[Mario Cristobal is a Perfect College Coach]

MC is bringing in athletes like we haven’t consistently seen, ever. He’s also still learning to be an effective game manager in terms of time outs and managing the clock. 

He is neither an offensive or defensive play caller by experience when a player or coach and is perhaps more dependent on both of his coordinators for offensive and defensive production than some other coaches who had coordinator specialities. I think we now have upgrades at both coordinator positions in terms of experience and ability. 

Id also point out that MC has little kids that would do well from a stable environment for many more years. He’s a family man and I suspect appreciates the university, booster(s), and life in Eugene. He connects with parents and athletes and I think this reinforces the aforementioned family attributes. I don’t see him seeking the NFL in the short term. Unfinished business on numerous fronts. 
 

He has had very real success that cannot be overlooked and the next two seasons will go a long way to proving whether he’s a top head coach able to get the most out of the ever improving  

 level of recruiting or not. 
 

I like where the program is heading. We’ve got serious and increasing athleticism and I think the defense will be problematic for the opposition. 
 

I quite happy waiting and seeing what MC brings and how he’s grown since last season. He’s working on improving as much as anyone and I just wish spring ball would start already. 

[Washington Blocking Transfer Of QB To UCLA]

Clearly not putting the student athlete first. 

["People-Mover" Jordon Scott: I DON'T AGREE, do You?]

I’ll be interested to see what Jordan Scott’s measurable are in actuality. He does not look 6’ 1”. His wingspan does not appear long. Each of those if under   sized will be much more detrimental at the next level where offensive lineman will all be taller and likely have longer wing spans. He never consistently showed the hands to get off blocks and rush the passer. He didn’t bat down many passes. 

His quickness is an asset and he’s got decent speed but so will most other lineman. I’m not convinced dropping 20 lbs. helped him and he’s still a big belly guy carrying extra dead weight. 
I predict a late round pick or free agent. I don’t see him as a three down NFL player. 

I try to remember that most NFL starters were the best 1-2 players on their college team. Can we say that about Jordan? He was a great Duck and hope he proves me wrong but the NFL exposes anyone but the very best. Even them sometimes. 
 

[Could Shough End Up At Arizona?]

I sense poise and not confidence as his issue. He didn’t make quick or accurate reads and at times looked panicky. I think he thinks he’s confident but deer in the headlights and the occasional panicked Chuck a duck doesn’t cut it in Div 1. 

[PLEASE, Oregon....Give it Up....Never Again...]

When Oregon came out against Ohio State in Dallas they looked like they were wearing Ohio state practice uniforms. The colors are GREEN and YELLOW. Not grey. Not Grey. 

[It's Not Going Well At WSU]

I’m not condoning it but, c’mon, winter at WSU might drive many to drink.
I got a MIP at UO for being the underage designated driver but allowing alcohol to be consumed in the car. Sometimes doing the right thing is still wrong.  
Being the genius I was, I then proceeded to use a roommates paid UO tuition card to get a “replacement” UO ID complete with my picture and then went immediately to the DMV and got an Oregon drivers license under the same roommates name but with my picture. Two photo IDs were invincible. 
Risky and arguably not lawful but they both worked for two years even when given repeatedly to police. 
When my friends got MIP citations and  I watched chatting with the cops it was priceless. For me. 
I’ve said it a thousand times. Thank God I was in college before digital cameras, government computer networks, and social media. 
I would have ended up living in a van down by the river. Oh wait, I live in a double wide on the river.
Follow the law kids, don’t drink when underage, and just go study

Sincerely,

Hypocrit 
 

[Tyler Shough in the Transfer Portal]

13 minutes ago, David Marsh said:

My prediction was no one was going to transfer out of the program until after Spring at the earliest though leaving now would allow Shough to potentially transfer somewhere in time for spring practice.

 

13 minutes ago, David Marsh said:

I was sure we would see another quarterback transfer out sometime soon. My prediction was no one was going to transfer out of the program until after Spring at the earliest though leaving now would allow Shough to potentially transfer somewhere in time for spring practice. Best of luck to him, I don't envy any quarterback who has to follow one of the all time greats at Oregon, Justin Herbert.

I agree. I’d have thought he’d have given spring a chance but the more I think about it the more sense it makes.
Grad transfer, three years to play, more of a pro style QB with AB having already supplanted him in the biggest game of the year and some seriously talented guys ready to compete. He could possibly have been fourth on the depth chart and never start a game again. You never really know whose going to step up, or get hurt. another great appreciative farewell considering how thought it must be. 

[Tyler Shough in the Transfer Portal]

I didn’t think my prediction would come true so quickly.  I was hoping he’d compete but it’s not hard to see that he was facing serious competition from better athletes more suited to run Joe Moorehead’s system. 
Best of luck to him. He tried his best during a very difficult year. I hope he enjoys some success. 

[Tyler Shough the THIRD BEST QB in Pac-12?]

Great post and great stats. I’m certainly not the expert in the room because Mario hasn’t offered me a job.

I just see Tyler's decision making as less than ideal. 

However, a full spring and camp might make all the difference and prove me wrong. Ask all of my exes. I’m apparently wrong a lot more than I think. 

[Tyler Shough the THIRD BEST QB in Pac-12?]

1 hour ago, Tandaian said:

10 TD,  4 INT,  15  Yards per reception      39 rushes, 203 yards, 2 TD

Add three or four picks in there and it becomes pedestrian. The throws in question were bad decisions into bad spots. The defense simply didn’t make the plays. 

I like him and want him to succeed but AB looks more athletic, has more experience and Ashford and Thompson look like a better fit for the Moorhead O as does AB.

My PREDICTION: Tyler faces intense competition and loses out to one of the three mentioned and enters next years transfer portal. 

Mark my words and then skewer and roast me if I am wrong.

[Tyler Shough the THIRD BEST QB in Pac-12?]

Defenses dropped  3or 4 potential interceptions in Tyler’s first few games. Had the defensive players made those plays his season would look different. 
he could be the third best QB, AT OREGON

Heck, look at Joe Montana. 1981 CHAMPIONSHIP he had three interceptions and Everson Walls should have had the fourth, one play before “the catch” which changed everything. That play was right in front of me. Good times. Joe’s reputation might look different if E walls does not drop that pass. 

[Do coaches thrive at Oregon?]

I think coaching in Eugene requires the right “fit”. I believe CK even was looking long term until the NFL money and challenge swayed him. He built a massive house I believe but left at a high point. I winder what he’d say privately about whether he’d want to be Oregon’s Coach again  

MC is building something of his own design. Additionally he has small children, should say young because they are probably bigger than me by now. I’m sure the stability is an asset for his family. 

Coach D mentioned how he likes college station type towns and Eugene is a great college town. He’s been around enough to know what he wants    

Coach M is rebuilding a bit after an unfortunate experience previously. Hard to see him jumping ship in the next couple of seasons.   I believe that looking for coaches who aren’t simply looking to leverage towards another job will be how to build a perennial powerhouse and that MC’s approach is creating a culture that will attract coaching talent. 

it’s hard to really compare the present day Coaching job at Oregon to past years because of the talent of the athletes recruited and the trajectory of the program but big money can be hard to pass up. 

[Whoa! Rivals Predicting TWO HUGE RECRUITS will Commit to the Ducks!]

3 hours ago, Southern Duck said:. JT could also spell KT at times during games, which would be great for both players for different reasons, without us taking a dip in the overall talent level.... 

Four game redshirt sounds like a good option. I love that it gives coaches a look at a young player and the young players an opportunity to force the coaches hand and get playing time beyond 4 games. Win win. 

[Tim DeRuyter Question.]

Has Coach D ever had this much talent on any of his defenses.?

He’s turned around many programs with far less but I am curious if anyone has a sense of what teams he’s coached that had commensurate or better talent? 

[Holy Crap! 2021 Team is STILL 72% Underclassmen?]

I’m kind of a oregon homer and definitely biased towards Duck success but would hope you are both right and wrong in your excellent statistical presentation.  

Right in the fact that this is still quite a young team as you point out and wrong only in the sense that I hope there is no “THE” year and that Mario Cristóbals culture building is creating a perennial contender and recruiting juggernaut such that every year forward we are honestly believing that it’s THE year. 
 

I do that anyway which proves I’m totally and completely biased. But c’mon how can’t I like what I see. 

Sincerely

Homer. 

[The Problem with FishDuck That No One Talks About]

On 1/28/2021 at 9:25 AM, Santa Rosa Duck said:

Vandownbytheriverduck.....That does not look like catch and release.

I’m simply protecting the most vulnerable and weakest of our wilderness society from the stalking violent murderous predators lurking below who regularly aggressively and viciously look to harm the weakest of society, our tiny bug friends 

I'm a justice warrior for the oppressed and short lived members of wilderness society! 

 

[The Problem with FishDuck That No One Talks About]

The little ones taste better. 

[Brown or Shough? The Choice Is Clear Here.]

This is why I pay attention.

I think it’s fun to speculate but even more when lower ranked or evaluated players make big gains in off seasons. 

That Mariota guy was a three star and relatively unheard of. 

this is the beauty of college ball. Kids becoming men.

Some can’t miss types flop and then there are my favorites, the guys we don’t know who will work so hard they become stars.

The culture looks strong and building an ever better program. exciting times to be a duck. 

[Kenjon Barner COULD Play in the Super Bowl]

13 hours ago, Duckdude said:

Ironic that Kenyon is still playing, but LaMichael washed out so long ago!  Surprising LaMichael didn’t have more of an NFL career.

Kind of what I’ve been saying about the Ducks smaller backs and receivers.
When you get to the top, play the best teams, and definitely in NFL, the physics matters.

LMJ didn’t have Kenyons bulk. 

it’s hard to stay healthy in the NFL even if you’ve got the body. If you don’t, most don’t survive or even make it there in the first place. 

[(FishDuck Article) Oregon Poised to Land HUGE Commitment Today]

Curious what Cyrus knows or knew and or when. Might have affected his choice. 

[Habibi-Likio In the Transfer Portal]

The caliber of players entering the transfer portal is high.

while, I wanted to see what another year in the weight room did for CHL his carries we’re going to disappear if dollars and benson develop and I suspect he knows that   

He lacks straight line speed and lateral flexión in his hips. He shows little separation in torso and hips. 

Good not elite. A Solid player and sounds like he’s a solid dude. Wish him well and hope he proves me wrong.

 

[CJ Verdell Will Return In 2021]

Absolutely Love CJ but the Ducks need new backs, faster, bigger backs, backs with breakaway speed. Backs with hard pounding between the tackle durability and strength. 

Same goes at receiver. The seniors  returning are not very big and not exceptionally fast. It matters. 

I Love them, their contributions their hard work, heart, and effort but football is also about physics and when performance is otherwise equal bigger stronger and faster usually wins. Speed kills in college. 

I actually hope they each get beat out for significant playing time this year.

Not because I don’t like them but because to win a natty you need size and speed at WR and a punishing running back for the 4th quarter.

Physics matters. And when you compare the Ducks to the best teams our skill talent is slower shorter and not always dominant. 

[No Determination about ANYTHING from this Year?]

Youth is significant. So is experience. The Ducks often cannot beat the opposition in the trenches and lack size and speed at WR and RB. These things can and should change with each recruiting class. Speed kills and we’re not the fastest team anymore. Physics matters in football. Big and fast bests slow and short.