DuckFan93

OBD has definitely come a long way since the 90s, but still couldn't get over the Natty hump. I think the most disappointing was the 2014-15 year when our only Heisman winner in history couldn't beat tOSU's 3rd-string. I bet that's still stuck in a lot of people's minds. Think about it - it's the same reason why Notre Dame is always highly rated even though they haven't been elite for a while - coz they did win a bunch of Nattys in the past. Going all the way will definitely push us over that perception hump. Let's all hope this is the year, or it will happen soon.

Elite 11 hasn't been all that predictive of a player's actual success though... Check out the result of the 2020 one that really didn't age well at all. Final ranking of the best QBs from the Elite 11 Finals 247SPORTS.COM Oregon commit Tyler Thompson had a solid three days as did others.

Being a long-time OBD fan like all of you, it's exciting to see all the hypes. But don't they make you nervous? Jinx, jinx? Let's pump the brakes a little and beat BSU and Rodents first, no?

I hope we can beat this mid-major BSU team finally. How many times have we lost to them in the past 20 years?

Is this for real? This damn state is just ridiculous. How is that fair, to pay for incompetence? Never mind, as soon as I typed that out, it just answered itself. I need to move out of Oregon and stop paying for all this crap. But I will forever be an OBD fan!

Sewell makes Goff looks much less overrated. Too bad he couldn't be protecting Herbert or Mariota!

I much prefer us being underdogs, vs everyone's target, now that expectations are higher every year... Glad we have a young coach in DL!

Same logic applies when OBD beats UW next season, right? 😀

I am just rooting for Anthony Brown to get to play, LOL.

Yeah that may be. But not seeing them in top 25 for 2024 seems wrong. You mean they are not even better than Colorado? I guess this came out before the writer heard about Will Rogers staying. Anyway, huge grain of salt with these kinds of rankings this early.

He is definitely a LESSOR Fisch than yourself, Charles!

Agreed. I don't think we should celebrate yet until we know who is replacing him at the Fuskies. Let's face it, OBD fans are only happy he's gone because he beat us 3x in a row. I, for one, would rather that we have a chance to beat them next year with DeBoer as HC. Not sure how I feel about this news yet. Oh well...

He is negotiating now. It's getting real. Might be official before the snowmageddon hits NW Oregon... ESPN: Washington's Kalen DeBoer negotiating to become next Alabama head coach WWW.ON3.COM Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer has apparently emerged as the top pick to replace Nick Saban at Alabama. According to an ESPN report on Friday afternoon, DeBoer is in the process of... 😂

Hmm. Was excited about the talent, but I also see many potential red flags. He may be a good test of Lanning's leadership. Fingers crossed and Go Ducks!

Good one. Dang I had no idea how expensive real estate is in AL. That's Oregon prices, or even California!

Some coaches may welcome Nick's guidance. But it will be hard coming into a program like that, highly paid no doubt, and still have to watch for that shadow. On the other hand, having Nick around may help retain and recruit players too. So it really depends on who is the new HC...

Other than performing poorly under pressure, Penix's other fatal flaw is fragility. He is easily injured and broken. In fact, last night's game may have hurt his NFL draft stock, seeing how he grimaced in the final 2 minutes of the game, being wrapped in that awful-looking tube in his mid-section. And he wasn't really that badly hit in the game. It will surely be worse in the pros. Not good...

Here is yet another reason to root against the puppies - Harbough is more likely to coach Herbert if M wins. That's multiple wins for OBD fans: 1. Something to root for on Sundays 2. M may be weaker, improving OBD outlook in B1G 3. Puppy fans won't hold natty over us for who knows how long

Nice move, Ty! Hope he does well there. Tulane is a fun school that should help him relax and show us all he can do!

Enemy's enemy = friend. That's just basic common sense. Don't overthink it. OBD needs to and will earn its own championship. Counting on our enemy to earn points for us is not the way to think. I root for both teams to lose next Monday. 😂

It's Kalen, not Kevin btw. You have a point, but I will not stop hating the puppies! Let's hope they are no match for OBD next year! 😇

Exactly my thought when I watch Gabriel films - he is just like Vernon, who was really like Russell Wilson at this prime. Let's hope Dillon's thumb stays healthy through entirety of whatever playoff game that he may take us to!

I am not as much - we all know Mari-No can sell. And ward is no Dillion Gabriel. 😀

ND all the way - my daughter's alma mater vs the rodents. I will pick ND everyday! 😀

Money was right on last time we played them, so I hope they are right also this time...