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Video summary of each Pritchard highlight last night.

It says Nix is QB1

Several guys got bad advice

Good point, thanks I needed that!

“a pass completion percentage by all quarterbacks of just 52%” At the end of the day, I too was left a little disappointed in the collective QB play. I think it is because I had high expectations of both Ty and Bo to get A grades and battle for A+. I wanted to leave thinking our QB could be in Heisman talk. Did not see that. Maybe B play at best. Allowing them to run in a normal game will help. I did get comfortable with Butters being a serviceable back up. Such dichotomy on 52% completions. One hand, there were some great long and catchable throws. But, was this because the WRs got more separation than we are used to and had some great hands? The “touch sack” rule did force some noticeable intentional throw always, which was good even if reduced completion %. Some maybe do not need to happen as in reality QB would not have been tackled. But appalling were the # of bad INTs by all 3. Some were a little bad luck off tips and perhaps it also demonstrates the skill of the DBs. But the bad choice or throw behind receiver caused it. Too many times. But, I felt the competition to be top guy forced some of that and hope once a starter is established those choices won’t be made. Either way, it has to get cleaned up quickly especially if the O line cannot pass block as we would like early in scheme learning. it is apparent the coaches knew what they were doing in bringing in Bo. At least we know where the floor is, even though the ceiling may not be as high as some hoped. Calling all current 5 star QBs….this position is not on lockdown. You will have a shot here next year.

Charles, I think you were reading my mind on me also admitting to a miss on Cota. I had intent to post nearly word for word what you said and I appreciate you also being willing to admit it. I originally was Meh when Cota signed due to pedestrian 4 years of stats with UCLA despite the legacy tag. Worried a scholarship was wasted. I was so wrong after witnessing his game in person and now am thrilled with him. Not only solid hands but body positioning etc. While he won’t light off speed burners he will be a possession difference maker. Big fan now.

I was there today. Announced attendance of 42K. My take: QB: Nix was clear No.1 but had a couple poor decisions. Impressed with Butterfields arm. Wanted so badly for Ty to take the job, May have been third best . Maybe now we do know why AB started after all. Made me wonder if Ty’s late pick might just be his last game pass thrown as a Duck. To be fair, QBs not allowed to run. That part hard to evaluate. WRs: 3 words- Ducks Are Loaded. The sophomores all got great separation and long ball PROWESS, Hutson looked ok after the injury. Cota catches everything, already saw QBs use him as security blanket, should be clutch on third down. Special note: Seven McGee might be Tyreek Hill. I thought he was MVP even on non catches due to “touch sacks” RBs looked good. Hard to evaluate Defense given schemes and rules but VERY ball hawkish. Tempo: speed is back . Offense is going to get playmakers in space. This will be way more Chip than MC. Overall: lots to work on but that is expected given it is April. DEPTH is apparent. Offense will score a lot. Defense: will make plays. Cannot eval PROWESS based on scheme and many starters who hardly played. outlook: Will compete for Pac12 title.

And another one. I love that the Duck WOs are 3 stars. Many of our peers would be happy to sign that many 3s on scholarship. haha.

Dollars makes sense.

I can’t stop re-reading this quote about Iuli from that article. Everything about it. ”After initially committing to Washington, the nation’s No. 10 interior lineman flipped to Oregon following Washington’s surprise loss to Montana in September.”

This guy is a beast.

If you play Dye’s quote backwards it says, “NIL, NIL, NIL.”

Also agree on NC, but I will agree to disagree on Coach K as GOAT. He also cheated to get there. He is no more the GOAT than how the baseball Hall of Fame looks at Barry Bonds’ accomplishments as cheating. Corey Maggette on Natty runner up team getting paid back in the 1990s, Chris Duhon’s mom (from 2001 Title team) getting paid, Grant Hill’s car,, Lance Thomas from the 2010 title team with the $100K jewelry payment, Zion Williamson benes, it goes on and on. Was a Duke system and who was at the helm the whole time… A few years ago, CBS Sports did a survey of 100 coaches to respond anonymously on who is best at getting away with breaking the rules. Calipari was #1, followed not far behind by Coach K.

Did anyone else notice Kenny’s HUGE smile in that post play picture looking right at Ty as QB?!

How perfect that karma ends Coach K’s career with his two most important last games ending in devastating losses to his hated nearby rival. NC beats him in his last home game and in his last ever game when Duke actually led late. Perfect lasting memories that will never go away, that he deserves. I lost all respect for him when he meddled with Dillon Brooks, disrespected Altman and tried to hide it after the Ducks crushed Duke in the 2016 Big Dance. It certainly impacted Dillon and the Ducks in coming out flat in a loss the next round during Elite 8. And how Karma showed its face several times. Coach K’s wife leaves her seat with Duke slightly ahead late to go be near the bench only to see NC go on a run with Duke choking free throws. Reminded me of the Falcons owner leaving his seat early to be on the field in the Super Bowl before the Patriots came from behind. Karma, thank you. You are awesome.

Love to see any help headed to Chargers. If anything, Gerald is consistent, which is the good and bad here as you know what you are getting. Consistent 3 catches and 30 yards per game. 1 TD every 7 games. I would not call that game changing. I am not clear on his blocking ability, but given Pete Carroll got rid of him after one year suggests the answer. Pete loves his TEs.

If Dan thought Nico was the next Heisman, and Phil agreed, doesn’t besting $8M seem easily in Phil’s wheelhouse? Maybe Phil does not want to pony up as much as people are assuming despite his desires for a Natty, his age, and his billions.

I thought the keys were Harmon’s 14 in first half to keep things in reach, then Young’s drives in second half…Aggies had no answer to that.

Wow. Great win. Huge to keep the now 12 year streak of 20 win seasons.

Will and Dante apparently did not travel

For what it’s worth… An acquaintance runs an odds and scoring simulation service that is reliable. They have Will playing. But Ducks still losing and Utah St covering.

Scoreboard did the talking

At Utah State on Tuesday…go get that 20th win.

Go get that 20th win