DanLduck

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?

OK, my bad. I was thinking Brock was the Weipert kid Charles wrote about. This is BT's 3rd year at Oregon. Some of what I said still applies. Sorry for my confusion.

From what I've seen in last 2 spring games, both Austin and Luke can handle D1 football. And yes, neither have redshirts to give. IMO, at least 1 has to leave to get playing time next year. Mop-up duty isn't much prep for in-game experience. I don't believe either needs that type of playing time. Playing Brock gives greater dividends. 1: it shows confidence in his ability to maintain the status quo. This helps show future and current recruits that being "good enough is old enough". It encourages all young players that hard work in practice is rewarded. 2: if BT wants to transfer, there is some film on him. 3: I think AN was a little dinged up, no reason to risk fluke re-injury. I personally believe that Dante returns for next season. I also think we have a very stacked QB room. Which only seems to be improving, looking to future recruits. It will be very interesting to see how this plays out. Love for Lanning and NIL are solid reasons to stay, but a QB needs to play.

So much worry about us, they forgot about Michigan! Maybe should just concentrate on the game at hand!

Don't want to be negative, but these units give me a bad feeling. Not a bit of green or yellow. Oi vey!

I think coming up with the extra $20.5 million each year to pay the athletes is a real deal. And we don't want a different stadium. 60K including standing room will have to do. I personally love being at the games, but my old body can't stand and scream for 4 quarters, so I let younger bods take my place and I watch from my comfy recliner on my lil 60" lcd.

Smart guys do well at qb. Just ask Justin Herbert. Here's hoping Mendoza doesn't have his best day Sat. May he have many face to face time with our D-line and his head buzz with Autzen's cacophony of sound!

I have yellow, black and a green cheap ponchos for rain games. I'm "covered". 😉

I confess I wasn't thrilled with these until my wife claimed she "loved" them. So, now I "like" them. 🤷‍♂️ What can I do? She's a great cook!

Right. Like strength of schedule all of a sudden matters?! Wait till they all play 9 conference games each year. Just win baby, just win!

Fun read. Thanks Darren. This could be a very good game for viewers. Both offenses are playing lights out. Which defense steps up will be the key. We stopped the run at PSU, now can we defend the pass. C'mon Autzen. Be loud and proud!

I've not given pundits, "experts" much validity since Charles started 'Fishduck.com'. I used to think Herbstreit knew his stuff. But learning about Chip's offense from this site made me realize that KH had no clue what the Ducks were doing! I've learned so much from all the contributions here that it's obvious that the "experts" are merely repeating popular talking points. They are still stuck in the '80's for football success. Only the SEC and a few "Bluebloods" can win it all. Now, with NIL, the portal, and all athletes getting paid, 'above board', the old school elites no longer have an advantage. They can no longer store up blue-chip players and hold onto deep rosters. Now you can actually play at Cincinnati, or Vanderbilt, etc, get exposure AND make $$$. Preseason rankings based on last year are now invalid because every year is now a new roster. E.g. how many teams are starting a new transfer QB! Anyway, I laugh at preseason polls. But I love my OBD community!

I can't find any sympathy. Even if they go oh-fer. They and Canzano deserve each other. At least for now they still have baseball?

Scoo Ducks!!! This is awesome. Now everybody show up!! Woo hoo!!

NIL $$ makes the staying choice much easier. His willingness to submit to sitting last year proves he understands the long term value he gains by learning all he can. The QB position, along with maybe O-line, are the spots where live game experience is most needed for NFL success. My money says he stays. If he does, we mist likely lose Novosad.

It appears to me to be an issue of coaching. The coaches at Oregon seem to be able to get more out of players. That's pretty straight forward. Our coaches are amazing! They have done it time after time. We are very fortunate to have Coach Lanning; a Natty is in our future. You just gotta believe.

I saw this too. Sounds about perfect!

I believe that's what they sing after all of their top 10 losses, the Blues. 🤣