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Thought I’d ask the OBD about this since I’m more of an observer than an Xs and Os specialist. For context, USC is ranked 3rd in the nation, so far, averaging 4.7 sacks per game; WSU is tied for 6th with 4.0 sacks per game. Oregon is ranked 120th at 0.5 sacks per game. You wouldn’t believe the company Oregon is keeping at the bottom of the nation: Georgia is tied for last averaging 0.0 sacks per game. I believe they have 1 sack in 3 games while also limiting three opponents to basically zero points. Is it a coincidence that DL and Kirby are both down at the bottom? Is there a defensive scheme that would feature limiting an opponent’s points while getting few sacks? I’m still concerned about the Ducks’ lack of a pass rush. I feel like USC will eat us alive if the Ducks can’t generate pressure. Would like to hear your thoughts.

Time for some real talk. I don’t care how creative or scary the name for the uniform color combo, those uniforms are brown. Brown uniforms should never . . . EVER be used again by the Ducks.

For those interested, here’s BYU sports talk discussing the Oregon v BYU game. Always intriguing to here the other side’s take on the matchup:

We saw portions of this during the game, but here is all of Dan Lanning "mic'd up". He sounds very genuine and has more of a "hip" vibe that I think the players will really connect with. GO DUCKS!!

Regarding QBs, I believe the saying goes, “If you have two QBs, you actually have none.” Could something similar be said about RBs?: “If you have five RBs, you actually have none.” I understand the benefit of having depth at the position, but to play all 5 RBs regularly in games is starting to feel like a disadvantage. Similar to QBs, how does a RB get into a rhythm and begin to get a feel for the flow of the entire offense? If RBs are used situationally based on specific skills how do they develop into an “all-around” RB? Furthermore, won’t the situational use of RBs become a “tell” for opposing defenses for what play, or set of plays, is coming next? In Lanning’s press conferences, he makes it sound like playing 5 RBs is a feature of the offense rather than a way to establish “starters” vs “backups”. I want the cream to rise to the top. I want to have a RB the likes of James, Barner, or Freeman lighting up defenses on a regular basis. What are you thoughts about this? Hoping members of the OBD Forum can ease my mind on the topic.

I have to comment on the difference between MC and Lanning. MC would have drained the clock to go into the half up 28-7 (assuming MC could have mustered 28 points). After the Ducks got to 35, they stopped EWU with two minutes left in the 2nd quarter and Dan Lanning APPROPRIATELY used a timeout to conserve time to TRY AND SCORE AGAIN BEFORE THE HALF!! It was the first timeout of the entire half used by the Ducks. Thank you, Dan Lanning.

I imagine that a backup QB will get in if the momentum is carried through the 3rd quarter.

The more I watch Cardwell the more I struggle to know if he runs with patience or a lack or urgency. I think there’s a fine line.

Looks like the two transfer RBs are staking claim in the regular rotation.

Offense using TE’s is awesome! Nice TD; it feels good to get that one.

A defensive stop. This is good!

Now that the dust has settled, here are my thoughts about the game. Caveat, these are in no particular order: - Expectations are nine-tenths of inner peace. After this game, our expectations need to change. However, for those who expected the Ducks to beat GA and be a playoff contender, the expectation pendulum need not swing all the way in the opposite direction. - I was surprised the Ducks could not get a single stop against the Georgia starters, but I did not expect the Ducks to keep it a low scoring game, either. - There was lots of talk about the Ducks being poor at tackling last year. I don’t recall noticing that from the prior year (I wasn’t really looking for it), but boy did it stand out in this game. - In my observation over the years, I’ve seen offenses turn on a dime (i.e., new coach, scheme, or the right QB and a bad offense can pop from bad to good), BUT I’ve never seen a defense with basically the same personnel go from bad to great overnight. Seems like the defense takes time and needs continuity. - Speaking of continuity, this game against GA reminded me that, while all this great recruiting over the years has been exciting, I couldn’t help but long for a fraction of the continuity among the coaching staff the Ducks had just prior to the Taggart hiring. - I long for the time when we found our QB young and he played for 2-3 years under the same OC and/or system. - As counterintuitive as it seems given the Ducks did not score a touchdown, I liked what I saw from the offense (minus the mistakes). The Ducks moved the ball the entire game against perhaps the best defense in college football. The Ducks had 21 first downs to Georgia’s 26. Ducks also had more rushing yards. - I literally clapped at many of the plays Dillingham called on 3rd downs; some really creative and misleading passing plays that fooled GA’s defense. The kind of plays MC would never allow in a million years (though his Miami team put up 70 points, so that’s scary). The offense converted on 3rd down 7 times. - Don’t expect Lanning’s defense to shut down BYU, Utah, or USC (if circumstances allow) this year. To achieve this, it will take time and recruiting his players. Even that may not be enough against a humming Lincoln Riley offense, but you don’t have to hold USC to 0, you just have to score more points. - Bo Nix can punt . . . - Not a single wasted timeout throughout the entire game. Standing ovation to Dan Lanning! - The Ducks’ uniforms were beautiful. Never stop having the best uniforms, please. - Continuity/time/patience are needed for this to work out. I think Dan Lanning can do it. I hope the OC and a QB (I like Butterfield) that can start for the next 2-3 years can work together for some time. What are your thoughts about the game?

The Dan Lanning effect so far: - No dumb timeouts - 4 GA possessions, 4 GA touchdowns Have to admit, I expected more . . . actually I didn’t. You’re only as good as the talent you have. At best I expected only marginal improvement from the defense this year.

Yes

I hear the calls for TT, but I WANT BUTTERFIELD!!

Here's an update to the offensive data I've been tracking. I figure I won't go back any further than 2007 as it marks the year Chip Kelly took over the offense and, as they say, "the rest is history." Updates: - Now includes Ducks in 2007 and 2008 with Bellotti has head coach. - Added "Points per Attempt" on the far right column (my attempt at an efficiency metric). Look at all the green around Kelly/Helfrich!! I have a proposal: Take a look at footnote "**". If Dillingham doesn't work out, how about extending an olive branch to Taggart as the replacement OC? Obviously I suggest that knowing how unlikely that would be but, DANG!, Taggart sure knew how to make the offense run with Herbert. If Herbert had stayed healthy, we could have witnessed the single greatest season of offensive production in Duck history. Will be fun to track Dillingham's 2022 offense this year

Totally agree. He looked confident, calm, and in control . . . even if he threw a pick. He looks very natural and comfortable throwing the football.

I'm skeptical of Nix as well. IMO, most impressive in the Spring Game was Butterfield.

I'm sure there will be a video soon, but here's a link to the transcript: http://asaptext.com/asap_media/media/1078/1300/transcripts/123251.pdf

Thought this was interesting given the connection between the two programs now. I also think Miami is going to make a big jump, and hopefully the Ducks can take down the Utes this year. What are the best bets for the 2022 college football season? - ESPN Video WWW.ESPN.COM Erin Dolan breaks down the best bets for the 2022 college football season and why the Miami Hurricanes could surprise people.

Entertaining from First Take: 'Get a freaking clue!' First Take gets heated about Miami and the SEC - ESPN Video WWW.ESPN.COM Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Paul Finebaum and Dan Orlovsky make their case for who the SEC's top target should be.

the Ohio State University is the team I hate the most. I did not think my hatred could get any more powerful (cue Emperor Palpatine), but recent events prove I can loathe them even more: Ohio State University officially wins trademark for the word 'THE' WWW.NBCNEWS.COM After years of legal wrangling, OSU was awarded trademark protection for the three-letter article from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Mari Cristbal making waves already . . .? Sources: NCAA Enforcement Launches Miami NIL Inquiry WWW.SI.COM NCAA staff members interviewed billionaire booster John Ruiz and others involved with the school.

QUACK: Four-Star RB Dante Dowdell Commits to Oregon - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Four-Star running back Dante Dowdell commits to Oregon over Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida State and others.