cartm25 Moderator No. 1 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) While we wouldn’t describe the Ducks’ performance week to week as consistent, they are, however, very consistent at surprising us. Surprises are based on expectations, and expectations differ by individual. That said, some of you may or may not relate to my observation: For better or worse, the Ducks continually surprise me. They struggle/lose in games I fully expect them to win, and often win games I legitimately believe they’ll lose. Let’s focus on the good surprises. W against #7 Wash., 2018 W against #5 Utah, P12 Champ. 2019 W against #13 USC, P12 Champ. 2020 W against # 3 Ohio St., 2021 UCLA is unranked, but based on recent performance, I don’t believe the Ducks will win. Here’s hoping for one of those consistent surprises today; a surprise for me, anyway. Edited October 23, 2021 by cartm25 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 2 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 10:03 AM, cartm25 said: Here’s hoping for one of those consistent surprises today; a surprise for me, anyway. Good examples, and you are quite right--the unexpected has happened more than not. Surprise me Ducks! Quote Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 3 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 10:09 AM, Charles Fischer said: Good examples, and you are quite right--the unexpected has happened more than not. Surprise me Ducks! Charles, that picture presents a vastly superior view than the somewhat similar combination employed by the Oregon football program in the recent past! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) On 10/23/2021 at 11:09 AM, Charles Fischer said: Surprise me Ducks! And SURPRISE us they did!!! Edited October 24, 2021 by cartm25 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted October 24, 2021 It use to be the Duck surprise was followed by a Wow!, now it is a What.........! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 6 Share Posted October 24, 2021 For the majority of big games this team comes to play. The downside is they need to show up out the gate against lesser teams. I really loved the fire and passion from Cristobal and Mirabal today. Really made Feld work to keep them on the sidelines and not scratching out the refs' eyes with their duck fury. That energy is what is needed from MC to get this team going. Let the coordinators run the offense and defense ... But he needs to fire his team up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 7 Share Posted October 24, 2021 It is no surprise to me that this team is going to tear out my guts every game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
