DanLduck

UW is in Seattle. That place is a dumpster fire all on its own. Add in how poorly Udub has been compared to Oregon, why would anyone stay in state! Losing Riley this week stung a bit, so I can imagine a little how they must feel...and it doesn't bother me one bit. I see us getting 8 or 9 of the next 10 games against them, that means they will continue to lose instate to us till at least 2032. And by then our '2nd choice' coach will have played in at least 4 Natty's.

According to the wr group, Butters throws the best ball. Does he get a chance to show his stuff? Only time will tell, but I doubt it. I think all 3 guys can play, but Ty and Jay need to play to get that all important experience. Unlike TE's, we can only play one at a time. I fear that the only way they play will be due to injury.

Well, in the hearts of many faithful and loyal Charger fans, they still do.

I'm not feeling it. With the NIL climate being what it is, until some of these blue-chip studs commit, being in a top 4 list means nothing. I am keeping my fingers crossed...

It seems to me over the last decade, whenever we have changed DC, our defense improves dramatically that 1st year. At least statistically. I expect that to be the case this year too. After that it will depend on recruiting classes. As far as the game on 9/3 goes, our biggest advantage is that we are an unknown. With a new HC, a new OC, a new starting QB, there is a lot we fans don't even know! Lanning got a great opportunity. He left a quality program for another quality program that was NOT left in shambles. He has inherited arguably the best roster in the Pac12 (most blue-chip players). Coach DL has a chance to hit the ground running, as it were, at least on all cylinders. I sincerely hope we look good in Atlanta. Btw SoGaDawg, feel free to start a new topic anytime. Just check the rules if necessary. Your posts are a welcome and delight.

It's great we continue to send a rep to this camp regularly. It's a good image for us to sell to future QB's. I hope Ty has a great time.

Good food for thought David, thanks. Beside expansion not being a real alternative, the changes to college sports, and those on the horizon could really shake things up. I'm thinking of the potential to keep football revenue for the players and force the other sports to cover their own costs. I'm thinking of some schools simply bailing out of football because costs are escalating out of control. Should Oregon and the LA schools continue to fund Cal, AZ, or Colorado? I guess getting better on the field is the place to start. That's the one area where coaches have any say.

It sucks to lose out to MC though. Also, not surprising that all 3 schools are big on NIL.

The RB room really is stacked. Yet still a great deal unknown. All but James have some college experience too. Will there be enough touches to go around? Don't forget Seven on some end-arounds too. Once again, just one more thing to watch and learn about our Ducks this year.

Point #1- pound the rock. This is a big ask. Georgia has been and I expect will be, great against the run. In one of Nix's games against Georgia, he was leading rusher. We need, as Mr. Fishduck pointed out, to get good use from our receivers, especially Seven. He and Hutson will present key mismatches to help move the chains. That in turn will help the run game. Georgia has a couple very good db's. This should be a very fun game for Dillingham and Lanning to game plan for. They think they know Nix, but Lanning knows them, and Dillingham will have some new tricks up his sleeve. The pressure is all on them to not just win, but dominate. I think it will be a very entertaining game. We will have so much to watch for, in game coaching, how are guys play, the defense, the offense, who steps up, etc. This is a game we all better record, cuz we gonna watch it over and over. Can't wait. Go Ducks!

A.J. Abbott, a walk on qb who was with us last season has entered the portal. I have no idea if this is because of the 2 new walk-on qb's just added, or if they were added because they knew he was going. This leaves us with 3 scholarship QB's and 2 walk-ons.

Just remember, Oregon is the team pundits love to hate. We are too threatening to all their favorite teams. Seems we are always dissed, or at least very often.

Thanks for keeping it all safe Fishduck.

It's a clear sign of an inferiority complex. When it's your first win in ages...you gotta show off. When you've been there before, you act a little more professional. The 'little brother' always talks big the one time they win. And this is as classy as Harbaugh gets.

We have traveled many places over the last 15 years, the wife and I. We always wear Duck gear (even our suitcases are green with yellow ribbon). Every place we've been We get shout outs like 'go Ducks or someone shows an 'O'. Many states, even in the south, the Caribbean, Canada and of course Hawaii. Our beloved Ducks are international and truly loved!

The problem isn't politics. It's how people respond. It's a lack of civility. I do agree that sports is an escape, but it also is a clear example of how great it is when people can come together over a commonality. I love wearing my Duck gear when we travel. We always get responses from people and 99% it's positive. Where else do you high five a total stranger with sheer joy! I wish we could be a little more like sport fans everyday. And I do love our "forum with decorum"

These lists are way too hilarious. I'll bet the end results won't be even close. That kid at WSU is gonna put up good numbers. And hasn't Chip's qb been playing for like the whole time CK has been at UCLA?! He has to know the offense by now. Bet he has a good year. Bo should ignore this foolishness and concentrate on being all he can be. He still has to win the starting job anyway.

Yes I feel good about this group. I would have been happy with Dollars and Cardwell. The others bring some experience and one true freshman. I expect they are all hungry to prove they're the one and that will push the whole group. With our experienced O-line, we could once again excel in the run game. Our 1st game though could be tough. Georgia is stout against the run.

With these highly rated qb's, I can't help but think it ends up being all about the NIL $$. The standard has been set by so many schools of getting big pay days for these kids, a kid would have to have some serious love for the coaches and program to pass up a big payday.

Mexico. On the northeast side. Some affordable areas, good medical too. If you plan on getting any social security $$, be sure to read all the rules if you move out of country.

When a player leaves for the pro's before graduating, it counts against us. Maybe that's part of the issue, we send more to the NFL? Wait till the knuckleheads up north see this article, they will haunt us with it for months.

Maybe I just like blue. I'm still wearing a Tennessee Titans Mariota jersey.

I actually liked it. I know we lost that game, but I liked the fact we matched the state flag and original license plates. I own a jersey and a t-shirt as does the wife. Sorry, I'll try and be sure not to wear it around you Haywarduck. lol

And Walk was also a walk on at first.

A great read. Thanks for sharing.