DanLduck

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. 🤣

Btw, the whiteout really fires up the crowd. It would be like us doing "Shout" every quarter. The fact they haven't won more often is a reflection on their decisions to use this against best opponents. However they were on a current 6 game winning streak. Now they will need to start a new streak. 😁

Ncaa rules state home teams wear darker uni unless visiting team ok's a change. An example from this year, Tulane wanted to wear an all-white uni against Northwestern at their home opener to remember hurricane Katrina. Northwestern proudly (and wrongly) declined.

Oregon 32 - 21 2 -t/o 2 - Saks 267 yds

I love it. A little "Raideresque"like our winning the B1G championship. Plus, it's very threatening, 'the curse of the mummy' and all that. Mummy Duck shoes, wraps, etc. In a 'white out' no less. I think this is brilliant. Everyone wear GREEN. GO Ducks. Kill the Lion!

I've had many of the same thoughts. PSU has not played a game yet that prepares them for a game speed of Oregon. Tackling to the ground could be an issue. We also have impressive team speed. Our guys have played 2 P4 teams already, which means against better D-lines and O-lines. Our big guys know what to expect. We've also traveled to a different time zone already. And is there a better motivator then Lanning anywhere! Should be an awesome game. Better set the DVR cuz we'll want to rewatch this game over and over!

Amazing insight. Thanks JJ.

I totally agree, but I don't think Davison will sit. They clearly like him in short yardage situations. Almost all his touches have resulted in 1st downs ot TD's! That leaves just D Hill to redshirt. Would M Hughes be willing to wait another year? This week should give answers.

I think Hill and Davison surprised at being so capable as freshmen. I can only believe Hughes has been slower to pick up offense and/or show he can block effectively. It appears Noah is #1. Limar #2, and Davison for short yardage. Hill and Hughes are there too, but how many touches will they get. I believe that rotation will be reduced across all positions as the season progresses. It will be up to each player to be ready when he gets his chance. There is no doubt our RB room is deep with loads of potential. Having fresh backs for all 4 quarters will be advantageous. We will see the cream rise to the top each week.

Listening to coach Stein talk, I think he wants to stay at Oregon for at least a few more years. But a connection with a Texas school makes sense.

And our mighty Ducks will be facing at least 3 of those qb's in the regular season. This is shaping up to be a really fun season!

This talk reminds me of last year after wins in our 1st three games. And we ended up 12 - 0. The real season is about to start. Lots of great games remain. It's too early to be in top form. We improve every week. And it's a looonng season. I think we are doing what's needed to win. 1st real test is this week. Can't wait for the game. All of you going to the game, please yell LOUD!

Time for a quick pick 6!!

I've never stopped calling it the 'Civil War'. Always thought the reasons were ill advised, uninformed, and who cares anyway. We, as a country to easily overly politicize everything. Besides, it really is a 'civil" Civil War. As for Mr C, he has attached himself to a sinking ship (Pac(St)8) and desperately needs paid viewers. Of which I will never be one. Go Ducks! Put lil' bro in his place.

Ducks 55 - 10 2 - t/o 3 - Saks 257 - yds pass (lot's of rushing yds)

I'm with you Charles, but... Phil & Penny represent the entire state in actuality. Yes Eugene. Yes UO. But their generosity and philanthropy reaches all across the state. Even to Corvalis. They have quietly given millions to OSU. The heart clinic where my wife received life saving surgery is named the Phil and Penny Knight Pavillion, here in Portland. The largest heart facility between Seattle and San Francisco. It makes sense to do this for Civil War game. And as a footnote, the special "state honor" unis, blue and orange/yellow, and the absurdly strange orange legged Duck honor unis, both led to disastrous losses. Humiliating even. This game should all but guarantee a win.

As usual, cool and original. The blackout should be OK as they will be in light color, away units. 69 - 3 sounds good to me!

42 - 13 Oregon 2 - t/o 3 - Saks 257 yds pass

IMO, as long as the B1G remains the conference, revenue sharing should be equal through the regular season and playoff teams share playoff revenue. A stronger conference, as deep as possible, only makes the whole better. Especially for rankings. And rankings are needed to make playoff. The problem with the old Pac12 was that half the country thought it was USuC and everyone else. So a win against Utah, or ASU, etc carried no weight with voters. Whereas beating Ol Miss (or any SEC team) was a great win. You get my drift. tOSU wanting unequal shares is selfish and short-sighted. It's also a move to try and get in front of potential west coast dominance with OBD, UW and USuC surging on the horizon. (Oregon is already there) without full revenue shares Something tOSU is overlooking is the need for mid-level teams to be in- conference to aid in stacking the win column. If PSU, UM, tOSU, USC, UW, Oregon, et al, played each other every year, there would be a lot of cannibalizing and hurting chances of making playoff. Let's recognize the need for "team" play and try and lift each other. A strong conference isn't needed for pro league, but I think a strong conference is mandatory in college. Especially when deciding who makes playoffs is often so subjective.