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I'm not sure about game changer, but very solid player who meets a critical need, yes. This guy can play the run, but more than anything he covers tight ends and big slots as well as any linebacker out there. Big tight ends and line backers killed us this past season. I think this is a great pick up for the Ducks!

yeah, sounds like the same kind of bright creative mind as Dilly. let's see how he does at getting on the recruiting trail now and keeping some of the guys who have committed and then get some really good new ones. If Bo stays, hope he can put him in a place where he can succeed much like Dilly did. If not let's see how he does with get someone else ready to produce at close to the same level.

Colorado can't be much worse with him than they were without him, so who knows. It looks like they felt the need to fix things quickly. He has proved he can recruit highly rated players to a small stage. He's brought in some good assistants. Add in the portal and they could be a lot better in spite of Sanders, or maybe even because of him. At the very least, it will be a good show in the post game interviews.

Understandable Charles. Do what you need to keep from going crazy. I so appreciate this forum. It is such a good place for me to interact with duck fans in a place where there are not a lot of them. Thanks for all you do!

Great article Dazed! Thanks for the detailed breakdown both of our players and the example of some players possibly available in the portal. I agree with some who said that a turnover of players on a squad that often wasn't very good isn't necessarily a bad thing. But we need player, we need good players. The only place we may be solid (and still not deep) is at inside linebacker. Everywhere else the portal could really help. As well as looking at places not at the peak of their cycle, coaching changes are always places where players decide to leave. There is also the big fish in the small pond player or one bright shinning star on an otherwise bad team (see Gonzales) players to look out for. Bottom line is there will be good players in the portal that can help us. I'm looking forward to who the staff pulls in. I suspect they already have some in mind and will hit the ground running this morning.

Yeah, through much of the game I was thinking this should be Oregon kicking USC butt. Actually we were what, 9 points away from that and with all that has happened around the country, would be headed to the playoffs with those 9 points. I know there is a lot of disappointment, including me, but there should also be a lot of optimism. With a first year coach and a lot of new players, we were 9 points away from the CFP. 9 points.

If we are going to run an offense that features QB runs, many of the most successful offenses do now (even in the the NFL), then Butters was probably the QB we could most afford to lose. Hate to lose anyone, and love Butters as a pocket passer, but a mobile QB that is at least a threat to run makes the offense a lot harder to defend.

So, they have, but have they stopped his offense? Not yet.

Here is my choice if he is available, willing. Warren Ruggiero - Football Coach GODEACS.COM Warren Ruggiero, who has coordinated the most prolific offenses in Wake Forest history over the past Warren Ruggiero has turned Wake Forest, yes Wake Forest, into an offensive juggernaut. Bright, innovative, OC and QB coach. Have no idea if he would be interested. He may absolutely love Winston Salem and never want to leave.

I'll be watching and rooting if it's on my tv and work doesn't prevent it. This years team was offensively oriented all year. I had hoped the O would be back in Oregon football again and it was big time. Now hire a great OC, get a bowl win, sign some great recruits and build momentum for next season! Go Ducks!

Oregon 27-21 3 turnovers 1 sack 262 yards passing

If Dillingham bides his time a little bit, there will be better offers than this coming along. It might be at a lower level than the PAC at first, but with a great chance for success. Then, if he makes the best of that chance, he's in the running for some big time jobs.

Let's just put it this way. I've been to Oregon (visited Eugene), I've been to NE Alabama. I know the SEC plays some good football, but even with that, why would anyone in their right mind choose to live in Alabama over Oregon. Seems like Lanning not only loves coaching at the University of Oregon, he loves living in Eugene and thinks it's a great place to put down roots with his family. I don't think he will leave unless he's not doing well and Oregon wants him to or until all of his kids have graduated from high school.

Absolutely, none of this CFP talk matters if we don't win out. That starts with Saturday. But the possibilities are getting really interesting now. Which makes the stakes a little higher with each game.

Yeah, that's what I thought when I saw the head line, "Making the Case for Dan Lanning and Auburn. There were then articles "making the case for Lane Kiffin..." and several others who are not going to Auburn. Dan Lanning is smart, that is the main reason he's not going to Auburn.

LSU beats Bama in overtime.

Some of the things that need to happen for the OBD to be in playoff contention are looking pretty good right now. Georgia beat Tennessee, Notre Dame is beating Clemson, LSU leads Bama and is giving them fits with their defense. TCU won, but really didn't look very good doing it. Ohio State was not impressive against a 1 win Northwestern either. Oh, the wind was blowing they say. The wind was blowing in Boulder too. Michigan was trailing Rutgers too, but is leading now.

Do we get the ball to start the second half? Missed the start of the game.

Yeah, been watching some of that, GA's defense has been stopping Tenn. so far, offense not dominating, but efficient and moving the ball.

Middle 8 time.

Oregon 58-17 4 2 375

To have a chance Oregon has to win out and be impressive in doing so. Tennessee - Georgia will mean one of them becomes a one loss team, Michigan - Ohio St. will mean one of them is a one loss team. Alabama still has at LSU, at Ol Miss and Auburn. I wouldn't be greatly surprised to see them come out of that with an L, but also wouldn't count on it. TCU has won several games by a shoe string. Could take a L. Best thing for Oregon, Georgia butt stomps Tennessee, the OSU team up north game is not close (go Buckeyes), Alabama loses again and Georgia beats a one loss team in the SEC championship, TCU loses twice and of course Oregon wins out including an impressive win in the PAC championship. Then there is a chance.

This! I wish only the best for this young man. He was signed under another coach, came anyway, it hasn't worked out for him and he's moving on. Best of luck Seven!

Thanks for the great work on these stats. I knew this offense was good but didn't realize how good. There are so many weapons this offense has as threats for big plays and the coaching staff is ready to use them all. What do you stop, interior running, edge running, running backs, QB runs, the edge with wide receivers or tight ends, wide receivers, tight ends and backs going deep... We are so loaded with play makers and the players are now encouraged to make plays. I would hate to be a DC and try to figure out a game plan to stop this offense.

Great article Fish! As I've been watching football around the country, one thing is for certain right now. No team in college football is more fun to watch than the Oregon Ducks! That's what made so many of us who had no real connection with the program fans a while ago (before Chip actually for me). Oregon football is fun to watch again! Woohoo, let's go Ducks!