Log Haulin

I agree with this. Imo, the separation of the top 10-15 teams is pretty thin. It only takes catching lightning in a bottle, a bounce of the ball, a fingernail swipe on a pass to change everything. At the top, it usually comes down to a couple playes that decide the outcome of games. Oct 14th was one of those games. Bama beat UGA in in CCG in 2021 only to see UGA win a NC. Texas beat Bama then lost to Okie. Okie lost to 8-4 Jayhawks. As I said, the margins are thin. There are to many factors in college football that dictate the success of a team. Much more than in the NFL. One factor as you said is coaching. A better coach can often find a win over the better team on paper. Deboer has beaten Lanning twice. Lanning has the better talent. Deboer has proven to be a winning coach with a 102-11 record. His experience over Lanning alone is huge. Deboer is brilliant and he has the record to back it up. Lanning is also brilliant but only has 26 games under his belt. So what goes into what makes a team a successful winner. Whats most valuable. Is it coaching, player talent, strength and conditioning, diet, depth... Then there is the weather, officiating, lucky bounces, freak injuries, home field, lightning in a bottle... All of the above The more teams that are given a chance at post season the better imo. It gives more teams an opportunity. It changes recruiting, the best recruits no longer have to choose between 4-5 teams to chase a title. When more teams have great players, the season is much more interesting and fun. 2023 proves that. So I like the 12 team format. It incentivises team to win conference title with a bye. Keeping the CCG relevant. A loss late doesn't tank your season and it gives us more meaningful football throughout December. Go Ducks!

I didn't even know this was a thing. I guess everything is graded

Unless its a PF or targeting, sec lets them play. I hope B1G refs cut from the same cloth next year.

Your Athens Dawgs need to win, can't have Bama knocking the Ducks out if Ducks win. I want a rematch with GA badly. Ducks are built to hang with UGA. Apple don't fall far from the tree.

I like it. Give conf champs motivation to win a conference. There's Something to be said for playing through though. Time to heal or maintain momentum and keep playing?

Section c122 row 30 is selling for $57,432. Those are insane numbers. One seat. Crazy

I doubt Moore gets picked up by Oregon unless TT enters portal (he should). But even then I doubt Oregon wants him. TT is a better QB and Smith Jr will show up in 25' class. If TT stays and starts, thats 2 years of eligibility. Moore won't sit that long even with a redshirt year.

I heard the Oregon allotment sold out in an hour. The fan base is balling out. Well done Duck fan.

Ducks win 45.25- 15.92 2 3 400 I have never won one of these so I went with scoring averages because clearly I have no clue. Defense giving up 15.92 ppg is ridiculous.

DJ would make it much easier for the Next Duck QB. He would be a sacrificial lamb as "the guy after Nix". Whoever replaces Nix is in for a rough ride. Ty Thompson should go in the Portal. Find a place he can ball out next year. I think Ty is going to be a Dude but Duck fans are already pretty brutal on Thompson. If Ty replaces Bo every little mistake he makes he will be shredded over. More so than a incoming TP guy or one of the freshman. These are just my opinions but I don't think Oregon is a good place for Ty even is he is a very good QB. Fair or not, TT would get killed by Oregons fan base.

Cirrhosis and wet brain?

Due to my legal expertise from watching an episode of Law and Order, plus my casual observations of the OJ trial, I will have to petition the court for a stay on voicing my opinion on these uncivil proceedings.

C'mon man, cubic zirconia at best. One trip down the mountain with me in my mule train... diamonds for sure.

I don't think this is entirely true. I do agree that Lanning played a big part in the loss at Mont Lake. Keep in mind Lanning has coached 26 games in his career, DeBoer 115ish. But there were other factors involved. Last year Nix took a submarine, lead with the helmet, hit to his legs. Lanning had nothing to do with that, Debore... IDK. Yes Lanning played a roll in last years loss but its not all on Lanning. This year Ducks couldn't make a FG and Nix didn't execute on some 4th downs. Mostly the one that would have iced that game. That was on Nix. If Bo doesn't lock in on Franklin it's a first down and Ducks kneel out for the win. But this team, including Lanning seems to have gotten better from those mistakes. We will find out on Fri.

Who on here wouldnt love to see Bama or UGA head north in December to play UM or Ohio State? Or better yet, Wisconsin in a blizzard. Now that would be fun

I love the excitement. Feeling pretty relaxed about this game. I don't know who is going to win but I really like Oregons chances. I do know come kickoff I will be super jacked to the point I am vibrating. This is a great time to be a Duck.

"We need to Savor..." This gets brought up a ton here. I agree with the statement. But I think it's what we do here at OBDF by default. Participating actively on this or any forum is "savoring the moment" in my opinion. I work long hard grueling hours. There are two things I "savor" more than anything. Fall Saturdays and the time I get playing guitar. I cherish both equally. I want so much more out of this season, but to me, this season has already become a huge success. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Beat the Husky and the rest is gravy. Whatever happens after that is the cherry on top. I will be satisfied.

I think Head to head matters more, but I could be wrong.

And texas beat #8 Bama

Ohio State at 6 is a travesty. They should be 8 behind Bama IMO. What a joke. If FSU and Wash lose, do the Buckeyes backdoor their way into the CFP over B12 champ Texas? Madness!

I agree, I don't think the corners will be as stressed though. Looking at how Dorlus and especially Burch have played the last few games, the corners won't need to cover as long. I think Penix is in trouble this game. Pocket is going to get stressed with LB and safetys coming hard inside. I don't think Husky guards will hold up. Penix is going to get punished.

Doesn't help that Lewis cant hit a FG beyond 30 yds

Heard Florence was on crutches. 9.5 is too low. Penix won't make it to halftime before Ducks break the guy in two. The Duck defensive front is out for blood. No way this dude finishes the game. Duck D is going to finish what they started.

I love the screen to Herbert. My favorite play of the year. JPJ breakin the tape is epic. Flippin love the fat guy in the middle

I think most Duck fans are also Dawg fans. Huge respect for UGA partly due to the Lanning hire. OBDF members, imo, are Dawg fans because of UGA OBDF members like you and SoGaDawg. Go Ducks! Go real Dawgs!