cartm25 No. 1 Share Posted July 24 (edited) This was painful to watch. I'd rather we swap UCLA out for Oregon State and Washington St. At least there'd be a LOT more excitement, LOL Edited July 24 by cartm25 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 2 Share Posted July 24 You said it...if I was a Bruin, I'd be pretty embarrassed... 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 3 Share Posted July 24 On 7/24/2024 at 4:28 PM, cartm25 said: I'd rather we swap UCLA out for Oregon State and Washington St. No, thank you, but I would take Stanford over UCLA.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroBurst61 No. 4 Share Posted July 24 Man O Man ...the ultimate "brain-freeze, at exactly the Wrong Time! Painful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyjesus615 No. 5 Share Posted July 24 Not quite the Mike Leach SEC Media Day opener, but then again what comes close to The Pirate? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanLduck No. 6 Share Posted July 24 You'd think a little preparation might have been expected. " our football team, (pause) is in LA, with, um, USC". Sheer brilliance. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 7 Share Posted July 24 This is probably his first time as the main focus on a really big stage, I don't blame him for freezing (I hate public speaking as well). He'll be measured more for his team's performance on the field than a press conference. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 Author No. 8 Share Posted July 24 On 7/24/2024 at 3:41 PM, OregonDucks said: No, thank you, but I would take Stanford over UCLA.... Totally forgot Stanford and would prefer them to UCLA, also. But, I still stand by my Beavers/Cougs comment. Say what you will about OSU and WSU (I know there are strong feelings), but they at least seem to care more about football than UCLA does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 9 Share Posted July 24 OUCH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 10 Share Posted July 24 On 7/24/2024 at 3:22 PM, cartm25 said: Say what you will about OSU and WSU (I know there are strong feelings), but they at least seem to care more about football than UCLA does. With 200 mil of stolen money, they should. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 Author No. 11 Share Posted July 24 On 7/24/2024 at 4:47 PM, Steven A said: With 200 mil of stolen money, they should. I haven't followed closely. Did they really pocket $200M between the two schools!!?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 Author No. 12 Share Posted July 24 I've found a new "Mari Cristbal" for which I will root for failure. Listen to this guy . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryM9 No. 13 Share Posted July 24 All he was saying is, I haven't quite figured out how to recruit using Nil, but Oregon is trying to help show us how its done. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 14 Share Posted July 25 (edited) On 7/24/2024 at 5:04 PM, DanLduck said: " our football team, (pause) is in LA, with, um, USC". Well, that was UCLA's entire pitch to the B1G on why they should get in ahead of Oregon and get the full media share... Edited July 25 by OregonDucks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 15 Share Posted July 25 On 7/24/2024 at 6:45 PM, TerryM9 said: All he was saying is, I haven't quite figured out how to recruit using Nil, but Oregon is trying to help show us how its done. UCLA doesn't have the booster support for athletics (not even for mens basketball). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 16 Share Posted July 25 I just hate when the teacher asks me to summarize chapter 8 and I only read the first 4. Yikes, this was not a surprise event. He had some time to prepare a few remarks. Beyond cringeworthy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 17 Share Posted July 25 Agreed. I was cocky for years with public speaking, and once had an inexplicable brain freeze and was quite embarrassed. I learned my lesson, and from that point on, always had a list of bullet points to discuss that I could always turn to. The confidence of just having it there made me confident to where I never had to even look at them. But it’s always smart to have a back up. if he is not an experienced public speaker, then he absolutely should’ve been prepared, as a performance like that brings real doubt to the boosters, especially considering he was not a top level selection as a head coach. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 18 Share Posted July 25 An embarrassing press conference. He will be in front of a microphone every game. He better perform much better on the sidelines, or his coaching career will end quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 19 Share Posted July 27 Does anyone see him making it more than 2 years there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 20 Share Posted July 27 (edited) Yeah, someone should have at least written a boiler plate speech he could read for 2 minutes, would take about 5 minutes to write on a napkin. Edited July 27 by JabbaNoBargain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 21 Share Posted July 27 I like this balanced take from CBS Sports. UCLA coach DeShaun Foster is more than an awkward moment at Big Ten Media Days - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM DeShaun Foster was nervous before his first carry in 1998 and he was nervous again Wednesday. But after an uncomfortable press conference, the UCLA head coach showed who he really is Foster has UCLA's 2025 recruiting inside the top 40. UCLA's recruiting disappeared under Chip. Jim Mora recruited successfully at UCLA and I believe Foster will, with even half-decent booster support, do the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 22 Share Posted July 27 It wasn't All Good across town. Lincoln Riley finding his voice at USC, but meeting $100 million expectations is not coming as easily - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM "We're coming quickly," Riley says, but at success-starved USC, it can't come quick enough Is a Jimbo-like buyout coming? Or, does SC with a new D staff and missing the Ducks and Buckeyes compete for the C1G title? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Hilarius Moderator No. 23 Share Posted July 27 Riley blames literally EVERYONE but himself. The dude is consistent. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 24 Share Posted July 28 On 7/27/2024 at 5:45 PM, Jon Joseph said: It wasn't All Good across town. Lincoln Riley finding his voice at USC, but meeting $100 million expectations is not coming as easily - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM "We're coming quickly," Riley says, but at success-starved USC, it can't come quick enough Is a Jimbo-like buyout coming? Or, does SC with a new D staff and missing the Ducks and Buckeyes compete for the C1G title? I think that USC will do a little better than expected. Riley is a really good offensive coach and their DC should be able to improve the defense. The issue is recruiting and Riley’s ability to meet USC football expectations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 25 Share Posted July 28 (edited) Talking about LA is a pretty sad way to start the week so I’ll leave it at that. Edited July 28 by Just Ducky 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 Author No. 26 Share Posted July 28 On 7/28/2024 at 8:20 AM, Just Ducky said: Talking about LA is a pretty sad way to start the week so I’ll leave it at that. Talking “poorly” about LA is a great way to start the week :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 27 Share Posted July 28 On 7/28/2024 at 10:10 AM, OregonDucks said: I think that USC will do a little better than expected. Riley is a really good offensive coach and their DC should be able to improve the defense. The issue is recruiting and Riley’s ability to meet USC football expectations. Oregon Ducks, SC's 2024 schedule gives SC a chance, even if in the minds of the media it's not a B1G chance. SC does not play Ohio State or Oregon in 2024. SC's schedule strength is goosed by playing LSU and Notre Dame out of conference. A loss or even two losses OOC will not impact the conference race. Notre Dame visits LA for the last regular season game. There is a lot of football to be played before the Domers come to Tinsel Town. In even years the Ducks have 5 conference home games. SC is on the road for 5 games in even years but on the whole, the road games are not that difficult. Troy makes a 3M road game circuit: Michigan, Minnesota, and Maryland. SC also plays UW in Seattle and the Rose Bowl vs. UCLA. Penn State, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Rutgers, all visit LA. With The Grinch Who Stole Defense gone, SC made tackles in space vs Louisville. And SC's speed advantage in the Holiday Bowl was obvious. SC has a Blue Chip Roster and few 'traditional teams' in the B1G can match SC's speed. Will a total coaching change on the D side of the ball make a difference on both lines of scrimmage? We'll get an early look in 2024 when SC opens against LSU, a team that also had a suspect D in 2023 and like SC has made significant coaching changes on defense. If QB Miller Moss can come close to his Holiday performance, SC has the chance to go 10-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 28 Share Posted July 28 On 7/28/2024 at 8:40 AM, Jon Joseph said: Oregon Ducks, SC's 2024 schedule gives SC a chance, even if in the minds of the media it's not a B1G chance. SC does not play Ohio State or Oregon in 2024. SC's schedule strength is goosed by playing LSU and Notre Dame out of conference. A loss or even two losses OOC will not impact the conference race. Notre Dame visits LA for the last regular season game. There is a lot of football to be played before the Domers come to Tinsel Town. In even years the Ducks have 5 conference home games. SC is on the road for 5 games in even years but on the whole, the road games are not that difficult. Troy makes a 3M road game circuit: Michigan, Minnesota, and Maryland. SC also plays UW in Seattle and the Rose Bowl vs. UCLA. Penn State, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Rutgers, all visit LA. With The Grinch Who Stole Defense gone, SC made tackles in space vs Louisville. And SC's speed advantage in the Holiday Bowl was obvious. SC has a Blue Chip Roster and few 'traditional teams' in the B1G can match SC's speed. Will a total coaching change on the D side of the ball make a difference on both lines of scrimmage? We'll get an early look in 2024 when SC opens against LSU, a team that also had a suspect D in 2023 and like SC has made significant coaching changes on defense. If QB Miller Moss can come close to his Holiday performance, SC has the chance to go 10-2. They definitely have a shot at 10-2, but I think they need that opener to do so. I’d call 8-4 if they lose to LSU. Hopefully be a fun one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 29 Share Posted July 28 On 7/28/2024 at 10:40 AM, Jon Joseph said: If QB Miller Moss can come close to his Holiday performance, SC has the chance to go 10-2. USC’s over/under is 7.5. If I were a betting man, I’d go with the over. I think 10 wins is a stretch but believe 8 or 9 wins is possible, if the defense improves even slightly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
