Autzen Magic

Well .... Too many turnovers (9), but much better the last 10 minutes. Even on the boards, but the Gamecocks got too many offensive boards early (the other) USC has four 3 pointers, not bad, but that foul on a 3 point shot (which allowed 2 made free throws) hurt. Even with all of that, Ducks lead by 5 after desperate heave by S. Carolina. Take care of the basketball, attack the basket, get the ball down low to Dante and make free throws and the Ducks advance. Go Ducks!!!

Agreed. Way too many turnovers. Ducks need to value each possession.

No one asked, but here is my prediction: The Ducks will control the boards, limit their turnovers and defend the 3 point line to advance to the Round of 32. Ducks 67 - (the other) USC 60 Go Ducks!!!

I had season tickets for 20 years. Now I go to a couple of games a year. I like to stand. It's really hard on my back and hips to sit on the bench seating for 3+ hours. And as a larger person (6'4"), there is often not enough leg room to sit comfortably and I have to fight for hip space when I am sitting. If there is a stadium seat in front of me, forget about it. Sitting is no longer a reasonable option. And I can no doubt see better. That being said, I am conscious of those around me and try and make friends and ask where I can stand to hopefully not obstruct their view too much. That's my experience, anyway.

Former Duke nickel back Brandon Johnson commits to Oregon WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon continues to fortify its secondary, adding a third defensive back via the transfer portal.

Thank you, Charles, for some Husky humor as I am buckled in waiting out Portland’ s winter storm.

I believe the Ducks D regularly put Penix in peril during the first game. The second game I was yelling at my TV “If you’re going to blitz, you’ve got to get there!” I have not studied the reason for the different results, but I assume UW adjusted their protection. Like others, I also believe that the Ducks D injured Penix’s midsection (Ribs?) and he never fully recovered and he aggravated the injury during the championship game. He couldn’t afford to stand in the pocket and take a hit. All of that aside, Penix and Andrew Luck were the 2 best quarterbacks I have seen throw the deep ball in tight windows. My $.02.

I have absolutely no inside knowledge, but I believe that the Ducks made a deal with Bo that if he came back one more season they would limit his runs and protect his NFL draft status. With Gabriel, I don't believe there is the same concern and I bet he's getting NIL $ with an agreement he will run the ball when necessary. But what do I know? Just my $0.02.

My original comment was meant for Gabriel article. Sorry about that.

Ducks! 43-23 1 1 404

Put me in coach! I'm ready to put on the pads and kick some Husky a**!

Ducks! 42-21 1 5 373

—Winner -- Ducks! —Score -- 35- 3 —Turnovers Oregon creates -- 1 —No. of sacks for Ducks -- 2 —Oregon’s passing yardage -- 373

Thank you, Charles. I look forward to trying my luck again next week. GomDucks!

--the winner -- Ducks! --the score -- 43-31 --the amount of turnovers Oregon creates -- 2 --the number of sacks Oregon records on the opposing team -- 4 --the number of passing yards by the Ducks. -- 311

Sounds like a great event, but I won't be able to attend from Portland. I hope it is a big success and that it leads to a future event that I can attend. Go Ducks!

Love this behind the scenes look at OBD!

A few years back, I attended a game at Rice Eccles against Utah. It was a black out, but as a Duck fan, I didn't follow the rules. Can you spot me? I was treated well by 99.9% of the fans and had a good time tailgating with Utah fans I had just met.

--the winner -- Ducks!!! --the score -- 38 - 20 --the amount of turnovers Oregon creates -- 1 --the number of sacks Oregon records on the opposing team -- 4 --the number of passing yards by the Ducks. -- 337

Ducks 38-24 1 TO by Fuskies 3 sacks by Ducks 303 Duck passing yards Go Ducks!!!

Ducks 34-3 1 Cardinal TO 5 Ducks sacks 259 passing yards Go Ducks!!!

I was listening on the radio on the way home from Autzen and the announcers stated that Colorado won the toss and elected to take go on offense first. Also, under the new rules, teams have to go for 2 starting with the second OT. Starting with the third OT, teams ONLY attempt two point conversions.

My understanding is as follows: 1) Colorado won the toss and elected to take the ball first (an unconventional and IMO an unwise decision). 2) Therefore, CSU was able to make the selection for the second OT and elected to play defense first.

Not a good idea in my opinion to take the ball first in OT. But under the new rules, a team has to go for 2 in the second OT. Starting with third OT, the teams only attempt 2 point conversions.