Posted September 9, 20231 yr Administrator Here we are my Duck-Buddies, the thread for pondering the actual game as it happens. Let's discuss before, and during the game! The vast majority of you are GREAT in this thread, but you must remember that this forum is different, as we require civilized discourse. Discussion of negative is fine, but don't vent on us! Rule No. 31d covers GameDay Thread Conduct, and it is not hard for the vast majority of us--just a tiny few who need to reign it in when things don't go well for Our Beloved Ducks. Let's Have Fun Posting During the Game! Mr. FishDuck
September 9, 20231 yr Author Administrator I will officially start the thread with....today we will find out just how good the defensive secondary really is. I believe the Red Raiders will throw the ball quickly, thus few opportunities for sacks. So if Our Beloved Ducks cover well for three seconds, then we should win more of those plays. IMHO...the longer the plays go to three seconds and beyond when Texas Tech is passing, the better things that can happen for Oregon. A game like this is an indicator for how well the Ducks can deal with all the tough passing offenses of the conference. Games like this are what all these portal transfers were brought in for... Mr. FishDuck
September 9, 20231 yr 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?
September 9, 20231 yr Author Administrator On 9/9/2023 at 2:24 PM, Legion said: Any report on the nature of J. Jacobs injury? We know only what Lanning has told us.... Mr. FishDuck
September 9, 20231 yr For what it's worth, Utah seemed to hold up ok in the heat at Waco earlier. Of course, they're a desert team but the temps of the turf were >137F! I'm delighted kickoff for this game in Lubbock is as late as it is. GO OREGON!
September 9, 20231 yr Moderator Texas Tech might be playing angry after last week's loss. But I'm expecting DL to be ready for that.
September 9, 20231 yr On 9/9/2023 at 2:47 PM, kirklandduck said: Texas Tech might be playing angry after last week's loss. But I'm expecting DL to be ready for that. The Utah - Baylor game might be a glimpse of what Oregon's going to face, besides the hot temperatures and humidity. Baylor was a much more inspired team today than last weekend. Home fields in the CFB are a bid edge for teams, bigger I think than in the NFL. Oregon will need to play with all the intensity they can muster and I think they will be fine!
September 9, 20231 yr Moderator On 9/9/2023 at 5:34 PM, Mic said: For what it's worth, Utah seemed to hold up ok in the heat at Waco earlier. Of course, they're a desert team but the temps of the turf were >137F! I'm delighted kickoff for this game in Lubbock is as late as it is. GO OREGON! Waco was hotter with higher humidity when game was in session. Lubbock, TX game time temp will be 93 with 29% or less humidity. By 7pm will be 91, by 8pm 87, by 9pm 83 degrees. The Texas Tech University new Matrix Helix synthetic turf system is far better turf than what was at Baylor. This will be the first time both teams will be playing on it.
September 9, 20231 yr On 9/9/2023 at 3:02 PM, NJDuck said: Waco was hotter with higher humidity when game was in session. Lubbock, TX game time temp will be 93 with 29% or less humidity. By 7pm will be 91, by 8pm 87, by 9pm 83 degrees. That sounds a lot better.
September 9, 20231 yr The betting line reduced to 5.5 and Kirk Herbstreit picked Texas Texas. Smart money still doesn't believe in our D and Bo Nix on the road. I'm hoping they are wrong. We find out soon.
September 9, 20231 yr On 9/9/2023 at 2:21 PM, Charles Fischer said: I believe the Red Raiders will throw the ball quickly, thus few opportunities for sacks Should test the LBs. Short intermediate passes. It will be interesting to see if LB play has improved in the passing game.
September 9, 20231 yr This is one of those games that make me so nervous. All the pressure seems to be on the Ducks, even tho it's TT facing an 0-2 start if they lose. Nice Hype video with the patched-in video of the old announcers Todd McKim and another. When was that from? Edited September 9, 20231 yr by Mic
September 9, 20231 yr Moderator On 9/9/2023 at 6:29 PM, Mic said: This is one of those games that make me so nervous. All the pressure seems to be on the Ducks, even tho it's TT facing an 0-2 start if they lose. Nice Hype video with the patched-in video of the old announcers Todd McKim and another. When was that from? "This will be the third-ever matchup between the two teams, but it will be the first in over a quarter-century. The last matchup was the second leg of a home-and-home series in 1992 — the first leg came the year before. Oregon was victorious in both games, winning 28-13 in 1991 and 16-13 in 1992."
September 9, 20231 yr Anybody have a good streaming site... I just found out Fox and DISH are pulling the same garbage that ESPN-Disney and Comcast went through a week ago.
September 9, 20231 yr Moderator On 9/9/2023 at 6:51 PM, woundedknees said: Anybody have a good streaming site... I just found out Fox and DISH are pulling the same garbage that ESPN-Disney and Comcast went through a week ago. Sign up quick with Fubo.tv. Get a free trial week. Can quite afterwards. Showing on FOX. You can even record it. No matter when you record it, it will record whole game.
September 9, 20231 yr Moderator Offense was moving well with the run, TT couldn't much about it. Wonder why they went away from it?
September 9, 20231 yr Can't have that sort of start. I'm just not convinced that this defense will be anything other than hype once again.
September 9, 20231 yr On 9/9/2023 at 4:27 PM, spartan2785 said: Can't have that sort of start. I'm just not convinced that this defense will be anything other than hype once again. Never cease to disappoint. Lot of game to play
September 9, 20231 yr Can TT and Shough keep up this energy for 4 quarters? A lot of times that underdog energy drains you by the second half. I would really like to see Oregon keep pounding the ball on the ground, and play to win the second half.
September 9, 20231 yr Moderator On 9/9/2023 at 4:21 PM, Log Haulin said: Missed Franklin otherwise would have scored Yeah I think he lost it in the sun on that one. He just scored though on his 2nd try 😄
September 9, 20231 yr On 9/9/2023 at 4:29 PM, Log Haulin said: Never cease to disappoint. Lot of game to play Yeah I get it, I probably deserve that. I will happily eat a ton of crow if they turn out to be great. Franklin's such a great WR, great response.
September 9, 20231 yr If anyone wants to dunk on me, go right ahead as the game progresses with regards to the defense, really good delayed blitz there.
September 9, 20231 yr How exciting that must be for Bo Nix to get to throw a touchdown to his little brother!
September 9, 20231 yr Tez is going to be such a huge weapon for us, I really liked out WRs last year, but I think we've really upgraded at those spots behind Franklin,
