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  1. On 12/19/2022 at 5:58 PM, Mic said:

    And am I right in thinking DTR's gone too?

    Also their top receiver.  Plus just glanced at the two deep and the starting tight end and three starting OL are listed as seniors.  No idea how snaps were divided between 1st and 2nd string but seven of the starting offense will not be returning.

  2. On 12/18/2022 at 11:35 AM, Krsmqn said:

    What does it say about this Oregon staff if they let our 2 best recruits flip right before signing day?

    If I had a penny for every time a teenage boy changed his mind despite the advice and encouragement of adults I would be wealthy beyond my wildest dreams.

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  3. On 12/18/2022 at 9:14 AM, Charles Fischer said:

    I have a couple of comments:

     

    --Like all of you, I do not like the direction that college football is going, but I have to admit that Oregon is benefiting from the portal movements, as it frees up scholarships to bring in a plug-and-play replacement.  The success of the portal transfers that came to Oregon last year was astounding, and its incredible to think how it was Lanning's first year in dealing with it.  AND he convinced many key players to return from the portal...

     

    Again--Oregon is winning the portal battle.

     

    Similar sentiments were expressed regarding transfers and one-and-done players in basketball.  The constant churn in hoops has not only diminished the product that takes the floor but for me has sucked out all my interest.  From attending every game and then going home top watch the replay during the Kamikaze Kids era to not even turning on the TV if they are scheduled.  I'll watch the women as they tend to play as a team but it would be difficult to care less about the men.

     

    I fear football is on the same path to apathy.

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  4. On 12/18/2022 at 7:55 AM, Lrod said:

    The portal will work itself out... once enough kids fail at it, it will become a think twice or 3 times move for kids. 

    Not sure I share the same confidence that kids will suddenly start making decisions in a rational manner.  Look no further than a certain former Oregon coach.  Despite a multi-year track record of not developing players abilities he continues to reel in top shelf talent.  The evidence is there for all to see yet it remains hidden in the mind of the athlete.

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  5. On 12/17/2022 at 3:10 PM, Mic said:

     I'm still wondering how Florida was able to beat Utah...

    Wasn't Florida playing their third string QB?  Just looked up his stats on ESPN, he had 14 career passing attempts with 7 completions prior to today.

     

    Frustrating that he still looked better than TT.

  6. On 12/17/2022 at 2:28 PM, Just Ducky said:

     I guess it is better to sit the bench in sunny California every other game than have a chance at a natty. Moore looks like he may have integrity issues. Not what Lanning or the Ducks needs at the moment.

    I think it is a bit early to question the motives and integrity of an eighteen year old kid.  As far as I can tell he hasn't said anything.  Most of the "smoke" is being generated by websites that profit from stirring the ashes.

     

    We will have the answer soon enough.

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  7. On 12/17/2022 at 11:33 AM, Annie said:

    We usually don't know until 1-4 years later how good a 5-star (or any star) recruit is going to turn to be in the college level.  Onward.

     

     

    The Top Ten dual threat quarterbacks in the 2018 class per 247.  I don't see a lot of household names.

     

    Justin Fields 
    Dorian Thompson-Robinson 
    Justin Rogers 
    Phil Jurkovec 
    Emory Jones 
    Colson Yankoff 
    Adrian Martinez 
    Spencer Sanders 
    Dakereon Joyner 
    Gerry Bohanon 

     

     

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  8. I'm old enough to remember Oregon desperately needing the league revenue sharing plus at least one annual payout game to keep the athletic department somewhat solvent.  If the powers in the Pac-8 had taken the stance many here advocate we could be playing Southern Oregon each year as our rivalry game.

     

    Revenue sharing allowed Oregon to survive until they became competitive.  I'm reluctant to deny others the same opportunity.  Isn't sports about a level playing field?

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