[FishDuck Featured Article: "Ducks Have Too Many Questions Following Fiesta Bowl"]

14 minutes ago, jrw said:

I see the Ducks in a "Yes, but..." situation.

• Yes, they were the youngest, most inexperienced team in the nation.

• Yes, the COVID impact hurts a young, inexperienced team more than others.

• Yes, they had a new offensive coordinator and a new scheme, with little practice time and few games in which to learn.

• Yes, they lost a 4-year star starter at QB and the entire O line.

• Yes, they had established stars and leaders on defense opt out.

That's a lotta "yes" explanations or excuses, which I think are valid. I feel many of us had unrealistic expectations for this season given all the above.

• But, the team often seemed unprepared, unfocused and undisciplined in all facets of the game.

• But, the same old failed and failing brain-dead plays were being called in the obvious situations.

• But, the QB situation was handled really, really badly, so that everybody lost.

I think this season was not one that yields a realistic evaluation of the coaches and players. If there is a normal season this year (still doubtful), then we can gauge how well the team is set up for the future with Mario at the helm. It seems likely Avalos will depart, and I would not bet on Moorhead sticking around; the way things have gone doesn't give me much belief that he is in charge of the offense and the play calling. He's too talented to put up with that.

I'm throwing out this season and hoping that a better picture emerges in the coming 12 months.

I totally agree with this. I had these same thoughts during this shortened season. Sooooo many questions. Sooooo many unanswered.