, it's clear we think they could manage playing D1 football. What an example of "never, never give up". It will be interesting to see what happens in the transfer portal. Akili Smith Jr is more than capable, young Beaver is promising, someone (something) has to give(go). We will see. Meanwhile, we know coaches have a keen eye for qb's. We seem to be in capable hands.

No "ill will" someone said? His defenses when DC injured at least 3 of our qb's over the years on questionable hits. I don't forget or forgive that kind of culture. Yeah, maybe a perfect Beavis.

CONFIDENCE! I believe we play our best game of the year so far. It's time for a statement game. Sco Ducks!