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I want Mario to stay. I don't care if he listens to fans or not, but I'd like him to somehow help us see he is willing to make changes and not be stubborn. Now is the right time to get the young guys valuable playing time. The next one or two years should prove or disprove Mario's master plan. But the real key is the QB. Always will be.

Seems that the D line doesn't do well the first half, but does better the 2nd half. What I noticed more than once was while linemen are engaged standung up, the runner will run past them. AB had a LOT of time in the pocket several times.

It seems to me that after "slick" Willie Taggart implemented the "Buckle Up" offense, Mario forgot to unbuckle the offense.

One of my favorite players. Chip loved him enough to bring him to the next level. He never went down easily.

Hey Charles. I noticed Thibs ran past the runner when The Cardinal was down near the goal line with about 9:45 left in the 2nd qtr.When I first noticed it, that seemed intentional. But he may have overrun the play by mistake. As you analyze the video, I'm curious if you feel he was protecting himself from possible harm, just missed, or something else. Thanks.

If the CFP was a true playoff where playoff teams were determined by a predetermined criteria (conference champions), instead of votes I would always have hope. Teams that started slow would have a fighting chance after losing all pre-conference games, for example. The Ducks do have a chance, but if Verdell happens to be out for an extended period I think that's a huge problem as I can't see Dye carrying the load.

Another gem of knowledge. A private coach apparently acting like a player's agent.

It feels like OSU also may have thought they could play more of a vanilla game at home against the young Ducks because their D didn't change much after getting burned several times. Their QB also made some awful throws at very key moments. Oregon did amp up as the underdog. It does seem like the Oregon D line seems to wear down O lines by the 2nd half.

Great question! Yes, I believe it impacts games and could affect injuries. It seems like Oregon played someone years ago in grass. Oregon changed their cleats at half-time, the opponent didn't and Oregon played better. Might be a dream. I think it's past time to go all artificial, even in the Rose Bowl. I found this blog after the 2011 Duck vs game. https://bearinsider.com/forums/2/topics/44526 Here's another great throwback article on how important uniform and shoe changes inspired players. https://fishduck.com/2011/08/the-1989-independence-bowl-how-oregon-overcame-years-of-suffering-thanks-to-an-old-pair-of-shoes/

ROTFL !! Did you take me out of the "you MIGHT suck pile"? Just kidding... LOL

Good point. Man, the truth hurts.

I went to "kick the dog"....we don't have a dog. (I love dogs btw). I saw one of the posts. It is tempting to generalize. I love the comments on this site. Even when I disagree. It gives me a much broader perspective and SO much insight. Even though I've watched football since about 1967, when I was 5, and played the game, this site has shown me I know about 20 percent or less of ALL facets of the game. Go Ducks!

I'm hearing the announcers voice at the end of a Batman TV episode in my head... "After another disappointing season at UCLA, Chip Kelly might be looking for a new job!!! Did he burn some bridges when he left Eugene with sanctions left in his wake? Would he be able to Win The Day years later with a new Ducks team? Would MC players enter the portal and would we see decommits? Would Helfrich and Scott Frost re-join Kelly for a remake of Batman, Robin, and Alfred? Stay tuned. Same Duck time. Same Duck channel."

IDK. As dissappointed as I am about how they have played this year, I don't think I could bring myself to thank an opponent for a loss. Frankly, Oregon was exposed by Fresno, Stony Brook (didn't even know they existed until they were scheduled), AND Arizona. Shaw and crew simply played their game, so I don't agree that they exposed anything. BUT, if you believe that this game shows there are major issues other than "they play down to lessor opponents", then your sentiment makes sense because after a while (Stanford), there simply aren't reasons to believe this team can play like that and win too many more games. A team with a QB that scores a QBR of 30 and runs the ball 12 times for a 2.9 ypc average isn't going to fair well. In fact, they'll be lucky to lose in OT. Prukop was benched after a few games to make way for Herbert. As many have stated, it's time to start allowing Ty to get some reps under his belt.

I disagree. Helfrich had similar issues when he didn't have a good QB. When Vern Adams was in, he won. When he was out, he lost. Remember Prukop? I also think Andy Avalos was better than Alliotti and DeRuyter. Avalos' D ranks among the best I can remember. Very debatable.

If Oregon doesn't plummet to 15, it's because there is some algorithm that won't allow such fall. Still ❤ the Ducks and I see upside just not where I hoped they would be this year. We lost tons of momentum due to Covid.

I can't remember the last time Saban had to manage the clock.

Thibs misses the next game and I'm concerned Verdell is out for the season.

or AB!

Say what you want about the calls, the Ducks started to give it away during their last pathetic "drive" in regulation. I'm tired of the Ducks trying to run out the clock only to have it backfire. Might as well play to dominate, not play to not lose. Keep the momentum instead of slow down and give the the D time to rest. That's what the Ducks did...gave them life.

looked like a push off to me

A 4 hour game against a middle tier team in a practically empty stadium.

Duck D line has terrible ball awareness.

I'm done with QB transfers.

I agree 100%. Absolutely no excuse for running brown or anyone up the middle. Verdell has the legs to push. Brown doesn't.