DuckIt No. 126 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 1:55 PM, 1Ducker1 said: personally I think Cristobal is a much worse coach than Helfrich. Helfrich knew how to run the offense, but he let too many other things slide, like letting players skip out or cheat on their workouts. I didn't have a problem with him as OC but as HC, he was cancer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 127 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 4:47 PM, nw777b said: Say what you want about the calls, the Ducks started to give it away during their last pathetic "drive" in regulation. I'm tired of the Ducks trying to run out the clock only to have it backfire. Might as well play to dominate, not play to not lose. Keep the momentum instead of slow down and give the the D time to rest. That's what the Ducks did...gave them life. that is MC in a nutshell and has been for 3 years now 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw777b No. 128 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) If Oregon doesn't plummet to 15, it's because there is some algorithm that won't allow such fall. Still ❤ the Ducks and I see upside just not where I hoped they would be this year. We lost tons of momentum due to Covid. Edited October 3, 2021 by nw777b Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GODUCKS15 No. 129 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Well we can watch a real football game tonight Ore St vs WA. This is going to be a looooooooooong season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 130 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:02 PM, DuckIt said: Helfrich knew how to run the offense, but he let too many other things slide, like letting players skip out or cheat on their workouts. I didn't have a problem with him as OC but as HC, he was cancer. and Cristobal?? come on we saw Stonybrook take on our linemen head to head. We did win a meaningless game but..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw No. 131 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Look, Mario did not call the two false start penalties on the Ducks' last drive. He did not call the two personal foul penalties on Stanford's last drive. Sometimes the players screw up, and this time they did, big time. Sure, Mario is no genius with the Xs and the Os, but the players play the game. Also, I think the thing with Moorhead being absent is kinda strange. Commentators said they saw him on Thursday and he was fine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDuck No. 132 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I called a loss, was glad to be proven wrong, then...we managed to lose. Poor play calling, but should have won even with Moorhead out. Poor discipline, poor clock management. Not sure how we won in Columbus, we looked brilliant, but the other 4 games...not looking like a Top 10 team (if Top 25, really). Young team, maybe this will be a humbling, learning experience for the players and coaches alike. It's time to put in Ty Thompson, I all for AB to be successful but the future is now. Ain't gonna be no playoff. Rose Bowl? Possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckcz No. 133 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) The writing was on the wall, but the Ohio State win had us all believing in a pipe dream. Well, this was the wake-up call. Deep down, none of us really thought we were a playoff caliber team this year. I was pulling for AB, but it turns out the haters were right. He's pedestrian. Edited October 3, 2021 by duckcz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 134 Share Posted October 3, 2021 All Im saying is that our play has not been good except for tOSU---Our O has had trouble scoring and keeping possession of the ball even against better opponents?? or worse-you decide . Does this team look like a contender? Even next year? -well not in my opinion. In years past Stanford was a formidable opponent -this year they are down and we lost--just saying-and it all comes down to the head coach. Supposedly according to ESPN we have the players--so you be the judge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckIt No. 135 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 2:04 PM, 1Ducker1 said: and Cristobal?? come on we saw Stonybrook take on our linemen head to head. We did win a meaningless game but..... I'm not defending Cristobal. I have been critical of him since he took over. There has to be more to a HC than just recruiting and being likable. Sure, he says all the right things but can he lead on the field? The jury is still out on that one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckdude No. 136 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 4:55 PM, 1Ducker1 said: personally I think Cristobal is a much worse coach than Helfrich. I’d have to say they’re tied. And, not for anything good, adequate, or competent. MC IS a great recruiter, but…….sheesh! He is certainly no “offensive genius” or “great game manager”. Seems lost when it comes to “crunch time decisions”. On 10/2/2021 at 4:55 PM, 1Ducker1 said: personally I think Cristobal is a much worse coach than Helfrich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 137 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:26 PM, Duckdude said: I’d have to say they’re tied. And, not for anything good, adequate, or competent. MC IS a great recruiter, but…….sheesh! He is certainly no “offensive genius” or “great game manager”. Seems lost when it comes to “crunch time decisions”. well I never said Helf was a good head coach Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GODUCKS15 No. 138 Share Posted October 3, 2021 This was a colaboritive losing effort. Players, coaches and refs. Improve one of the three and the Ducks win. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 139 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I dont think Cristobal is capable of leading any team to a NC title. He is too old school, unless he takes a lesson from Saban and moves into the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 140 Share Posted October 3, 2021 My take? This is as good as it gets. Cristobal does not have the chops to build and maintain a title contender. Even when he had Ohio State on the ropes he cooled the jets. It's his MO. He talks about power. Champions Dominate. Huge difference. Cristobal might as well conduct Oklahoma Drills each and every practice. That's about all his strategy and philosophy amounts to. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 141 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:33 PM, Mike West said: My take? This is as good as it gets. Cristobal does not have the chops to build and maintain a title contender. Even when he had Ohio State on the ropes he cooled the jets. It's his MO. He talks about power. Champions Dominate. Huge difference. Cristobal might as well conduct Oklahoma Drills each and every practice. That's about all his strategy and philosophy amounts to. wow you said it better than I have/ or could have. Thanks!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 142 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:33 PM, Mike West said: This is as good as it gets. Cristobal does not have the chops to build and maintain a title contender. Oh Mike....I respect your opinion SO MUCH due to our hours of intense football discussion, and when you are stating what I am feeling? It is not comforting ... it is crushing. I want someone to tell me I'm wrong. My FishDuck Friends, when you read my article tomorrow--please show me I am wrong. Quote Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 143 Share Posted October 3, 2021 well rightfully the way the are playing the will be dropped from the top 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogerO No. 144 Share Posted October 3, 2021 predicted this loss to all my green Kool aid drinking friends. Mario is going to be gone before his contract is up. Didn’t even watch the game because I knew that guy would manage to screw it up with his “play not to lose BS." But I bet he wishes he hadn’t saved all that time for Stanford by not running as much clock as he could instead of stopping it on incomplete pass. This team needs someone running it who knows what he’s doing on everything but recruiting. and three years of his stupid decisions is enough for me. 3-4 losses this year and he won’t develop TT. Playing not to lose. Paging uncle Phil! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketchange No. 145 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:32 PM, GODUCKS15 said: This was a colaboritive losing effort. Players, coaches and refs. Improve one of the three and the Ducks win. Ain’t that the truth… If AB could hit someone downfield, If the team was ready to play before the first half, If the Ducks had a winning offensive scheme, If the Ducks had a killer instinct, if the Ducks were prepared to play every down even when they believe the other team had a false start, if the refs didn’t hand the cardinal 2 major penalties at the end of game, if the Ducks utilized any clock management, if AB pitched the ball to CK verdell like he was supposed to, if the Ducks played with a culture of awareness, urgency, and hunger. They would have won the game. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckIt No. 146 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I don't know what's more frustrating...having a QB that can't throw or a HC who is too obstinate and afraid to make the change? MC needs to sack up and start TT. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfootfan No. 147 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Personal opinion as to why we lost: ( i know hindsight is easy but....) 1) adequate play from QB is not good enough. We don't need great, but we do need more than just adequate. 2) kick a field goal at end of first half 3) clock management....don't give Stanford that extra timeout 4) lack of discipline on the last drive. How many yards did we give them? Love MC and think he is a fine head coach but not a good game day coach. Get an experienced coach to manage game day. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 148 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:42 PM, nogerO said: predicted this loss to all my green kook aid drinking friends. Mario is going to be gone before his contract is up. Didn’t even watch the game because I knew that guy would manage to screw it up with his “play not to lose Bull$hit. But I bet he wishes he hadn’t saved all that time for stanford by not running as much clock as he could instead of stopping it on incomplete pass. This team needs someone running it who knows what he’s doing on everything but recruiting. and three years of his stupid decisions is enough for me. 3-4 losses this year and he won’t develope TT. Playing not to lose. Paging uncle Phil! Back a few weks ago I said to Charles and everyone else that I gave Mario a couple of years--I didnt mean that he would lead the Ducks to better worlds, I meant that we would be looking for a better coach. Chip Kelly is /was a tough act to follow but Ducks fans took delight in a faster more exciting way of playing football and showed that star numbers weren't as important as effort. I remember even Frost saying that good players would not be interested in Eugene. Now we know thats not true but if you are going to recruit 5 star players and sit them for 3 years well that's not going to work either. No matter how you slice and dice it the Ducks lost today to an inferior opponent. who's that on? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckIt No. 149 Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 2:50 PM, webfootfan said: Personal opinion as to why we lost: ( i know hindsight is easy but....) 1) adequate play from QB is not good enough. We don't need great, but we do need more than just adequate. 2) kick a field goal at end of first half 3) clock management....don't give Stanford that extra timeout 4) lack of discipline on the last drive. How many yards did we give them? Love MC and think he is a fine head coach but not a good game day coach. Get an experienced coach to manage game day. Might as well demote him back to OL position coach and make him the head recruiter. Ducks can't win a championship under that type of inept coaching and leadership. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketchange No. 150 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) On 10/2/2021 at 4:55 PM, 1Ducker1 said: personally I think Cristobal is a much worse coach than Helfrich. I would have to say that if we had helfrich/aliotti with those players we would have won that game handily and would be contenders. Edited October 3, 2021 by Pocketchange Clarifying 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
