EastBayDuckDad

After Alabama and TexA&M, this has to be the best quad-1 win for OBD. If they can hold this type of effort thru the rest of the season and the B1G tournament, a 5 seed is not out of the question. But that's a B1G if

Oregon wins 77-73! Un-be-freaking-lievable!

Well, I'll be. Oregon raged back and tied it at 66-66 in the last seconds. Now in OT

He has already turned down an upward move to the Cowboys RB coach position. If he really wanted to return to Texas above all other considerations, that would have been the play. Going to UT is a lateral move unless it is paired with a promotion to co-OC and a big salary jump. This looks like a local writer chucking stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks. Samples has more often been a WR coach than leading the RB room. Will he get offered the Adams position at Oregon? Salary jump + WR Room + co-OC that could turn into OC when Stein inevitably moves on to a HC job. Seems like a smart thing for DL and Mullins to consider if they really want to retain him. Who would he rather work for, Lanning or Sark? That one seems like a no brainer.

After looking at the timing of this and the lack of any lead-in hype, my bet is that there is real concern inside the program about the status of Austin. Was Canady on a short list of 'commit now and don't wait for the spring portal crapshoot' options for star/nickel as a depth piece for just this eventuality? For Austin's sake I am really hoping my read on this is wrong but it's the only thing that makes any sense.

Waz was interviewed last week on Autzen Audibles and he commented that the 2025 squad has a bit more talent than in 2024. The incoming 6'9" kid, Reitz, has a flamethrower arm that clocks a 98mph heater, and additions from the prep ranks and portal are all high quality. He pointed out that the Ducks were one or two at bats and a healthy arm away from finally getting past the super regional to Omaha. In addition to Grinsell and the returning bats, it looks like this team has added the extra juice to get there. Looking forward to watching some games at PK.

Interesting addition, as Canady maybe projects best to the Star, where Daylen Austin is a contender for the two deep. I wonder if Austin's legal issues are a concern for his potential availability in the fall.

So how does a great team (OBD) lose badly to another great team (tOSU) on the big stage? We're watching it in real time in SB LIV. A blown assignment here, bad throw there, coaching miscalculation here, critical penalty there and the snowball just gets rolling down the slope. And sometimes the football gods just shake the snow globe to see what happens.

At least Bucknutt didn't pilfer Adams as their new WR coach. Like OBD did from Fusky

Unfortunately tOSU has a couple days jump on OBD as they are in the market for a new WR coach after elevating Hartline to OC. Odd to think that two of the best WR rooms in the country are looking for coaches. I would imagine that Dallas was looking at Adams at the same time they were talking to Samples about the RB job and that DL was aware. Have to trust DL has prepared and has a name or two in mind.

This thread has pretty much run itself out but one thought keeps coming back to me: If WS was such a liability in the Rose Bowl, why was he under consideration by Ohio State to replace Kelly? Maybe it was all blowing smoke to cover the elevation of Hartline to OC, but it was reported by several outlets and seemed legit. Everyone is shocked and upset by the way Oregon's season ended. Plenty of 'blame' to go around but it was the perfect storm of bad for OBD with last second injuries and stellar adjustments and coaching by Bucknutt. I for one want to see WS stay and build the next Heisman candidate with Moore

Reports: Oregon WR coach Junior Adams expected to take position with Dallas Cowboys Well, this one hurts as the development in the WR room and his recruiting has been stellar. Hope DL has had enough time to pull a couple of decent candidates out of the rolodex.

Here we go again, missing open shots and giving up defensive plays.

Philly is so dominant inside that if she can hit 70% of her FTs, they can run the offense through her like they did in the first half. She stopped Ayrault for MSU cold in the last five minutes after she lit Oregon up for most of the 4th qtr.

And Philly saves the day with great defense and 3 FTs in a row. MSU got it to within 3 but better defense anchored by Kyei held on for a 63-59 win. Maybe a top 25 ranking now for the Ducks.

That got ugly in a hurry. Kyei finally back in as there was no post presence, but she still can't make a FT

Not the prettiest 3rd quarter and Philly missed 4 free throws in a row, but Ducks now up by 15 at 55-40. Expect MSU to foul Kyei every touch to stop easy buckets and keep her going to the line.

Oops, wrong on O boards, MSU has slight edge, but Ducks way ahead on assists

Now Ducks up 35-23 at the break. Lots of bench production and 4/5 from beyond the arc. Winning both offensive and defensive boards. Michigan St a darn good team so this is a great display for OBD on the road. Keep it up in the 2nd half.

Bucknutt 28-24 1 TO 3 sacks 275 yds thru the air Tighter game than expected

My take is that to the victor go the spoils and that revenge is a dish best served cold. And what Chip said was cold. Funny, but cold. DL may have shown more class, but then again, the Colorado "clicks" comment was pretty frosty. Who knows what might have shown up in the Ducks vs Them segment had Oregon won the RB. Could have been a little salty as well but we'll never know as the footage is probably buried deep in bowels of the HDC. So this whole thing is just part of the game and a rivalry is joined. It hopefully will just make OBD better and more determined going forward.

Looking at the video of the Moore/Hunter takedown I was perhaps overly critical by citing a character issue. I can still argue that Hunter was dumb and didn't belong on the field. Nothing malign though as he lost his footing on a chest bump that nearly injured them both.

Agree 100% The height of stupidity by Hunter as it was unexpected by Moore and he could have been injured. Character counts and having a Heisman doesn't bestow it automatically. Anyone else pulling that stunt would be spending the night in a Honolulu lock up.

Moore just made an insane one handed catch between two defenders and a TD with a minute and a half remaining. He will get some playing time next year, I do believe....

The Polynesian Bowl is on NFL Network now. U$C commit Husan Longstreet found Dakorian Moore in the back of the end zone for the first TD. Special talent coming to OBD.Tradarian Ball in the backfield on the same team. Oregon, then Cal flip, QB Sagapolutele led the other team right down the field for a TD. Dang, that kid looks good, sorry Oregon lost him. Tune in if you get a chance.