Ktmguy2018

I am not sure why people think that Texas A&M is that great of a gig. Yes, it's in the SEC and a few years back Jimbo brought in a great recruiting class. But aside from that, this program has been a middle of the road program for two decades. They had a Big12 title (when they were still in that conference) back in 1998 and in their first year in the SEC, they were 11-2. The COVID year they were 9-1. But going back to their entry into the Big12 in 1996, aside from the previously mentioned years; this program has been a 9-4, 8-5, 7-6 type of program year in and year out. Yes, they have the OCCASIONAL glory win over a high ranked team but they have not had an measure of noteable success. This link is for reference to their records: Texas A&M Aggies College Football History, Stats, Records | College Football at Sports-Reference.com WWW.SPORTS-REFERENCE.COM Check out the Texas A&M Aggies College Football History, Stats, Records, Polls, Bowls and More College Football Stats at Sports-Reference.com With Oregon moving to the Big next year, I would actually see this as a step backward for DL. He is on the edge of a Pac-12 championship, a CFP berth, and there are more than a few analysts saying Oregon could win it all. THAT is becoming the standard at Oregon. Lanning is a part of something special here and I don't see him making a move to a middle of the road program. Let's not forget that he has been with several programs where the coaches have had success by staying.... I DO think that Oregon/PK should set him up VERY WELL and make sure he is locked in for a very long time.

Just for giggles, I thought I would put this out there. It is SI's preseason piece on the Trojans. Interestingly, it takes about Williams and Riley. Williams plays, Riley coaches. Football is not 1 vs 11. It's 11 vs 11...USC needs another 10. https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/college-football-expert-forecasts-usc-among-top-five-preseason-rankings-before-fall-camp-rks97

I had NO idea!!

Well, they got this fan base:

I look at this from a broader lens and see it as a not only a disrespect to the Beavs, but to Washington, and ENTIRE Pac-12. This is the final year of the Pac-12 as it currently is configured, with a CFP contender (Washington), a potential Pac-12 Championship contender in OSU in the final year. Now, I've not been one to embrace conspiracy theories at every turn but I am dabbling in one here. James Madison??? When a potential berth in the CFP and conference championship is on the line? Does anyone of us think that if this were an SEC/Big10 matchup that Gameday would ignore it? I don't. The writing is on on the wall for one of the media darlings (Alabama, Michigan/Ohio State, Texas, FSU) to be left out of the playoff if the Pac-12 continues to be ranked and relevant. My tinfoil hat is around here somewhere....

What? They don't want Lincoln Riley??

I will take this win...but it could have been much better. Bo was awesome though!

Man.... I hated to see that score.

Aside from the playground plays where Caleb ran all over the place before throwing it, he has looked very average. Reality is that he has NOT faced a defense as good as Oregon. His frustration is showing.

That was NOT PI!!!

Time for a pick six...that would really make me smile.

Buckyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

4th quarter, my friends!! Close. It. Out!

Evan Williams must need clearance from NASA each game....that guy is a missile!!

Yes!!!!!

If I have to hear one more time how Williams is a "generational talent"....I'm not gonna do anything....but I may yell at the announcer.

And this defense...BEST overall Duck defense I think I have seen!

I've taken a hard shot to the shin and it HURTS!!! It was hard to put weight on it....HOPING that is all it is for Bucky.

Oh NOOOOOOO!!!! NOT Bucky

We should NOT be having this many false starts on our home field.

Dang it! I know better than to say stuff like that.

I gotta say, I am not at all worried that the Ducks have only scored 22 points in the first half. I am crazy impressed that Oregon has held USC to 7. What a defense!

Love the shot of the USC sideline players throwing up their hands when Franklin caught that ball... USC players don't even know what's going on!!

Hope Caleb's mom is close by in the stands....