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I agree that a reduction of games would be needed with the expanded playoffs. 12 to 10 sounds good. Eliminate one conference game (playing 8), and eliminate one out of conference. In addition, pay the players for their participation in the playoffs. A lot of tv money to be split for the players. They do the work, run the risk, and provide the entertainment.

I agree with John Canzano. Here's hoping a good coach and fantastic man like Dan Lanning finds Oregon to be "home"! Go Ducks!

Oregon is leading the way for excitment! The Pac-12 Continues to Be College Football's Weirdest and Most Exciting Conference BLEACHERREPORT.COM The jokes have been loud and deliberate. The reputation has been mangled. The general perception of college football out west has...

Hometown paper's preview of upcoming Cal game. Game day basics: Notes for No. 8 Oregon Ducks vs. California Golden Bears in Berkeley WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Here's what fans need to know before the No. 8 Ducks' kickoff Saturday against the Golden Bears in Berkeley.

Joshua, you nailed it with this article! Thanks for your contributions to FishDuck. Great points for Duck fans to PONDer. (Pun intended.) Point one: "Dan Lanning is on his way to re-establishing Oregon as a powerhouse program, and 2022 might just be the start of a green-and-yellow resurgence." I agree with you - Dan Lanning is building a first class football program. Point two: "At some point, a coach has to get his players to play to their potential." Talented players need to be taught. Undisciplined past performance and just relying on god-given speed and strength is not enough to play at an elite level. Your writing today was terrific. Thanks Joshua! The best is yet to come. Go Ducks!

Thanks for posting the weekly press conference with Dan Lanning! It seems the questions by the press were good questions. Things we as fans are interested in. Coach Lanning gives straight responses and his leadership goals as head coach are consistent and honest. I love his "going to see the doctor"; we're practicing to improve - a growth mindset.

Thanks Darren for an entertaining article today! You started my day off with a smile. The Ducks are a breath of fresh air. I'm constantly going "Wow" and "Did you see that?" What a joy compared to me yelling, "What are you doing you idiot?" last year! Or something else more crude to the TV. The entire Oregon staff is the source of this major improvement lead by an all American nice guy who happens to know a great deal of football!

Chip Kelly after the game. Chip Kelly had no answers for the Pac-12’s home-field tidal wave TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM .@Donald_Smalley of @Ducks_Wire captured Chip Kelly’s reaction to an Autzen Stadium homecoming which didn’t go as planned for UCLA. We have extra details as well.

Oregon 38-31 2 TO 3 Sacks 250 yds passing (280 yds running)

Analysis of UCLA by Michael Hanna of UCLA B Team. Duck Tape: Film Analysis of UCLA 2022 WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM A preview of Oregon’s week 8 opponent in Autzen

It's nice to see so many offensive and defensive linemen on this list! Fresh legs with depth. When the linemen ( affectionally called the "big uglies") do well, the team wins. Go Ducks!

With her personality she's going to kill it on Game Day!

Does that concern me? No. I haven't liked some of John's columns, but for the most part I find his writing to be informative.

Coaches, players, and fans are all excited! Comments from Coach Lanning after Wednesday practice. Dan Lanning excited for challenge that UCLA brings to Oregon Ducks AUTZENZOO.COM Head coach Dan Lanning spoke on the upcoming game against UCLA and the impact it could have on the Oregon Ducks this season. Oregon football head coach Dan...

Thank you Eric for another great analysis! Appreciate that it was for the passing game. You said, "Coach Dillingham forces the defense to declare their coverage through alignment." Not only does it open the middle of the field and declare the coverage, but it gives a veteran QB like Bo easy reads as he goes thru his progressions. Another killer aspect of spreading the defense is the running ability of Bo Nix. Especially when the 5 defenders in the box part like the Red Sea and Bo runs!

Good news for an afternoon game October 29! Oregon Football: Game time released for Oregon vs. Cal Golden Bears DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Another mid-day kick for the Ducks, as well as another nationally televised game. Fans and media members rejoice.

So very true, Drex, football is fun again for players and fans. I'm so thankful for Coach Lanning, his entire staff, and the talented players they brought to Oregon. Thanks for the memories as Bob Hope would say! Growing up in Eugene and graduating in 1972. I can understand, "The day two elderly die-hard Oregon fans sat in the rain, still believing, as the Ducks worried their way to a second straight 2-9 season." Thank you Drex!

Good information about the Pac-12. Oregon Football: Biggest takeaways during Ducks’ bye week DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Chaos took place while Oregon was enjoying the bye week. Here’s what Duck fans should take away from a wild Saturday of college football.

Oregon now #1. Pac-12 Power Rankings: USC loss sets up epic Oregon-UCLA showdown DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM USC’s loss to Utah sets up an epic battle between the Oregon Ducks and UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium on Saturday for Pac-12 top dog.

Thanks for putting the spotlight on the successful offensive line Jordan. They are the key to Oregon's explosive offense. Line coach Klemm and Offensive Coordinator Dillingham add coaching and scheme to their success. Don't forget the roles served by Marcus Harper and Jackson Powers-Johnson. They have played alot and their contributions help maintain a solid group of superior linemen with no drop off in ability.

Pac-12 Commissioner's job number 1: Bring competent referees back to the conference. Current referees are a national embarrassment!

After watching the Tennessee and Alabama game I only have one question. When will the Pac-12 referees be fired? Let the players play! The game is not about the guys in the stripes. Every week there is controversy. Every week the stripes have a long committee meeting where it looks like nobody knows what to do!

The hype for incoming B1G UCLA is sickening. Fox Sports is completely unbiased (wink, wink). Is UCLA primed to be a first-time College Football Playoff team? WWW.FOXSPORTS.COM FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt believes UCLA has the best shot to be a first-time CFP team this year.

Alan, I love the alliteration! Thanks for another entertaining article. "Losers, Losers Everywhere If the where of the Big Ten is nowhere, the what of this woebegone conference is worse."

Welcome to the Flock! Go Ducks!