ESPN was the only game in town decades ago. ESPN is slowly sinking, competition has decreased viewership, and they rely heavily on college football to float their boat.

They will be all in on SEC football, and the CFP, because that pays their bills. They will always tout the SEC, before others, for as long as they hold the contract to show SEC sports content. It is all about who pays their bills.

Standing in line to get an overpriced beer when the Duck lost his head.

The Duck losing his noggin is not very high on the “misery index” when you compare it to DeBoer’s buyout of $70 million. If they choose to shell out the $$$ for a buyout, the coaching carousel starts, and I think many coaches would be reluctant to jump on.

Every fan base in the nation is enjoying the current misery of Bama fans.

The coaches did what they needed to do on offense. Dante Moore needed passing reps, and it was good to have him run a two minute offense in the game. Was it needed? Not really.

Stein mentioned that because the talent is different this year vs. last year, his play calling would change.

Having a QB, RBs, and receivers that can attack all levels of the field is important. We have the ability to play a smash mouth type running game, or switch to a personnel package that can spread the field, and attack the edges, or downfield.

I think Stein is trying to see what our players can do in these early games, and then use players that create match up problems against better defensive competition.

I like Dante’s quick release…he can get a pass off in a crowded backfield when needed. He was accurate throwing from the pocket, and at least one pass while rolling out.

Don’t run our starting QB against Montana State. That s my only rant.

Drama…

Ba ba fans are crying in their beers. The SEC ( we are the best) beacon is getting dim.

Haven’t you all realized the fix is in. Better rack up some points today.

Sometimes you need to walk the other way…DUMB!!!

Muddies the betting line...not the outcome.

Ever been to Nebraska?

I Hunted on a ranch near the Dismal River lodge in the Sand Hills years ago. Former NFL players Joe Jurevicius, and John Howell have land available, and run Dismal River outfitters. Mullen, Nebraska is the closest town, population 465.

Unique topography, but the phrase, let’s all go vacation in Nebraska isn’t something I hear very often.

Well said.

Dante Moore and our defense will determine how far we go this year.

50/50…but, even sections are yellow

Simple.

He has money, and she spends it. It is the dumb people with money syndrome.

While they recruit bigger DL, and faster players on defense, it does seem that our defensive progression is slow. Tosh seems a little like Cristobal, except on defense. Meaning that the defense seems to be underperforming to their capabilities.

Not sure what the missing ingredient seems to be, but isn’t the MINT defense designed to make it difficult on a QB to determine where pressure may be coming from? Good defensive set for spread offenses, but adjustments need to be made based on personnel matchups.

Perhaps the best is yet to come.

I think it is safe to say the majority of marriages don’t work for the long term. People change, or in many cases, they don’t change.

A marriage is a partnership, and even business partnerships fall apart over time.

You should always start with good intentions, but as the old joke goes…

"Why is a divorce so expensive? … because it’s worth it."

Brent Pry of Virginia Tech may have the current record of losing one score games, at least by the percentage of losses. His current record stands at 1 - 9. That record does not endear a coach to its fans.

Nebraska has to be in the running for losing that type of game as well.

Cornerback is one of the most difficult positions to play on defense. A CB’s reaction times and quickness are negated if a decent QB has the time to throw the ball.

The most effective secondaries get a huge assist from the pass rush, or blitzing scheme. With 39 sacks Oregon was ranked #6.

Oregon’s passing defense allowed 187 yards/game, and total defense allowed 19.4 points/game. Our red zone defense was below average allowing teams to score 85% of the time.

To compare, tOSU pass defense allowed 167/game, and total defense 12.9 points/game. Their red zone defense allowed scores 60% of the time, and was near the top in the nation.

Our secondary is just part of the entire story.

Sadly, It is not just former PAC 12 schools.

The financial model for D1 college sports relies heavily on media revenue, and the lack of revenue will force many Universities Athletic departments into difficult decisions.

Opportunities for athletes to compete in football, and other sports will be impacted, and opportunities for our youth to compete decreasing. Unfortunately, escalating costs and diminishing revenues have harsh consequences.

The landscape is changing, and the lack of money to compete is the reality.

Priceless.

The fact that SUC leads the nation in being overrated for the last 15 years is not news to any Oregon fans. What is comical is that the SuC fans always believe their preseason hype. Then they have to watch them play.

This posturing is all about the “Benjamin’s “, nothing more, and nothing less.

A conference commissioner, worth his salt, is trying to secure the financial well being of all conference members. A number of Colleges athletics departments are operating at a loss, the future of many sports depends on the revenue generated from football.

The CFP is a big slice of pie. However, to participate in the playoff, conferences should have basic guidelines to participate. 9 conference games is a solid start.

As an aside, Notre Dame should be required to join a conference to be a viable participant.

FEBU…

(Forget Everybody But US) seems to be Dan Lanning’s motto, and overall message to his players.

Seems fitting because many times we are that cute team from the Northwest that nobody wants to really play.

Personally, I like win the day, but I think a team motto comes from the coach, or players.

Jordon is a beast. It hurts tackling guys with thighs like tree trunks. Looks like he could have played as a lineman for many high school teams.