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I agree with cartm25, it helps a RB to get into a rhythm and get his body into game condition. Not giving the defense a situational "tell" is another benefit of 2 playing instead of a committee of 5. My two cents worth: Cardwell (40%), and Dollars (40%). Then Irving (10%) and Whittington (10%) to provide a rest for fresh legs or in case of injury to first two. In case of blow out in 2nd half rest Cardwell &Dollars and let the other 4 take turns. Both Cardwell and Dollars run strong and fast. Both have good hands for receiving passes out of backfield. This makes them my two favorites. Last season playing behind Verdell and Dye, Cardwell had 61 attempts running the ball averaging 6.8 yards per carry. In the Colorado game he ran for 127 yards. One of those showed his speed at hitting the hole and running for 34 yards. He's had very few chances to demonstrate his speed. Last year because of MC's staff. This year, my opinion is, Dollars and Cardwell need more opportunities.

Last season playing behind Verdell and Dye, Cardwell had 61 attempts running the ball averaging 6.8 yards per carry. In the Colorado game he ran for 127 yards. One of those showed his speed at hitting the hole and running for 34 yards. He's had very few chances to demonstrate his speed. Just my opinion; I think he needs more opportunities!

My two cents worth: Cardwell (40%), and Dollars (40%). Then Irving (10%) and Whittington (10%) to provide a rest for fresh legs or in case of injury to first two. In case of blow out in 2nd half rest Cardwell &Dollars and let the other 4 take turns. Both Cardwell and Dollars run strong and fast. Both have good hands for receiving passes out of backfield. This makes them my two favorites.

Wow! Wow! Your best writing so far. You get better each week. Thank you Alan for making my morning! Let's Go Ducks, get those Normal School Savages. Er, I mean the EW Field Mouse Killers! 😂😄😅

Oregon 42-21 TO 2 Sacks 4 Passing yards 250

Two backs like Lamichael James and Kenyon Barner! I feel Cardwell and Dollars fit this description. The others would be good insurance in case of injury.

I would agree the quantity needs to improve. However, you can't complain about the quality! Josh Connerly, Dave Iuli, Michael Wooten, Sir Mells, and Kawika Rogers bring talent and size to the OL.

Thanks Eric for the analysis! Good teaching. I'm sure there are complimentary plays to this base play. RB pass to backside WR getting behind an aggressive safety for example.

Your link doesn't work. I found the article on ESPN, but when I tried to link it I had no success. Is it a subscription content?

David said, "They were unpleasant to experience for fans, coaches and players alike — but the team learned major lessons from those games." I agree with this. It is best to learn these lessons earlier with a young team. The teaching that is occurring now will result in more growth. Ownership of this in practice will better serve the players in games. Saban and Smart credit the Derecruitment of "stars" in their successful programs. The Georgia loss is a major attention getter in this process. I have faith that Oregon's coaches are doing this as they teach our talented young Ducks!

Watching this video gives me hope that our line and our running game will have a great season. Georgia's pass defense is awesome. Coach Dillingham has some good concepts run and pass. Oregon made some good yardage running against Georgia. Oregon coaches and players will be studying a lot of film. Improvement of the offense from game 1 to game 2 will be major! Go Ducks!

Criticism of your players by a coach is best done with the team in practice - not in front of a microphone to the world!

It's hard when you prepare to face last year's offense, and then the new Georgia TE Air Raid passing offense shows up! Opportunity to teach! I too would like to see less musical chairs with the running backs. Fresh legs is great but play your top two more - Byron Cardwell and Sean Dollars! Mar’Keise Irving started and had five carries for 13 yards; Sean Dollars had four carries for 33 yards; Byron Cardwell had four for 28; Noah Whittington had three for 14; and Jordan James had seven for 15. Thanksfor a great pep talk and focus for next week!

Oregon 28-24 1,3, 270

Charles said, "this new Mint defense capitalizes upon deception and unpredictability for its success in holding down scoring and creating turnovers." It's going to be exciting to see the havoc created by out-thinking opponents with pressure, mistakes, and turnovers. No more successful third and 19 being converted by an opponent! I love giving recognition to Coach Aliotti! Coach Nick is an Oregon legend. IMHO, with him as head coach and Helfrich as Offensive Coordinator, Oregon wouldn't have experienced the decline when Chip Kelly left.

Fun read Drex! I love the "flight on" - please keep 'em coming. I'm glad I wasn't sipping my coffee when I read, "Where the legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big lake they called Gitchee Gumee. The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead When the skies of November turn gloomy." Great burn on the University of Spoiled Children. Thank you!

Not only will scheme be different with Coach Dillingham, but Coach Klemm brings a whole lot of experience to coaching up the O line. In my humble opinion a major upgrade from Mr. Physicality and Mini- Me!

Awesome runs, catches, and ferocious hits! Great Oregon football players and coaches. Go Ducks!

What's your "Most Memorable Fictional College Sports Program"? My favorite was " Waterboy". I laughed constantly during the movie. MSN has an article about this that I couldn't copy and post. But in the article there was a fictional movie I never saw, but sounds like our infamous backstabbing University of Spoiled Children. The team was the "University of Los Angeles Peacocks"!

Kudos for a wonderful spoof on those backstabbers from LA. I enjoyed every well deserved burn! Thanks Alan!

Ducks make interesting transition to game prep. Football Practice Report: Aug. 25 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Ducks are making the transition from preseason camp to game prep as this week comes to a close.

Defender #2 DJ Johnson defeats TE block by #89 Tyler Nanney. He could have had a shot at the RB but had turned his shoulders too much and was late. Spring game with divided teams! I'm sure coaching points will be addressed and starting TE's will do better. Lots of plays can be developed off this look. Can't wait for Dillingham's explosive offense to run up and down the field!

U$C @ OSU Beavers, I usually root for the beaver except when they play our beloved Ducks. I will continue to root for all U$C opponents.

I agree with Wrathis, blitz all night long!. Let havoc rain! Blitz from every angle!