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Lanning mentioned the kneel downs were too fast in his presser today, so you're right on.

I thought, and was hoping, Bo was going to scramble until the clock hit zero. He has the wheels.

I can't imagine being an NFL starter (for a thousand reasons, but bare with me) and staring at a camera to announce I went to "THE....U" as if they've won the Natty every year since 1983. I would rather give props to the Port Lavaca fighting sand crabs.

Agree! Unless Mario has the QB in shotgun formation. LOL

Don't let the Pac-10 door hit you on the way out, Lincoln.

Being beat down early (Georgia) and hit in the face and knocked down only to come back to win (WSU) fosters a much different attitude, in my humble opinion. If the Ducks were 6-1 with a close loss to GA and blowout wins thereafter, I could see it happen under another HC. The "it's like whatever" perspective DeAnthony revealed regarding the Rose bowl is not happening with this team -- I agree not likely under Lanning. Was it Franklin that was jawing after a great catch and then Lanning shutting that down quickly? The receiver patted his chest and clearly said, "on me". I LOVED that scene. I have respect for both of them.

Loved the article! Very nice work.

Dan Lanning showed a LOT of class by taking a knee at the end of the game. In today's culture where teams leading by a wide margin fake punts and fake QB kneels and when the winning margin might be the difference between being voted into the playoffs or not, Lanning chooses sportsmanship. I'm convinced Oregon would have scored. Lanning became a Man of Oregon in my book today.

I predict Herb picks Chip to win for old times sake and picks Oregon to win at home for old times sake.

Yes, so great! I hope we see Ty again in the 3rd quarter against UCLA due to the 5 TD lead by the Ducks just to see how much he's improved! Go Ty. Go Ducks!

Mario's 'Cane innovation plan presented during the interview in-between 'recruiting' stops.

How many of the teams on that list played a #1 ranked team?

@Log Haulin I saw your post on game day. Here you go.

Just one of my favorite Duck moments vs UCLA!

I don't feel good about any of the examples and I'm sure I've posted similar comments, especially on game day. I try to filter my thoughts and write according to the policies and guidelines. If I cross the line or if someone is not sure, I encourage everyone to use the three dots in the upper right of my post and report it for review. I will not be offended if a post is deleted for any reason because I trust how it is managed. I'll put me helmet back on and mouth guard in and wait for another opportunity to do better.

This is where I feel our perspectives are muddying the points we're trying to make. Again, I'm rooting for Ty to succeed. But I'm not pointing out stats. It's many of the other aspects a QB needs at the FBS level to succeed that Ty isn't demonstrating. In the other thread, notice I mentioned a hand off, not a pass play as an example of when I don't see a leader. I've only seen him watch the play once he's done the minimum task. I agree the Bo Nix stats his first game are not good. But watch the Eagle in his first game. Does this last drive look like the Bo we see today? (I can't see Ty doing this today. Prove me wrong, Ty. Please!)

Who's in charge of game time? I'm being pressured to provide a time for my own funeral, but I can't until I know I can watch this Chip 'n Dan game, first!

Bo's talent, poise, and leadership was evident his first game on the national stage against the Ducks in his first college game. Did he make mistakes? Yes. Was he a sparrow? No.

Sorry. I just don't buy the victim argument. We're half way through this season. I don't see any progression from the first game he played until now. Do you have facts regarding how he has been coached?

He's thrown a variety of passes and has run a variety of plays, though. He threw an INT down field that was called back due to offsides. The plays seemed similar to plays Bo Has run.

I respectfully disagree. He's had first team linemen, etc. at times. Yes, he's had some dropped balls, etc. But lack of effort is 100% on him. I've read a lot of compelling comments in his favor. His actions are not compelling. I have no doubt he has the "can do". I don't see the "will do". I want him to excel and don't want to keep harping, but this topic keeps coming up and I think it's all on him. Ty has to quiet the critics. No one can do that for him. Go Ducks! Go Ty!

Call me old school, but I was taught to take opportunity by the horns and make the most of it. When Mariota and later Herbert were given an opportunity, their was an immediate buzz. I see a man who has spent countless hours as a Duck that seems to be going through the motions...and not very well at that. I haven't seen any extra effort after he hands the ball off. DO something! Fake like you still have the ball and run the other direction. Put your body in front of a defender. Push the back forward. Do almost anything but stand and watch. You have to practice like you plan to play and Garbage time is when you show how you will play when every play counts. I'm convinced if Bo can't play, it's going to be a Lockie/Burmeister show. If Ty is skilled enough to start, he needs to grab the bull by the horns and start balling out because time is ticking. And opportunities do not come around often.

While watching highlights this morning I noticed there was a significant head to head collision during Oregon’s third TD against Arizona that was not called. It may not technically include ALL of the rules requirements, but the defender didn't make any effort to change his helmet position. I actually feel he took the brunt of the impact. Ironically, on the next series for Arizona, Manning was ejected for targeting. This thread has some great facts and opinions regarding the rule and inconsistent in-game decisions by on field and off field officials. I don't know the best way to improve the process. But I agree with the title. It's ruining the game. SOMETHING has to change!

I asked Alexa the question. But I'm looking for my Magic 8-ball so I can get a second opinion.

Punting? I'm really missing Tom Snee. I hope he's doing well.