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Drake
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The game has definitely changed. Difficult to compare different eras because of the shot clock and three point line. Remember Ralph Miller ball? Would Ralph Miller be a top coach today?
Once Ronnie Lee moved on, Dick Harter was gone soon afterwards. He left just as I started my freshman year at Oregon. It took a long time for Duck basketball to recover, and get back to the point where they had a legitimate shot at a conference title.
I have never have felt qualified to define one coach as better than another, but I do think Altman is among the best.
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6 hours ago, nogerO said:
Until we figure out how to stop third and long situations regularly we never will. I can't even count the number of times I've said aloud, "well it's third and long, they've got us right where they want us. Absolutely intolerable track record in this regard. PRESSURE. PRESSURE, PRESSURE. Pressure on defense is the key to winning any game in almost any team sport you care to name. Stop the damned prevent defense in those situations and Blitz the hell out of them and make them throw it quickly. We have the people to do it. This getting to be a broken record. Anyway,
GO Ducks!!!
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To win a championship will require talented players, solid coaches, and decent luck avoiding injuries to key players during the season. Perhaps a schedule where our most difficult competition has to face us at Autzen Stadium.
I think coaching is very important, but you must have talented players to coach. On offense, we will need someone talented enough to be mentioned as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate. I am not sure we have that this year.
On Defense, the coach needs to figure out how to unleash the talented roster he inherits.
Bill Belichick (good coach) didn’t forget how to coach last season, he just didn’t have the personnel/talent to make a run into the playoffs.
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14 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:
That bar is a deep dive compared to what we saw in that video, in those days.
It could be done again, as we will have the talent....
One point that you make that I think is important is that a “sexy” offense does attract talent. We probably would not have pulled DAT from USC with our sputtering offensive attack. He became a big part of the explosive offense that could score in seconds.
Yes, I totally miss that offensive assault. Imagine the numbers that Mariota could have put up if he wasn’t pulled from most of our games early. Could have scored 100 points a few times.
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27 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:
I loved it, and yet it made me sad.
I used to believe in our offense, and knew we would win most of our games. Back then I knew our coach was the smartest one on the sidelines, and now?
I miss those days.
I hope to see our Ducks win a championship as much as anyone. Remember, it’s not just about the destination, but the journey. New coaches , new players, all part of that journey. If I never see the Ducks win the National Championship I still have had a great experience.
At least we’re not Beaver fans.
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Resume building?...lol
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3:26...Masoli takes off, delivers a shot and makes the first down...perfect!!!!
Pivotal play on 4th down to decide if the Ducks or Beavers go to the Rose Bowl.
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Older video, but thought I would post it since many of us missed attending games last season. The video has some nice highlights, but it does a good job capturing some of the reasons Autzen is “Home”.
The footage of the walk across the footbridge to Autzen on game day...brings back nostalgic memories....sigh.
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Historically speaking, OSU is generally our last game of the season. I don’t think that sequence will be the final schedule.
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In his defense, Shough was running a new offense with little practice time and reps. Perhaps under different circumstances he would be our returning starter. He did seem to have tunnel vision, which i define as not seeing pass coverage that well, and lacked patience in Moorehead’s offense.
It was apparent that his confidence took a hit and he started to look desperate to make plays. Unfortunately, when the team needed better play from the QB, he wasn’t able to deliver. A QB struggling on a team expected to win is not an enviable position for the QB, or the coaches.
The coaches looking for better play at QB made the decision to state that the starting QB position for 2021 was once again going to be up for grabs. Shough didn’t like that statement and made the decision not to compete again for that role.
Next man up.
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We have seen some incredible play at QB for many years. Some of that play can be viewed in the highlights section of the “repository” which is located on this website. Always available for Ducks to get their winter “fix” of well played football.
I always thought Chris Miller got the ball rolling (or with football maybe bouncing?) back when we were in dire need of help. With maybe a few hiccups over the years, there is a long list of very capable QB’s that wore the Duck jersey.
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Justin Herbert, the NFL ROY, ran out of eligibility.
BTW, Oregon’s weight room beats Alabama by a long shot...now we need to beat them on the field.
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19 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:
As I wrote before....have recruiting trips in all sports end with a quick visit to the new Hayward Field, as the "big-time" impression will make you feel differently about Oregon.
The majority of that video was below, or in the other training buildings, and I've got to think it would help T&F recruiting!
I agree Charles. The quality of Hayward Field and the other facilities available to Oregon’s student athletes is amazing. Walking into Hayward Field just screams this is “big time” athletics.
Phil Knight’s love of sports shines on the facilities he has been involved with on Oregon’s campus. This is his “ Crown Jewel”.
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16 hours ago, Notalot said:
Mr. Fishduck. How about "Ducks Treasure Chest", "The Vault", "Ducks Den", "The Library", or another name?
"Repository" makes me pucker up. It's just too close to supository for my liking.
Thanks for making all that great information easily accessible in the Beloved Ducks Forum.
I like the Oregon Football Vault...treasures are locked away inside the repository? Kind of rhymes with lavatory as well...Lol
Sorry Charles just following the gist of Notalot’s comment.
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Track Town USA...
The most Iconic track in the USA...Remember moving from Mac Court to the Matthew Knight Arena? This is like that, but even more impressive.
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Cristobal is perfect for Oregon, his work ethic sets a very high standard, and is an example for everyone associated with the team. He is recruiting at a level never seen before in Eugene. He is bringing in high caliber players that may give us another shot at a National title.
Will he win a championship? I don’t know, but players and coaches are noticing his recruiting success. That makes the Ducks an attractive destination for both.
I say don’t change a thing.
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What do I want as a Duck fan?...never lose to the Rodents is high on my list. It just makes Rodent fans even more annoying. However, I have to admit that I always cheer for OSU whenever they play UW.
Young players make mistakes and we certainly had a lot of them on the field last year. So many variables contributed to make 2020 a disappointing year for Duck football. What excites me now is the number of young players that now have game experience, they should play much better as a team going forward.
The coaches are definitely bringing in young talent with a lot of potential. I am very interested in watching how far that potential can take us.
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I think Herbert’s interviews make him even more lovable as a fan. This guy just had the best NFL rookie QB season that we have ever seen, and he steers all the questions about his success towards his surrounding teammates abilities.
I think Herbert’s struggles to win games as a freshman while at Oregon, and his teams subsequent success afterward, better prepare him mentally for the tough losses in the NFL. My guess is that Herbert’s success in the NFL has a much higher ceiling than Tua, and many other young QBs.
If you look at rookie highlights, Herbert’s last for over 30 minutes...Tua, maybe 3 minutes...lol
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I agree with the reasons to be optimistic. His reasoning makes sense. I believe that we have both players and coaches that are capable. The biggest factor that will decide whether this team will have a “monster” season is also our biggest unknown.
Who plays QB?...and ultimately, how well they play, will determine how far this team will go. I really think this team will see a lot of improvement on offense and defense. Realistically, I am thinking we are still probably a year away from a monster season.
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Always an inspiration...I want to go on a run, and I am not a runner...and yes, Nike now has a couple of statues on its campus in Beaverton.
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“Fixing” the PAC 12 will require time. Whomever had oversight of Larry Scott is also largely responsible for the problems that are being faced by the conference. Long term contracts, poorly managed expenditures, and ownership of a network that has not delivered the type of revenue projected, are signs that bad business decisions were made by more than one person.
The conference needs capable leadership and oversight. The conference will be preparing to renegotiate network contracts in a few years. Therefore, it will see an increase in revenue from that source. However, while money can help eliminate red ink, it doesn’t solve all the issues faced by the conference.
If money solved all issues in sports, Paul Allen’s Portland TrailBlazers would have won a championship. There are underlying issues that need to be managed beyond money. Whomever is hired will have their hands full.
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Good article.
The timing of Tyler Shough’s transfer surprised many of us. His date with stardom at Oregon was short lived. I thought both our offense and defense started to unravel during the UCLA game. So many variables led to the Ducks sporadic play during the shortened season.
I am optimistic that 2021 is a better year in so many ways.
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Pritchard can come off the bench and provide offense with his outside shooting. He is the type of player that can help spread the floor because teams need to respect his jump shot. It’s looking like he was a great pick for the Celtics.
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With Ashford, Butterfield, and Thompson vying for playing time we are loaded with potential. Brown provides experience, and he is probably the guy to beat for the starting job. If Brown starts and struggles with passing, or his decision making, I think we see one of the young guns taking over quickly.
Ashford is intriguing to me as a two sport athlete and competitor. The obvious problem is going to be some growing pains on offense, and our toughest opponent will be tOSU early. However, the team should get better as the season unfolds barring injuries to key personnel.
Rose Bowl Sunset: Cool to You?
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The Rose Bowl is a great venue. Tailgate on the golf course, and then watch the game in SoCal weather. Tough not to like that set-up.
The best game I watched was arguably Wisconsin, with Russel Wilson at QB. Who can forget DAT? The impact he had on the game with just a few touches of the football, and Chip Kelly jumping up and down on the sidelines when the fumbled football barely stayed in bounds for the Ducks to recover and seal the 45 to 38 victory.