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Yeah that Bama game was a rough one for us. I hate losing it but was delighted to see our guys not get down after such a rough first half. I don’t know if many teams would keep fighting so hard being down 30-7 at the half, so the fact that we actually came back and briefly took a lead is a bit inspiring. I feel like this GA team has ridiculous potential, but we have yet to really play a complete game. Our defense really bailed us out against Texas. If we can’t start playing more consistent it’s certainly not a given for us to make the Playoff. On the other hand, the resilience we showed against Bama is cause for concern for our future opponents. The rest of this season is going to be very interesting. I can hardly wait to see what the Ducks and Dawgs can accomplish. I think both of our teams have a very high ceiling.

GA has two top 20 wins also with wins against Clemson and Texas, but also a loss to Bama. So the Ducks certainly should be ranked higher. They’ve earned it.

Unfortunately I must agree with you about my Dawgs passing game. Beck hasn’t been great this season, but our receivers haven’t helped him much either. Way too many drops against Texas. Fortunately our defense came to life and we were able to get the win, but it could have been a blowout had the offense played better. I’m thinking that an Oregan vs Georgia game could be a very good game if it happens in the Playoff. I’m very excited that both my teams have a great shot to make the Playoff.

Who knows who the best team is, but Oregon absolutely deserves the #1 ranking. Being undefeated with a win against tOSU makes the Ducks very deserving. GA has looked like the best team in the country at times, but have also played poorly at times. The first half against Bama was awful, and honestly our QB Beck has not played to his potential in most games. The Ducks have looked very good and have a very good signature win against the Buckeyes.

Yeah I feel the same, we always have a tough time with Bama. I feel ok about things though. We haven’t been consistent but it’s obvious that we have big time potential. I think there is a very good chance that the Ducks and Dawgs will meet in the Playoff. I both love it and hate it!!!

Your Welcome!!!🤣 kidding Oregon should absolutely be #1. I’m excited for the Ducks and Dawgs. I’m not terribly surprised that GA beat Texas, but I’m very happy to see the GA defense start looking like a Kirby Smart defense. I’m not gonna talk any shite about Texas, they are a very good team. I don’t think they were ready for GA. They will likely be better for this loss.

I hope we can win. We’ve yet to play a complete game, but if we can manage that and not make big mistakes I think we will beat Texas. 🤞

Very classy comment by Buckeyes1010. I’ve yet to be able to watch a game at Autzen, but I’m really looking forward to getting there someday. It’s always amazed me seeing how the crowd noise there has such an impact. Obviously I only say this bc it is so much smaller than some of the huge venues in CFB. I can’t wait to experience it in person someday. Also, I’ve been busy so I’ve yet to post since the game. Huge congratulations to you Ducks!!! This was by far my most enjoyable game of the weekend. You guys were awesome!!! GO DUCKS!!!

I think the unrestricted transfer portal is causing some unintended problems. There are players that are now opting out or redshirting mid-season to prepare for the portal. Who knows what goes on behind the scenes as teams actively attempt to acquire players from other teams? It’s basically poaching, but teams have to be aggressive. It can be great for the players, but it also has negative qualities being that it seems unrestricted. What are y’all’s thoughts regarding this? Is there a way to address the issues it brings by putting some sort of restrictions on the transfer portal? Can we implement restrictions that are still fair to players, and if so what might they be? Would restrictions even be legal, or would they be thrown out by a court? It kinda seems like the wild wild west when looking at what the portal has become. I’d like to hear the opinions of FishDuck members as I know there are many knowledgeable members on this forum. Am I overreacting or do you folks see a problem as well?

That would be great! I’m looking forward to seeing my Dawgs and my Ducks go at it. In truth though, as much as I love the Ducks, I’m a lifelong GA fan and I could never not pull for my Dawgs. When I do finally make it to Autzen for the first time I want to be able to get decked out in my Ducks attire and experience it as a full fledged Ducks fan. Although, I’d love to also visit with my Dawgs as well. So I guess I’m just gonna have to do both.😂 As I’ve posted many times on this forum, I’ve been a Ducks fan since the early to mid 2000’s. It started in part because I couldn’t stand USC and to me the Ducks were the answer, but I have since grown to become a true Oregon fan and I’ve always rooted for the Ducks since this time. Oregon hiring Dan Lanning was a great cherry on the top of my being a Duck fan, but The Ducks have been my #2 team for a long time and the only other CFB team I consider myself a fan of.

Unfortunately no. I’ve never even been to Oregon. I’ve traveled all over the country and Canada for work, actually lived in Canada for years but never had the time for much leisure traveling. I will someday though. I very much want to spend some time in Oregon and unless something happens, I will absolutely see some games in Autzen in the future!

James is awesome! As I’ve stated before, I was really looking forward to watching him play in the Red & Black. In truth though, I very much enjoy watching him tote the rock for the Ducks! James has always been very good, but I think it’s possible we might be witnessing him transition into an in fact Elite RB this season!

How loud it gets in Autzen always amazes me. One would think that it couldn’t possibly get nearly as loud as some of the huge stadiums of the B1G or the SEC, but it does. Really cool!!!

I really don’t think so. Oregon isn’t overlooking MSU. The Ducks will get this together soon.

Well crap. I guess we’re even now (each with red zone touchback turnovers). Let’s go Ducks!!!

Man, Jordan James is a great RB! Also, that was well blocked

There are some pessimistic views about this game. I say a win is a win and the Ducks are doing well. To me DG is playing very good football.

I was watching. Things took a great turn about the time I posted. I was a few mins behind on a recording at the moment though. Thanks for the heads up. I’m unhappy that we lost, but we didn’t fold and showed improvement and looked to have made adjustments well. We still take a loss but things could look worse. When we were down 28-0 we didn’t look at all like a team that would compete for a playoff spot. To say the least, I was concerned.😂

Well as a GA fan I’m having a terrible day so far. I’m really hoping that as a Duck fan I have a much better day. Come on Ducks give me something to be proud of. GO DUCKS!!!

Nice article Charles, I enjoyed reading it and it was enlightening as I wasn’t able to watch the game. I think I will be able to watch most of the rest of the Ducks games bc I just switched to Hulu live and it appears they will have much better coverage than I was experiencing with Direct TV! Blocking assignments and schemes are an area in football that I’m probably the least educated. Obviously talent is needed and great talent can cover some mistakes, but IMO it’s also extremely important for the O-line to act as one. Having a leader (usually the center) on the line to communicate and call out assignments and responsibilities is crucial I think. Everyone needs to be on the same page all the time or blocks get missed when maybe they shouldn’t. I think this is especially true when you face a defense that is going to use the simulated pressure strategies you spoke of. These defenses are designed to confuse linemen and get them out of position, and if the line isn’t working as one, this strategy can be very effective. You mentioned that Laloulu might could excel at center for the Ducks, is there a reason that he isn’t there already? Do you expect a change coming at center? Again, thanks for the article. It is very informative and interesting. 👍

Good win for the Trojans! It was a much better game than ND and aTm the night before! I don’t think I’d be packing my bags for Indy just yet were I a USC fan but they played well. I thought their defense looked much better, Lynn already making strides. LSU loses their 5th straight opener, I think. Not a good look for BK, especially at the post game presser. Not a good look at all!

Yeah, he is pretty good. I’ve watched his stuff many times.

I’m kinda glad I don’t have the B1G network. What the hell happened?

While I was very impressed with Hunter and Sanders QB, I was very unimpressed with the team. Kinda worried for the health of Hunter this season. He is an outstanding player, maybe the best player in the Nation, but it’s going to be extremely tough to play that many snaps all season. I would hate to see this type of play hurt his career, it would be a terrible shame. NC State didn’t look great either. Maybe some of that is bc it’s the first game?

“He is day to day.” or “He is week to week.” When updating the status of an undisclosed injury or health of a specific player. There was a time when this one would drive me crazy! 🤷🏻‍♂️ I mean I understand why this broad of an answer is used, but seriously, does the young man have a mild case of dehydration, perhaps a slight cramp or has he sustained a severe level 4 concussion that could lead to brain damage? Is he going to possibly miss a game rep or two or should I be praying for his friends and family? Obviously I’m kidding a bit, but this type of response used to really get under my skin.