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Great article DazeNconfused!!! You have inspired many interesting and enjoyable posts to read. It’s awesome to see a thread have so many contributors interacting.

I can certainly understand your concerns about Nix being named QB1, if in fact he does win the job. To date he hasn’t lived up to his 5 star rating coming out of high school. Although IMO, he has never been in a great situation for his game to flourish. He started as a true freshman, for a team that wasn’t very good at pass blocking. Not the easiest of jobs. Then he had 3 different OCs over the next 3 years. I’m sure that added to his difficulties in gaining a firm handle on things and growing as a QB. Making things even more difficult, while starting as a freshman and then changing coordinators, he was also going up against SEC defenses. Also not the easiest of jobs. Perhaps there is reason to be optimistic with Nix this season though. He will have Dillingham as OC again, I think that’s a plus. He will be playing behind a very good O-line, definitely a nice change. And while he hasn’t been spectacular in his first 3 seasons, he does have experience. Maybe things are lining up in a promising way for Bo and he can live up to former expectations.

I don’t know anything about Tom Snee, but I’m familiar with depression as someone I’m very close to has battled with it and continues to. I pray he finds whatever help he needs. In my limited experience it’s not an easy fix, It’s tough. My heart goes out to Tom and his family.

I agree, I think it’s more of a compliment. As a Dawg fan, I’ll say that Sept. 3 isn’t the only game at the moment I’m concerned about but it’s definitely the one I’m the most worried about. And not just bc it’s the next game. Top 3 reason I’m a little worried…. 1- It’s the first game. I’m not exactly sure what to expect from either side. 2- The Ducks are very talented and I believe will be very well coached. 3- If UGA loses to the Ducks it leaves no room for error. I don’t care how good you are, it’s very hard to win 14 games in a row. My point is, if the Ducks win this game, it will not be bc UGA took them lightly. The Dawgs will be as prepared and as ready as they can possibly be.

Absolutely! I’m a little bit biased bc I’m a big CDL fan, but I’m confident that he is a future star in the HCing world. I hated to see him leave UGA, but I’m also happy he is getting a great opportunity. I think the Ducks hit it outta the park in hiring Lanning.

I agree, if UGA didn’t make him the highest paid coach, there are others that certainly would be offering to.

I said earlier in this thread, along with others, that the GA-UO game is a great barometer game for Oregon. IMO the same can be said for GA. Both teams are going to be very different than the teams fielded last season. It’s the first game, it will take some time to have fair expectations for each team this season. This game is important for both Oregon and GA. We are transversely very likely the best team each will face in the regular season. But the teams that hit the gridiron on Sept.3 will likely, hopefully through growth and not injury, be different than the teams fielded in Nov., Dec, etc….. It’s an important game bc a loss leaves no room for failure the rest of the season for either team, but a loss doesn’t put either team out of playoff contention. Having said all this, Haywarduck makes a good point. The next game is always the most important. Looking too far ahead is inviting trouble.

So very tragic. My heart goes out to the Webb family and friends. And to all of Ducknation.

I agree, this isn’t a trap game for GA in the sense that GA might be looking past Oregon. Their not, Oregon is likely the most talented team on the schedule and they have had all off season to think about that. USCjr could absolutely be a trap game, but considering that they embarrassed us in Athens a few years ago I think it’s not likely either. I agree with Vandownbytheriverduck (awesome name-Farley was the best) that it’s very possible that our D could struggle some from not being polished. The GA D will be physically fast but you must play with great reaction time and with great overall cohesion to be at your best. It’s the first game with many new faces starting, we will see. I also agree with his assessment that getting pressure on Bennet could be a game changer. Again we will see. Back on topic - I would say while this game is a great barometer for Oregon, it’s not their most important game. If Oregon wins it’s a huge deal, but if they lose and play well it’s still a statement. I would assume that the Utah game is Oregon’s biggest game.

If he plays at the level expected and stays healthy, he absolutely could be a high draft pick next spring.

Yea maybe, I’ve spent time in many of the cities mentioned in this list. Mostly work related. I have fond memories of Madison, Ann Arbor, Aimes, and to a lesser degree even Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Pittsburgh. All of these places I’ve encountered very friendly people and has good times. I don’t really understand how Pitt is considered a college town. I’d love to visit Eugene, but haven’t had the pleasure yet. Still this list makes little sense to me.

What is the main criteria I wonder. I’m a little biased for sure, but if Athens, GA doesn’t even make it into the top 25, I’m not taking the list seriously.

, true enough. Some men (women in this case) you just can’t reach. a la Cool Hand Luke.

Phil Knight isn’t cold-calling anyone. I can’t imagine that anyone Phil wants to talk to wouldn’t happily make time for his call.

That’s hilarious! I’ve just recently started visiting this forum, so I’ve only read a few of your posts. I gotta say, you Sir have a way with words that I greatly appreciate. And a great sense of humor to go with it. I look forward to reading more. Very well done Sir!!!

Absolutely Duck 1972! Nowadays I hear so many pundits talking about high flying offenses, that’s fun to watch. But if you want to win consistently, dominate the line of scrimmage! Many things have changed, that hasn’t.

Wouldn’t surprise me. As I said before, there is something about Oregon that this kid really likes! No matter what, Big win for the Ducks today!!! I say again “Very well done Ducks”

Well done!!! Young on deck?

That’s a great article on Locklyn. I find it not only interesting but very inspiring. Thanks for posting this article. I was about to respond to DazeNconfused agreeing that Oregon’s coaching staff was very likely the reason Young is so interested. I came to that assumption without knowing much about Locklyn. Now I agree even more. If this dude is all that he seems and I were a highly recruited running back, I’d love to play for him. But even if Young doesn’t choose Oregon, I’ll be paying attention to Locklyn. He already has some great talent to work with. His story will continue to be very interesting.

He is a big time recruit at RB. It’s not surprising that Bama and UGA are in his top 3 as I’m sure both are very aggressively recruiting him. I’m not insinuating that it’s very surprising that Oregon is as well, but this kid is from the Southeast. There is something this kid really likes about Oregon. The fact that he narrowed down to two southern schools and 1 school about as far away from home as you can get is telling. According to 247 it will be tough to pull him from Bama. I don’t remember many times that a crystal ball prediction for Bama is wrong. UGA will certainly do their best, and that’s pretty strong. But this guy didn’t just add Oregon for the heck of it. It’s possible The Ducks have more pull here than many think.

I gotta say, I’ve enjoyed reading all the posts regarding this situation from the members of this forum. Many have been very insightful. I wish I could add to them with intelligent thoughts conveying what I think Oregon should be looking to do or how I feel the Pac-12 should respond. I can’t at the moment, this whole turn of events has my head spinning. My only advice to you Ducks is to win Baby! When UCLA comes to Eugene in a few months just destroy them. Then pray that USC makes it to the Pac-12 Championship so you can bury their season in an unmarked grave somewhere in the Nevada desert. No it won’t solve the issue at hand but it would absolutely put a smile on my face. And depending on the rest of the season it might send the Ducks to the Playoff.

Yes sir you do get us! I’m very excited about this game also. I think it’s great to start the season against a very good team. Sure, if Oregon wins, you’ll hear many excuses especially from SEC talking heads, and from GA fans on other forums. You won’t hear them from myself, and I seriously doubt (from the posts I’ve read) from any of the other GA fans that are members of this forum. Yes, if Oregon wins I’ll be highly disappointed. But man, I’ve been a GA fan long enough to be familiar with major disappointment. Just in recent years: last year Bama whipped our butts in the SEC Championship, and the year before UF (huge rival) whipped us in Jacksonville. I hated it, especially the UF game. I wish I had a good excuse for the game against the Gators but I don’t. Their offense was hard to handle and they beat us by 16 points I think. Hard to call that a fluke. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Aside from last years Playoff games, you guys going into the horseshoe and beating tOSU was one of the most enjoyable games of the season for me. I’m not so confident to think you guys can’t possibly do it against us Dawgs. I expect a very good ballgame.

I was hesitant to say bc I wasn’t sure if it was a violation. But I suppose if Charles is adding to the conversation here it’s ok. The Dawgnation forum is my favorite. Most of the regulars there are good people and are talking Dawgs. They go off wind at times but for the most part they are knowledgeable CFB fans. Some much more knowledgeable than myself I’ll admit. It’s a free forum so it’s possible you catch some slack, but the regulars there are by far good folks and they would welcome your input.

Haaa, couldn’t have said it better if I were Al Pacino in “scent of a woman.” I agree Oregon will be fine…….likely better! Don’t let the door hit you in the ass USC and UCLA!

I’m not being a smart a$$ at all, just asking what makes you feel this is a positive? You’ve a much better understanding of the program than I. Where is the positive for the Ducks? Again, I don’t intended this as a derogatory question. Just curious bc I’d like to think the same.