Drake

I will love next year’s team, and the next, and the next….I am a fan of the Ducks. You are 100% correct that this is a very good team, and seeing great players leave is always sad. However, to me, all that it means is that a new chapter begins.

Deboer may not continue to recruit at the highest levels…but is a good coach.

Ticket prices will ratchet up as it gets closer. Resell tickets are already $1,500. I figure decent seats, flight, and accommodations are easily $10k for two people from Oregon. At least the way I travel.

You never want to underestimate an opponent with a 6 - 1 record. The BIG is really going to be schedule dependent for decent teams. You can rack up wins against the middle and bottom, but the top teams are always going to be difficult. That is the way I see Illinois this year. Their signature win is against? … Michigan maybe, but those hole diggers are in desperate need of an offense.

Why would DL destroy his career by going to that dumpster fire…lol

DG has had to adapt his game to a new offensive philosophy and personnel. Fans expectations of setting scoring records should have went out the window after the first game. Too many problems needed to be ironed out, and the play book was simplified. Some fans at Autzen actually booed our play selection at one point. DG has never thrown shade at anyone for our offensive problems. Like a true leader he has personally taken responsibility for the problems. To start the season, most people thought at best we might be undefeated right now…You can point fingers at whomever you want for lack of offensive scoring, but they are 7 - 0, and ranked #1.

Buckeye fans would meltdown, and Ryan Day would end up as a replacement candidate for Lincoln Riley.

The team has taken care of its business, and the spot is deserved. We all know the ranking is window dressing at this point of the season. It helps validate the programs goal. If you’re going to tell everyone that you are building a National championship team, then you need to be ranked #1 at some point. Btw…That entire scene of the crowd hurling bottles onto the field was absolutely bush league…when the refs gathered together, in a twisted way I was hoping they would penalize Texas just to see those fans totally lose their minds…lol

Nice article. This team is winning ugly. No offensive onslaughts that reminds us of past teams. The offense is far from playing mistake free football in any game. As a matter of fact, it seems like our offensive hiccups energizes our defense. The defense, in turn, reinvigorates the offense….so far, so good.

Another positive aspect of being ranked #1 is the impact on recruiting. Coaches sit down in the living rooms of players nationwide and tell them that they are building a winning team. DL, and staff, are validating that they are building a winning, and national championship caliber team. We haven’t accomplished anything we haven’t already done before…but, it is exciting to see us back in the spotlight.

DeBoer’s job status is looking less stable.

Length of time for recovery depends on the type of surgery required. A burst appendix is a more invasive procedure than removing an appendix by laparoscopic surgery which can be performed on an outpatient basis.

It was the loudest game I have ever attended. There are probably two types of sounds that contributed to the concrete vibrating…airborne sound, and structural borne sound (crowd stomping feet, or jumping). Which begs the question, can our fans literally bring down the house? Btw…love the quality of the photos…thank you.

What I love about DL is that he was not the “hired gun” type coach. He is an energetic young coach with the reputation of being a rising star. Oregon took a calculated risk. (Btw…based on risk reward theory, our hire is already paying much higher returns than the USC “hired gun” acquisition of Riley) Phil Knight and company sat him down and outlined what resources they would provide to help him build a National Championship team. With that support DL has been able to go out and bring in a high caliber support staff, and recruit top notch players. PLUS… Willamette Valley…”grass seed capital of the world” (cool season grasses) Mild winters, and dry summers are ideal growing conditions.

Another controversial play that changed the rule book…hilarious. You can no longer advance a fumble. This play is why.

You may have missed the point. Oregon did not play a perfect game, and still won. In Past years, we would have needed a perfect game to have a chance to win a game like this… The article points out that many commentators after the game stated that tOSU was the better team. The article simply points out that the Ducks were far from perfect, and that those comments are somewhat jaded.

Pretty sure the idea is that they would have massive viewership numbers to bring to the table when they negotiate the next contract. This is all about future media revenue. Unfortunately, it is a burden to the teams that travel…but, as stated…it’s all about $$$$ Btw…when revenue sharing begins, most top players will go to the conferences where they receive the highest payouts. Which effectively slowly destroys outside conferences ability to compete.

This is why having rivalries for your college team are great. You have your “home town hero’s” gallop onto the field of battle to face the villains. Some tOSU fans have been condescending to our Ducks and fans. If they hate us…great…just makes beating them so much more satisfying.

I think most of the talking heads were shocked that the Oregon offense could so easily move the ball down the field against the vaunted tOSU defense. Ducks end with 496 yards to tOSU 467, and zero turnovers. I read a few articles that stated Will Howard was the better QB on Saturday. I would disagree, they were evenly matched. It feels like those writer’s are biased, and simply pandering to a specific audience. When it is all said and done, winning games is the only way to slowly change the narrative.

I think everyone knows mistakes are made. Instant replay overturns calls made on the field all the time. Fans come from a variety of professions and backgrounds. We all have an interest in our team’s success. However, I would never ask anyone to think and act exactly like myself. I actually enjoy other peoples perspectives. Some fans dislike certain broadcasters, and question calls made on the field…that is never going to change.

Not the interview, but gives you an idea how emotional this was for him. It ends just before he was interviewed.

Love the …It was loud AF. We tried to tell you…lol

The Eugene outfit that supplies food for the training table has to love the Ducks.

The Autzen atmosphere lived up to it’s reputation. Loud and a place that top teams try to avoid. Crowd was crazy loud. Both teams played with poise, with the exception of Holden’s flagrant. The Ducks have a big bullseye painted on their jerseys with that win. Still a lot of games left on the schedule and everyone wants to spoil our season.

Ryan Day fired his defensive coordinator when we beat them in the shoe. What’s next? Fire his buddy Chip? I think their fans are very similar to USC fans, except tOSU has a better team…lol