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Agreed, the truth is if Bo hadn't got hurt against Washington, Oregon likely wins both games on pure offensive output. While that's amazing it might have been a barrier to real improvement. The result in the playoff wouldn't have been pretty when facing top defenses that also have top offenses. I loved going to games this year but if we want to win a championship it's absolutely time to get SERIOUS about playing defense. Have to agree with both of you. I have been saying this most of the year. We would have been COMPLETELY humiliated in the playoffs. The Rose Bowl would have been our best outcome. Granted I thought we would be playing Michigan. Now I'm hoping for the Holiday Bowl... what a difference 7 points can make!

I have read much from both of you (DazeNconfused and HappyToBeADuck) and respect both of your opinions. I must say on this one... I have to agree with HappyToBeADuck. Dan Lanning in his first year was impressive to me. He took a VERY young group of men, made them a team, and put them in position to be within 7 point of the CFP. His decision making was great 99% of the time. If the last two losses happened to Utah and UCLA everyone would be 100% fine with it. But, since it happened to our two rivals many have their pitchforks out. Like it or not, I feel all Duck fans need to admit that THE HUSKIES AND THE BEAVERS ARE ON THE RISE. They are not the same teams we kicked around for the last 20 years. We must accept that. Once we do we will recognize these loses do not look nearly as bad. We lost to Washington because Bo got hurt and Ty made a bad read on fourth down. Yes, I wish DL would have put Bo in. But, seeing Bo hobble around for two weeks tells me he likely doesn't make that play either. If you want to blame one play for the OSU game... blame Bo for keeping the ball and trying to hobble for the first down. He should have handed that ball off to the RB with the open right side. But, (IMO) that game did not come down to one play. That game came down to the defense. A defense that had its best 6 quarters of the year in a row and then let it go to their YOUNG, BIG, HEADS and collapsed. That is youth. That is culture. That is not bad in game decision by DL. Should it be addressed? Of course! Will it be? DL has proven all year that it will be. I for one want another exciting OC that is willing to take chances.

Exactly. Life changing money in your home town. How often does that come? He had to take it. It may not be the ideal time... and I think he knows that. But, you have to look out for your (and your family's) future. I'm happy and grateful for him.

Willie Taggart is available... sorry, I couldn't resist! Ha!

Dan Lanning finished his first regular season 9-3. Most of us predicted a 9-3 record. Unfortunately, two of those losses came to teams that we feel deep distain for. Teams we counted on winning. What we need to remember is we lost those games by a total of 7 points. We also must remember the teams we beat. BYU, Utah, UCLA, and a gritty WSU. As much as this hurts, even knowing we will all be dealing with delusional husky and beaver fans for a full year, I still feel this team is on the rise. The next couple years are going to be a blast to watch. I'm still very proud to be a Duck fan.

I agree with that. I was specifically talking about recruits following Dilly to ASU. I do not really see that being an issue in this recruiting cycle. I feel Dilly will need to prove himself at ASU in order to steal recruits from more established programs like USC,UO, UU, or UW.

ASU will never have the same draw as USC.

Possibly some. But, I do not picture any ELETE players wanting to go to a complete rebuild like ASU.

The Special Teams were a huge reason for this loss. Not only the fumbled punt. But, Hudson's two errors on kick returns left us with very long fields. If we're replacing one coordinator... we may as well replace our special teams coordinator as well.

DLs gambles just made for a miserable week for most of us. All the closet Beaver fans will now let their voices be heard. Thanks coach Dan.

Noah was shocked Bo kept that ball. Bad read by Bo. That being said. Coach should have punted that ball.

No. You can keep him!

My beaver brother is still whining about Franklin's catch.

ABC even calls it the Civil War.

The Civil War of Oregon Football.... We'll call it The Civil War for short.

Ducks 45-17 2 TO 4 Sacks 243 passing... another 287 rushing. STATEMENT GAME!

I did a quick Google search. This is a new location going into the old Pier 1 spot in the Oakway Center. Nice location.

Love Killer Burger. Anyone know where this will be located?

I think I'm to old to stomach this. Real life Fantasy Football. No thanks!

Let's just drop the "Civil" and call it "The War".

Just reminisce of 2021. I'm sure you'll feel better.

I agree that running your Heisman-ish QB into the gut of the defense is reckless and overly aggressive. But, Bo does not become a Heisman hopeful QB without taking chances. We all have known that Bo has been running on a razors edge all year (between reckless and brilliance). It is this edge that has given the Ducks the advantage over every team that had to prepare for them. We must accept that football IS and ALWAYS has been a dangerous sport. Injuries happen. It sucks. But, it is all part of the game we all love. Bo accepts this... as does everyone of those players in the green and yellow (etc.) uniforms. We ALL wanted an exciting offense again. We have it. Now, we must accept that having this offense comes with some inherit risks. We as fans need to remember the situation this coaching staff inherited. We put enormous pressure on this staff to compete. Not just for wins. But, for National Championships. That does not happen without pushing limits of body and mind. This staff has done that better than any of us could have honestly expected and did so right out of the gate. As Charles stated in his article of Lanning and Dillingham "Both know a ton more football than I (us) ". They did this by taking risks and wrapping them into schemes. I'm a 53 year old man who lives life far safer than in my youth. It warms me to see younger people still willing to take risks. Especially, when they are doing it as a Duck and for the Duck faithful. Dan Lanning will learn from this. But, I hope that he never looses that edge that allows him to take risks. Even if from time to time they seem ill advised to us fans.

I'm still pulling for both of them to lose. Annually the two most overhyped teams in CFB. I can not stand either of those programs.

KTMguy2018 (great handle) I too watched the game twice. I agree with all your assessments. Thornton was the only player who seemed to be able to make adjustments on that cold/slick turf. Cam proved how much being a Duck means to him with that effort. Bo solidified his place in Oregon history. So grateful he chose Eugene for his final year. I was also very pleased with the entire defensive effort. Huge step forward.

Bo gutted it out... but, his comment about the defense winning this game was his greatest moment. Respect!