DuckFan93

That's my thought exactly when it was announced a month ago. This guy is as incompetent as MC. In fact, may be more because the problem with our air game was at least partly on him since he is the receiver coach. Clearly AB was somewhat capable of long balls, at least half a game at a time, but it just wasn't in our playbook most of the season.

I think we should count Utah in the mix for Pac-12 to succeed. They need to take care of their non-conf biz and continue to beat up teams like Ducks (hope not...). They have a great coach who really can develop players and take them to unexpected heights. Furd could also be back with improved recruiting and their coaching. But of coz with Pac-12 beating each other up all the time, only max 2 teams will emerge and end up in top 10 probably. Even that I may be dreaming.

When you are at the rock bottom, the only way to go is up.

Would make a great FB score, LOL...

This is the kind of talk that sowed so much discontent for the 2021 Ducks season. I agree we do have the aim high. But tamper the expectations though, with the new coaching staff and inexperience.

Yes, this bowl loss is a fitting summary of the MC era. It's clear that he couldn't have taken us any further than Rose Bowl win even with a talent like Herbert. Sucks to have to wait 9 whole months to see what we could accomplish under the new HC. Makes you think about how short life is... 😅

This sums it up. Fans were disappointed and even booed because we all saw that and couldn't understand why we were not playing the other QBs who were supposed to be more talented.

Yay, no mud stains!

OU 42-21, 1, 1, 120. Game is probably over by half time and I wouldn't expect a miracle turnaround like TCU did to us last time...

BB definitely got the raw deal when he was here. I am surprised that he is transferring as I thought he was very well accepted at VT and has played well, up to his skill level. His throws are still wobbly as heck, but he runs well. Personally, I am wondering if MC didn't play TT because he was trying to avoid the same mistake with BB... If true, that means these recruiting ratings hold way too much water. BB was a 4-star, so was Shough.

Oh no. I must admit that other than that one game in 2019, I haven't watched BN play at all. But again, if TT or others can't beat BN to start, then we really do have a QB problem.

Yes, very entertaining indeed. I watched the 58 seconds and got bored so I changed channel yesterday.... 🤣 Misery loves company, so I am glad also struggled against a team from that state!

Just like the FB uniform we wore in our last blowout loss and against UCLA. I personally hate it coz it looks dirty from the get-go. Same with this ugly floor. But am not surprised some people like it, especially Nike...

Agree with everyone here about the concern for the 3 youngsters we already have, specially Butterfield and Ashford. Well, at least Nix seems to be more capable than AB...

Yes, I hope the thumb will be healthy, whoever the QB may be this time...

Well, going by his track record, we are due for a game with good AB. So maybe the score won't be 38-10 OU? 🤞

I will be watching for sure. Herbert does turn it up at prime time. Mahones and Chiefs are fun to watch too. Relaxing Ducks FB game for a change... 😜

Agree with everyone here. I wouldn't be surprised if we end up 1-2 to open the season, maybe finishing 8-4 if lucky... Lots of unknown now with this program.

Not convinced that will make enuf diff, if he still relies on AB and AB is still the only QB fully grasping his schemes. Relieved somewhat that both will be gone next season.

You nailed it - both Pittman and Marios are now bygones. There may be lessons to learn for the new coaches and players, but not much more for us speculators.

While some similarities exist between ACC and Pac12, such as neither gets much respect, comparing Oregon to Clemson is premature. Clemson was consistently good enough to beat Bama. I don't think we are there yet. Even if we somehow limped to the CFP this year, the result would look ugly in the first round. We just haven't had the right combo of coaching and talent in the same year to make it, since the 2015 class. To win a Natty, we have to set our sights higher and aim at teams like UGA and Bama. If we can beat them, we ought to be able to play consistently enough to beat the rest of Pac12, even an improved USC.

I hope both Verdell and Dye come back. Honestly, I am not sure how high their draft stock is now. Does anyone have insight on that? Seems to me both will benefit from another year under a better HC.

I don't think he would accept due to our prowess, or lack thereof...

Amen to this. Look no further than Utes. They played like a bunch of 5-star recruits to me! No. 101 for SC is shocking indeed. Thanks for sharing Jon.

"Yet, compared to other options, the Ducks could do so much better than this." Not sure they "want" us to hire him, from this... Or is it a negative psych. thing? LOL, we are all turning into conspiracy theorists!