Looking at the schedule I only see two games that will be tough. OSU and USC. Both away games. Just don't see losing to USC but OSU depending on the date could be rough.

Still questions about the new OC and which direction he goes. Not really to concerned about the new DC. Lanning and Hampton should be fine.

Team wise I think this years team should be an absolutely offensive juggernaut. Looking at the returning players and newcomers there's nothing but a huge upside to the offence.

Defence should be as good as last year or better.

No way of knowing how the Ducks will finish conference wise and what seeding the'll get in the CFP so I'm not going out on a limb and say they 100% win it all. But I do see them making the final 4 again and even all the way to the final 2. Right now I say they have an 80% chance to win the CFP.

41-27 IU

2 TO

4 sacks

285 passing

How important is a CO-OC and CO-DC? Both new coordinators were CO's. Not being involved in anyway with coaching duties does anyone have a good take on how much input they have with play calling and pregame analysis?

Mehringer seems to have a decent resume and DL has been around him for 4 (?) years.

Hampton's been there for 3 years so again DL has a better idea of his abilities.

I guess the question is how much each will change what we had before.

I think the last time I won the Ducks lost too.

Good thing I dont win very often.

If he does in fact leave some team will be lucky. Great effort last night.

53 minutes ago, 1Ducker1 said:

I would highly doubt that Moore will be going to the NFL this year. His downfield vision is not

16 minutes ago, Jemangi said:

I don't watch much pro football anymore, but enough to know that was not a nfl qb I watched last night. Maybe another year will change that, maybe not. Not a particularly good scrambler, locks on receiver often and ignores or does not see way too many open downfield receivers..

I'm by no means a competent player evaluator but from what I've seen, Moore has not really progressed this year. I'm afraid we may already be seeing his upside. Against average defences he does great. When D's are really good he chokes. 2 more years at Oregon would be ideal or would it?

Difference last night was a 3 year starter vs a 1 year starter. I don't really count his UCLA starts since it was a mess.

IMO he should finish his time at Oregon, win the Heisman and be the 1st round NFL QB pick.

He's going to go to some suck NFL team and get beat up so why not enjoy college like Bo and Dillon did then take your chance in the NFL.

Always. I watched the whole beatdown. It was tough but theres always next year.

It just seems like when they get this close theres always a bunch of woulda coulda shoulda's. Sucks.

30-20 Indiana

1 TO

2 Sacks

305 passing.

I dont remember what game it was this year but NW played like an absolute beast.

Hopefully he finds that gear again.

George Wrighster has a good analysis of the IU/UO game and shows where Dante missed several WR's on one play several times throughout the game. He's not ready for the NFL and hopefully comes back for another season. He's the key to a win Friday night.

3 hours ago, kirklandduck said:

This subject is already being discussed in this thread:
https://forum.fishduck.com/topic/18035-does-college-football-have-a-qb-developmental-problem/

I can't load either one.

FWIW Oregon was tied with IU around the 8:40 mark in the 4th qtr @20-20. There is hope that they learned something.

Having played IU already in the reg season should make it easier to game plan for the busy OC and DC.

Back in the day it was always like this on Jan 1st with all the bowl games. But back then it was both teams that had the time off which usually resulted in slow 1st half starts.

Can we buy back Lupoi? Lol

A more mobile QB would help.

I dont think Dante is ready for prime time.

23-21 Ducks

0 TO

1 sack

278 pass yards

Chip had more pros than cons and I'm not talking about players going Pro vs getting arrested while at Oregon. Can't say for sure but it seems to me that the Ducks would not be where we are right now had it not been for Chip. Chip was 1/8" away from a Natty win. Subsequent coaches built off what Chip started. Outside help from Nike and Duck media did the rest.

CFB is an ever changing landscape where the hot thing of today is a thing of the past 3-4 years latter.

I wish him well at NW but won't feel sorry for him when he gets his butt kicked by the Ducks.

Not worried about the 9:am start. It's my understanding that they start practice at 9:am anyways. Schools out so travel shouldn't be an issue as far as needing to devote other time to studies. Don't know when they're arriving but you would think a few days before would be enough time to get used to some sunshine. These are 18-22+ year olds. Different energy level than most on here.

I'm more worried about the focus from the OC and DC.

When fortunate I saw names in the defensive backfield I've never seen before. Honestly I'm not that worried. The Ducks blew out JMU in the 1st half and for all intents and purposes would've piled on another 34 in the 2nd half with the starters if needed. The end result was never in question but fans like a blowout and didn't get one so now the sky's falling. Give JMU credit for keeping the pedal to the metal and not letting up.

I doubt we'll see any kind of let down agaisnt TTU.

Ole Missmatch/Tulane game.

Thinking the UO/JMU game may look familiar.

Hard game to watch. Both QB's kinda suck. Tough to root for either team.

41-16 Ducks

5 sacks

4 TO

298 passing

A chance to play in the semi's would make my season. Never expected to win it all or even have a shot for the finals so everything after TTU is icing on the cake.

If Moore returns he's probably a #1 consensus for the Heisman. If the Ducks don't win the CFP this year I would think that it would be a personal challenge to him to return for unfinished goals.

Seems to me the only thing is the $$$$$$ if he goes pro but that's always going to be there. Drew Allar came back for $$$ NIL money and unfinished business but that didn't turn out very good for him.

Gotta think that same scenario is going through Moores head as well.