DanLduck

Oregon 56 - 23 2 - t/o 3 - saks 321 - yds pass

Hey, if you're not already impressed enough, Tom Brady apparently owns the same model of Rolls Royce. Personally, I prefer an Oregon rolls Royce, Freeman that is! Btw, how many tickets does it take before you figure out you ain't supposed to park there!?! No wonder the list 5 in a row!

Something I've noticed is the communication between players presnap. Particularly if the offense does any motion. The other thing I've noticed is how effectively linebackers and db's pick up receivers crossing the middle. Seems like in years past we would get burned there, this year they adjust to the player quicker. There is also quick play between db's and safeties handing off receivers to each other. It seems everyone has a better grasp of the defense and what's expected of them. All this is helped by the new additions on d brought in via transfer portal as FishDuck so clearly pointed out previously. Lastly, I think the strength and conditioning and speed coaches have really done an amazing job. The guys seem stronger, quicker and healthier then in past years. That makes for fewer missed tackles. Having the depth that allows for the rotation that keeps fresh legs out is an amazing luxury. Can't wait to see the video this friday.

That was a great article and worth the read. Sums up the accusations perfectly, both disturbing and hilarious. And we can rest assured that any possible penalties will be dealt out by the NCAA, will arrive in time for the new B1G media negotiations, 2036.

Ducks win! 35 - 7 2 t/o 2 sacks 238 yds pass

Hey y'all, gotta question, what do you think of that call by K St. to go for a td and not a field goal? Would you feel differently if Lanning made that decision?

Great article Darren. And you are right on, about coaches and Ms. Natalie. As for DL leaving Oregon? Not gonna happen. Listen to what he says. Look at his interactions with players. Dan Lanning loves coaching D1 football. And his family loves Eugene. He ain't going anywhere until his kids graduate. Minimum. As for Alabama, coach DL will need to win several Natties at Oregon before he becomes heir apparant to st.Nick. I really believe that DL is a long term Duck. And while we can all breathe a sigh of relief, he is still learning how to be a great head coach. We're going to need to take the great with not so great. Back to back losses to UW is not a trend I want to see continued. The game this Sat is a perfect set up for a trap game. Having the team ready to play is on him. I love almost everything about coach Lanning, my favorite quote of his, "who would think my first head coaching job would also be my last". He loves Oregon. He and his family are developing web feet.

We could also start Ty T, sit Dorlus, Kyhree, and Evan Williams, and only play Bucky for a half. Yeah, it's not gonna happen. We have played up to the Oregon standard pretty much every game and not played down to any team. We may have started slow, but always played strong. Colorado, Stanford and Utah all scored more than 30 pts against USuC. Against us? Only 6. Only CU got into the endzone, and that was at the end of the game. Our run defense is solid. Ott may get some yards, but not enough to beat us. And while Mendoza is looking pretty good, our man Bo is playing lights out! He is running our offense with precision and accuracy. He was 14 of 16 first half at Utah. His misses? Two drops by Troy Franklin, one a sure td. When does TF drop balls! Cal is playing better at this point, but not better then our Ducks. Sure, we could potentially lose the game, I mean, that's why you play the game. But not this year. Our guys and coaches are focused. One game at a time. Play to the Oregon standard. My only concern is the point spread. It seems pretty big for where Cal is at right now. And that only matters for those that bet, and those that vote. Playoff committee that is. Oregon wins, but will they cover.

I think it's a good combination for the closest home game to halloween. I'm getting used to this green. It seems sort of like a military green. It certainly makes the yellow pop. The chrome helmets would be better if the sun was out... We will all like them better after we win by 28 or more!

I'm thinking that a lot more credit needs to be given these coaches then we here at OBD have done so far this season. I can't remember a season when 8 games in we were relatively the same starters and so few injuries. I've also noticed we seem to be tackling better, and defenders seem to react quicker to plays. I'm thinking that shows improved strength and quickness. The player rotation probably helps too. Not only are we getting blue-chip players, but it seems they being developed physically to bring their best. I hope these coaches stay at Oregon for a long while.

Well said. Thanks coach.

He's on a ball schollie, doesn't count towards 85 football. In football he is walking. Just like that kid from track team.

While that is true, if they did show up though, it would be great for campus. I'd take it.

Well done TerryM9!

Absolutely not! He is 1 of 15 college kids in America. Pretty elite company. If he can do it, he should continue. Making pro in any sport is a long shot. Few do it. He should enjoy the ride as long as possible. Perhaps being a 2 sport kid enhances his NIL opportunities. Also, he is a walk on football dude. The only $$ help for school is his baseball schollie. If he gets a full ride, and coaches ask him to, I could see him giving up bball. Until then, keep it going.

Oregon 31 - 17 2 - t/o 3 - Sacks 278 yds passing

It's fitting for the Utes to have an ugly helmet. Our uniform choice is the least favorite of mine. Suggests this game will be an old fashioned slugfest. If so, our depth should win out.

Control the line of scrimmage. It may be something always said, but very true this time. Utah has a great defense. They play hard, fast and tackle well. They are very good at getting to the qb. They also have to rely on their run game. They cannot depend on the pass. They call a lot of qb runs, swapping personnel at qb. So, we need to slow down their run game. Bring the safeties up regularly. Play lock down coverage on the wr's. We have the personnel to do it. Popo, Taki, Brandon can close up the middle, and our edge boys must contain. LB's are improved with Jacobs now playing. With Kyree back, I'm feeling very good about shutting down the Utah offense. They haven't played a team as good or as deep as us yet. We will need a good run game. Both Bucky and James are hard to bring down, they both need to continue their excellent play. Lastly, no costly penalties. This is a tough one. I think Oregon has suffered from more bad calls (and bad non-calls) than from actual bad play. At least in recent games. And we can do nothing about that, except to play as clean and as hard as we can. If we play as we are capable, and the officiating is reasonable and at least equitable, I really think we can win this game comfortably. Shut down the run. Protect Bo. Run the ball successfully. Do that we win big. Nothing to it.

Last week in Seattle was a massive game, lots of great storylines, and plenty of emotion. On and off the field. We watched our Ducks Saturday "sleep walk" through the 1st half (as some have called it) and then we saw UW stumble on the road to hang on for a win against lowly ASU. (Side note on ASU, they have been snakebit with injuries, yet are playing every team tough. Pretty impressive) So I'm wondering what y'all on OBD think now after watching all the results from sat. I personally think the Ducks responded better to the loss, than UW did to the win. I do think this was first time all year we came close to playing "down" to the competition. And, I'm glad we get Utah after their emotional win over USuC.

To be honest, my favorite tailgating food is whatever is being served, and drinking whatever is the coldest! We don't usually make it to a lot of games, but we get "ducked up" every Saturday and when the son and grandkids come over I grill meat and the wife makes all kinds of finger foods. Our grandkids actually like veggies, so we always have a huge veggie and dip platter, but only yellow and green colored veggies. Never carrots!

Great timing for this information Charles. With all of us still stinging over a loss to the hated dawgs, it's great to recognize how good our coaching staff is. What's really awesome is how young so many are, we can have years of continued success as a staff. What's also relevant is how recruits view our staff. In just 2 years, Oregon is back to being an offense that's fast, fun and innovative, but at the same time accompanied by a defense that can be frightening to opposing offenses. As we move into the B1G, our viewership will skyrocket (already last week over 7M) and with the NIL group support, we shouldn't miss out on too many targets. It will be nice to someday win them all, but until then, you gotta admit, this is one helluva ride!

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.