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I would be more excited about Nyckoles at defensive end vs. tight end or receiver. Watching the top teams play in their bowl games, particularly the SEC, makes me realize how far Oregon has to go to be able to field a team capable of competing in the college football playoffs. They just look different, especially in the front 7 on defense. We need more dudes on that side of the ball and Nyckoles’s athleticism is off the charts for someone his size. Even if he were just a pass rush specialist, I think he could really help our defense. Oregon has plenty, perhaps too many, tight ends and there is no shortage of top TE talent interested in Oregon (we are in the running for another 5 star TE this year). Top defensive line talent is harder to find.

If Bo Nix, can match his production next year, where would he rank on Oregon’s all time QB list?

At least Oregon will never have to worry about Moore...

If the Holiday Bowl can't improve the field then I wouldn't mind Oregon declining an invitation to play in the game, in the future. Athlete safety is more important.

Oklahoma and Florida State are among the most obnoxious fans that I have encountered attending a game. One of the most satisfying things about beating Florida State in the Rose Bowl is to knock the smug look off those fans' faces. If you want to get Oklahoma fans going just remind them about the game against Oregon in Autzen. Can they both lose?

I also think that Bridges would be a great safety with his open field tackling ability. However, top cornerbacks make more $$$ in the NFL.

I agree with other posters. San Diego State seems like a no brainer. I like the idea of adding UNLV to lock up the Las Vegas market but if we only go with San Diego State, I would be good with that. No thank you to the other schools mentioned. They just don't add enough to the table.

I agree. If the Huskies win, it's good for the Pac-12, but I can't bring myself to root for that classless program in the north.

Thanks for sharing. I could only imagine how proud Chad was last night.

As I mentioned yesterday, you could make the argument that Bridges is Oregon's most improved player this year on either side of the ball. TB didn't look great in coverage earlier in the year but looked like a lock down corner yesterday! If he works hard in the off season, continues to refine his craft and carries over his performance last night into next season, he could be looking at a very high draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. NFL scouts are going to love his length.

I'm not getting too excited about the performance in the Holiday Bowl. The announcers kept saying how bad the North Carolina offensive line was this year.

As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I hope that they at least look at Anthony Newman (assuming that he would be interested in the position).

As Joey Harrington pointed out on Talkin' Ducks, 10 wins is not the same as it used to be with teams now playing 13 games in the regular season. Some of the teams in the playoffs will have a chance to play up to 15 games this season! With the talent on Oregon's roster, anything less than a spot in the conference championship game should be considered disappointment. The Ducks were close but didn't get it done. They should be proud of the bowl victory and hopefully have motivation going into the off season.

Congratulations to Matt Powledge!

Also loved how Chase Cota caught the game tying touchdown. Great way to end his first and only season in Eugene. As Dan Lanning told Chase, "this is where you belong!"

If Powledge does indeed take the Baylor position, I hope that the Ducks look at Anthony Newman as a potential replacement. He played for Oregon and had a long and successful NFL career. He would certainly have the players' respect. I believe that he has been the DC for a Portland area private school. He bleeds green and yellow, and has been a wonderful ambassador for the program.

I believe that this was Bo Nix's first bowl game victory. The same for many of Oregon's players. Congratulations on a hard fought victory!!!

You could make the argument that he is Oregon's most improved player this year.

Great coverage by Bridges. Too bad he couldn't bring it in. This might be his best game this year.

I really don't like the push rule. They need to go back to the old rule.

Defense needs to hold NC to a field goal here.

Why haven't our coaches addressed the lineman too far down the field issue, if they admit it is an issue? They have had all season.

True, especially with who we are missing from our defense. The NC QB hasn't been efficient but has made some big plays when needed most. Nix has not been able to do the same up to this point.

Good thing that Bo Nix already announced he is coming back next year. If he waited until after the Holiday Bowl, he might have made a different decision.

And Dan Lanning is getting outcoached by Mack Brown.