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In my brief, albeit cursory, search, I can find absolutely nothing supporting the claim that Indiana’s roster averages 24 years old. Maybe? There are a couple 25 year olds, or gasp, a 30 year old, but I find no evidence of that either.

Question….if he is a “ talented athlete,” why did he appear in just one game. We’re talking Oregon State here. Was he injured?

Great post Jon…….fascinating, very interesting background information. Thanks for delving!

I don’t see it as a good call. Progressions? Was there time for that? It appears to me that Moore was going with the quick out as soon as he received the snap, never looked elsewhere, and the DB anticipated it. Great play.

Indiana’s rout of Oregon has me thinking they’ll hand it to Miami as well. Mendoza, who languished at Cal for three years, will have extra incentive (not that he needs it) going up against Miami. He’s a local kid who wanted to play for the Hurricanes, and they didn’t offer him a scholarship. After having won the Heisman, nothing would be sweeter for him than beating Miami on the biggest stage in college football …. In his hometown.

If there was anything close to highlight today it was the play of seldom used, transfer to be, Jay Harris. The kid stepped up, especially in the first quarter. Made me wonder why he didn’t get more opportunities in the regular season.

So true……and that’s the problem. And, to be clear, I don’t buy into the oft mentioned opinion that the refs have it in for Oregon. I have seen Duck defenders commit blatant pass interference on several occasions……..with no whistle…….so it goes both ways.

I don’t know what pass interference is anymore. Not being facetious. I would love to know the explanation for that non-call…….a clear example of the receiver’s ability to catch the ball being impeded by obvious early contact by the DB. And there is absolutely no consistency…….that’s the real problem.

Agree with your take on Lanning’s decision to play Dante, at all, in the 2nd half. If he gets injured the Ducks are done, their quest for a title goes from being a favorite to being a decided underdog. The risk was not worth it.

I find it interesting that the term Student Athlete has virtually disappeared.

Maybe he has a better personality…

Love Canzano…….been a subscriber ever since he went solo a couple of years ago. Love his stuff, especially the human interest stories. To those who feel he leans toward the Beavers, maybe so. But that does that disqualify from being a good columnist?

Of course Lanning will be on everyone’s list. But he’s not leaving, right? I just hope he doesn’t receive an offer he can’t refuse.

Excellent points as usual Mike. “Cignetti and his crew adjusted to almost everything immediately.” That’s where the coaching chops were glaringly evident. Indiana has zero 5-star recruits on its roster…….and only a handful of 4-stars.