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All, except for the "break away speed" Cardwell's "bend/sink and get small" moves have consistently defined my usual output "ability" with drivers off the tee.

Gee.....according to this....I shouldn't be concerned.....I don't know what these folks have been smoking but it looks to me that they....well, you guys and gals remember, they..... "Already smoked it all."

Yep. My hatred for the Wash St. abominations might be even greater than my loathing for the Dawgs.

Washington State at No. 3 Oregon "While Washington State's season was overshadowed nationally by the off-field saga involving former head coach Nick Rolovich, the Cougars did something few outside their fan base probably noticed: They started to win. Wazzu has won four straight Pac-12 games, which is tied for the longest streak in the conference with ... Oregon. The game at Autzen Stadium is a must-win for the Ducks' College Football Playoff hopes, but it also represents a massive opportunity for the Cougars, who would take over first place in the North with a win. With Arizona on deck and reeling Washington in the Apple Cup to close out the season, the Cougars would be in a strong position to play for the Pac-12 title. "Really impressive, especially against the teams they have played against and the way in which they have won," Ducks coach Mario Cristobal said. "The way they force turnovers ... playing with a lot of passion, executing at a high level because at the end of the day playing hard is great but executing and playing hard, that's what separates the really good teams from the rest of the pack. That's what they're doing." The Cougars have forced 16 turnovers in conference play, which is four more than anyone else in the league, and seven more than Oregon. When WSU is unranked, the Cougars are just 3-14 against a ranked Oregon team all time, but most of the players on the WSU roster have experienced success against the Ducks. Prior to Oregon wins in 2019 and 2020, WSU ran off four straight victories against the Ducks, including when both teams were ranked in 2018. In quarterback Jayden de Laura and running back Max Borghi, the Cougars have two of the most impactful offensive players in the conference, but understand playing at Oregon provides the biggest challenge they'll have seen all year. "The biggest thing and why I have such high regard and respect for their program is it's not just good players," WSU acting coach Jake Dickert said. "They're coached well, their schemes are very detailed and attack people week to week. They win the game of the line of scrimmage, their details, their discipline, they don't beat themselves, they don't just turn it over. "You don't do what they've done and turn into the No. 3 team in the country without doing those things." While Oregon's 31-24 overtime loss at Stanford has looked progressively worse since Oct. 2, the Ducks have improved. After getting off to a slow start due to injury, Kayvon Thibodeux has showcased the talent over the past month that is sure to make him one of the earliest players off the board in the 2022 NFL draft. His five quarterback hurries over the past four games are nearly as many as he had over his first 24 games in a Ducks uniform (6). The magnitude of the game can't be understated and that will continue to be the case the rest of the season for Oregon as long as it keeps winning. It's hard to come up with a realistic scenario where it could lose again and still reach the playoff. A loss to WSU is a worst-case scenario because, as mentioned earlier, it opens the door for the Cougars to reach the Pac-12 title game, which would take appearances in both that game in Las Vegas and the Rose Bowl off the table." -- Kyle Bonagura https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/page/gamedaykickoff111421/college-football-week-11-baylor-oklahoma-test-purdue-next-upset-bid-more

These cat gifs are killing me....

AB really cracks us up about the dead ball snap adjustment between Alex and Ryan. (6.02 in the video.) And finishing with selling the read with his funny knowing nod to DD….“…. back in my day.” Love the poise, humor, and camaraderie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-vcnmCMVnU&t=369s

Yeah, and I remember too, how dicey this was supposed to be….and how that turned out. “The Utes are 6.5-point favorites...” https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2019-pac-12-championship-game-odds-line-utah-vs-oregon-picks-top-predictions-from-utes-expert-whos-8-1/ 11/20/2021 is exactly what we want and need. Regardless of the away game, we will not only go into Salt Lake City and kick ass, we will sharpen our iron for what comes next.

Lake was asked in a follow-up question if he regretted striking Fuavai. "I separated them. I didn't strike him. I separated them," Lake said.

Apologize if already posted.....from the moment watching it live, I've been loving this:

Well, except for Georgia, we didn't look that bad! Oregon was favored by 6.5 points over Washington Final Score was Oregon 26-16 Ohio State was favored by 14.5 points over Nebraska Final Score was Ohio State 26-17 Alabama was favored by 28.5 points over LSU Final Score was Alabama 20-14 Michigan State was favored by 2.5 points over Purdue Final Score was Purdue 40-29 Cincinnati was favored by 22.5 points over Tulsa Final Score was Cincinnati 28-20 Georgia was favored by 39.5 over Missouri Final Score was Georgia 43-6

Oh ye of little faith....

Somebody call Mike West

Oregon 38-24, 2, 2, 221

Monte Enbysk, a UO grad, and Dan Raley, the son of a UW rower, are working together to produce the consummate book on the Huskies-Ducks football rivalry. https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/washington-oregon-rivalry-football-game-is-unrivaled-for-its-incivility?jwsource=cl

Tayaun “The PCC had ten member schools in 1948, six in the Northwest (with Idaho and Montana) and four in California, so it was assumed that Oregon would be the team playing in the Rose Bowl, as even a 5–5 tie vote would be in their favor. Instead, California was voted champion of the PCC, because Washington had persuaded Montana to vote for California, something that has not been forgotten by Oregon fans.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon%E2%80%93Washington_football_rivalry

One of the main reasons why I like this guy... “Are you having fun Coach?” ……” I don’t even know what that means… …. doing things the right way in South Florida is NO different from doing things out here in the Pacific Northwest…” The Coach was on the Podcast with Keyshawn and JWill Max show. His comments begin at 31.32 https://www.espn.com/radio/play/_/id/32533335

Oregon 49-10, 4, 3, 411

What I “think” is what I posted. A polite suggestion for folks wondering why the colors.

This might have something to do with it?

In my Humble Opinion, the only reason we are struggling is because while we do have a solid quarterback, we have no deep threat. (Plus, injuries of course. I shudder to think what will become of us if that stud Dye gets injured.) I really believe that the only reason we are not seeing a change at QB is because our coaches know what they are doing. As a fan, I have no information about how “ready” any of our young QB’s are. So, I grit my teeth, and I watch AB grind and grind, and I go insane and then ecstatic and then insane, rinse and repeat. I’m literally constantly……… ……But the only thing that really worries me is the Miami situation. And it’s brought me to a crossroads in my MC thinking. I’m through second-guessing his approach. I’ve always felt that it would take him time, so I OK with how long that takes. While I am frustrated with the grind, I do believe that MC can get it done. I have been watching him slowly healing our Achilles heel, and that has always been what I’ve prayed for. He’s the kind of recruiter; and the most intensely “focused on winning” coach I want guiding OBD into the future. The issue with Miami is that in addition to that 9M, there seems to be some higher costs over time that Miami may have difficulty with. In the article attached, the long-term investment on luring him in appears to be around 50M. https://www.on3.com/college/miami-hurricanes/news/report-potential-candidates-miami-moves-from-manny-diaz-hurricanes-mario-cristobal/ Thing is, I really believe MC would take Miami if the price is right. I doubt that there is no way a second-generation Cuban-American who won two NCs in his own home town would turn down going home to his roots and his family. Miami has been a storied program, and the lure to restore it to prominence for a coach who is considered as one of hottest in CFB all bodes ill to my thinking. I just hope he wants to stay here and finish what he’s started. And while I adamantly disagree with booing as bringing anything positive to the process, I understand and respect my fellow Duck fans for their own opinions.

What it feels like.......thanks Charles for all you do for us.

OREGON, 31-28, 3, 3, 314 Camden Lewis with game winner.

When I said “not this year”, I certainly did not intend to herald next year as the arrival of the “promised land”… (And did admit that I probably won’t be around to see it anyway.) But I do believe that we’ll only get there once we can indeed dominate the SEC. And I think that just like there’s “There's no better way to get good at playing golf ugly,” Coach Mario keeps working on playing his "worst shots” until he learns to get it right. And boy, are we witnessing the worst shots. Gulp!

I share most of all these critical sentiments. This was one of the most painful and boring Oregon games I have ever endured. Many times, I wanted to turn it off in disgust. But I have seen this football team, and this coaching staff, produce some of the most incredibly beautiful magic that takes my breath away. So, I am OK with where we are. And I believe we are heading in the right direction. Maybe not this year, but having witnessed what our Achilles Heel has been in years past, we must either adapt to progress, or just stagnate. And while the process is excruciatingly glacial, and frustrating, IMHO, it has to be accomplished to reach the promised land. I may not be there when we do, sigh, but I am satisfied we are on the right path. I’ll never support or condone Booing these young men, or their coaches. It’s an absolute anathema to me. The end of this game was absolute MAGIC. GO DUCKS!