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September 21, 2024Sep 21 Author Moderator Ā Top 7 burning questions the Oregon Ducks must answer after Week 4 bye Ā Top 7 burning questions for Oregon Ducks to answer after Week 4 bye DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at some of the biggest questions that Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have to answer coming out of the Week 4 bye. Ā
September 21, 2024Sep 21 Author Moderator Ā Did No. 9 Oregon Ducks turn the corner with B1G play on the horizon?: Talkinā Ducks Ā Ā
September 21, 2024Sep 21 Author Moderator Ā Oregon Football: Offensive Line Stat Analysis Looking at the numbers for Oregonās offensive line after a tumultuous first three games. Ā Offensive Line Pass Error Rates Player Ā Ā Idaho Ā Ā Boise State Ā Ā Oregon StateĀ Ā Ā Season 76 - Josh Conerly Jr. Ā Ā 12.82% Ā Ā 12.50% Ā Ā 0.00% 9.20% 50 - Nishad Strother Ā Ā N/A Ā Ā 5.88% Ā Ā 0.00% 2.44% 70 - Charlie Pickard Ā Ā 12.82% Ā Ā 10.00% Ā Ā N/A 12.24% 72 - Iapani LalouluĀ Ā Ā 20.51% Ā Ā 0.00% Ā Ā 0.00% 9.52% 55 - Marcus Harper II Ā Ā 10.26% Ā Ā 16.67% Ā Ā 8.33% 11.49% 65 - Ajani Cornelius Ā Ā 12.82% Ā Ā 12.50% Ā Ā 12.50% 12.64% Team Ā Ā 13.85% Ā Ā 10.00% Ā Ā 4.17% 10.11% Ā Offensive Line Run Error Rates Player Ā Ā Idaho Ā Ā Boise State Ā Ā Oregon State Ā Ā Season 76 - Josh Conerly Jr. Ā Ā 3.13% Ā Ā 6.67% Ā Ā 20.83% Ā Ā 9.30% 50 - Nishad Strother Ā Ā N/A Ā Ā 5.00% Ā Ā 16.67% Ā Ā 11.36% 70 - Charlie Pickard Ā Ā 15.63% Ā Ā 23.08% Ā Ā #DIV/0! Ā Ā 17.78% 72 - Iapani Laloulu Ā Ā 31.25% Ā Ā 14.81% Ā Ā 20.83% Ā Ā 22.89% 55 - Marcus Harper II Ā Ā 21.88% Ā Ā 26.67% Ā Ā 16.67% Ā Ā 22.09% 65 - Ajani Cornelius Ā Ā 25.00% Ā Ā 13.33% Ā Ā 4.17% Ā Ā 15.12% Team Ā Ā 19.38% Ā Ā 14.67% Ā Ā 15.83% Ā Ā 16.74% Ā Offensive Line Total Error Rates Player Ā Ā Idaho Ā Ā Boise State Ā Ā Oregon State Ā Ā Season 76 - Josh Conerly Jr. Ā Ā 7.79% Ā Ā 8.47% Ā Ā 11.76% Ā Ā 9.09% 50 - Nishad Strother Ā Ā N/A Ā Ā 5.13% Ā Ā 7.84% Ā Ā 6.67% 70 - Charlie Pickard Ā Ā 12.99% Ā Ā 15.38% Ā Ā N/A Ā Ā 13.59% 72 - Iapani Laloulu Ā Ā 23.38% Ā Ā 7.55% Ā Ā 13.73% Ā Ā 16.02% 55 - Marcus Harper II Ā Ā 14.29% Ā Ā 20.34% Ā Ā 11.76% Ā Ā 15.51% 65 - Ajani Cornelius Ā Ā 18.18% Ā Ā 11.86% Ā Ā 9.80% Ā Ā 13.90% Team Ā Ā 15.32% Ā Ā 11.53% Ā Ā 10.98% Ā Ā 12.94% Ā Taking all of this data into account, we can see that over the first three weeks the offensive lineās performance is trending in the right direction. Unfortunately, they still have a lot of work to do to reach the Oregon championship standard of consistently being below a 10% error rate. Ā Oregon Football: Offensive Line Stat Analysis WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Looking at the numbers for Oregonās offensive line after a tumultuous first three games. Ā
September 22, 2024Sep 22 Author Moderator Ā Oregon football favored by 3 touchdowns at UCLA Ā Oregon football favored by 3 touchdowns at UCLA WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks are 23.5-point favorites against the Bruins on Saturday, according to FanDuel. Ā
September 23, 2024Sep 23 Author Moderator Ā Football: Offensive Skill and Defender Statistical Analysis Examining the performance of the Ducks runners, catchers, and defenders during the first three games. Ā With an early bye week I took the opportunity to look at the statistical performance of the players DucksāĀ offensive lineĀ so far this season. Today, I will take a similar look at the skill positions on offense, as well the defense. Ā With #2 Gary Bryant Jr. still recovering from injury, Oregonās passing game has primarily gone through receivers #1 Traeshon Holden, #7 Evan Steward, #15 Tez Johnson, and TE #3 Terrance Ferguson (who has more targets than the other TEs combined). There have been other targeted receivers (particularly the other TEs and the RBs) but no other pass catchers have been targeted enough for a decent sample size in the first three games. Ā Football: Offensive Skill and Defender Statistical Analysis WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Examining the performance of the Ducks runners, catchers, and defenders during the first three games. Ā
September 23, 2024Sep 23 Moderator What the Bruins think of their own team through 3 games. Ā It's Not Just About Execution 247SPORTS.COM After three games, it seems that this UCLA team's capability of winning is dependent so much on a very high level of execution, but for it to have any kind of success this season it's going to... Ā
September 23, 2024Sep 23 Moderator Ā Ducks Wire has a slightly different but still 3 TD+ spread for OBD. Ā Ā Oregon Ducks open as three-score favorites over UCLA Bruins DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks are sizable favorites going into their Big Ten debut against the UCLA Bruins. Ā The Bruins put up a good first-half fight in Baton Rogue but lack of depth and talent showed in the 2nd half. Oregon should wear down the Bruins but I don't like a line this large for a team going on the road that has not covered twice this season. With Michigan State coming to Autzen a week from Friday followed up with a visit by the Buckeyes, I think Danno will want to play more guys and rest his starters rather than blow out UCLA. Ā Blast the Bruins! Ā Ā
September 23, 2024Sep 23 Moderator Ā Oregon's 1st B1G Game is B1G After Dark. Ā Ā The B1G storylines for Week 5: Can Illinois do it again? SATURDAYTRADITION.COM We break down the key storylines for the B1G's best games in Week 5.
September 23, 2024Sep 23 Author Moderator Ā Know the Foe: Five UCLA Bruin players to know The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks will hit the road for the second time this season when they take on UCLA at the Rose Bowl this Saturday at 8 PM. Here are five UCLA players to know entering the game. Ā Know the Foe: Five UCLA Bruin players to know 247SPORTS.COM The eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks will hit the road for the second time this season when they take on UCLA at the Rose Bowl this Saturday at 8 PM. Here are five UCLA players to know entering... Ā
September 23, 2024Sep 23 Author Moderator Ā ScoopDuck RoundTable: Surprise Storyline vs UCLA Ā ScoopDuck RoundTable: Surprise Storyline vs UCLA - On3 WWW.ON3.COM What will be one of the surprise storylines from this weekends game with UCLA? Here are our predictions. Ā
September 24, 2024Sep 24 Moderator Where the Ducks' Offense and defense rank nationally after 4 weeks Ā Oregon Ducks offensive statistics ranked nationally after Week 4 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at where the Oregon Ducks offense ranks nationally in some key statistics after the Week 4 bye. Ā Ā Oregon Ducks defensive statistics ranked nationally after Week 4 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at where the Oregon Ducks defense ranks nationally in some key statistics after the bye week. Ā
September 24, 2024Sep 24 Author Moderator Ā Why Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Is Impressed With UCLA Bruins: Preview The No.Ā 8 Oregon Ducks are set for their Big Ten conference debut against a familiar opponent, theĀ UCLA Bruins.Ā Oregon coach Dan Lanning is not overlooking the Bruins. Coach Lanning preview UCLA's unique defense and "athletic" quarterback Ethan Garbers. Ā Ā Why Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Is Impressed With UCLA Bruins: Preview WWW.SI.COM EUGENE- After a bye week focused on development and recruiting,Ā the No.Ā 8 Oregon Ducks are back and preparing for their Big Ten conference debut.Ā This Saturday, Ā Dan Lanning hammers Oregon's need to play clean football coming off bye week Ā Dan Lanning hammers Oregonās need to play clean football coming off bye week SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Dan Lanning knows Oregon needs to avoid dumb penalties to reach its full potential. Ā
September 24, 2024Sep 24 Author Moderator Ā Know the foe: The 10 best recruits on UCLA's roster Here is a recap of UCLA and the best recruits on its 2024 roster. The Oregon Ducks and Bruins will play on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Ā Know the foe: The 10 best recruits on UCLA's roster 247SPORTS.COM Here is a recap of UCLA and the best recruits on its 2024 roster. The Oregon Ducks and Bruins will play on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Ā
September 24, 2024Sep 24 Author Moderator Ā Previewing Oregon's Schedule: UCLA Ā Previewing Oregon's Schedule: UCLA - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon draws a Week 5 matchup against the UCLA Bruins to kick off Big Ten play in the 2024 season. Ā
September 24, 2024Sep 24 Author Moderator Ā ScoopDuck Roundtable: Breakout Player of the Game vs UCLA Ā ScoopDuck Roundtable: Breakout Player of the Game vs UCLA - On3 WWW.ON3.COM We take a look at which Oregon players could emerge as Oregon takes on UCLA this Saturday in Los Angeles. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Moderator QB Dillon Gabriel responds to OK coach and the Ducks during bye week. Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Addresses Oklahoma Brent Venables' Comments WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel spoke today about being at Oregon, his time at Oklahoma, how the Ducks handled their bye week, and looked ahead to the U Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā Previewing the UCLA Bruins defense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon Ducks Ā Previewing the UCLA Bruins defense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM UCLAās strength is the defense, but it needs some help from the offense to stay off the field and not wear down late in games. Ā Previewing the UCLA Bruins offense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon Ducks Ā Previewing the UCLA Bruins offense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM UCLAās offense is off to a slow start, but offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is looking to turn things around very quickly. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā Five UCLA Bruins the Ducks need to pay close attention to on Saturday Ā Five UCLA Bruins the Ducks need to pay close attention to on Saturday DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM UCLA hasnāt put it all together quite yet, but they are bound to eventually. These are 5 Bruins Oregon needs to watch out for on Saturday. Ā From Jon Joseph: Ā 5 Bruins to worry about? Ā UCLA hasn't put it all together yet. Really? š When does Basketball season tip off?Ā Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā The storied history of the UCLA Bruins and the Oregon Ducks' football series Ā Oregon footballās history against the UCLA Bruins DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Check out the history of the Oregon Ducks series with the UCLA Bruins in college football. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā ScoopDuck Roundtable: Score Predictions vs UCLA Ā Ā Ā ScoopDuck Roundtable: Score Predictions vs UCLA - On3 WWW.ON3.COM It's time to see our predictions for the Oregon vs UCLA score late Saturday night in Los Angeles. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā Noah Whittington: "I'm just happy to play football." Ā Noah Whittington: "I'm just happy to play football." - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon running back Noah Whittington talked with media Tuesday about the Ducks improvements in the run game and special teams. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā What UCLA Coach DeShaun Foster Said About Oregon Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, 'Explosive' Offense Ā Previewing the Oregon Ducks as they making their Big Ten debut on the road against the UCLA Bruins. Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster met with the media Tuesday and discussed what makes the Oregon offense, led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, tough to deal with. Ā What UCLA Coach DeShaun Foster Said About Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dillon Gabriel WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks are gearing up for their first-ever Big Ten matchup on Saturday against a familiar foe. No. 8 Oregon (3-0) will visit the UCLA Bruins (1-2) at Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā Oregon's 10 most important players heading into week four against UCLA Who are the Ducks that are most important for success today? We break that down. Ā Oregon's 10 most important players heading into week four against UCLA 247SPORTS.COM Who are the Ducks that are most important for success today? We break that down. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā Devon Jackson: "Gotta keep stacking days." Ā Ā Devon Jackson: "Gotta keep stacking days." - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson talked about the bye week and getting ready for UCLA in Los Angeles. Ā
September 25, 2024Sep 25 Author Moderator Ā Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning 'Shares Ideas' With Georgia Bulldogs Coach Kirby Smart Ā Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and his team are opening Big Ten conference play when they play the UCLA Bruins on Saturday in the Rose Bowl. Coach Lanning opened up about his talks with Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and how they "share ideas." Ā Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning 'Shares Ideas' With Georgia Bulldogs Coach Kirby Smart WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks are coming off their bye week as they prepare for the Big Ten opener against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday... Ā
September 26, 2024Sep 26 Author Moderator Ā Player-led meetings have helped Oregon run-game turn the corner Oregon has stepped up its ground attack recently, and according to the Ducks player-led meetings have played a role in achieving that. Ā Player-led meetings have helped Oregon run-game turn the corner 247SPORTS.COM Oregon has stepped up its ground attack recently, and according to the Ducks player-led meetings have played a role in achieving that. Ā
September 27, 2024Sep 27 Moderator Three keys to victory vs UCLA. Oregon football's 3 keys to victory vs. UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Here are three keys for the No. 7 Oregon football team if it hopes to have a successful game against UCLA Saturday. I can agree with #2.Ā Ā š
September 27, 2024Sep 27 Moderator Team comparisons. Ā Breaking down tape between No. 8 Oregon Ducks and UCLA Bruins DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at the key numbers and statistics between the No. 8 Oregon Ducks and UCLA Bruins in the Week 5 Tale of the Tape. Ā It should be UGLY
September 27, 2024Sep 27 Moderator Hef to be on the call. Ā Former Oregon Ducks Coach Mark Helfrich Will Be On-Air Analyst for UCLA Game WWW.SI.COM The University of Oregon is only a few days away from opening up their official Big Ten Conference Season against UCLA. This is a game many Duck fans have been Ā
September 27, 2024Sep 27 Author Moderator Ā Oregon's defense will be tested by a pass-heavy UCLA attack at the Rose Bowl Heading into Saturday, the Oregon Ducks have yet to allow a quarterback to throw for 200 or more yards. They face a tough test to continue the streak this weekend against UCLA. Ā Oregon's defense will be tested by a pass-heavy UCLA attack at the Rose Bowl 247SPORTS.COM Heading into Saturday, the Oregon Ducks have yet to allow a quarterback to throw for 200 or more yards. They face a tough test to continue the streak this weekend against UCLA. Ā
September 27, 2024Sep 27 Author Moderator Ā Oregon Ducks' Terrance Ferguson: 'Sky Is Limit' For Oregon's Offensive Creativity In an exclusive interview, Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson says the "sky is the limit" for Oregon's offensive creativity. Now that the Ducks are finding their offensive groove with better protection for quarterback Dillon Gabriel, expect the unexpected. Ā Ā Oregon Ducks' Terrance Ferguson: 'Sky Is Limit' For Oregon's Offensive Creativity WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson, who may become the most accomplished tight end in program history, wears many hats for the 2024 Oregon football team. Ā
September 28, 2024Sep 28 Moderator I really like the throwback look. Oregon leads Week 5 of college football uniforms - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM The Oregon Ducks' "Mighty Oregon" uniforms are inspired by the Ducks' 1997 game against the Washington Huskies. Ā
September 28, 2024Sep 28 Moderator UCLA assisting in Oregon recruiting this weekend as some Duck targets will be on their sideline. Ā Oregon Ducks Recruiting: Coveted Prospects Visiting Rose Bowl for UCLA Matchup WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks are unable to host any recruits for week five of the college football season because they travel to Pasadena, California, to face the UCLA Brui Ā
September 28, 2024Sep 28 Moderator Rival's final thoughts and preview of the rest of the BIG games. Ā Saturday Primer: UCLA Week OREGON.RIVALS.COM Final thoughts ahead of the UCLA game tonight, plus previewing the rest of the action in the Big Ten Ā
September 28, 2024Sep 28 Author Moderator Ā Oregon Ducks close as four-score favorites over UCLA Bruins Ā Oregon Ducks close as four-score favorites over UCLA Bruins DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It would appear that the betting public is backing the Ducks on Saturday night. Ā
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