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I think coaches need to pay attention to the transfer portal and the players that are available. We had two unproven QBs when DL and his staff took over. Dillingham, and Lanning were familiar with Nix. Therefore, Nix was brought in to provide “stability” at QB. I suppose any QB that wins becomes popular. Vernon Adams was exciting to watch for the short time he played for the Ducks. However, developing younger QB talent takes patience, and when the coaching staffs job security is based on wins over losses, transfer QBs become more and more popular. Pesonally, it was hard to root for Nix to win the starting job. Both TT and JB chose to come to Oregon and want to play for the Ducks. Nix is not a true Duck…unless he wins. ; )

From a defensive perspective there are not that many players focusing on the QB at the snap. The defense probably gets more information from the formation, the personnel on the field, and where the RB is set.

Traffic on I5 just south of Salem 3 hours before game time is generally very congested and slow. It will probably take an extra 20 minutes to get to Eugene. If you don’t have tailgating plans the Moshofsky Center is located next to the stadium. It is an indoor practice field. You can grab food, sodas, or beer inside.

Timing is sometimes everything. I think our OL struggles next year because of lack of playing time together. However, the offensive skill guys are going to be solid. The biggest concern I have in two years is getting a still very young OL playing together at a high level.

Helping Nebraska win a title as a player probably helped him keep his job longer than expected.

There is certainly a lot more than X’s and O’s that goes into being a successful coach. However, winning games is still the way to win the hearts of the fans. This coaching staff knows that. Don’t forget that there are many people and families that make sacrifices in obscurity.

I learned that the guy who sat behind me at the game is annoying. Apparently, the Ducks should have had him on their list of head coaching candidates. Also, that the Ducks will be a much better team by the end of this season. The new offense and defense still needs a few more games.

Tubi is not streaming the game today. Another option is pac-12.com It looks like they will livestream the game today.

Tubitv.com might be streaming the game. I think it is free. It is also an app that is kind of cool to have. Search for PAC 12 insider. There are a lot of sports available.

Autzen is a true gem. Not sure how many games I have gone to over the years, but if I were to guess it must be getting close to 100. Nothing like a sunny Mid-October game day along the Willamette river. Not so sure the forecast temperatures in the high nineties tomorrow is quite as enjoyable.

I don’t mind competing for an opportunity to play in the conference championship game with Nix as QB. If we get that opportunity then Nix was successful as our QB. If it becomes obvious that we will not play in that game, then the younger QBs need to be developed.

It is much more compelling for fans to watch conference champions battle for a National championship in a playoff. Watching teams that obviously “pad” their football schedule to better their chances of a current playoff spot should not be fully rewarded. If you actually took a vote of all fans, a new system would win by a landslide.

Herbert was also a multi-sport athlete who decided to focus on football. Even in the beat down in his first game you could tell JH was full of potential. When I watched Ashford play I also thought he had great potential. Unfortunately, he didn’t focus on just one sport and that may have hurt him vying for the starting QB position. I believe he would have been a lot of fun to watch on game days as our QB.

Fantasy football ruined pro football for me while I participated. I found myself rooting for teams that I despised for years all because of the players that I chose for my team. I might despise the team, but still knew they had good players to compete for weekly $$$$ and big payouts at seasons end. I finally retired from the fantasy ranks and no longer miss the weekly grind. I never have to check the box scores for those despised teams again.

There are always concerns after watching a beat down of your team. Playing the defending National Champs on what was pretty much their home field as your first game ever as a head coach is just horrible timing for DL and his staff. I look at it like scheduling the world champion for your very first boxing match. Nobody does that, and there is a really good reason why they don’t. The result of the worst timing has fans already questioning head coaching decisions and the staff’s abilities to lead the team. I personally will hold off from making judgements for a few more games. The only concern I have is how the team and coaching staff picks themselves off the “canvas” and responds in their next fight. We find out soon enough.

Pretty sure if you put any of our QBs in the game last Saturday, the results were going to look the same. Bo was not out there struggling to make tackles on defense. The offense sputtered and the defense had to wait until Georgia’s backups were on the field to stop them from scoring. Our young QB’s will probably play. However, I would rather see them in a lopsided game where we are ahead versus throwing them into the lion’s den in Atlanta. Can anyone name a QB transfer leaving Oregon that has done extremely well? There is usually a valid reason that players transfer.

Throwing picks when you really are not being pressured is a mistake that you expect young QBs to make. Unfortunately, a change of venue for Nix didn’t change the problems he has had in the past. I can understand not pulling Nix from the game. I think DL does not want any QB to be looking over their shoulder expecting a substitution every time a mistake is made. You need to show your QB confidence. They deserve it. Until it is no longer deserved. However, Bo Nix did not lose the game single-handedly. It took an entire team and coaching staff effort to get embarrassed in Atlanta.

For this program to thrive the staff will need to show that they can develop talent. This staff brought in Nix and it appears they are sticking with him. Nix is not the solution to the long term success of the Ducks. I fully expect to see the younger QBs playing this year. But, I wouldn’t expect them to start because of todays game. We have decent talent, but it is obvious there is work still needed to get them playing together at a higher level. We just got a reality check into what national title contender football looks like, and we aren’t even close. That isn’t a bad thing, it is just a fact.

I can’t think of a more difficult situation in the debut of a new coaching staff than playing the defending National Champions. I am willing to be patient, but if we are going to improve over the long term bringing in transfer QBs that have struggled with previous teams is clearly not the answer.

Well done. How do you get the UGA grad off your porch? Pay for the pizza.

Their freshman RB was on fire in that game. WVU literally had 4th and inches near midfield and a 240lbs freshman RB/TE that was having a great game. The guy ended up with just seven carries for 125 yards….Go for it. However, they did try to draw Pitt offside and ended up taking the delay of game penalty before punting.

Sorry, I am an Oregon fan…however, Shout out to Troy Dye. If you decide to transfer within the PAC 12 and put on a red and gold/purple and gold/orange and black uniform…I am not rooting for you anymore, or wishing you success on the field. I have certain standards that I try to maintain.

Seems to me that many of the people that feel the need to attack, or make fun of others, are generally insecure. Discussing a subject with them turns into a debate, which then escalates into an argument. Life is way too short to deal with the headaches.

The days of watching the Ducks running into a stacked box from the pistol formation and then completing a 2 yard pass on third and long are behind us…Hurrah!!! There is always a game plan. However, we may actually see adjustments made during a game as needed. That by itself would be an improvement. I think the first game is a challenge. The coaching staff will be tested early. Not the game I would want as my head coaching debut… Go Ducks!!

Overall the Ducks are a good team. The unknown is whether our QB can perform when faced with adversity with an offensive scheme that relies on them making solid decisions. The offense has good RBs, receivers, and a solid OL. The defensive line will play tough, and we have some very good linebackers. Depth at defensive back may be in question, but the starters are going to be very good. Our season hinges on staying healthy at key positions. If our QB plays better than expected, then the Ducks are a formidable opponent that will win many games.