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Some info in this article surprised me. I thought Dan Lanning had Stein on his secret "I know more than anyone else" OC candidates list. Not sure what I'd prefer: - Dan Lanning having a ready made list of pre-scouted candidates that no one else knows about, OR - Him being able to have a few hours long conversation with someone he didn't know before, but can determine they'll be great. Knowing Lanning, he can, and does, both.

Re: Tennessee. I kept hearing in the build up to the game that Tenn. had one of the best, if not the best, rushing attacks in the nation. Then find out that their star RB is out with a hamstring issue. Really is a shame when a team can't be full strength. Sounds like Tenn.'s passing game was built around play-action. As a long-time 49ers fan, under the Kyle Shanahan era, he doesn't have a good drop-back passing scheme, so when the run game isn't going and he can't rely on the play-action . . . it looks sad. I think Tenn. deserved to be in there, but the injury bug hit a very key piece to their offensive puzzle. That said, every time tosu's RBs starting running, I kept thinking, "I've never seen a highly touted SEC defense look so slow."

This was awesome!! Love seeing Saban get grilled a bit.

Wanted to get OBD's thoughts on a few topics: tosu looked amped up for their game against Tenn, and they played with an energy and aggression that was palpable. Perhaps I haven't really looked for it, but I have yet to feel the same energy from the Ducks. They feel more robotic or machine-like (I'm not saying this is bad). Not much up or down. Honestly, I'd like to see a bit more passion, but don't know which is better: To be full of enthusiasm, or be more like a machine? Or a combination of both? I'm glad that the Ducks are an underdog in this game, and very few are picking them to win. I think tosu's loss to Michigan really woke them up, a very good thing for them. I'm hoping being an underdog will get the Ducks hyped up. Are you offended that the Ducks are an underdog, or do you prefer it that way? All teams that made the playoffs got at least a 2-week break. Is the 1st round bye as much of an advantage as it's purported to be? Would you rather have two weeks off and get a warm-up game (like tosu), or have a 3-week before playing a very tough opponent?

Honestly, I’m terrified. I hate tOSU more than any other team, so losing to them brings extra disappointment . . . But beating them brings exponential joy. Was hoping all of Oregon’s remaining opponents would not be repeat ones. Either way, here we are. We can go into this game fully confident that we can beat them. Go Ducks!!

My initial thoughts were, “Not interested.” But if Dan Lanning sees something, then hard to argue. Just hope it’s not a move due to lack of better options.

And conversely, Colin Cowherd and Joel Klatt (with Fox and in bed with B1G) were discussing how the SEC had a weak/down year on their show a couple days ago.

Five-star Oregon WR signee Dallas Wilson granted release, wants to play at Florida, agent says WWW.NYTIMES.COM Wilson's agent said the receiver wants to play at Florida, which is two hours from his Tampa home and near an ill family member.

I think Travis Hunter is a product of the Prime hype machine. Don’t get me wrong, it’s impressive to play both sides of the ball. My deciding criteria for him is that I’ve never felt compelled to tune in to watch him. He’ll win the Heisman, but he wouldn’t get my vote. Jeanty would get my vote. He threatened records that haven’t been touched for decades. He may have played inferior competition (except for the #1 team in the nation), but his QB and OL fall in that “inferior” category, too. Like @Solar said earlier, Jeanty’s combination of size, speed, strength/power, and balance looks generational. When Jeanty played the #1 team in the nation, with a fully healthy, Lanning/Lupoi-coached defense, he ran for 192 yards. He ran for more yards than the BSU offense’s total passing yards (148). And he did that despite Oregon knowing that their ONE objective on defense was to stop Jeanty. Dillon Gabriel has been awesome this year. I won’t argue anyone who thinks he’s deserving of the Heisman. If he wins it I’ll do nothing but cheer.

It’s an absolute joke!!

I’ve had enough of the “neutral field” farce! For starters, Georgia played Texas in . . . wait for it . . . Atlanta, GEORGIA. Then Oregon played PSU in Indianapolis, IN. Some facts: - 2,265 miles (31 hour drive): PDX to Lucas Oil Stadium - 498 miles (7 hour drive): PSU to Lucas Oil Stadium Made me sick seeing that stadium nearly full with PSU fans; it was a home game for PSU. How about picking a venue equidistant from the two teams. Duck fans (or any fans) shouldn’t have a higher barrier to entry in the form of cost to attend.

No idea who should be ranked higher, but sure would be fun to see them square off. The BCS bowl game format would have given us that

I yelled at him to “shut the he!! up” multiple times during the game for all the same reasons you mentioned. Now that I wrote that out, am I a little embarrassed that I was yelling at the TV when no one could hear me? A little.

I’ve always been partial to Kenny Dillingham. i was mesmerized by his dynamic, multiple offense. Seemed like every player on the offense was a threat in KD’s system. That said, I’m no Xs/Os guru, and I feel like I’m splitting hairs.

Agree! Unquestionably Dillingham.

This is awesome!!

Definitely a click-bait title . . . shame! I like all the arguments made in the article, and would be fine if they switched to the outlined format. That said, I really like watching the Ducks as much as possible. Any Saturday without Ducks football feels empty. So, while logic and reason may say Oregon shouldn't have to play Saturday, I couldn't be happier to watch them go against a big-time opponent on a big stage.

Agreed! This is what happens when you don't have PM at QB, AND you don't have Andy Reid designing the offense and guiding/telling you what plays to call.

I LOVE them. I’ve always loved the black uniforms, and those green helmets with the “O” are pristine!

* Danno is Building a Unique Oregon Machine in Idyllic Eugene

No better job in the world than to talk sports, use cliches, make predictions (right or wrong), and never be held accountable for those predictions. #DreamJob

Love that Day is a baby in the lap of Michigan . . . LOL A subtle, but very appropriate arrangement.

Because a Miami loss is NEVER enjoyed fully without Mari Cristbal's post game presser:

Loved him as OC! Happy to see him have success at ASU.