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Drake
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On 2/1/2021 at 8:11 AM, AnotherOD said:
Thanks for the video. His ability to react to the ball is impressive. A player either has that, or doesn’t at the college level.
While our defense may not need to be “saved”, an addition like this would certainly make DeRuyter smile. Adding a player with speed, proven talent, and experience to a group that already has huge potential would be like finding a forgotten $100 bill in your favorite jeans.
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Just for fun...
Wearing Duck colors and can jump over my head. I wonder if he can catch a football?
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I would like to see someone beat Brown for the QB1 spot. We have a QB room full of potential. While Thompson may be the future, an intriguing candidate for me is Ashford.
A true multi-sport athlete that can throw the ball and has the speed to be a true running threat. Seems like Moorehead’s offense is made for that type of guy.
May the best man win.
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One of my favorite tee shirts. Have had two people offer to buy it from me....Grew up in the Coos Bay Area and remember watching Pre when he was at Marshfield.
GO PRE
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The PAC 12 network is currently ineffective in it’s ability to generate revenue for the PAC 12. I would want to hire someone that demonstrates a knowledge, or plan, on how to improve the revenues that the network currently generates.
Cost cutting measures will also help, but can only go so far...the PAC 12 is in dire need of increased revenue.
The job description should include...Conference Commissioner needed that has the ability to do more with less.
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Was looking at Cal’s defensive stats:
2017 defense allowed 28.4 pts/gm, ranked 79th (out of 130)
2018 defense allowed 20.4 pts/gm, ranked 22nd
2019 defense allowed 21.9 pts/gm, ranked 33rd
For comparison, Oregon’s defensive stats:
2017 defense allowed 29.0 pts/gm, ranked 81st
2018 defense allowed 25.4 pts/gm, ranked 48th
2019 defense allowed 16.5 pts/gm, ranked 9th
DeRuyter has available some of the best defensive talent in the PAC 12. His 3-4 alignment should excel with outstanding linebackers, DE’s that can pressure the QB, and DB’s that are capable to cover man to man...I think our defensive personnel will fit his defensive style of play : )
If we get improved play at DT, we will be formidable on defense...if we get our QB back on track, we should be fun to watch.
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5 hours ago, ICamel said:
Has to do with the defensive linemen alignments. A 5 tech is a defensive end, a 3 tech aligns off the outside shoulder of the offensive guard, and a 1 tech is off either shoulder of the center.
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Not underrated by Duck fans, but...Underrated by quite a few analysts. Pretty sure Miami wishes they had picked him over Tua.
The Head Coach was fired....
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The Ducks defense improved, and the offense deteriorated as the abbreviated season moved forward. The Ducks got punched in the nose, and we now have to wait until September to see how they respond.
I don’t believe that the inconsistent play from the season will make, or break, the team. However, the inconsistent play at QB does create a make, or break, scenario for Shough. Who starts at QB in September is not very clear at the moment.
The perception that the PAC 12 doesn’t belong in the playoff is definitely true at this moment. However, will our young players rise to the occasion and start to change that perception?
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Without a “can’t miss” NFL type running back that can create yardage, the Ducks will need outstanding QB play to be a good team. To be realistic, we need both.
I think you can be a good team without both, but not a championship caliber team.
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Offensive scheme has a lot to do with the drop in rushing yards. Cristobal has really wanted to run a power running game without a true power running back. Kind of a round hole and square peg dilemma.
Jonathon Stewart, Lagerrette Blount, LMJ, Kenyon Barner, DAT, Royce Freeman...Ten years worth of running backs...Looking at the list...talent at running back might have a little to do with it as well.
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Based on Alabama’s recruiting class rankings over the last ten years, anytime they don’t win the Natty they have “underperformed”. An expanded playoff might help spread out recruiting somewhat, and is the only way I can see to make a dent in the stranglehold that some teams have at the moment.
Cash flow is important for college football to stay healthy over the long term. Having a conference champion automatically in a playoff brings in a constant flow of revenue that is guaranteed. Financially speaking, it makes sense to me.
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His first game in college was a crushing defeat to the puppies. I stayed for that entire lopsided game because I was interested in watching Herbert. You could tell that he had game. I definitely think the team struggles early in his college career helped him become stronger mentally.
Herbert could have easily jumped to the NFL after his junior year. Coming back for his senior year was all about being a team player, and unfinished business. He had confidence in the team, and himself.
Great player, great story.
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QB1 should have a strong passing game. We have some outstanding young receivers and they will need to get the ball for this team to be successful. We seem to be loaded at receiver, and are still in search of a featured running back.
I think Cristobal likes to showcase his big offensive linemen. He really wants to run the ball and wear down the opponents defensive line. However, our strength currently appears to be at receiver, and not necessarily at running back. Until that changes, I think the game plan should be to feature a passing attack to open up our running game.
I don’t pretend to know who is best suited for that type of game, but it seems to open the door for Butterfield. That would allow Thompson the opportunity to be a redshirt candidate.
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Oregon really missed both Penei and Jevon this year. From my viewpoint, as a fan, we were robbed seeing two of our best players in their final year at Oregon. Just another reason why puttting 2020 in the rear view mirror couldn’t happen fast enough.
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Do they hand out vaccination certificates? Will my doctor need to contact the ticket office for me? Vaccination doesn’t guarantee immunity, and some individuals cannot be vaccinated for health reasons. I would think that it would be difficult to require vaccination and then enforce it every game day.
Plus, based upon the rollout of the vaccine, getting the vaccine to those who want it is going to take a long time.
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Oregon football got punched in the face. I am not sure if Ty Thompson is the only guy that needs to save the team. The 2020 season included poor performances from the coaching staff, offense, defense, and special teams. Did I miss anybody?
It will require a total team effort to reestablish the teams identity.
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It will be interesting to watch Avalos from afar as head coach. “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” I do wish him success. However, I want the Ducks to boot stomp BSU when we play them again.
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Solid list of coaches.
With the quality of the returning players, and the signed recruits coming in on defense, the Oregon job will be desirable. Therefore, I am not overly concerned about getting a quality coach. I know that if I was a candidate I would certainly take Cristobal’s phone call and listen. Cristobal wants coaches that also have recruiting chops.
Cristobal can recruit. Both players and coaches.
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Justin will win by knockout. He established too many new records at the most visible position in football.
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The PAC 12 has major issues way beyond football.
The PAC 12 is trying to hold on by its financial fingertips for two major events. The expiration of Larry Scott’s contract, and the expiration of the broadcasting rights deals with ESPN and Fox.
I don’t pretend that I understand all of the intricate problems of the PAC 12. However, I do know that when you distribute revenues half of what other conferences distribute, there will quickly be financial problems trying to stay competitive.
We aren’t playing on a level financial playing field, and for the next few years we are stuck. Oregon is blessed (Phil Knight comes to mind) to be as competitive as we are in various sports. -
21 minutes ago, Haywarduck said:
In the end Cristobal is much like Brooks, a very good person, leader of men, and a coach who is getting better and better. We may not be as easy as a group to appease as we were in the 80's, but I think we all know we don't want to be the OSU programs of the 80's, and push for winning by creating a revolving door. I think Cristobal will work it out and the coaching system will blend over this year and the next. It takes time to create what Brooks and Bellotti developed. We were basically starting over after many years of success.
Well said. Cristobal is rebuilding a foundation that had fallen into disrepair.
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This year the combination of poor defensive play, questionable QB play, and dumb turnovers ended with a PAC 12 Championship. Funny in a way. Expectations were high at the beginning of the season, then sank, and rose again when we beat USC. However, by then, most of us knew that we weren’t that good.
My expectation was that Shough would settle into the starting role and get better as the shortened season progressed. That obviously didn’t happen. Unfortunately, Shough melted when all that was needed to beat OSU, and Cal was good decision making and solid play. However, this is a team sport so Shough can’t shoulder all the blame.
In the past the Ducks generally perform well when we have three things. Solid QB play, a featured running back that ends up in the NFL, and a decent defense. This year we had questionable QB play, running backs that don’t necessarily look like NFL guys, and defensive problems.
Ultimately, if we can find our QB/running back combo...we solve a lot of the offensive issues. I think the defense takes care of itself with the players we already have.
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Sometimes you just need to have fun and play ball.
Jon Wilner, Mercury News: Washington will win the Pac-12 North
in Our Beloved Ducks
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When Wilner wants to lay money on the Pups I will gladly take his bet. The puppy fans are hopeful, but they will be paddling against the tide trying to win the north.