DanLduck

Thanks Jordan, I agree completely with your perspective. This game is a classic to watch again and appreciate how good our defense was in that 2nd half. They gave the offense enough opportunities to win...and we came this close! It hurts to lose. It hurts worse when it's Udub. So now we get to see the emotional strength of our boys. The real character of this team will shine through. How we respond to adversity, this loss, will mean everything. I almost feel sorry for WSU...well, not really. Everyone going to the game this week, save your voice, get plenty of rest, drink extra fluids (preferably water 😉) and give it your all on Sat. Goooooo Ducks!!!!

When a play doesn't work, why is it always the coaches fault? If the players don't execute properly, any play can fail. As noted, Oregon won basically every category statistics wise. That seems to me to suggest a good game plan by the coaches. No one is complaining about going for 2 pts, twice! Because they worked. That 2nd time was genius cuz it kept the score within 3. Lewis has been great this year, no one thought he would miss. I for one have no issues with the coaching decisions. The players didn't execute. Sometimes games come down to a couple big plays. Our guys just weren't able to make one more big play. They played their hearts out for the full 60 minutes. No doubt in my mind that we win in OT. I hope we get a rematch this year in Vegas. We have the players and the coaches to get us there.

It's hard not to be critical of coaching decisions when plays don't work. Especially the obvious ones. But the truth is we outplayed UW, we just didn't outscore them. Time of possession Yards passing yards rushing 1st downs That magnificent goal-line stand Our coaches had a good game plan. We don't want to admit it, but UW is a really good football team. And that Penix kid was nothing short of spectacular. We pressured him, hurried him, even got some good hits on him, and he still threw accurate balls. In a game with many great plays, this game was won and lost by only a few plays. Unfortunately for us, our guys weren't the ones who made them. This time. There is no shame in losing to a good team. I'm looking forward to the rematch. Hopefully that will be on 12/1 in Vegas. For me, calling those plays we are questioning, shows how much Lanning & co believe in his players. I have no problem with that.

I'm still on board the Lanning express. I'm still a believer in him. Wouldn't want any other head coach. Gotta take the good with the bad. But boy, that loss stung a bit. As bad as we feel, imagine how the seniors must feel. The worst part to me is how similar to last year this loss was. Ouch. Those who ignore the past are inclined to repeat it. Apparently. Positive takeaways for me: Half-time adjustments. I thought the d was better 2nd half. Good job by coaches. That goal line stand. Impressive. And I'm now a Penix believer. We pressured him, hit him hard, and he still made amazing throws with great accuracy. The kids a baller. Season is far from lost. We have lots of football left. Now the most important game is the next one. One game at a time.

Coach Lanning wins 1st coaching decision: going for 2!!

Martinis. Several. But not till after the game. Win or lose they lower my BP. During the game I pace. I yell at the TV. And I high-five my wife after every good play. Oh, and I eat licorice vines. Sometimes several bags!

I live in Beaverton. Some years ago, maybe 2009 or 10, there was construction on Hwy 217 (isn't there always!) and over the weekend some heavy equipment was left roadside. One of these was a big lift, that for security purposes I guess, was left in the full extended mode. Sometime during the weekend, some husky fan climbed that thing and put a purple UW flag at the top. Being the Duck fan I am, I was somewhat distressed by this. But, on my way to work mon am, I noticed someone else had climbed up and spray painted 0 -12 on that flag! One of the best am commutes of my life!!

How many former Heisman winners have been on non-playoff teams? Can't be the best in CFB if your team isn't, at least according to voters. Bo is on the outside looking in. He won't have gaudy stats (tho 80% passing is right up there). The best thing for him is for the team to just keep winning. If we/he beats UW, beats USC, beats OSU and wins Pac12, he will be in New York. Wins against those other candidates will be considered as out performing them. And even with just his average performance so far in those games, he will have enough stats to look legitimate. I hope GameDay crowd this week is inundated with Bo- dacious signs. And Corso puts on the Duck head!

Maybe Sione recognizes the value of a head coach that knows when to take a knee!

AWESOME!!

I for one would enjoy OOC against any P5 team, but, having to go through the strength of the B1G every year, I don't want to see the likes of Alabama except in a major bowl. I want to see if future playoff committee's actually give value to sos scheduling.

You can't win the Heisman if your team doesn't win big. USuC won't beat ND, O, or UCLA. Can't be the "best" if your team isn't.

Can't believe how many calls go CU way. The refs seem to be trying hard to protect Shedeur. That's the part about celebrity that drives me nuts.

I think Canzano hated Belotti and struggled with Chip like all media did. I think too that he was after "clicks" for sake of Oregonian. Since he's been solo, he seems less biased. That said, the Beavs have been and always will be the underdog in this state. It's always easier rooting for them. One more reason I love the Lanning hire. He is such a solid, likeable human, how can anyone root against him.

Can't wait to see a backdrop of Bo-dacious signs! (And maybe a few dozen wsu banners)

I love Joey, one of my all time favorite Ducks, but he is in error here. We already know what kind of team we have this year, I think we are all (save maybe Charles) just too afraid to embrace it. Think about it, the Ducks are better in every area: speed, tackling, running to the ball, one on one DB coverage, rushing the qb, even stopping a running game (take out TS #'s from game 2 and its really good). Our offense is scoring points like it was 2012 and the d is elite. We've beaten every team handily except TT. Our first road game in a very hostile environment. But we held on for the W. This year is special. I don't think there is any doubt we can play with any team out there. That we do know. But to get there, we now get to go through the meat of our schedule. Every game is critical. So much could go wrong. But so much can go right! So I'm with Charles, with the leadership we have on the team this year, 2023 is the year of the Duck!

Not just to come here for playing time, but for real development. Oregon has the coaches to get that kid to the next level.

Thank you Legion! I don't think I've ever seen that video or heard that song. Truly awesome! Brought back many memories of that great season and going to games with my son. Definitely a comparison to this year's vast improved D. Might have to come up with a new nickname.

Hopefully be healthy enough to coach up fellow teammate and be around practice etc

Excellent info again Mr FishDuck. I think all those studs are seniors too. As mentioned elsewhere, kudos to our strength and conditioning coaches. We definitely have more team speed, we are tackling better, and watching those big front four get good push on those O-line's, is a thing of beauty.

Thanks Charles. Great stuff. No one likes to see injuries, but it's a realistic aspect of the game. Not only has Lanning developed our depth, we're basically pretty healthy right now. I hope to see our run game be stellar and that our defense pressures Penix regularly.

Let the portal be open!! Apparently alot more coaches liked what Sanders did at CU than are willing to speak up. I guess now the flood of transfers will really take off. And I'm sure we can expect more tampering claims. Oh well, it is what it is. I'll just have to buy a program each year to know who our players are.

He does have a redshirt available.

Lanning is very calculated and careful in what he says. But I don't ever see him speaking a falsehood on purpose. If he says Khyree practiced, I believe he must have. Now the word "fine" and "well" are rather general. My belief is KJ will be playing on 10/14. And UW will have fewest passing yards if their season.

I think the crowd in Lubbock was louder than UW will be, but should be a good reference point for the team. Crowd noise usually juices up both teams. But getting snap count right is big, we don't want false start penalties. Oregon is in a pretty good position: We are mostly healthy (assuming Khyree is back) Pre and post snap penalties are way down O-line is playing solid with more confidence The defense seems to be coming into its own, and with all the rotation that's been used, players are fresh. Bo is playing at a really high level. (All we need is to hit a couple more of those near misses on the deep shots) With the extra "work" week (a la Dan Lanning) our guys should be as ready as ever to bury them dawgs. My biggest concern is controlling qb runs. Can't let that guy beat us with his feet. And stopping them on 3rd and long. That is still a major issue. Sat 10/14 will be a very good day to be a Duck!