EastBayDuckDad

DL always drops a nugget or two mixed in with the 'coachspeak' during those Wednesday press conferences. They're usually in response to a particularly good question or to a bad one he has to take issue with. The quote from him in the thread title was the nugget. KT was such a fantastic DE/Edge for the Ducks, and now emerging in the NFL, not because he was always on the field. It's when he was out there he usually had an impact. The current approach at Oregon emphasizes depth and limiting reps to situations of maximum impact. The DBs play more reps but aren't getting beat up every play like the down six are. You look at their snap counts and they are almost always a third less than the DBs. You make Dorlus and Rogers play every down and they won't be as effective. Tuioti, Matayo and Purchase as freshmen don't take that many snaps, but man you really notice them when they are in and make a play. That is what DL is selling to recruits and to his players in the D-line and LB rooms. What recruit wouldn't want a piece of that after watching Tuioti's center delay blitz from the edge that slobberknock sacked Caleb Williams last Saturday? It only takes one of those to light up a highlight reel.

I look at Hythloday1's post game analyses every week and really enjoy them. Ditto his Friday pregame reviews of the upcoming opponent. He is usually spot on with player and scheme evaluations. He had U$C's weaknesses pretty well defined and how Oregon might take advantage of them.

So true. He makes everyone around him better by getting alignments and reads right and distributing the ball to his playmakers. Most of the 'fails' have been iffy routes, drops or penalties. He's missed a few reads and open receivers, but not many. How many coaches around the country would think about a play then run it by their QB first? Oregon v them (U$C) video, middle route to TFerg in the end zone: "Ask Bo" "Yeah, that's not a bad call"

Overall, no brainer: Bo Nix On defense: Dorlus On offense: Bucky Honorable Mentions: Offense: Franklin, TFerg and the whole O-line I suppose Defense: Kyree, Rogers and believe it or not, Bassa. Maybe not for raw skill, but getting the right calls.

Penalties are the major issue with the O-line now but, my oh my, the talent level is great. Solid across the board with maybe Jones as the weakest link. Yet any Pac-12 OC would be thrilled to have him. I try to watch Pancho every time he gets in. What a talent. Subs well for JPJ at center when needed and is a beast at the RG slot. If Oregon can hold on to JPJ, Harper, Conerly and maybe Cornelius next year, with all the talent behind them, it will be a superb O-line.

Very true. But you can flush it so it ends up somewhere else. All sales are final!

Love it where one of the coaches says, about the pass to TFerg that resulted in Oregon's third TD, to "run it by Bo" and he says "yeah, that's not a bad call"

OBD general priorities: #1: Oregon wins out and gets to the CFP #2: Fusky loses #3: Beavus loses Priorities #2 and #3 can't both happen Saturday. In order to maximize #1, it's better if we accept #3. Penix and Fusky O lighting up Beavus D has the added benefit of exposing what Oregon can do the following week in the CW.

Van Buren (4☆) and Moga (3☆) are quality QB but not 5 stars. So this is a legit concern that all OBD fans share and there is consternation about what comes next. We all hope TT will be ready but past observation has been less than reassuring. But remember that when Nix was brought in via the portal the decision was not universally applauded. The same could be said for UW bringing in Penix. What made the difference, at least in Bo's case, was consistency in scheme, coaching and protection from the O-line. And the fact that he has developed into a defacto on field OC (I love the fact that DL and Stein asked Bo about the throw to TFerg that resulted in Oregon's 3rd TD against U$C. Bo said "That's not a bad play call"). The Nix standard will be tough to match. Until proven otherwise, I say trust in DL and WS to utilize the talent currently here or arriving in the spring to make it work, or find another gem in the portal.

Jimbo takes the aTm job, lands the 1st ranked recruiting class and then coaches them to 5-7 and (so far) 6-4 records. Small wonder they would want to land a HC that could develop talent instead of squandering it. I just don't see DL wanting to leave what he is building at Oregon for a couple extra mill a year and the headaches that taking that program on would entail. Sure, when Saban (sooner) or Smart (later) step away, expect those programs to come after Lanning full throttle. We can all worry then. The concerns about losing Stein seem legit, but propably not just a lateral move to another OC job. The day will come where he gets a HC gig. The Ducks will be OK. There was some consternation about losing Dilly to the ASU job and look how that is turning out. As I mentioned on another thread, my vote is for Lame Kitten. Although I find it funny that his own son Knox, a 2028 QB prospect (so that makes him like, thirteen?), was in Eugene for the U$C game. The Dad joked that he was worried Oregon was recruiting his own kid. Let aTm throw $100M at replacing their coach. I don't think DL will nibble, much less bite.

Sheesh. Young kids. Great supportive spouse (I'm assuming) that apparently loves Eugene. Humble but driven HC building a culture in the great northwest with a possible CFP berth this year and a move to the B1G next year. Currently getting paid a boatload of dinero with more likely to come. Appears to be a man of his word when he says Oregon is a destination. Best choice: Lame Kitten Already in SEC Always been a coaching golddigger. Divorced with attractive young (like 25, you dogs) GF that went to Ole Miss and now works at SMU Two older HS aged kids that probably can't wait to bail on Oxford. How much does he love living in M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I ? No knock on that state, but he had the run of LA when he coached the Trojenz.

It'll be a win but so much to fix, particularly on the O-line. It's not on Bo, he's had a Heisman level game. Oregon gave up at least one TD to penalties. One a gift to U$C from the zebras. This won't cut it against the Beavs. And it will be an issue against Sparky down in the desert.

Ugly. The penalties and lack of a reliable kicker is going to bite this team. Defense needs to keep up the pressure and win this game.

And Bucky has a Benjamin!

Oregon 36 USC 14 Pac-12 refs. 7

Aarrgghhh. Blasted( (I restrained myself) Pac-12 refs. Where is the PI there?

Shout! Now wait a minute. Bucky's back and there's gonna be trouble Hey now, hey now, Bucky's back You know it makes me wanna Shout!

And there's the big U$C mistake!

I am overseas and had to miss both the FishDuck soirée and the game. It sounds like it was a great first outing. I would really enjoy the opportunity to interact with other OBD members in the future. Kudos to Charles and all of you that were able to make it. And so, on to the matter at hand..... Go Ducks and kick some Trojenz butt!

So many positive vibes! Oregon 54-34 2 TO 4 Sacks 345 yds passing Add to that 255 on the ground for 600 yds total offense. Run it up, Ducks. Williams gets his but there will be enough stops through the first half and first part of the 3rd that he has to go hero mode and throws a pick or two.

Very sorry to miss the OBD get together as I really wanted to be there. Ditto the game. I'm relying on Jerry and Jorgy for the call. Ironically I am in Paris and today is Armistice Day, so I'll be around a lot of French flags. Not so great a battle standard at Agincourt, Waterloo or when the Nazis marched in along the Champs-Élysées, but Le République still stands. Vive la Résistance! Rome was great at one time but weakened by poor leadership (Emperor Lincoln "we don't review film"), internal division (Grinch out the door) and rot from within (sobbing QB), they fell to the invading hordes. Barbarians, thy names are: Dan, Will, Bo, Bucky, Troy, Tez, JPJ, Josh, Pancho, Ajani, TFerg, Dorlus, Rogers, Bassa, Jacobs, Burch, Evan, Kyree, Jalil, Steve lll and Tysheem.

Darren, thanks for the parallel thinking on 8-1 seasons, but I'm seeing apples and oranges in 2023 v 2022. Offense: 1. Healthy Bo running a more balanced offense that minimizes risk to him. 2. Improved WR skill and depth. 3. Near elite O-line making up in raw talent what they may lack in experience. 4. Noah W. aside, healthy offense across the board. Defense: 1. Significantly improved edge and LB play with more pressures, sacks and havoc. 2. Better interior play to stop the run and pressure the QB. Rogers, Taki and Dorlus (when he lines up there) are hard to stop inside. 3. A slight edge to DB and safety play, man on man skills and depth. Even with Gonzo gone, 4. Did I say depth? Looking across the Pac-12, defensive leaders nearly all have 10-25% higher snap counts and tackles than the Duck 1s. Especially true against U$C (see "Tale of the Tape" article). To me that means a lot less wear and tear late in the season for Oregon. Special Teams 1. Place kicking is an issue, yes. 2. Punt game dramatically better. Not saying all this adds up to easily running the table, but the 2023 Ducks have a healthy elite offense paired with a very good, deep and opportunistic defense. Oregon needs to play to capabilities, minimize penalties and avoid mistakes to win out. Starting tomorrow night.

Williams has had success throughout his college career. Winning the Heisman is great but if you buy into the entitled hype you will inevitably be disappointed. Getting the snot kicked out of you is what will happen to him in the NFL. Particularly if he gets drafted #1 next year to a team that tanked the end of the season to get him. Trying to QB a dumpster fire like Carolina, da Bears, or the NY Nyets will give you a couple of seasons of wanting a big hug from mama and your dog after every game. Get used to it. The $20+M signing bonus will help salve that ouch. Bo Nix had been beat up, dissed (Bo Pix!) and ridiculed at Auburn. Somehow he just keeps winning and leading his team, this Oregon team. Maybe head to head the NFL scouts think Williams is the better QB. I won't argue that. But Bo is the dude I would rather have at the helm. And I'm banking on Oregon sending Williams back to LA with a longing for his puppy, mom's home cooking and a resolution to take a pass on the Las Vegas Bowl.

Great advice from the other posters. Lots of good brewpub offerings, both grog and food in the Whit. I'll give my two bits for upscale resto food. Regrettably, IMHO, no longer any good Italian food in Eugene other than Osteria DOP on Oak St. Good wood-fired pizza. Better options for French/bistro: Marché, Bar Purlieu, Lion and Owl and Rye (great bar) Sabai and Ta Ra Rin for Thai Cafe Soriah for middle eastern

So glad he appears to be ok. I waited to share my bit of medical insight on this. I watched the film of the event a few times and the mechanism looked like one that could result in a concussion with (grade 2: less than 5 min) loss of consciousness. He gets hit from the front and his head snaps back when he hits the ground and not before. First thing he did was bring his hands up to his helmet then out to his side as the lights went out. No decorticate/decerebrate posturing like one sees in a serious head injury and nothing to indicate a spinal cord injury. Definitely got his bell rung by the FieldTurf though. It sure looked bad on the field and when they took him off on the cart in full spine immobilization. Lots of answered prayer for his family, teammates and coaches, the Duck sideline, 50,000+ in Autzen and those watching it on TV. Kudos to the Oregon crowd for the respect shown.