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Quite the turnaround, from losing to Montana at home to having the nuts back out of a home and home. I hope this isn't the Big10 freezing out the Pac-10...?

Vicks career stats, 56% completion rate, passing TD's 133/ 88 Int's, and 43 lost fumbles. An exciting guy, but became a liability. He was one of those, much like DAT, worth the price of admission, and you didn't want to miss a second of his field time. I do think weighing how much a qb should run is a worthwhile endeavor. They can get hurt anytime, but a qb who relies on his smarts and arm is going to last a longer time and be more valuable. I also think we may have a couple guys who will be unstoppable as receivers. This should make the qb running the ball even less valuable as well. A qb is much like a nice sports car, it can go off road, but not what it was made for. You can have plenty of fun with a sports car without going off road.

I would say Vicks 4.3 speed made him a running qb who could throw, no doubt. The other guys can throw first, which is my point. Nix has to prove his throwing all the way down the field can get you a touchdown. As for Fields this past season was an anomaly, and he was running for his life. He had 55 sacks, and was injured, repeatedly. Nix also has the receivers Herbert didn't have, so he needs to lean on these guys. The NFL doesn't want an injured qb who hasn't proven his arm can carry a team. I do agree Nix will have to run, and has proven his toughness, and leadership. What he needs is the sharpness of this guy, when making the decision to slide. Do the smart thing, not necessarily the easy, or glorious thing. That will get you to the NFL, play smart and show skills. Jerick McKinnon Slides Short of the Goal Line to Help the Chiefs Run Out the Clock in Super Bowl LVII WWW.CHIEFS.COM Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon slides down at the 1-yard line to keep the clock running and set up the Chiefs with a field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII.

What Risings torn ACL tells me is, with the same running stats as Nix last year, you don't want your qb running the ball as much as Utah and Oregon. The Heisman winner ran for less yardage than the Utah or Oregon qb. While Williams had more running attempts his yards per run were less than Nix or Rising. It would seem to indicate he went down sooner, and just tended to scramble more, creating more passing opportunities. Williams pulled his hamstring last season, but didn't suffer a major injury. The pundits lauded his toughness, but Rising and Nix took the big hits while running for more yardage. Being a running qb who throws won't get you into the NFL. The Oregon program needs to rely on Nix to scramble and throw the ball. The occasional run is ok, but the running should be scramblings to give the receivers time to get open. When needed, a first down run is ok, but contact should be minimized. Our season could, and probably will hinge on how we use Nix next season. Next season we need to look at Nix as a passer, and a threat to go when the run is wide open with a perfected slide, or make the qb sneak work. I also want to see him roll out, scramble and make the effort throw. More passing yardage, less running yardage. How do you see our qb used, now and going forward? I say with a stable of incredibly talented receivers, like never before, Oregon needs to become even more focused on the passing game with our qb. The scramble needs to primarily open up the passing game, not the running game. We should also have a better defense and special teams so getting the tough first down with our qb won't be as necessary.

Agree, but.... Oregon makes resumes, they don't hire resumes. Also does seem like a similar kind of guy, much like our coach you mention, Locklyn. Carlos was in charge of high school relations in 2020, now running our show with RB's, and killing it. If Lanning is going to create some loyalty it will be with these guys.

You mentioned the ASU coach loved the RB by committee, it will be interesting to see how Stein sees the position. Another factor will be how Stein sees the qb position. The threat of a running qb is great, but he doesn't need to run too often to keep the defense on their heals. I hope we see Bucky with the ball more running and catching out of the backfield. This will actually keep the LB's busy too. If Bucky is a threat to catch the ball the defensive backfield has to be cognizant of this threat. There are few players who are a bigger threat than Bucky in the open field. We saw how elusive he was against the Tarheals, he made them look like they had tar on their heals with his cutbacks. The main item is the RB competition is over Bucky is our guy. Unless somebody blows up the position this spring, or through summer workouts, Bucky is our number 1 guy. Fortunately we have a few other guys who can run the ball very well. What we don't have is another proven guy who can distribute the ball and lead the team. This season we need Nix throwing more, and running less. What does Stein want, time will tell.

Makes one wonder how defenses can defend an offense with so many options, weapons. It also makes you realize why the LB position is so critical to an effective defense with the RPO. A LB needs to be able to read an offense, be incredibly savvy, and be able to move like cat while hitting like a truck.

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It would take a big donor to buy a large jet custom built to transport football players, team. I know when I fly first class it is a different flight, and impact than when I fly cattle car class. Can you imagine Oregon going it alone, and flying into locals with the Big Duck Jet? We blow away the rest with our facilities, how about our jet? The amount of money in college sports it just might pencil out. Talk about a recruiting advantage, tour the university, the facilities, and the Duck Jet!

The inner discussion between coaches and players is the one I would pay to listen to. You still have the previous staff's players, the young guns, and then the transfers all vying for a starting role, playing time. I would imagine there are some very frank discussion about what is going to be expected of the old guard. If you can't step into the new role of the 'jack' linebacker, and do it all you won't see the field again. There are freshman we will give the experience to, and a transfer who will be fighting for this role, if you don't develop and adapt. To our transfer, Burch, I am sure he is being sold the idea this is your last opportunity to show the NFL what you have. I am sure he is being told the job will have to be earned, but this is an opportunity he should hold dear. If one of the young guys is hungrier then you, the coaches will have no problem giving them playing time. The job is his if he takes a leadership role, but if he takes downs off, he will be off the field. For the freshman they are looking at a wide open opportunity. There is playing time available early if they show promise. Right now the weight room is where the competition is taking place. I wonder which one of these 'jack' guys is doing the extra work. Which one is leading all the others all spring and summer. After the workout, which one is seeking out the film, and coaches advice. I think Charles has pointed out this may be the most important competition on the team. My take is Burch is the guy Lanning brought in to play the position. DJ is the next superstar, if he puts in the work. The interesting one is Blake Purchase. His brother was a 3* who has gone on to play as a freshman, start as a sophomore, and become an Academic All-Big 12 first team winner. As the top recruit from Colorado Lanning made a big play to get him from the Neon recruiting machine. I think the future is bright at this position. It could be an immediate turnaround with Burch living up to his potential, or a slower move if the freshman have to take over important downs. Great ponder point, once again, Charles!

They all have potential, the offseason question is who will turn potential into action, leadership and wins. I certainly hope we see more out of our potential going forward. I think it will be interesting to watch some of these junior and senior transfers work to live up to their potential. A guy like Burch is working toward a job in the NFL, Williams too. Will they bring their best season ever as they know this is the opportunity to shine? A freshman or sophomore may not have the sense of urgency, nor the experience to know what it takes. These older transfers, may, and hopefully will bring leadership, intelligence, and effort we need to take the next step. Last year there were many questions about Nix and he more than stepped up. Hopefully some of these guys on defense will do the same.

Great topic, Cart25. I think the defense improves, that I have little doubt. The biggest question is Nix, can he stay healthy? If Nix stays healthy, his WR's will put up some incredible numbers and we will see 45+ points per game avg. If Nix gets hurt, we get hurt. We are still in a one good qb situation. None of our qb's have proved anything, other than Nix. I pick us to win everything, if Nix stays healthy, and the best comes about 14-0, Nix wins the Heisman. Nix gets hurt, we go even wins, losses from that point on. 2-6 losses if Nix goes down. Nix is that important, right now. Maybe I am wrong and Stein is a qb whisperer, I hope I am wrong! I would love to see our qb room become a force, rather than the farce it has been.

Been on the Brock Purdy rant for a while. We signed a higher rated qb out of high school who had never beaten Brock, lost to him again in college, and then transferred away. My belief is this was one of the bigger indicators of our program chasing stars, not developing talent, nor really evaluating talent with the previous staff. I won't go on as this is admittedly a repetitive rant, but you asked.

The right incentives in the past were PERS, which are gone. Not sure what the incentives will work now, unless a love of Eugene, and raising children in one stable place is a strong inner value. I can imagine if the stability, along with the opportunity is a strong enough incentive for Lanning to stay longterm some coaches will latch onto Lanning, knowing what the rest of college football is all about. It does seem like we have moved on to hiring the hotshot coaches, and the instability which comes from that. I can only see Lanning as maybe the guy who can provide some stability if, and only if what he seems to indicate is true. We have definitely entered a new coaching world, which is what I wanted to highlight with this discussion.

I suppose the new equation is get the top recruits, keep the top recruits who develop, and keep recruiting coaches. Seems like Lanning knew what he signed up for, but what a daunting task. Lanning knew exactly what he hired in Lupoi, a great recruiter who wants to move up. I would add to Plaids comment that coaches know if they do well at Oregon they will have greater opportunities. Oregon isn't a career crusher like the majority of schools. Both head coaches, and assistants can move up, and most of the time do. I would like to see a couple guys become Lannings foundational guys. He needs all the help he can get.

Brock, hmmm for some reason I love that name for a qb. Wish we had recruited another Brock a few years ago! He could also transfer out, play for a JC, transfer back and then lead us to a couple national titles. I know sounds crazy, but..... As far as conference talk, I am ready to move on. Time to react to what happens, and take the occasional shot at the two schools from down south.

Not sure if anyone else noticed the dawg staff is much like our old staff, back in the Brooks, Belllotti era. Beboer has a group of loyal assistants and a consistent product to put on the field. There are strengths to this system, but without elite recruiting it won't add up to a title. Oregon has moved to new model where we are bringing on coaches who can recruit, and hopefully coach. So far we have the recruiting part down, but it would seem, we need a little more consistency with our coaching? Maybe just having Lanning for an extended time will allow for the system to be put in place. I am willing to give it 5-6 years, but do hope we can create a core group of coaches who are loyal to Lanning and the university. Maybe it is too much to ask, and we will just go the way of Saban. You just reload coaches and have strong leadership?

I think I have this streaming game down already. Just lay it out there, and let it go gently down the stream. Sorry, a bit of a Monday!

Against Notre Dame, sc is 0-5 over the last 10 years when traveling to South Bend. Going forward about half their games will be at that distance, good luck with that.

There are still things to enjoy during this quiet time in college football. Oklahoma's new coach out recruiting Riley at sc, brings joy to my heart. MariØ losing assistants just further confirms how lucky we were. It would have been nice to have seen the dawgs lose their OC, but we are going to need some good competition in the new Pac-? conference. As much fun as it was to watch the dawgs go 0-fer, it will be even more fun to break their hearts going forward.

We have the NIL, fancy uniforms, the transfer portal, and now streaming! I have no idea why they matter, or how they work. I suppose if my Ducks still put on their uniforms and play football, whatever they look like, all will be good in the end.

I see some great thoughts. The offense needs to be great, without needing Bo to be the third leading rusher, and almost having 3X's the rushing TD's as the next guy. The next guy is a running back, the guy who should be leading the team. He still needs to pick up a few 1st downs, and score on some qb sneaks, but the RB room needs to finish more often. He also probably needs to tack on 1k passing yards, and ten touchdowns through the air. While I agree the SEC plays some tough games, they don't play a tough schedule. I think this is where too many people are missing the point on how to win the championship. It takes a build up and a recovery to win big games. You also don't want to count on college kids to win big on the road. We don't just need to build an SEC like program, we need the SEC schedule. Lastly we need depth and competition at all positions. Lanning has started us down this road. This might take a couple seasons to complete. That competition will take elite starters who know what is expected, and have the bodies to get it done. It then takes these starters to train the next guys, and for them to be ready to step up, you then have depth. We don't even have the starters yet, it is going to take time, or a miracle

I wonder what the payout will be for winning the larger playoff format? Maybe it would be smarter to stay in a smaller regional conference and go after the big prize? The SEC already has an advantage by playing a shorter league season and the top teams, more home games. A brutal travel schedule against some tough competition may not be the best plan if you look at the long game. If you want to win the National Title, in the larger format, you will need to recruit depth, and come out of your league ready to play a few rounds of tough games. This is where sc, and cla may have made a mistake. Chase after the short term money, and become marginalized.

With an expanded playoff, depth of talent will be even more critical. We came up short back when we had a scheme advantage, and it was a depth problem. This will be even more important with a longer playoff schedule. If you don't have depth in the new format you'll never win. The elite recruiting schools will rule the college football world even more. I suppose those programs which recruit along with developing talent will be the real winners in the new world of college ball. I would think this was part of his putting the Ducks up with the others. You might get in and maybe win one game, but the teams with depth are the only ones who will get through a larger playoff.

Simple question for me, Pleasant and the speed he brings back to the program. I have wanted speed since DAT left, and Pleasant leads the way. I would also say Pleasant has a higher football upside than Harbor. I think Pleasant is going to surprise us all with what he brings to the football field. The guy is, like DAT, a baller!