The Kamikaze Kid

You can add TCU to SUC’s we’re not gonna play you anymore list.

OBD 21-17 2 TOs 3 Sacks 275 passing

What a fantastic article. Well researched and sourced. Inside info from V Mac II as a bonus. Bravo! I can’t wait for this game. To me this is the they either are or they ain’t game we’ve been waiting for. TT is no joke on either side of the ball and have strengths at every position group OBD usually can pencil in advantages at. Any advantage will need to be earned and every disadvantage will need to be compensated for or else. Pass this test and OBD is that team we hoped they were and a championship will be possible. Come up short then they ain’t that team yet but let’s just not go there. Man I can’t wait for the New Year

Great analysis. I think one thing being over looked is the stage factor. This is OBD’s third NY6 bowl in a row under Lanning. TT will be facing all the grandeur that comes with that for the first time. Also, the Ducks have gone on the road to Michigan last year as well as the PSU white out this year. TT has had nothing comparable. Throw in the tooth and nail scrap with Indiana and the car wash rock fight at Iowa and I think the Ducks will be more battle tested and that will be the difference.

Like when the drunk at the bar calls Mike Tyson shorty.

I wonder if Novo had gone somewhere else and played early if he would be a QB the Ducks would be thinking about portalling in next year. If this is how the future of the QB spot is selected it seems to me that the days of signing top level QBs is over. Am I missing something?

JMU probably beats them both.

If he's following Stein, why announce anything? Why not just playout the season maybe get in a playoff game, then follow him out the door? I don't understand these early announcements.

If he goes out and gets a young top level D coordinator like a next Lanning that gets groomed to take over in a few years, UM could be trouble.

This is great news. Not only for the run game but his pass blocking might make the difference against the TT pass rush.

I remember saying in the third quarter that I hope he takes starters out even if it costs us some beauty points. He did and it did. In the end the Ducks cruised to victory and many starters aren’t much worse for the wear. I really hope Davison is OK. With him there’s a lot of poison to pick from. At this point, OBD may have the best receiver room, running back room, tight end room, and O line in the country. Plus a high first round QB running the show. They will be a problem for any D they face.

I’m torn on what we all witnessed. On one hand they did exactly what I wanted. Build a big lead, put in back ups and rest starters. On the other I also realize that comes with less than stellar results which is the trade off. It’s hard not to be the spoiled fan disappointed that we didn’t both dominate AND play the backups. Like. I said in point six, I hope the less than satisfactory ending keeps the team humble and focused. I’m sure Lanning will be using it for this week’s motivation.

1. J Mac has arrived. Add in Benson and Dak Moore and that receiver group will be a problem for anybody. Dante has enough “it” to win a championship. Add that together with point number one along with Sadiq and the Ducks passing game will be a problem. JMU’s offense was better than expected and posed problems. The D did a great job of containing it to build a 34-3 lead. The momentum shift was startling/ concerning. About to go up 55-13, then a slip, an interception, a big return and a final score of 51-34. Ouch. I’m worried about the Davison injury. I want him back 100% against TT. Call me greedy. I’m not aware of any other injuries. For that I’m thankful. I’m hoping a dominant performance with a humbling ending sets up a confident and focused lead up to round two.

That collective gulp you just heard came from the Seattle area.

OBD 42-13 2 4 315