Grandpa Duck

In 1984 the Joe Montana led 49ers went 15-1. The next year they were 9-6. Jack Nicklaus won 73 times, but didn’t win a major for three years from 1967-70. He missed the cut in more than 15% of his starts. Michael Jordan missed lots of slam dunks. It’s sports. OBD had a great first half vs JMU. They had some faux pas in the virtually meaningless second half. No team or player is “peaking” all the time. It can come and go in the blink of an eye. Fan expectations are often unrealistic.

And, there were several inches of rain in the three days before the game, stopping at noon on Friday.

As to the field condition yesterday, I know a member of the officiating crew who tells me that it was: “. . . Slick yes, cold, a bit wet”.

My wife names this game as Toilet Bowl II

It’s offensive for sure. Offends all human sensibilities.

How can a team that has the financial resources of Texas A&M, reach this level and be incapable of executing a field goal from nearer than an extra point? Gross negligence by the coaching staff, that’s how!

Ducks win 48-10 3 sacks 2 turnovers 241 yds pass

I would like OBD to play Alabama in the Semifinals. Been hoping to play them for years.

Even though I am a rabid fan who wants very much for OBD to become the national champions, for me, a successful season is graduating young men of character. I am happy for the program if that happens.

OBD fans need to adhere to the standards of their head coach Dan Lanning. One game at a time!

Latest weather report says no rain after noon, tomorrow, Friday, until Sunday.

Where would you have them play in the west? I've been to the Rose Bowl twice. It's an awful place to watch a game because the rake on the stadium seats is too low. You cannot see nearer your seat than the middle of the field regardless of whether the persons in front of you are standing or sitting. Seats are built for the size people were in the 1920's and we're a lot bigger now. Rows are too close together so that a woman passing by you to get to her seat has to rub . . . well, on second thought . . .

Charles, I agree that it is likely that we will not know Dante's 2065 status until OBD finish their run the playoffs. At the same time I believe it is very unlikely that Dan Lanning will not know.

When I consider the motivation people have for an action they take I look for the obvious. I believe Bear is having fun being where he is doing what he’s doing. Why trade what he has for the uncertainty of whatever happens next?

Even more important, why would a player with a potential NFL future go to a school that will not provide TV exposure?

In the Army we would would say that the Irish defecated in their own mess kit.

When I was in high school we called girls who went around with their noses in the air thinking they were better than everyone else "stuck up". Notre Dame thinks they are better than everyone else and that they deserve special treatment. Like the "stuck up" high school girls, the Irish well be left out of the really important events. They have sullied their only conference landing spot and have no prom to attend, so they will sit home alone.

The coaching merrigoround has to be a distraction for both teams. I suspect that JMU losing its head coach to UCLA and having a failed coach from Florida coming in will create more turmoil than OBD losing its successful coordinators and them being replaced from within. Loupoi and Stein will be working with the same staffs that they know well. Everybody already knows the drill. Napier will be working with strangers who are probably not likely pay a lot of attention to him. Even so, I'm guessing he will be more of a minus than a plus.

Above, Mike West comments about quarterback capability to throw 45 yard laser shots down the sideline. OBD fans have seen Dante Moore execute those throws with precision frequently. If we set that as the standard for our starting QB, we’re going to be sadly disappointed. I watched Fernando Mendoza start for Cal at Cal four years ago. He was impressive. I expect him to win the Heisman. His arm is strong and accurate. He does not make the passes Dante makes. I have watched all the quarterbacks in playoffs. None throw like Dante. Justin Herbert does.

Lanning was totally serious when he said that Thomas earned the backup job in practice.

The committee will have some difficult choices.

Mine’s the Buckeyes. Who’s yers? Just sayin.

The punt block has fired up the Dawgs offense. Kirby said special teams might be significant.

At 21-7, TT, this game is effectively over.

The most favorable match I see vs. Texas Tech is the OBD coaching staff vs. TT staff.