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    Ruh-Roh! Washington's Recruiting Class is WORSE than Vanderbilt's?

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    On 12/20/2023 at 11:49 PM, Charles Fischer said:

    Gotta celebrate every advantage until the victory comes.

     

    Instead of everyone “Bowing Down” to the Huskies, I wish others would appreciate that Lanning’s recruiting difference with the most important players is not by a nod, or twice as much.

     

    It is three times more of the most valuable recruits.  This is important for someone to point out to everyone else, for us all to take note of, and is important to offer hope for the future.

     

    You’re welcome.

    Totally agree, and I am really excited about the recruiting class.

     

    I wouldn't characterize myself as "bowing" to UW, but rather not mocking a team that won the final P12 Championship and is participating in the coveted CFP.

     

    But that's my position, and for those that want to mock UW at every opportunity . . . I totally get it.

    Can Someone Explain Aaron Fentress?

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    Don't have any major issues with what he said.

     

    I'm fine with him defending Helfrich. I liked Helfrich and thought he was a good coach, but not so good at recruiting.

     

    Without the transfer portal, the Ducks would have been without experienced OLinemen, Burch, Bo Nix, Bucky Irving, etc.

     

    Would have faced 2023 with a brand new, inexperienced OL and Ty Thompson at QB. Not sure what the Ducks' record would be under those circumstances, but I would not guess 11-1 regular season.

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    Yikes: Oklahoma Fans on Fire about Oregon Taking TWO of Their Players?

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    On 12/15/2023 at 11:20 AM, Charles Fischer said:

    Sooner fans are displeased enough about Dillon Gabriel leaving, but to lose offensive lineman Cayden Green to the portal--who is now visiting the Ducks and Oregon is now considered the leader? (Gabriel and Green playing together doesn't hurt, and they could be some recruiting going on there)

     

    Not a happy bunch.

     

    Sooner Sour Grapes1.jpg

     

    I am a bit twisted, as I enjoy the misery of other big programs a bit too much.

    Did Lanning really verbally accept the Oklahoma job?

    Florida State Might Be Joining B1G?

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    On 12/11/2023 at 1:42 PM, OregonDucks said:


    The B1G is an ATHLETIC CONFERENCE, not an academic alliance. Something that the PAC-10/12 presidents and chancellors lost sight of. 
     

    If the B1G wants to compete with the SEC on the football field then they should grab FSU and Clemson, as soon as they are available. Those are two of only a handful of programs that have been able to go toe to toe with the cream of the SEC and beat them for national championships. 

    Totally agree!!

     

    I've dismissed any pretense of the conferences caring about academics anymore.

     

    The concept of "student-athlete" in college football is laughable now.

     

    They're "professional athletes with a side of 'student'", these days.

    2023 Oregon Football: Agree on These Reflections?

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    @Jon Joseph Great article, with much appreciated reflection.

     

    Naturally I'm going to go point by point and give my two cents . . . not really 🙂, at least not about everything, ha

     

    Here are some of my general takes:

     

    - re: Media Deal/Streaming - Imagine if Deion Sanders made his P12 debut in 2022. Networks would have sprinted to sign a media deal with the Conference of Champions; especially when they saw the collection of QBs starting for P12 in 2023.

     

    I'm glad the Apple deal didn't work out. I just read that Apple TV + and Paramount + are considering bundling their content. Turns out there's still demand for a one-stop place for all one's favorite content . . . and that bifurcating content across 10 streaming platforms that all charge $10/month (or more) may not be the best model.

     

    - I predicted a 9-3 record for the Ducks based on historical performance against winning/ranked teams. I was re-taught an important lesson: Historical performance doesn't always predict future outcomes . . . especially with a Heisman-caliber QB.

     

    - I didn't think the OL would be a "weak link", per se, but it was definitely an "unknown" for me. Glad the Ducks proved me wrong . . . except in the P-12 Championship game?

     

    - I was very skeptical that the 2023 defense would improve as much as it did . . . to my undying shame. EXCEPT against UW.

     

    That's enough from me. Thank you for giving us topics to discuss and banter about.

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    Anyone Else Weary Of TP Reports?

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    On 12/8/2023 at 11:09 AM, Jon Joseph said:

    To date, all rumors. Lincoln Riley did pay a visit to Howard in Kansas. We know Gabriel is visiting Eugene but USC is also on his tail. Cam Ward to tOSU rumors are rampant; likely one of the reasons that McCord is in the portal. UW has been linked repeatedly to Rogers.

     

    OREGON, SC, and tOSU have the NIL money to pull the rumored moves off. Washington?

     

    Chip's buyout drops significantly in mid-December. If he is retained, who will UCLA bring in? Can UCLA afford top QB NIL money? 

    Would be a bit demoralizing if Cam Ward ends up at tOSU; no team I dislike more than them.

     

    I think Ward and tOSU would flourish with Ward at the helm.

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    Anyone Else Weary Of TP Reports?

    in Our Beloved Ducks

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    On 12/8/2023 at 8:31 AM, Ktmguy2018 said:

    I have mixed feelings about this time of year in college football.  The Transfer Portal opening brings a sense of excitement, waiting to hear who may elect to join OBD.

     

    But, this time of year also brings a lot of false or erroneous reports (Cam Ward has transferred to the Ducks).  It seems like folks in the media are trying to be the one to break the big news and jump the gun.

     

    Already a few days in and I am experiencing TPF: Transfer Portal Fatigue.

     

    Unfortunately, this is a lifelong affliction with no known cure for those of us who are college football fans.  Treatment involves cessation of perusing college football news, immersing oneself in other activities, and watching water polo.

     

    I can't bring myself to have the fortitude to adhere to such a stringent regiment so I am a chronic case.  If there is anyone out there who would like to support my battle, I can send you the link to my GoFundMe page.

     

    I know that there are others on this forum who are silently fighting this same battle.  

     

    (P.S.  I don't ACTUALLY have a GoFundMe so please, NOBODY try to send anything)

    I have a love/hate relationship with the transfer portal.

     

    I love it because Dan Lanning has been great at finding value-added, experienced pieces to the Oregon team puzzle, so far.

     

    BUT, much like recruiting, I grow tired of the RUMORS that can betray our emotional highs in an instant (i.e., Seaton to Colorado).

     

    My love is only given to the transfer portal AFTER the dust has settled.

    5-Star OT Jordan Seaton Announces Surprise College Commitment

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    Honestly, this is very unsurprising to me, and we should get used to more of this.

     

    Can't tell you how many recruit graphics I now see that have teams in the running: Bama, Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State . . . and Colorado?

     

    It hurts to say it, but be prepared to lose recruits now on a semi-regular basis to Colorado.

     

    Will be interesting to watch their recruiting ranking trajectory.

     

     

    Transfer Portal Impact on QBs Recruited Out of High School?

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    Sounds like Oregon may be looking to get another transfer QB to take over.

     

    What does this mean for the "highly" recruited QBs that the Ducks have on their roster?

     

    Now that QB experience seems to be the sought-after trait, what does this mean for recruiting HS QBs? Just keep doing it until you stumble across The One?

     

    Regardless of coach-speak--"We've told the QB room this is an open competition."--my guess is the arriving transfer QB that was just paid good NIL $, and likely promised playing time, will ALWAYS have the leg up in the "competition".

     

    This reminds me of something that occurs in my work. I provide financial services that can lead to being an expert witness in litigation matters. The attorneys always want someone with deposition/testimony experience, yet the professional without that experience can't get that experience . . . until they get the opportunity to have that experience.

     

    I get the feeling QBs recruited to Oregon out of HS will always be trapped behind the incoming transfer QB that has the experience the HS QB recruits so desperately need.

     

    Your thoughts?

    Is It Really A Deboer Problem?

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    There is definitely a DeBoer problem, IMO.

     

    Since becoming HC of UW, DeBoer is 3-0 against the Ducks . . . that's a problem.

     

    A few comments referenced Lanning's recruiting compared to DeBoer's. I agree that, based on star rankings, Dan Lanning can seriously recruit, but from my vantage point, DeBoer recruited and/or developed an NFL-caliber QB and THREE NFL WRs (not 1, not 2, but 3).

     

    Oregon has been recruiting at historic levels since 2018 (~top 10 average over the years), while UW has not. But DeBoer steps in and within two years makes the elusive 4-Team CFP, all while going undefeated against the Ducks. That, to me, speaks to incredible coaching.

     

    There was a comment about DeBoer reaching his Apex, while Dan Lanning still has more room for significant growth. Not sure I agree fully here . . . how much further can a coach improve beyond going undefeated, and making the CFP? Win the CFP, is all. What I'm trying to say is, I would argue that DeBoer appears to be near or at the apex of coaching in general, and not halfway up the mountain still hoping to get to the top.

     

    Oregon's defense gave up 27.4 PPG in 2022 and that improved to 17.3 PPG in 2023. DeBoer's offense continued to score in the mid-30s against the Ducks even after the significant improvement in the Ducks defense.

     

    I know this all sounds negative, but I'm writing this hoping that the Ducks don't chalk this up to mere "luck".

     

    That would imply that, absent luck, Oregon would win every time without needing to adapt or change anything, and I just don't believe that is the case.

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