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Yes, the future looks bright! Especially if there is enough money to keep Dilly around. This offense, with a defense that creates havoc, would be unstoppable.

They are easy to spot. They'll be the car refusing to get out of the fast lane, backing up traffic. All Washington drivers are just as bad as the Huskies when it comes to entitlement. Just another reason to hate Washington.

Charles, you have a way of putting my thoughts into politically correct terms. Thank you.

I will take that bet. I will as well.., and I don't typically gamble.

I think it is just nerves. He's a smart kid. Physically gifted. He has all the tools. He looks cool and collected on the side lines, engaging with teammates, early in games. Fourth quarter comes around and his whole demeaner changes. He looks like he is about to vomit while warming up. Then goes out there and plays stiff and looks lost. I hope he can somehow overcome his fears.

Cartm25 This is great stuff! Thank you. Two things stand out to me. One good, one bad. Good= Look how efficient the offense is. 53% of drives end in touchdowns. Basically 4 points every time the offense takes the field! Bad= We're only getting 1.5 points a game from turnovers and special teams. Virtually no big plays outside of our offense. Both Chip and Helfrich had years that were at 5 points a game. Our defense really needs to be creating some of that havoc we heard so much about.

It is for me!

The reporters teed up the question pretty well. But, Lanning without hesitation addressed it and promptly drove it 390 straight down the fairway. He is 100% a Duck. I feel confident in saying he will be here for quite some time. Long enough to have some buildings named after him.

Based on TD's it's Bo's. Based on votes... it'll be Stroud.

I appreciate your glass half-full optimism! Mine on the other hand is 3/4 empty. I would love for you to be right.

I agree with this as long as Bo leaves. I feel the likelihood of that happing is about 90%. But, if somehow we can beg him (or NIL him) into another year. I think year two could be another forward step towards a championship. Most position groups will be better. Many worry about the OL. But, there is a lot of really good young O-linemen who have been getting significant playing time this year. The drop-off in that group may not be that pronounced.

Ha! No Tardis machine. I may have hit 88 mph on my Ducati more than a few times. But it has always been lacking the flux capacitor and necessary gigawatts to transport me in time. Even fortune cookies get it right sometimes! Trust me it was pure luck!

Two or three coaching cycles at ASU may only be 18-24 months!

Coach Lanning seems like a stand up guy who happens to be an outstanding and visionary coach. If the interviews with his family are correct. He will be loyal to the UO as long as the UO is happy with him. I do not feel he has another "Dream Job". Pretty much all of the schools I really consider as a step up on the coaching chain seem to have found their forever guy. Saban is not leaving Bama until he calls it quit (3-4 years baring health issues). Smart isn't leaving Georgia. Day has tOSU locked up. Swinney is a forever guy at Clemson. Harbaugh will never leave Michigan without being forced out. There is only one school that I would consider a step up (as far as coaches go) that will likely have an opening in the next couple years. That is Notre Dame. I personally can't stand them. But, like it or not they are a true Blue Blood that likely will be needing a coach fairly soon... and Indiana isn't far from Coach Lanning's family Missouri. Even then there is no guaranty that is a job that would spike his interest. I'm fairly confident that as long as OU supports DL with facilities and the money for high level staff, he will stay. Of course that all goes out the window if Sauphia decides she hates the winters here in the PNW. Nothing says MOVE faster than an unhappy wife! We need to buy here some spa days at Gervais.

Oregon 49-13 3- TO 4- Sacks 284- Pass Yards

I used to think that way as well. But, with the expanded playoff I feel the Ducks would do better becoming Clemson of the west. Rule the west coast and make the playoff every year. UO can survive just fine with lower media rights. But, I would like to see them add a clause with the PAC-? that they keep the lions share of bowl/playoff money. It is crazy to have to even split that with the tagalongs.

Thanks Coach Boles, it's always a pleasure to learn the technical workings of what we see of the field. Something tells me Dilly has a whole library of schemes at his disposal. So, impressive.

I root for anyone playing against the K9s from the north... even the Beavers.

Isn't that what all Husky QB's go by?

Thanks Drex! This offense has been rolling. It may not have the eye-catching flash of the Kelly/Helfrich years. But, it is definitely more efficient and sustainable. I agree that accepting the ball at the 25 is likely the safest and smartest move. But, then I remember D'Anthony starting off the Kansas State game in jaw dropping manner. Nothing says "Oregon Football" (to me) like a 100 yard dash to start the game more than that play! It may not be smart... but, I like me some special teams excitement. I want Georgia to repeat as National Champs and I believe they will. My opinion... I've said this before and I'll keep saying it. I would rather finish the year 13-1 with a blowout win in the Rose Bowl (likely final ranking #4). Than 12-2 with a loss (and it would be a loss) in the play offs (final ranking of 5-6). Go into the off season with a win and some momentum. This young team will peak in Dan Lanning's second (or third) year. Great things to come for our Ducks either way.

Seven had just enough talent to go with his over inflated ego to make the hype machine turn. But, he didn't have enough talent to keep it turning. It was an insult to DAT to ever compare the two. I wish him well. He could do fine at a slightly lower level. But, I foresee him and his ego taking up space at USC, Miami, or ND. Those are the types of programs that will cater to his ego for a bit and then place him on special teams where his talents belong. Adios Siete. Te rindes.

42-9 Oregon 3 TO 3 Sacks 297 Passing yards

Utah- I respect their work ethic and their coach. UW- I need a good team to hate. SDSU- My childhood team and the Pac-? needs a good SoCal representative.

So, quarters 1-3 "Dilly-Dilly" 4th quarter "Dilly-Dally"?

I feel the Ducks would still lose fairly badly. But, much would depend on where the game was played. If we were to play again in Atlanta come January... Dawgs would likely win around 49-28. But, the Ducks would win the middle eight to give the game some excitement. If it were closer. Say, Phoenix... Dawgs still win 42-31ish.