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On 4/24/2022 at 12:37 PM, Charles Fischer said:On 4/24/2022 at 11:31 AM, Jester said:
In today’s day and age, why were all the kickoffs not reaching the end zone, and was the 53 yard attempt short? Couple that with one return I saw (blown dead) that may have been a house call, and I’m nervous about the kicking game. How comfortable would you be if on the 19th of Nov. we were down two with 6 seconds left and we just spiked the ball (no timeouts left) at the Utah 26 yard line? Cam, we’re rootin’ for you buddy, cuz my spidey senses tell me you’re going to be called upon to win a game this season.
Jester....it is hard for me to follow Rule No. 26, where we can be negative about player performance, but do so without getting personal. I do not have confidence in Lewis at all during crunch time.....because he has the talent, but it is all in his head. (Which is a part of player performance--especially at placekicking)
Love your posts as always Jester...
Charles - I apologize for sounding too critical of the young man's efforts. I was probably toeing the getting-to-personal line which was clearly not my intent. Cam's come through on many occasions when handling kicks within his range.
From a kicking technicality perspective, do you guys see any change in the football rotation of Cam's short FG's vs. his longer attempts? I really don't. He seems to have excessive end-over-end rotation on his kicks which indicates a low strike. Longer attempts obviously require a strike a little closer to the center of the football. Ah...I'm probably just imagining things.
To your point Charles, our guy does have the talent and we're all in his corner wishing him the best.
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On 4/24/2022 at 11:47 AM, Jon Joseph said:
I'm beginning to think that Ty does not have "IT!" I think the game at the P5 level may well be too big for him?
Jon, I concur and I sadly fear that your second sentence should end with a period.
That being said, this was a very small sample size and hopefully things are going better for Ty during practice sessions.
I'm gaining confidence that this coaching staff will appoint the appropriate starter when the season gets underway.
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I think the reason for the lopsided pass/run ratio was two-fold.
- 1. There is a greater level of complexity to pass blocking vs. the run. Even though the defense was somewhat vanilla, I did see a few stunts and overloads on a few reps. This was a good opportunity to set a baseline on where the o-line stands in regard pass blocking schemes.
- 2. We’re all Tiger Woods on the driving range but what happens on the first tee? It may have been just a glorified scrimmage, but this was taking reps. in a game situation, in front of 42K+ fans and television cameras while knowing there will be lasting impressions of what you leave on the field today. I think we all have a sense of where the QB’s stand at the moment, and I believe the coaches wanted a barometer for this as well.
What was the temp. in Eugene yesterday? Based on all the t-shirts and the halter tops (not complaining) being worn I would guess close to 70, if not in the 70’s? In today’s day and age, why were all the kickoffs not reaching the end zone, and was the 53 yard attempt short? Couple that with one return I saw (blown dead) that may have been a house call, and I’m nervous about the kicking game. How comfortable would you be if on the 19th of Nov. we were down two with 6 seconds left and we just spiked the ball (no timeouts left) at the Utah 26 yard line? Cam, we’re rootin’ for you buddy, cuz my spidey senses tell me you’re going to be called upon to win a game this season.
Couple quick shots:
- 1. Chad Cota looked as if he was playing for a starting position. Nicely done.
- 2. What a talent DJ is. I liked him on the offensive side but certainly can’t find fault with his performance yesterday. Nice first step off the ball.
- 3. There was a Harrison Taggart sighting. Good to see him getting in the mix.
- 4. I was just glad to see Sean Dollars on the football field. Good for that young man.
- 5. Coach emphasizes explosive plays. He got them on both sides of the ball and I can’t say “thank you” enough for getting the d*man ball down-the-field.
Ultimately, I think the Ducks come away from that game with many positives and definitive negatives. Really, what more could you want from a game like that.
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On 4/23/2022 at 6:52 PM, Babyjesus615 said:
DJ Johnson will be a major problem on defense. So glad to see him back on that side of the ball!
It's either that or the major problem may be our right tackle.
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Ty's interception takes me back to his INT last season. A crossing route that was behind a receiver.
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Someone woke up the defenses after a couple sluggish possessions.
Bo Nix doing what Bo Nix does - Looks good for a couple series and then makes a throw that makes you say, "What in the h, e, double hockey sticks was that"!
Noah Wittington and Chase Cota are putting up the effort.
Seven McGee is going to enjoy this offense.
Ty Thompson had a couple good reads and was faced with smaller windows than Bo for the most part.
I am concerned over the two injuries.
Special teams...yeah, there still special.
We'll see what happens in half #2.
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On 4/23/2022 at 10:01 AM, fred flintstone said:
Riley will get USC going again......but it will be a year or two......
I agree with Fred - it will be a year or two. To heap that level of expectation on Riley this year is borderline felonious commentary (if there is such a thing). Articles don’t garner attention unless they’re laden with sensationalized word vomit. Unfortunately, this style of writing isn’t proprietary to just CBS.
If a coach having a Broyles Award to his credit, a 55-10 OU head-coaching record, four consecutive conference championships, and had a heavy hand in guiding two Heisman winning QB’s landed his plain in Eugene after the departure of the Havana Huckster, I would have been giddy with expectation. So I get it, LR is practically a "brand”.
But common sense would soon rear its ugly head and my enthusiasm would be tempered by the fact that my team (if I was Tommy Trojan) is coming off a 4-8 season, neglected the recruitment of interior line personnel, and will face a legitimate hurdle in the south – Utah. Also, you just wonder how tarnished is the once vaunted perennial SoCal powerhouse. Can the shine be fully restored?
It’s clear that Riley has already made inroads in obtaining quality personnel via the portal and through incoming player commitment, so he’s off and running on his quest to restore USC to the glory days. I'm not wagering against him.
What’s interesting is that there may be something brewing in Oregon as well. What this staff did in terms of short-term recruiting this year was nothing short of amazing. I don’t see that train slowing down, particularly if the Ducks exceed expectations.
The only thing Cobb got right was “watered-down Pac-12”. But the arms race has just started and both USC and UO are looking to squash the left coast pessimism. Let the games begin.
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On 4/22/2022 at 10:01 AM, Jon Joseph said:
"The NFL is easier compared to this (coaching CFB.) They (sic) have windows. They have long-term contracts. You (sic) have free agency in college football without a window. And you have them making salaries -NIL- without a cap. You've got all kinds of variables.
Lane Kiffin
NFL contracts and a salary cap not only assists with keeping things in-check, but also shifts the onus of money-matters from the coaching staff to the GM and his group of bean counters.
Trust me, being a Cowboys fan there are times I wish the cap didn't exist so Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (Jerry & Stephen Jones) could open the their pocket books and buy a winner instead of actually having to have some sort of NFL managerial acumen to produce a serious contender.
This topic makes me think of the Arizona Cardinals. Do you think a guy like Cliff Kingsbury is glad he's in the NFL now? Imagine if he was in college football coaching a disgruntled Kyler Murray who was voicing his opinion of a possible transfer. All eyes would not just be focusing on the university, but squarely on the coaching staff.
Grumblings of something happening within the locker room, perhaps a tiff between coach and QB has developed, or worst-case scenario..."The coach is losing the locker room" chatter could pop-up. Today in the NFL, Kyler's less than pleased with his money situation so it is now a Steve Keim (GM) problem. To take it one step further, if Kyler were to leave (he's not...he's just being a punk right now) Arizona, CK would get a free pass for the season due to Steve Keim's and AZ ownerships inability to keep quality players.
Dang right I would take coaching pro-football over college. That's why, love him or hate him, you have to tip your cap to a guy like Saban for changing with the times even though he absolutely despises it.
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Most importantly, at the conclusion of the game I want to see all the players exit the field with no more than typical in-game bumps and bruises.
Here comes Captain Obvious – Quarterback play. I can’t remember a time that I’ve been so interested in watching a spring game quarterback truel.
On offense, the utilization of the tight-end, and on defense, the coverage of the TE. I know final judgements can’t be cast on a spring game, but last season I legitimately wondered if our coaching staff understood that the TE was eligible to catch passes. Can we see an LB drop in coverage and break-up a pass, or perhaps a DB deflect a ball?
Our receivers. Can they run routes, how do they separate, and can they catch the ball? Hope is high, and their measurables are favorable in comparison to last seasons crew, but let’s see it on the field.
Who’s this guy, and where has he been? I want to see a few “wow” plays from unexpected sources. If not “wow” plays, how ‘bout encouraging play that gets us enthused about a player’s potential. Who wants to be part of the new and improved Duck arsenal?
I could go on ad nauseum on this topic, but I’m going to leave it as is.
Bottom line is that my anticipation level for this game measures my typical excitement for our first regular season, in-conference home game. Perhaps I’m just starved for football. Nah…it’s that Lanning fellow. To me it’s the official kick-off of this journey, and I want to see where this sucker ends.
LET’S GO!!!
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On 4/17/2022 at 2:42 PM, Orebcker said:
This is huge folks. Kasper has all the tools, size, speed, hops, and blocks with an attitude. Better than Tetairoa McMillan whom we lost to UA.
Film don’t lie.
Good observation in regard to Kasper's blocking.
Typically with skill position players you hope to see a willingness to block. This young fella acts as if the guy across from him was telling "your momma" jokes.
Nice tape for a single year's work.
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Guess there's a fine line between being the next best thing (the SoCal Savior), and an absolute dumpster fire that can't hit the broad side of a barn door.
2021 Completion %
Caleb Williams - 64.5%
Anthony Brown - 64.1%
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In sharp contrast, tOSU had two receivers running sub 4.4.
This is part of the reason I cant' pile on the AB disdain train. Yes, he certainly had limitations, but I feel as though his passing windows left little room for error on many occasions.
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Unfortunately, I have to agree with DJ.
He'll go high though due to the hype he had coming into the year, and the value placed on high quality pass rushers. I don't think he did really anything to hurt his draft stock this season, but I certainly didn't see anything that separated him from other top tier potential draft picks. That's probably part of the problem. Based on his trajectory, the perception was that he was going to just tear-it-up every single game this season and quit frankly, he didn't.
Wherever he goes, I'm sure he will have coaches that develop his pass rush repertoire, and I look forward to watching him at the next level.
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On 2/23/2022 at 9:58 AM, Axel said:
Let us painfully revisit 2016, when Washington hung a 70 on the Ducks at Autzen.
The Autzen Massacre left an indelible mark on my then 16 year old who lives and dies with the Ducks every gameday. The following image was clearly burned in his brain. Please view the pic. with caution and squinted eyes as to avoid a general feeling of malaise mixed with fits of irritability. I should have intentionally blurred this pic.
My son (Hunter) can tell you the play call, the defender in pursuit, what the score was following the play, and at what yard line this egregious gesture was made.
Less that a week after this very game a young girl named Mirlande showed-up, and her and the boy headed to the family room to "study". Being the typical curious parent, I remember trying to listen-in as best I could without being discovered. All I heard was her speaking a language that somewhat resembled French(?) with a chant-like delivery that left me a little...uncomfortable.
This was far from over, so I ask Mirlande to stay for dinner to which she agreed. I asked the obvious question, "What were you two studying?" Without hesitation but with heavy accent, she said, "We weren't studying, I was helping Hunter heal." Heal...WTH? Before I could even get out my next comment, the wife delivered the "stop it" shin kick cuz she accurately sensed that I was about to make things weird for all of us. After Mirlande left, I cornered Hunter and said, "O.k., what the hell was going on with you and Mirlande?" He simply replied with two words, and then walked away smiling. "Jake Browning".
In the same week, Hunter had a lengthy conversation with his grandfather (now deceased) who lived in Saskatchewan. He (grandfather) went by the name of Mervin, but I'm not sure if that was a chosen name since he was a full-blooded Native Indian. I know, It's not atypical for a grandson to speak with his grandfather, but our circumstances were a little different, and the two only spoke a couple of times. Mervin supposedly carried some clout within the community, and on this special occasion was called upon by my son for...guidance? Didn't want to be nosey, but after their chat I had to asked what they discussed. He said something about just wanting to talk with his grandfather, and he also mentioned a name. Jake Browning.
My son shares Axel's sentiments in regard to keeping the Fuskies in their place. It's simple to put two and two together and conclude that Hunter launched a multi-cultural whammy specifically targeting Jake Browning. He did say that Jake would never succeed in the pros, and to date I believe JB has been buried on a couple of practice squads. Just sayin'.
Pertaining to this clown's (Jordan Reffett) tweet, he's clearly trolling. Goofball looked up win totals in Wiki to see UW at no. 26, but a couple programs in front of them are FCS or Div. III. So he's waiting for peeps to say he's full of crap and then for his mic drop, he'll point to the win totals. He's a simple man, playing simple games. His blatant display of ignorance is just the result of recognizing his alma mater's rapidly declining relevance in the college football landscape.
Take Care All!
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Doing this from my phone, late night at the bar, and I’m not driving home so forgive me if my spelling is not spot on.
How you folks feel about this?
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On 2/16/2022 at 10:03 PM, Viking Duck said:
Did anyone else read that article to the last sentence and wonder what is "the drip"?
And then remember that old saying - if you have to ask, you are already too old!
I've heard "drip" and "fire" used in the same sentence in reference to attire. Funny thing is, is that my son's friend used these words while gazing in awe at my son's Ducks gear. If this was Jeopardy, my final answer would be: Clothing or accessories that can be worn.
You watch, I'm probably wrong and just put myself out there to be an idiot. Young folks, please step in and help us out.
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I really just wanted to read a couple threads and get back to work, but there's a few funnies in David Lake's article, and one in particular I can't ignore. The following excerpt really got my attention.
Gattis is a young coach that has worked for some of the best head coaches in the modern era as well: Penn State’s James Franklin, Saban, and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh.
O.k., I'm not touching Saban but an argument against Captain Khaki can easily be made, and the real laugher is James Franklin. I'm from the hometown of everyone's favorite legacy, and currently live within a two-hour drive of State College, PA. I dig for Oregon news but can't go a day without hearing about PSU on local radio. Something interesting is just starting to happen around here. Some of the locals are beginning to question the Head Coaching abilities of one, James Franklin. PSU is once again top-10 in recruiting, yet the conference big guns have zero fear of The Nittany Kittens.
Right after the MC news broke in December, I thought to myself, James Franklin is MC of the East. Horrible game management, does not put players in positions to excel, but...he can recruit like a son of a gun. Ross Tucker is on a weekly PSU radio show and fields questions from callers. Seems as if the natives are starting to get restless. Last week a caller questioned Ross as to why PSU players can be dynamic (Thanks Micah Parsons) at the next level and shine at the combine, yet the team struggles against inferior talent. Ross fumbled for a moment before shockingly directing his response to failures in coaching. It's apparent that even the least savvy football fans today are aware of recruiting rankings which is causing the PSU faithful to say, "Where are the wins?" No one talks PSU when it comes to even winning the BIG10.
Plenty of other things to poke fun at in this column, such as both coaches mentioning Mario's vision. The offensive and defensive schemes I was accustomed to seeing the past few years in Oregon were completely void of vision. It's funny how disposable an article can be when it is filled with quoted dribble by interviewees or BS statements by the author. James Franklin, one of the best head coaches of the modern era. Hahahaha!!!
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I'm sure we will be doing this exercise a few times before the GA game. At this point, we may have just as much luck asking the "Magic 8-Ball" about wins and loses. That being said, it's fun to put on the prognosticator cap every now and then.
Here's what I got.
23-13 Loss to GA, essentially in their house? I'll take it. Don't expect this game to be this close. The Dawgs avg. margin of victory in last year's regular season was over 33 points. Too much, too soon, for this group. 0-1
Eastern Washington. Not only hoping for a win here, but I'd like to see "style points" as well. EW should afford UO the opportunity to show a few of the "explosive" plays that we've been hearing about. 1-1
I don't like the BYU game. si.com ranks BYU at #2 in terms of "Returning Production". I do like this game as an early season barometer of how well (or not) the team is starting to come together in terms of chemistry and concept. 1-2
Oregon rights the ship against an underwhelming Wazzu team. Have a feeling this game concludes a little closer than it should, but Oregon just has too much talent. 2-2
I feel better about the Stanford match-up since it's in Eugene. Why does it feel as if this game always comes down to Oregon's defense needing to make a stop to win. Stanford's recipe for success against Oregon revolves around passing to 6'5" receivers winning jump balls and drawing questionable interference calls at critical moments. Not this time though. 3-2
I'll lump the next two together since I believe we're going to split these match-ups. Regular season games in the state of AZ (AZ or ASU) have not been kind to UO. Last regular season win (against ASU) in that state was courtesy of Vern Adams and 61 pts. in a 3OT thriller. Wasn't Darron Thomas the QB when Oregon last beat AZ in a reg. season game in Tucson? Weird things happen there. Then CK & DTR (9th year starter) come to town. To me, this is the mid-season barometer game. Hopefully, the team is improving and we are starting to see the identity of the team take shape. 4-3
I'm putting the next three together as I believe this should be a sweep. Cal is...Cal, The Buffs are in trouble this year, and upon returning home following 2 road wins, the Ducks should be primed to put a whipping on the Huskies. Recency bias leaves me slightly concerned that one of the games will leave us scratching our heads and reluctantly saying, "Same ol' Oregon". However, I'm opting to have optimism in the new staff. Thus, this stretch of games finishes with Oregon being: 7-3
Well, here it is. Coming into this one on a win streak, and with 2 of the 3 losses coming to top 12 teams (one of them top 3), revenge on it's mind, and prime-time coverage that will draw attention with the overdue national recognition of Utah being much better than "pretty good." Unfortunately, Oregon can't quite bridge the gap the was painfully revealed last year. I'm being "Captain Obvious" by suggestion this year's version will be closer than last year's GAMES, but - it will be. Improvement, but still: 7-4
Was checking OSU postings to get a take on how they felt about their schedule. I just plucked the following (in italics) for reference.
Brenden Slaughter & Jared HalusBeaversEdge.com StaffLast but not least, we arrive at the rivalry game with Oregon, and with it being back in the friendly confines of Reser Stadium, anything is possible in that contest as well.
Well, they're a feisty bunch but that's not going to get it done. 8-4
Of course these "guesstimates" are all conjecture until we get closer to the regular season. Just too many variables at this point, and then there's the question of overall team health going into game #1. Look forward to playing "Jester the Greek" again following the spring game.
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The last two days just make me wanna:
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Jordan James is a DUCK!!!!!!!!!!
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CBS Sports HQ just stated Miami and Florida appear to be the leaders for this kid with Miami making a late push.
He supposedly visited both schools within the past week.
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MC stumbled across this headline while scouring the internet for a DC and just couldn't resist a candidate that focuses on the "P" word.
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I asked my son for a tweet ruling / interpretation.His response was, "The kid just wants you to say hi to him". I followed-up by questioning the tone of tweet. So Hunter (my son), could the tweet be construed as being somewhat "arrogant" or laced with entitlement? The response was, "No, what are you talking about?!" I decided this warranted a deeper dive. We sat down and I asked him to basically break-down Jahlil's comment as if we were conjugating a sentence. He obliged.The first part "if you see me say what's up" is basically an open invitation to from Jahlil to please say "hi" to him if you recognize him. Part II ("I wanna see the love"), which seems to be the questionable part of the comment, is his way of suggesting he wants to experience the friendliness of UO, and that he welcomes it with open arms.Me: "Why wouldn't he just say that?"Hunter: "He did."Funny how terminology evolves. Things that were once "cool" are now "fire". If you haven't heard that yet...you will. Feeling a little outdated, I asked my son another question.Me: "So, do you guys have a term for people, like me, who are over 50 years old?"Hunter: "Nah, you're still just old, Dad. But, for being as old as you are, you're still in really good shape."Nothing like comforting words from your offspring to brighten your day. He's lucky I love him!
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Where Does the Future Lie at QB For Oregon?
in Our Beloved Ducks
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Nix was the only QB I felt may have escaped a couple “presumptive” sacks in the spring game. He appeared more comfortable sliding in the pocket that the other two, and that fits with his game tape where on occasion he would ware-out pass rushers with his mobility. Also, if our o-line is possibly transitioning to a different/modified blocking scheme, we may experience a few breakdowns and I want the guy with the wheels.
As for Ty, we’re continually discussing his athletic ability. I think the game is moving too fast for him right now, so his physical attributes have been nullified. He easily could have had three picks in that game, and he just didn’t seem to be able to get comfortable. Just looks like it’s a game speed issue.
Then there’s the curious case of Jay Butterfield. Now with him, I sensed confidence growing as the game continued. Jay needs reps., needs to watch tape and appreciate the fact he can play at this level. Jay intentionally dumped one in the ground when he noticed things we not materializing. It’s a subtle veteran move, but it’s a move that’s not lost on football aficionados.
Based on the spring game, I start Bo knowing he’s going to have one or two “why” throws because as I’ve stated before – that’s what Bo does. I got to go Butters at 2. I just trust him more right now. That puts Ty at 3. Like many of you, I would have loved to see Ty put a stranglehold on the starting position, but that’s not in the cards right not.