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  1. On 10/16/2022 at 6:41 PM, Haywarduck said:

    I do think a big question is can Dan Lanning beat a top ten program, UCLA can fix that.

     

    I also think winning a conference championship is also unanswered. First he needs to beat our big rivals, the dawgs and the beavs. These are two important games for the program.

     

    Winning a bowl game is also a line he needs to cross. If he was to win the Rose Bowl he just might be given Duck Sainthood, I think many may have already given it to him.

     

    Putting together a top 10 recruiting class is also something he needs to do. He has a nice start, but the depth of the class needs to be deep.

     

    Lastly he needs to develop talent. A concept I have been thinking about is how coaches who can't develop qb's don't last too long. Going the transfer route doesn't count either. We need another coach who can both pick qb talent and develop it, again. Winning the recruiting battle is only the start.

    I think these are great metrics for determining the 'greatness' and success of all the coaches as well as players. And when they have checked that list, then they can be called 'the greatest' or 'the best' or whatever. I think developing talent is something that has been lacking at UO for a while. I hope Lanning and Co. are the ones to fix it.

     

    There are so many sites and fans so focused on the immediate need for success. It's like a fever---the stats, the playoffs, the rankings and that's fine but it just doesn't interest me anymore. I don't care if they make the playoffs or the top ten. I don't care about the stats really, especially the first 5-6 weeks when it's filled with so much cupcake action. If they get to the Rose Bowl, I'm thrilled! I realize even those days are likely numbered with the conference and playoff changes that will happen. 

     

    What I LOVE about college football is what we witnessed yesterday with Utah and USC: the play. The players. The suspense. The growth and maturation of both coaches and players, as the season marches on. 

     

    I think I'm getting old, and I often miss the games of my youth. 🙂

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  2. On 10/16/2022 at 4:32 PM, David Marsh said:

    Jahlil Florence is making an impression. 

     

    But the big thing is that we don't need the youth this year. Let them learn and be ready for next year! 

    I think some of us are talking about two different things. 🙂

     

    I thought Charles took NJDuck's comment to mean Dan Lanning's 'youth', that being his age and position as a young head coach. I answered with that thought in mind. But I see others took it as 'the youth' of the team meaning, I guess, Lanning's recruits. I wasn't referring to players.

     

     

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  3. On 10/16/2022 at 9:59 AM, Charles Fischer said:

    A very interesting question...."will Dan Lanning's youth ever show?"  With all the surprises this season--I sure did not see that one coming.  He is coaching this team like a veteran thus far, and it is a very intriguing question.

    This is a great question. I agree he seems like a veteran so far.

     

    I think his youth showed up in the Georgia game. Some time in the past week or so, Lanning said they expected too much from the team in the Georgia game. That they tried to give them too much info to get them game-ready. Maybe that's why they looked shell shocked and unprepared for much of the game. He made adjustments and the team was ready for the next games.

     

    Lanning, to me, seems aware of himself and ready to improve if necessary.  He doesn't do a lot of needless talking and seems very composed for a young, new head coach. 

     

    The coach that seems like he might find himself in a 'youth moment' is Dillingham, imo.

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  4. On 10/16/2022 at 6:50 AM, Haywarduck said:

    And like the article said, the Pac-12 will smile when Utah and Oregon play for the Pac-10 Championship, with the socal schools watching from home.

     

    I did listen to Lincoln Riley post game interview and the guy fits right in with the sc culture. He said, I'll paraphrase, they almost blew out Utah on several occasions and the refs blew it for us.

     

    I thought I didn't like sc and Riley before the interview. He couldn't just say Utah was a great team and it was a hard fought game, the definition of a putz.

     

    I couldn't agree more! I thought the same thing after listening to him ... that he totally exudes the SC 'vibe'. They 'could have overtaken the game on several occasions', (but didn't...haha!) 

     

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  5. On 10/14/2022 at 4:31 PM, Charles Fischer said:

    Above is another great example of what sounds good until you apply it, and run into another component of human behavior.  I did what you suggested for a while and then people started to tell me, "go ahead and edit my posts as you like."

     

    This means they would now write whatever they wanted and would "let Charles clean up the mess for me."  Who made me their editing maid?

     

    Forget that crap.

     

    I am not anyone's editing maid; write the damn thing right the first time, or you will get a violation notification email from me.  If I have to do that very many times--the relationship ends as a means of reducing my workload.

     

    Again...this is harder than it looks.  And you don't know out what doesn't work until you do it, and then you find out what clever means people figure out to evade it.  I just want a civil site.  Should that be so hard?

     

    The answer is....yes.

    Wow! Yes, it is a lot of work! And about posters liking the rules until they are applied to them...just like teenagers, LOL! I can see your frustration. 

     

    I guess it's also a reflection of our times. There is little respect for others in general. Rules are 'stupid' for many. Civility as a state of mind is lacking. Fans yell phrases because they are either drunk or mind numbed. There is only so much personal accountability, and for a lot of people it doesn't go very far. 

     

    Thanks, again, for all your hard work, Charles! 

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  6. If you want to change behavior, I don't think you can ask people to speak benevolently towards current players and coaches, censoring them if they don't, and yet be fine with name calling and value judgments on previous coaches, players or other teams coaches and players. You're asking for non-emotional reactions to an emotional game, which is fine, but is it realistic? Might it be better to ask for no name calling at all and be 'high brow', as you put it, regarding all others as well? 

     

    As to the examples, the first one is obvious, as many have mentioned.

     

    The second one is fine as far as I'm concerned. These aren't grade schoolers and maybe he was horrible. Maybe the post could be explained that he/she is talking about the play, but to me, this is unnecessary micro-management. I think posters here know the reference was to game play, and I doubt a parent would be offended over it.

     

    The third one--you ask if it refers to intelligence and I'd say no, it doesn't. For me, it means violent. A better metaphor could be found, but is that necessary and does it require censoring and the work that goes with it? 

     

    If management wants to censor, my opinion is that you should just do it, no emailing and explanations necessary. The forum rules are posted and clear.

     

    Thanks for the forum, Charles!

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  7. On 9/19/2022 at 1:47 PM, SmithRiverDuck said:

    Did anyone watch the NFL game on Prime last week?  I had it on in our pub for the customers. 

     

    The picture was HORRIBLE!  Watching it on a standard definition channel would have been much preferable.

     

    The sound and picture never was in alignment. 

     

    The announcers would say what was going on and then several seconds later you could (sort of) see it happening.

     

    So unless Amazon can produce a high def picture that matches up with the sound I'm a big fat no.

    Yes, I watched the Chargers game on Prime and didn't have any problems. Well, except that Herby just talks and talks and talks these days! 😀

  8. I'd be fine with streaming. I cut cable and got a Roku player for about $25 at Walmart. When I signed up for YouTube TV, I got 3 free weeks and then the next 3 months with a discount--$55 a month and then it bumps up to $65. This is much less than cable and most conferences are on it along with all the Fox and ESPN stations plus a lot of pro games and other assorted fare. Considering both cable and game tickets, the price is right. You can also record the games and keep them on an online library.

     

    As for Amazon Prime, I'd probably do it for football season and then cancel because I think YouTube TV is more versatile. 

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  9. On 9/4/2022 at 3:21 PM, AnotherOD said:

     

    That we might not be seeing Oregon looking like it can AT LEAST compete - like a top 10 type program it has spent 30 years building toward - may be a cause for concern amongst those of us (who for whatever reason) care about such things?

     

    Not trying to be completely all "doom and gloom". I'd be happy to field positives.

     

    Very insightful, especially the last couple sentences. I don't see your post as doom and gloom, but some necessary reflection.

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  10. While it's certainly true it takes time to get used to a new system and is to be expected, it's discouraging that Lanning's superior recruiting (?) has brought us a seasoned 4th year QB who can't get a touchdown against a very good team. We're supposed to wait while he learns some more? Add to that a repeat of not playing the backups. Overall, the team has regressed.

     

    I'm fully ready to support a mediocre team while this systems transition happens. What I can't support is this whole QB baloney. I watched OSU-Boise State last night and the backup QB, a freshman, came in and did a superb job, bringing some inspiration and team play up a level, and forcing the Beavs to put their starters back on the field. They discussed the QB competition in camp where there was a real competition, the result being there was no FEAR to put the backup in the game to jolt some action. But Oregon? Fearful of the QB position.

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  11. On 9/3/2022 at 7:08 PM, Charles Fischer said:

    We are in a pickle; if we move to an inexperienced QB...you are already giving up a number of games as he goes through his learning curve.  But if you stay with someone who cannot perform at the high level you target...

    I think this is the exact reason that you play your backup in a game like today to get him necessary game experience and especially against a very good team. We needed 7 TD's to win and Nix couldn't get us ONE. If the back ups weren't good enough, then why are they still here? As backups, can they rise to the challenge if Nix gets hurt? If they can't, then this is a glaring weakness in recruiting.

  12. On 9/3/2022 at 4:09 PM, Log Haulin said:

    I am more interested in how this team responds.

    While I agree with you, I have some concern that the team is not as "resilient" as Lanning stated they are in his post game shorty radio interview. They looked stunned all game long, and I didn't see measurable adjustments at the half. Helloooo...tackling?? Sheesh!

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  13. Can he fail? Sure. But you have to describe what 'failure' is.

     

    Failure, for me, is if a coach can't significantly perform an array of talents from recruiting to actual coaching to communication, player/team development along with having vision, insight into people and the game, and a good degree of humility. So far, I think Lanning scores well on all those points. Helfrich, Taggart and Cristobal, not so much.

     

    What if we lose game one? So what? What if we lose a lot of games (not likely) ? We look for adjustments and improvements in coaching and in players play.

     

    I think fans need to take a long term approach and enjoy the football ride as it happens. What surprises may come! Can't wait until next Saturday!!

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  14. I agree, Duck 1972, and especially with this bit:

    On 7/2/2022 at 1:11 PM, Duck 1972 said:
    On 7/2/2022 at 1:11 PM, Duck 1972 said:

    Please don't let us make the same mistake. I believe our best move is to save PAC add SD St, Nevada, Boise State and Fresno State and any other B12 teams like TCU and Houston that get us in the big TV markets of TX.

     

    We would stay the big Ducks in a 1/2 the country TV market.  This makes more sense to me. I don't want us to be the fodder for any other leagues.

     

     

    I'd also add that there's too much emphasis on potential conference $$ as THE determining factor.

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  15. I agree that it's hard to believe Kliavkoff was blindsided since this  USC/UCLA defection has been a topic of conversation for a year. What I can believe is that he assumed he has more power and conference loyalty than he actually does. I think he really trusted The Alliance, for whatever the heck that's worth now.

     

    What I hope we won't see is some knee-jerk reaction. This might not be a popular idea, but I think fighting to keep the PAC 10-12 Conference together is important. The conference is important to academic issues as well. The LA schools, in football, are mediocre at best--I've not yet bought the whole Lincoln Riley supercoach mirage before a game has been played. Yes, recruiting is affected but remember the transfer portal and NIL which, I think, become real headaches as coaches try to develop and plan on players from season to season. 

     

    So many say it's a new day and we have to roll with the punches, blah, blah, blah. Well, since it's a new day, maybe it's time to stop looking down our Pac 12 noses at schools like San Diego State and Fresno State and build a new, real alliance of western schools.

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  16. Everything in the world is changing so fast right now. With this forum as a haven that gives us a respite from politics, war, deep divides and growing hatred on so many levels, I thought at least, as we are just a couple months from the first game, that football would be a nice distraction. 😔

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  17. On 5/6/2022 at 11:55 AM, Haywarduck said:

    I do mean what I wrote, if you watched Pre run live, and also saw the Kamikaze Kids at the time, you were forever changed!

    I agree with you. They were and still are inspiring.

     

    I think a lot of that started at UO with men like Len Casanova and Bill Bowerman and the principles they adhered to while coaching that carried on through life. My dad desperately wanted to play football but was unable to due to having contracted polio at age 14. Still, he was a big Duck Football fan and struck up a relationship with Casanova. He mentored many even though some never played. 

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  18. On 5/6/2022 at 11:36 AM, Haywarduck said:

    If you watched Steve Prefontaine run it is an attitude and method to how you do things which becomes part of you as an Oregon fan. You attack and leave everything you have on the track, field, playground, or workplace. When we watch, or interact with a situation this mentality permeates everything we do, it is at the cellular level. I know it is for me at least.

     

    On 5/6/2022 at 11:36 AM, Haywarduck said:

    This attitude was then cemented by anyone of that era by the Kamikaze Kids. This play, again, taught one to be relentless, and see no boundaries, just opportunities. The play of that Duck team showed how Oregon sports should be played. A team should go after every situation with passion, effort and savvy, and never hold back. One can now see how many of us older Duck fans had such an adverse reaction to what Mario brought to Oregon.  

     

    Excellent comments, Haywarduck.

    Relentless, smart, leave it all on the field, no boundaries just opportunities--all good attitudes for life!

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