Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:42 PM It cracks me up, but the activity of posting this year is less than prior years! A year that was thought to be memorable, and is turning into one and....less discussion? I was pondering it with NJDuck, and realized that it is only natural; in the past we had "Prevent Offense" problems, or major injuries, or a loss we should not have had, or something to gripe about and beat-to-death. By contrast, this year it is boringly efficient, and while I love it, I do admit there is less to discuss. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw Moderator No. 2 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:52 PM I was not going to comment on this, in order the keep the trend going, but for me these are the Good Old Days. Maybe not much to complain about or argue about, but a lot to savor and feel good about on a daily basis. #1 in the country week after week, impressive victories game after game, a bright future for the program: it's all good and it doesn't happen very often. Time to sit back and enjoy it. 1 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 3 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:55 PM Bama games were pretty boring as well under Saban. Also... can we break that 40 points threshold please? I mean it's probably somewhat by design that we aren't... but that's really my only complaint so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 4 Share Posted Wednesday at 05:01 PM On 11/13/2024 at 8:55 AM, David Marsh said: Also... can we break that 40 points threshold please? My prediction? Scoring will go WAY UP in the Playoffs because they have to. Evan Stewart will be unleashed! 1 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuackyQuack No. 5 Share Posted Wednesday at 05:12 PM If this is what being bored is like.... I love being bored! Lets be bored for the rest of the season and years to come. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 6 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:00 PM This is where we are, that boring, sloppy, underperforming 21 point win over Mayland had a rumblin' no stumblin' dash by a 296 lbs DL on a fake punt, and scoring passes to a pair of OL's. Pretty sure no other team will do that, and that game was the "worst" OBD have had in the last 7. While I'm at the Forum with Decorum with all my Duck friends, I think about the Purdue fans, Northwestern. What are they thinking about? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 7 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:10 PM On 11/13/2024 at 10:00 AM, 30Duck said: This is where we are, that boring, sloppy, underperforming 21 point win over Mayland had a rumblin' no stumblin' dash by a 296 lbs DL on a fake punt, and scoring passes to a pair of OL's. Pretty sure no other team will do that, and that game was the "worst" OBD have had in the last 7. Those plays certainly gave the Ducks a nice spark in the 3rd quarter and got a touchdown and 2pt conversion for it. Against a foe that it felt like why would Lanning want to show this off. Though I suspect he wants that stuff on film for opposing teams so they have to spend time and effort to prepare against it even if they are unlikely to see it. It's also why we see the Ducks fan out for a 2pt conversion all the time but rarely actually snap the ball for it. Waste opponents time.. and considering how vanilla the offense has been at times this year, gotta make the opposing coordinators work on some weird stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 8 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:43 PM Not just #1, a unanimous #1 in both polls, which is very cool, since this is a first. Difficult to be critical, or complain. I will sit back and admire what this team has done, and remain cautiously optimistic looking forward. As DL reminds his team every week….they can’t control the narrative of what others say, or think…FEBU, do your job, talk with your pads, and let’s go play some football. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autzen Magic No. 9 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:47 PM I for one am entertained by my Ducks being #1! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotcha No. 10 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:18 PM On 11/13/2024 at 10:10 AM, David Marsh said: Those plays certainly gave the Ducks a nice spark in the 3rd quarter and got a touchdown and 2pt conversion for it. Against a foe that it felt like why would Lanning want to show this off. Though I suspect he wants that stuff on film for opposing teams so they have to spend time and effort to prepare against it even if they are unlikely to see it. It's also why we see the Ducks fan out for a 2pt conversion all the time but rarely actually snap the ball for it. Waste opponents time.. and considering how vanilla the offense has been at times this year, gotta make the opposing coordinators work on some weird stuff. I am in agreement with that, the rest of the play calls were plain vanilla, don't show anything new. Except, make the opposing teams have to plan for the one-off play calls, like offensive lineman catching touchdowns, to waste time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CjAllen180 No. 11 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:34 PM On 11/13/2024 at 12:43 PM, Drake said: Not just #1, a unanimous #1 in both polls, which is very cool, since this is a first. Not only that, but #1 with literally NOBODY having a problem with it. Let the good times roll! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 12 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:39 PM On 11/13/2024 at 8:42 AM, Charles Fischer said: this year it is boringly efficient, and while I love it, I do admit there is less to discuss. Jezz, wait till next year and you may have to shut the forum down to four days a week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 13 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:57 PM On 11/13/2024 at 1:10 PM, David Marsh said: Those plays certainly gave the Ducks a nice spark in the 3rd quarter and got a touchdown and 2pt conversion for it. Against a foe that it felt like why would Lanning want to show this off. Perhaps Coach Lanning is so tired of answering the third quarter scoring woes, he just said: “[forget] it, I’m going to use this fake punt and 2 point conversion I’ve been saving all year!” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 14 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:12 PM For this graybeard, i love this kind of boring. I am with all posters who support being #1. How often does #1 happen? Not often, so i am enjoying every moment. This years version is more methodical and less exciting, yet dominant. Go Ducks, bore us to death! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroBurst61 No. 15 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:26 PM On 11/13/2024 at 8:42 AM, Charles Fischer said: By contrast, this year it is boringly efficient, and while I love it, I do admit there is less to discuss. Lol...isn't there a television commercial currently running about a bank being "boring" and how "boring" is actually what you want?! Well if I have to be "bored" all the way to the National Championship, then bring it on! Cause I have had more than my fair share of "Duck Stress" to last the rest of my lifetime. I could use a little "boring". 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 16 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:34 PM On 11/13/2024 at 12:12 PM, HappyToBeADuck said: This years version is more methodical and less exciting, yet dominant. I get it that a lot of fans aren't excited about a team that can't get to 40. Yeah, they win, but where's the explosion? tomato-tomahto is the only way I can put it in this forum. If being 10-0 is boring, like "Happy" just posted, I'll take it year after year. The explosion plays are great, being up 42-10, at halftime was fun. But I'm enjoying this team and season more than any I can remember. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 17 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:39 PM I'll take boredom any day and as Dan would say 'who cares'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 18 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:56 PM I'm not bored, but it certainly gives us less to talk about. Everyone talking about the scandalous rankings, but Oregon isn't part of that. Things haven't been perfect for the team, but while we win big, there isn't as much dry powder for critical takes. Hence less posting. I am concerned about our Offensive performance against speed bump Maryland, and the wear and tear accumulation at this point. Fingers crossed that the players have it in them to maintain focus and play hard while worn out, yet somehow don't get more injuries.. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudslide No. 19 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:01 PM On 11/13/2024 at 8:42 AM, Charles Fischer said: It cracks me up, but the activity of posting this year is less than prior years! A year that was thought to be memorable, and is turning into one and....less discussion? I was pondering it with NJDuck, and realized that it is only natural; in the past we had "Prevent Offense" problems, or major injuries, or a loss we should not have had, or something to gripe about and beat-to-death. By contrast, this year it is boringly efficient, and while I love it, I do admit there is less to discuss. Fear not for lack of critiquing, Mr. FishDuck. We still have a basketball team starting up ... that just begs for posting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickDuck No. 20 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:02 PM Not really boring ... maybe people are quiet, not wanting to jinx this mojo too much. It's an awesome time to be a Ducks fan ... still winning while the others stub their toes, but I am uncomfortably waiting for the big sad loss ... oww! If it happens soon (UW or UW), then we avoid the extra game probably (BIG Championship) - this would not be bad. The loser gets the extra game ... and I'm not sure we can beat the Bucks twice (or maybe more) in one year. Out of 130 teams, this is impressive and I would love to see a 16-0 squad (wow, alot of games for a student) and that would make them the best team in the history of college football (arguably). Of course, we'll hear that Phil bought this team, but who cares? Go Ducks, and please blow out a team in the 1st half for once!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 21 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:10 PM On 11/13/2024 at 11:34 AM, CjAllen180 said: Not only that, but #1 with literally NOBODY having a problem with it. When has THAT ever happened? Usually the pundits are sputtering about Oregon is over-rated, or soft, or some form of undeserving. What is the Difference? Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 22 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:14 PM On 11/13/2024 at 11:39 AM, Steven A said: Jezz, wait till next year and you may have to shut the forum down to four days a week. You know, that is funny, but is also probably true! FORGET the 2025 Season: Ducks Better Savor This Year... | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM My many Duck-Buddies…I know I should not be looking ahead, but I did so in order to provide perspective on how experienced and savvy this 2024 Oregon Football… Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 23 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:16 PM On 11/13/2024 at 1:01 PM, Mudslide said: Fear not for lack of critiquing, Mr. FishDuck. We still have a basketball team starting up ... that just begs for posting. Boy is that true! We were so lucky last night...whew! Portland was hitting crazy threes, and we were stuck-in-the-mud. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 24 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:52 PM On 11/13/2024 at 12:56 PM, Solar said: I'm not bored, but it certainly gives us less to talk about. Everyone talking about the scandalous rankings, but Oregon isn't part of that. Things haven't been perfect for the team, but while we win big, there isn't as much dry powder for critical takes. Hence less posting. I am concerned about our Offensive performance against speed bump Maryland, and the wear and tear accumulation at this point. Fingers crossed that the players have it in them to maintain focus and play hard while worn out, yet somehow don't get more injuries.. Hoping the offensive performance against Maryland was a one off……the penalties, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 25 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:03 PM Not bored, at least in NY case... just getting over a case of shingles, so I may have been distracted for a couple weeks. As far as OBD, I love what I'm seeing. A great, though flawed team of brothers working through their issues. It's incredible witnessing DL and company mature into something the PAC that was never really experienced. Besides I'd rather be bored than beachy all the time. It's easier on my digestive system! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck No. 26 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:51 PM On 11/13/2024 at 1:10 PM, Charles Fischer said: When has THAT ever happened? Usually the pundits are sputtering about Oregon is over-rated, or soft, or some form of undeserving. Speaking of pundits, Cowherd just finished saying, “I think Oregon is the best team in the country...but I pick Ohio State to beat Texas in the championship game." At least he didn't say USC, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 27 Share Posted Thursday at 01:11 AM On 11/13/2024 at 3:51 PM, 30Duck said: Cowherd just finished saying, I think Oregon is the best team in the country...but I pick Ohio State to beat Texas in the championship game." 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Hilarius Moderator No. 28 Share Posted Thursday at 01:33 AM On 11/13/2024 at 3:51 PM, 30Duck said: Cowherd just finished saying, “I think Oregon is the best team in the country...but I pick Ohio State to beat Texas in the championship game." Cowherd is a coward following the herd. You’re never going to get fired for predicting Ohio State and Texas in the Natty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
