DUCKED

Jon, you are clearly a half full guy. This team has serious issues, especially on offense. A change at quarterback is a must. The offense needs to open up, and with the loss of Verdell, that becomes even more critical to the Ducks’ future success. Oregon needs to get its young playmaking receivers involved. What good is a 5 star receiver, or veteran for that matter, if they are never targeted? And why don’t we see more of Seven McGee? He was mentioned quite a bit by Cristobal in fall camp as being ready right now to contribute but he’s barely seen the field. Defensively, the Ducks have been riddled with injuries, and that has been largely responsible for their inconsistent play. Hopefully they’ll heal up and will become solid once again. The loss of Flowe really hurt as did the injury to Swinson on the edge. Fortunately the Ducks play a reeling Cal team next, and they have almost 2 weeks to prepare. Hopefully they’ll use that time wisely.

“Justin Herbert has a feel for the game that TT lacks.” How do we know? Let’s put the kid in there and see what he can do.

I have to agree…..that was an excellent coaching job by Cristobal and his staff. What the hell has happened since then?

*This was in response to DuckIt’s post on FISHDUCK. In previous posts I have mentioned Oregon’s propensity to lay an egg, or two, at some point during the season, often on the road, would once again detail their season. Yesterday it happened. I’m pretty sure they will lose another game or two. Have you ever heard anyone say they were out coached by Cristobal? Certainly out-recruited, but never out-coached. His coaching is really hurting this group of 4 and 5 star players, whose raw talent and ability is being squandered by insisting on playing smash mouth football, instead of taking advantage of his players’ athletic gifts. He is coaching them down, not up. The quarterback position has reached a crisis point. A change must be made, immediately. Two weeks to the next game….. make the change now. Get Thompson ready. He’ll make his own share of mistakes, for sure, but no more than Brown is making now, and he will gain valuable experience. The Ducks need to make use of their talented young receivers, who with a strong armed, more accurate QB, will be able to stretch the field and open up the offense. And DuckIt you mentioned KT, Sewell and Flowe, all fabulous players whose ability is showcased every week. Why? Because they play defense! You can’t stifle their speed, tenacity, strength, drive. Well, perhaps we have offensive players that may rival their ability, but under Cristobal’s antiquated coaching we may never know. He’s recruiting 4 and 5 stars and turning them into 3 stars. Last week I posted that despite being 4-0, “Why do I feel the sky is about to fall?” Well, it fell and it may fall again unless the Ducks make some blatantly obvious necessary changes.