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Don't you worry about USC quarterback situation, they're going win games because of their defense next year.

It's so infuriating to see just how incompetent the governing body of collegiate athletics is in instituting its bylaws. For instance, why on earth would the transfer portal be open prior to the conclusion of the championship game? Can't they see the unintended consequences? The Beavers not only lost their conference and coach, but they may very well lose a majority of their roster. If you were Martinez, Uiagalelei, or even Chiles, would you stick it out? I imagine several key players will join Smith in Michigan St. I don't know about you all, but I am feeling bad for the Beavers and despising the corporate greed that is destroying everything that made college football unique from that of the NFL.

That's a good thought...ASU wouldn't be a bad option...he has some experience in Dillie's system. Also, it would help out Lanning by freeing up a scholarship (I feel bad even saying things like that, but that's just college football nowadays).

I was wondering about him and Delgado. They can't even get on the field in a blow out. To me, you have to honor their efforts on the scout team by throwing them a bone during mop up duty. But again, this is from my very distant perspective...its tough to criticize this staff considering their success.

I have a question regarding the substitution patterns at the end of the game regarding the receivers. When Ty strolled in the game during the 4th quarter, I saw the back up running back and reserved linemen get some snaps. Despite the backs-ups getting some reps at those positions, the starting receivers -for the most part -remained on the field (Kasper did get in, but Holden and Bryant were still on the field with Ty). Why? Is the coaching staff evaluating Ty's growth? Wouldn't that have been the prefect time to run in the reserves and throw them a bone? Where are/were the touted recruits in Dickey or Cozart? Have they played their limit to ensure redshirt options? And what on earth has happened to Delgado and Hutson? Their names still appear on the roster, but the staff doesn't think too highly of them. Just curious if anyone can shed some light on the odd rotations, or lack thereof, at receiver.

I was really impressed with Michael Pratt from Tulane in the Cotton Bowl last year. I am not sure he'd be interested in transferring, but if Uncle Phil came knocking...just saying. Oh, and he's already 1-0 versus the Trojans.

I think I will be pulling for the Dawgs this weekend (crossing my fingers that I can publicized such an outlandish comment without administrative action). This is how I see it; a victory over an undefeated Washington team in the Pac 12 Championship will be much more impressive than a victory over a one lose Washington team. I fear if Washington goes down prior to the championship game, the Pac/Oregon will be left out of the playoffs. I don't even want to give the committee an opportunity to bypass our conference this year. I am guessing Georgia and Florida St. can run the table and go undefeated. Add Michigan or Ohio St., that leaves one spot left in the playoffs. If Washington can remain undefeated, the Pac 12 championship will essentially be a play in game for that final spot. However, if Washington stumbles along the way, the loser of Michigan-Ohio St. game, Texas (if they win out), or even Alabama (should they win out) might get the nod over the Pac 12 champion (i.e. the Ducks). A lot of football still to be played... Not sure if anyone agrees with my rationale, but one thing we can all agree on is that this Oregon team is special.

I have been pleasant surprised about the improvement of the Ducks Defense this year. I confess, I had my reservation about that side of the ball heading into the season. Wanting to quantify their improvement, I looked up where they rank nationally for the following categories: yards/play, sacks, and turnovers. These are the following top defense for yards/play: 1) UCLA 3.75 (4 games) 2) Penn St. 3.79 (5 games) 3) Oregon 4.02 (5 games) Last season, Oregon gave up 5.8 yards/play for the entire year. Concerning sacks, Oregon has 18 through 5 games. That ranks 8th nationally, which places them behind, among others, USC's defense. Yeah, you read that right...USC has 19 sacks. I imagine USC numbers are a result of their opponents abandoning the run in order to keep pace with their offense, allowing the defense to pin their ears back and get after the quarterback. Last year, it took Oregon 13 games to amass 18 sacks. Regarding turnovers, Oregon has only forced 6, which ranks 77th. At that rate, it will be tough to reach the 21 turnovers created by last years unit. If they can get after Penix next weekend, it might be time to refer to that side of the ball as Gang Green. I was trying to re-live the glory days of Gang Green, and this is what I found:

I skimmed through the response and many were disappointed in the fact that PAC 4 don't play each other every year. Has anyone heard the Big Ten's rationale for that decision?

I believe the Red Raiders lack the balance on offense (i.e a running game) to truly challenge the Ducks straight up. However, if the Ducks cough up the ball, it could be interesting. Any report on the nature of J. Jacobs injury?

San Jose State Spartans vs. USC Trojans Live Score and Stats - August 26, 2023 Gametracker - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game... If you look at the final score, USC smashed San Jose St., nearly covering the 30 point spread. However, if you take a glance at the box score, you'll see there is some cause for concern at USC. San Jose St. (4th in Mountain West averaging 368 yard last season) had nearly 400 yards in offense, with just about 200 coming through the air and on the ground. Is this the daunted defense that is going to take the PAC? Last nights defensive performance was not results SC had hoped for despite their "touted transfers". For me, Utah is still the team to beat, but we will get to see what they can do with Florida this Thursday. I hope the Ducks can figure out how to get off the field on 3rd down this year, if they can this might be a special year. With all the elite quarterbacks, it won't be the offensive that decides the conference, it will be the defenses. Lastly, I did see two things that concerned me as a Duck fan, having to play SC. First, SC young receiver Branch; electric after the catch and on special teams, which haven't been a strong point for the Ducks the past few years. Secondly, Kingsbury has joined Riley's staff. Two great offensive minds on one sideline.

Analyzing the Big 10's play, its like they are signaling to the 4 corner schools: 'Oregon and Washington will have a landing spot, so you'd better take this Olive Branch being extended by the Big 12.' Notice the timing...all before this Arizona meeting tonight. I get the notion that the Big 10 doesn't want to be the one pulling the string that unravels the Pac. They want some one else to do that so they can just be there to innocuously swoop in and pick up the most significance brands leftover and 'on the cheap' (Oregon won't receive full amount). Is this a bluff by the Big 10? If the Arizona's school call it bluff, does the Big 10 continue to play the waiting game? I not sure the Arizona school and Utah can take that chance, because Oregon and Dawgs won't think twice on bailing on their conference.

Sources -- Big Ten commissioner to explore adding Oregon, Washington - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Commissioner Tony Petitti was tasked with bringing Big Ten presidents back more information on the potential additions of... I am sure many of you saw this...I just added it for those who missed it. This sucks for college football...as number have already voiced, the Ducks will be fine, but I have my reservations about the game as we knew it.

Well, we now know what the tv promo will be for that late September match up between the two school. Personally, I like it...he could've taken the high road, but the conference needs more of this from its leaders.

While I do like your pod format, I have come to the conclusion that this will not save the conference. The addition of these institutions, while the best combination of available tv markets and competitive programs, they will not move the needle for tv executives. In other words, these schools won't increase the tv revenue needed to dissuade Oregon and Washington from bolting when, not if, the Big Ten comes calling. Eventually, the conference gets poached even with the addition of these institutions. Personally, I am holding out for a merger with the ACC. This merger should garner enough monetary compensation from the networks that the top dogs would be content, especially considering Notre Dame's alliance with the ACC. This would ensure the survival of the conference and the vast majority of its members. This will never happen until the ACC's current deal expires. Which makes me wonder if the pod system might be a life line the conference needs until the conference can make a bigger splash, such as a merger with the ACC down the road. Nonetheless, do you think Cal and Stanford would allow Fresno St. to waltz into the conference? I don't think so. It's unfortunately because Fresno St. has the better football product.