DanLduck

Yes, and I like it that way. Let's stay under the radar for as long as possible. The 2 losses to Utah last year, losing Dye in transfer, a new starting qb,and a new coaching staff, makes for the rest of the country to think we have too much to overcome. The pressure is already on USC due to expectations. That sets up potential of a disappointing year for them. We can start out of the gate with nothing to lose, play loose, and have success. I like our chances.

Our current coaches have said the same thing. The ideal TE is a guy who can block like an O-line men but have soft hands. Oh yeah, and be tall.

I want to give Bo the chance for a new start. We did that for AB last year. Problem for AB, he quickly showed us his weakness; late passes and throws behind open receivers. Bo, if he starts, needs to be more timely and accurate. If so, the ugly throw will be absorbed by us the fan base. If he gives us enough positive signs, we will accept most anything. After watching AB constantly throw to his safety valve for short gains, Bo has a big window of improvement to win us all over.

I for one am still not convinced that Bo wins the starting job. His experience is the biggest advantage he has over Jay and Ty. Which admittedly, playing a Georgia defense is a pretty big deal. But I think all 3 qb's have the skill to be the #1 guy. Whoever wins out the fall competition will have earned the position and should give us all at least a sense of confidence, knowing he is whom Dillingham believes will run the offense the best. To me, the biggest key will be our running game. If we can establish that, then Dillingham can get those designed mismatches for Seven and our many tall wide outs and TE's.

Yes!! Let's not forget Cam McCormick. If he gets healthy, he is a stud! And Patrick Herbert is full of potential. We also gained a talented walk on. Our TE room is Awesome! With Dillingham designing plays to gain mis-matches, our TE's will have an amazing year.

Oregon Football: Ducks find value in SEC transfer portal DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks did a good job getting some of the top transfers out of the SEC this season, leaving their former teams with holes to fill.

I agree with the ACC. Use the leverage of needing to decide on expanded playoff as means to solve other major issues first. NIL, transfer portal, player safety, health insurance to name a few. Those issues are in reality more important, but don't yield $$. Thus they are easy to postpone deciding on. The playoffs will make $$, so use that leverage to force decisions on real issues. 8, 12, 16, who cares. The rich will get richer no matter what. So do what's best for everyone first.

Do you think this means fewer high school kids get D1 schollies? Is the portal eating up spots for the HS recruit, or is it all working out in the end? What are all y'all thoughts?

Total player development. That's Lannings sales pitch. Come to Oregon and develop into a young man. Learn football skills. Become the best player you can be. Get a great education. Make lifetime friends with some of the best athletes in the country, across all sports. And learn from a team of dedicated coaches who will love you like family. And doing so, NIL $$ will follow. Maybe even go pro. Most importantly, be prepared for life.

Oregon must not get in a bidding war for an unproven high school qb. We want players who want to play at Oregon, not just make bank. I know many kids (with help from parents, maybe) will hold out for all they can get. Why not. If someone will pay you, do it. But there is still so much more to college football. Getting an education, being prepared for going pro, and most important, having a team and coaches you like being around. Even 5* players are not guaranteed to go pro, especially qb's. The smart ones will know this. They will go to the school that best fits them. There will always be very good qb's in the portal if needed. We should get the best we can without paying big bucks, and use the portal as needed.

I love my Ducks! everyone else, 2nd, 3rd or who cares. Talk about a subjective list! The winged helmet, with the O on the back is 2nd to none!!! In any color! Go Ducks!! (Everyone else sucks!)

5 visits is plenty. Any more would just confuse the already impressionable young athelete. Kids can take as many unofficial visits as they want now, but on their own dime. That shows true interest. If schools had to pay for more visits, kids would use them just for a party trip. Most blue-chip players have a very good idea of the few schools they really want. 5 is a big number. It's plenty.

Since the NCAA allowed coaches to do satellite camps Oregon has taken advantage. But it certainly appears that DL has increased the number of them and the location. He is using those connections he has established over the years. Well done!

Keep up the good work Mr. Fishduck!

The more I read about Lanning, the more of a man crush I have. Even with the portal and nil and all the other "stuff" going on, watching DL coach our Ducks should be fun and very entertaining.

A "position-less superstar". What a great line! A "slash player" is pretty good too. I agree completely. This should be a fun year for Seven, and he gets to wear his number also. We won't have any trouble knowing when he has the ball. Dillingham will have many plays designed for him I'm sure. Btw, to get 1000 yards rushing and to do it as a receiver also, you have to have speed and shiftiness, just sayin.

Take the 17.5 points and bet the house!! This line should drop closer to 13.5 by game time. Our 1st time head coach will keep it close and our offense will score, think team speed. They will have some knowledge of our defense, at least expected defense. But in a first game, anything can happen. Their QB is experienced and that means a lot in a close game. I'm convinced we cover in this one.

Staying healthy. Why does it seem like some guys get the jinx? Cam McCormick, Patrick Herbert, Justin Flowe... I see this as a good get for us and potentially a great get. This guy brings needed maturity and knowledge of how to maintain the grind week in and week out. Along with Cota, a real boon to the WR room. He also has a great ability and 6'5"!! Love it. I'm hoping he is as impactful as Juwan Johnson was from Penn St. a couple years ago. And I hope he stays healthy for a full year, along with the other guys.

I'm not an O line coach, but I think scheme had a lot to do with the run game. From what I've learned watching the old Fishduck game film breakdowns, MC's blocking scheme was less effective than in Chip's days. Also listening to coach Klemm speak, he was careful not to speak bad about previous Oline coach, but made it clear he was teaching new concepts and directions. It sounded like he fully believes he is coaching up our Oline in areas they were lacking.

That is funny stuff right there! "In every game last year"? I bet they go 6-6 this year. Recruiting is where it's at and they can't touch our coaches. "Improved the WR coach 200%"?! Whose kidding who! The new husky coach is good and he will help win games, but they still need to get good recruits. That guy giving 2 to 1 odds on beating us? I'll take that bet easy.

Alex, great thought, an explosive offense reappearing at Oregon! I'm salivating at the idea! Yes, Seven should have a great year. He will invoke memories of DAT often. We won't need Bo or whichever QB starts, to win the Heisman. We just need consistent good play with few mistakes. Our team is still young so we will have mistakes. We just need to limit them. We need to remember that Nix started THREE years in the SEC. He is very experienced. That is a big deal. He will have better receivers to throw to. He will have a better OC. He won't have to do it by himself. He has great talent all around him. I absolutely expect the offense to be much more explosive then the past 3 years. I think our running game will be even better. There are some studs in that RB room! Last thought, our defense is going to help our offense be explosive by getting the ball back for them quickly. We will score more points just by having more offensive snaps. Just wait, Duck football is going to be fun to watch again.

Pressure is relative to expectations. Few of us really expect the Ducks to go undefeated and make the playoffs in Lannings first year as head coach. Yes he inherited a solid roster but few are "his" players. They are learning a new offense and new defense. They will be on the road in a hostile environment. Most expectations will be simply to play well and not get embarrassed. Georgia on the other hand is coming off a Natty win and will be ranked high and will have expectations to repeat. Plus, no head coach wants to lose to a former assistant. Coach Smart will have added pressure on him. This is clearly a must win for the Bulldogs. So the pressure is all on them. I would love to see us play well and have a chance to win in the 4th quarter, but if we lose, our hopes for the season remain. Canzano is right.

Sorry. I have ZERO love for this one!!

I know we lost, but I liked this uni!

Interesting that an ESPN writer thinks the country is in love with the SEC as much as ESPN is! Is that why largest TV audience in the past has been a B1G vs Pac12?! There is no doubt CFB will be changing. If the SEC pulls away, then they will become an NFL minor league. All others will remain college football. The nation is tired of only SEC teams in championship, ESPN just can't see past their own $$$ interests.