Nobody is Talking About the Ducks. Is That Good or Bad?

[30Duck]

 

For the most part the talk today has been about the now disturbing win for USC over LSU, or Clemson's feeble effort against Georgia. Oregon's near stumble against Idaho has barely been mentioned. Is that because nobody is worried about it, or is it that Oregon isn't relevant anymore?

 

[Charles Fischer]

1. They've said ENOUGH about us all summer to swell the hat sizes a bit too much.

 

2. Let's deserve it first.  

 

 

[ElPatoUO]

You mean they are talking about the numerous high profile matchups over the weekend, rather than Oregon vs. Idaho?  Yeah, that is the way it works.  I couldn't even tell you who Ohio State played without looking it up. Most people across the country aren't going to care much about an Oregon game until they play Ohio State.

[OregonDucks]

I’m personally glad that they aren’t talking about the Ducks because it wouldn’t be positive right now. 

[kirklandduck]

Good. No more distraction which allows DL and team to go to work.

[The Kamikaze Kid]

I’d say the less the Ducks are talked about right now, the better.

[David Marsh]

Running under the radar is where we have thrived. 

 

So let's have some quiet running for awhile. 

[TexasDuck]

We get a pass on the Idaho game.  It’s just too early, and anyone can have a mediocre day.  It’s also Labor Day weekend so most of the important talking heads are off until tomorrow.

 

This Saturday will be entirely different.  Win big, barely win, or (gulp) lose, it won’t be quiet at all.  Any and all scenarios will elicit a lot of opinions.  I remember the days when no one outside of Oregon talked about the Ducks.  We’re a national program now, with all that comes with it.  

[OregonDucks]

On 9/2/2024 at 6:19 PM, TexasDuck said:

This Saturday will be entirely different.  Win big, barely win, or (gulp) lose, it won’t be quiet at all.  Any and all scenarios will elicit a lot of opinions.  

Other than the Texas / Michigan game, there isn’t another top 25 matchup next weekend, if I’m not mistaken. Therefore, it’s more likely the national sports media will be talking about the Ducks on Saturday before moving on to the opening weekend of the NFL on Sunday.  

[30Duck]

On 9/2/2024 at 4:01 PM, David Marsh said:

Running under the radar is where we have thrived. 

 

So let's have some quiet running for awhile. 

I agree, for now, But for Oregon to get where they want to be, I feel that has to change.  Champions don't play under the radar. They take the sling and arrows and control the narrative. 

[David Marsh]

On 9/2/2024 at 6:07 PM, 30Duck said:

I agree, for now, But for Oregon to get where they want to be, I feel that has to change.  Champions don't play under the radar. They take the sling and arrows and control the narrative. 

That comes on October 12th. 

 

We can smack Ohio State out of Autzen in style and then be above the radar. But for now silent running. 

[Haywarduck]

Games, wins and even losses don't matter too much in early September. Most games don't add up to much until mid-October. Once we play tosu we will know how good we are, and will be taken seriously by the smart pundits.

 

If we lose any of the games up to that point what we saw Saturday becomes more concerning. This wasn't a good start, but there is still much time to build and grow. The talent is there, but weaknesses were shown against just an ok team. That has to be concerning, and needs to be put to rest in the coming games.

 

Our first game was a blip on the radar unless that blip starts to grow. Lanning and his team of coaches need to clear up that radar, and get to knocking out some opponents.

 

What Lanning saw in his first head coaching game he still hasn't replicated at Oregon. Georgia still knows how to win big in most any game. Oregon and Lanning are still finding their way. The coming games will show how far along he is, after Saturday there are still some pretty important questions.

[OregonDucks]

On 9/2/2024 at 8:59 PM, Haywarduck said:

Oregon and Lanning are still finding their way. The coming games will show how far along he is, after Saturday there are still some pretty important questions.

I have no confidence in Coach Lanning’s in-game decisions on 4th down. 
 

Chip was aggressive on 4th down but he seemed to convert it most of the time. The opposite appears to be the case with Lanning/Stein. I just hope it doesn’t cost Oregon a game.

[VegasDuck]

They will start talking when they stop laughing.

[Utki]

I prefer the national media to not talk about Oregon when it put out a wet fart of an effort against Idaho.  Let's see if Dan can figure out how to call 4th down plays correctly.  Let's see if the NIL rich kids can play with heart to the level of lower quality opponents.  Who knows. We shall know more after game 4.

[Annie]

On 9/2/2024 at 6:59 PM, Haywarduck said:

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What Lanning saw in his first head coaching game he still hasn't replicated at Oregon. Georgia still knows how to win big in most any game. Oregon and Lanning are still finding their way. The coming games will show how far along he is, after Saturday there are still some pretty important questions.

When Lanning first came to Oregon he said that it would be like growing bamboo. You water it for 3-5 years, and at that point it suddenly shoots up to 90'.  Of course, I'm hoping for that to happen in the third year.

[Duckley Palace]

The only way this past week's game would be noteworthy is if Idaho won. Think Michigan vs Appalachian State 2007. You can't gain any respect by beating an overmatched opponent but you sure can lose a lot if you lose.