FishDuck Article Administrator No. 1 Share Posted November 17 Football isn’t a beauty contest — winning ugly still counts. The No. 1 Oregon Ducks overcame early struggles and a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the unranked Wisconsin Badgers 16-13 on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium. Talented Oregon rosters of years past have fallen in similar November games, unable to rise above the same types of frustrating miscues that plagued ... Not Pretty but Still Perfect: No. 1 Ducks Rally Late | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Football isn’t a beauty contest — winning ugly still counts. The No. 1 Oregon Ducks overcame early struggles and a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat... 2 3 Two Sites: FishDuck and the Our Beloved Ducks forum, The only "Forum with Decorum!" And All-Volunteer? What a wonderful community of Duck fans! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 2 Share Posted November 17 Thanks, Jordan, for the excellent recap of yesterday's game. I agree, "winning ugly still counts". Wisconsin really benefited from the bye week and came out refreshed and energized. Kudos to their coach for that. I know we will always get our opponent's best shot. I'm impressed with all the Oregon Coaches for prevailing against an improved and energized home team. We've seen other Oregon teams fail in these situations. Also impressed with the "true grit" shown by the players. Lots of stuff to go to the doctor and get fixed. Get healthy Ducks! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 3 Share Posted November 17 Thank you Jordan for your article in the aftermath of OBD's hard fought road game victory. A well rested and energized Badger defense utilized constant pressure to force DG off his timing routes. Wisconsins secondary is strong and coverage was very good. DG had to scramble or adjust often to carve out table scraps on the scoreboard. It helped that the Whisky D (just like the Terps) did not have to account for Tez. To my eyes the Duck offense is more predictable withoit Tez. Yet the Ducks tired and pieced together offense moved the ball, at times with ease. However, a critical red zone mistake and 2 settle for Field Goals, on the first 3 drives absolutely inspired the Wisconsin D. Instead of taking the crowd out of the game with a 21 point lead early, well that crowd was loud and supportive for the entire game. Except when the Badgers had the ball. OBD's Defense played outstanding dominant ball. Their was no doubt that the Game Ball belongs to the Oregon Duck D... Well done........ It was an ugly win for sure but a big time road win. Go Ducks, the dreaded leg lifters are heading to Eugene....... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted November 17 Thanks, Jordan, this one was ugly, add it to the nightmare list that Wisconsin is compiling with games against Oregon. It was the game that OBD lost before, and that weren't supposed to win, now that they're in the B1G. But win they did. How many times have the Ducks lost because the kicker missed a field goal? Last year's Beaver, now Always a Duck, Atticus Sappington was 3-3. Gabriel pulled a little Mahomes out on Wisky when he was running down the sideline, looked like he was heading out of bounds, but didn't and zipped past them for some more. Maybe should have let Sapp make it 4-4, but the Ducks D took care of business, and now the Ducks finally get a rest. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 5 Share Posted November 17 (edited) On 11/17/2024 at 5:05 AM, FishDuck Article said: Football isn’t a beauty contest While an ugly win is better than a loss, college football has always been a beauty contest since there are uneven schedules and a high percentage of the teams do not advance to a tournament. Although style points don’t matter as much for those at the top of the rankings (like OBD), they do matter for teams looking to earn an at large spot in the college football playoffs. Edited November 17 by OregonDucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 6 Share Posted November 17 From The Athletic's ($ wall) Stewart Mandel - "But the Ducks did what great teams do, driving 81 yards for the tying score and holding Wisconsin without a 1st down for the entire 4th quarter to win 16-13." "Running back Jordan James (25 carries,121 yards, one TD) wore down the Badgers, and defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei was everywhere, pulling down a game-sealing interception off a deflection." ( Note to FSU fans: It is possible for the words 'Uiagalelei' and 'interception' to appear in the same sentence not involving a brutal loss. - David Hale - ESPN) Thank you, Jordan. Thank you, Stewart. Puddles, take a WELL-DESERVED NAP before beating UW back-to-back. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck No. 7 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 6:58 AM, Jon Joseph said: Puddles, take a WELL-DESERVED NAP before beating UW back-to-back. Wait a minute, Puddles only did 16 pushups last night. No nap, the guy better keep working out or he will never be ready for the game on the 30th. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Rosa Duck No. 8 Share Posted November 17 Thank you Jordan, we can count on you showing up. Perhaps our DUCKS could have played better but IMHO the Wisconsin defense was no joke. They came to play and we were fortunate to get away with a win. I loved the game as I was actually elated after the game as opposed to being bored. Next the Huskies. My guess is they will come to play and we will have a tough game. Dan Lanning has to beat the Huskies! GO DUCKS! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktmguy2018 No. 9 Share Posted November 17 Oh, you should have read the Husky forums about this game. Their "obtuse-ity" was on full display. One comment was similar to "so much talent and they are so underperforming" in reference to how the Ducks were playing. Ummm, yeah. 11-0 is such a letdown. We are one of three undefeated teams left in FBS. Out of 134! OBD, Indiana, and Army are the only teams with unblemished records. At the beginning of the year, I predicted 2 losses. Ohio State and at Wisconsin. This team has shown their mettle in overcoming injuries, in gelling with transfers, and winning with suffocating defense!! I honestly DO NOT care if Oregon is #1, #2, or #3. I feel they deserve #1, Camp Randall has taken out some worthy opponents! My pride and love of OBD wants them to be #1. My brain reminds me of the desired endgame and says "They are in the B10CG! Beat the Woof-Woofs in two weeks and they are 100% in the playoffs no matter what" 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 10 Share Posted November 17 ITPFTS . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 11 Share Posted November 17 Matayo is a complete stud. Period….. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotcha No. 12 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 7:30 AM, Haywarduck said: Wait a minute, Puddles only did 16 pushups last night. No nap, the guy better keep working out or he will never be ready for the game on the 30th. Nooww Wait A Minute, wasn't it 3 + 6 + 13 + 16 for a total of 38? 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 13 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 11:00 AM, Ktmguy2018 said: Oh, you should have read the Husky forums about this game. Their "obtuse-ity" was on full display. One comment was similar to "so much talent and they are so underperforming" in reference to how the Ducks were playing. Ummm, yeah. 11-0 is such a letdown. We are one of three undefeated teams left in FBS. Out of 134! OBD, Indiana, and Army are the only teams with unblemished records. At the beginning of the year, I predicted 2 losses. Ohio State and at Wisconsin. This team has shown their mettle in overcoming injuries, in gelling with transfers, and winning with suffocating defense!! I honestly DO NOT care if Oregon is #1, #2, or #3. I feel they deserve #1, Camp Randall has taken out some worthy opponents! My pride and love of OBD wants them to be #1. My brain reminds me of the desired endgame and says "They are in the B10CG! Beat the Woof-Woofs in two weeks and they are 100% in the playoffs no matter what" THIS from fans of a team that is 0-Fer on the road with its last chance to win a road game, +9.5, in Eugene on 11/30/24. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktmguy2018 No. 14 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 8:51 AM, Gotcha said: Nooww Wait A Minute Oh, I see what you did there!!! Well played "Shout" reference!! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 15 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 7:30 AM, Haywarduck said: Wait a minute, Puddles only did 16 pushups last night. No nap, the guy better keep working out or he will never be ready for the game on the 30th. Hayward and JJ, you guys are the best! But… There is no Puddles. There is The Duck, and The Duck is going into his Work Week. If The Duck does nap during work week, he will be dreaming of Dominating the Dastardly Dawggies! 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw Moderator No. 16 Share Posted November 17 The national narrative of the Ducks is changing... In prior years, the headline would have been something like, "Oregon's Shortcomings Revealed in Narrow Victory". Now, it's more, "Ducks Clamp Down to Earn Hard-Fought Win". Mandel's quote, "But the Ducks did what great teams do..." shows how things have changed. The narrative has shifted to one in which the Ducks are a great team that finds ways to win, not a lucky, undeserving team that barely beats un-ranked teams. I tell you, this is a big shift in national perceptions. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 17 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 8:00 AM, Ktmguy2018 said: Oh, you should have read the Husky forums about this game. Their "obtuse-ity" was on full display. One comment was similar to "so much talent and they are so underperforming" in reference to how the Ducks were playing. Ummm, yeah. 11-0 is such a letdown. We are one of three undefeated teams left in FBS. Out of 134! OBD, Indiana, and Army are the only teams with unblemished records. At the beginning of the year, I predicted 2 losses. Ohio State and at Wisconsin. This team has shown their mettle in overcoming injuries, in gelling with transfers, and winning with suffocating defense!! I honestly DO NOT care if Oregon is #1, #2, or #3. I feel they deserve #1, Camp Randall has taken out some worthy opponents! My pride and love of OBD wants them to be #1. My brain reminds me of the desired endgame and says "They are in the B10CG! Beat the Woof-Woofs in two weeks and they are 100% in the playoffs no matter what" So I assume the assessment of ‘underperforming’ was determined based on their experience from last year? They were ‘underperforming’ last year when they were 11-0? Got it. Makes complete sense now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 9:05 AM, jrw said: Mandel's quote, "But the Ducks did what great teams do..." shows how things have changed. The narrative has shifted to one in which the Ducks are a great team that finds ways to win, not a lucky, undeserving team that barely beats un-ranked teams. So true, and I expect that Oregon will be the unanimous No.1 again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 19 Share Posted November 17 A shout-out to Or-e-Gawn, Wisconsin, good morning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 20 Share Posted November 17 This was another game that shows our DL is capable of wearing down opponents' OLs. That's quite an advantage to have; an elite trait. 16 points, yuck. I agree we don't need to win a beauty contest right now, with the 12 team playoff as an 11 win team that beat OSU, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We could even manage to lose next week and we would still be in. I like what another individual pointed out that in the 2010 perfect regular season we barely beat Cal in an away game at a similar point in the season in a similarly low scoring game. It can happen and isn't necessarily a sign of impending doom. And hopefully the bye week can resolve much of the issues we had this game, being mentally, emotionally and physically worn down, as well as cleaning up issues with offensive blocking chemistry (including TEs). Here's to another week (or two?) at number 1. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 21 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 8:00 AM, Ktmguy2018 said: Oh, you should have read the Husky forums about this game. Here's some more: The USC of the north! We are well-aware of his faults, having beat them 3 straight times. Gotta love how their fans labeled him a genius because he got a 12 men on the field penalty in exchange for running about 4 seconds off of the clock in a game earlier. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck No. 22 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 8:51 AM, Gotcha said: Nooww Wait A Minute, wasn't it 3 + 6 + 13 + 16 for a total of 38? Great catch, but it if he is going to do over 200 in the dawg game, he better get working out! I wonder if there is a betting line on the total pushups Puddles will do on the 30th? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 23 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 9:34 AM, 30Duck said: Here's some more: The USC of the north! We are well-aware of his faults, having beat them 3 straight times. Gotta love how their fans labeled him a genius because he got a 12 men on the field penalty in exchange for running about 4 seconds off of the clock in a game earlier. And let’s face it- they’d give up body parts to be Oregon right now. In the mean time they can relish their win over UCLA. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 24 Share Posted November 17 Jordan James went from probable to warrior mode. Such a solid performance on a night where offensive highlights were few. The offense started strong, but red zone mistakes kept the badgers in the game. In an alternate universe, it could have been 21 - 0 in favor of the Ducks, early in the game. The defense started strong, and ended stronger. Matayo played like a senior moving his way up the NFL draft board, and was my defensive MVP for this game. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 25 Share Posted November 17 “The Big 10 refs save Oregon with one of the worst chop block calls you are ever going to see,” @mattbegreatyt wrote. “Cost Wisconsin a 1st down and gives Oregon great field position.” After the controversial flag, Wisconsin had two more chances to drive and either tie the game or take the lead. Instead, the Oregon defense stood tall, forcing a turnover on downs and an interception to ice the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 26 Share Posted November 17 He was almost right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckFan93 No. 27 Share Posted November 17 So relieved for this win. Go Ducks! This kind of win at the end of the season is mark of a great team. Let's beat the fuskies by at least 9 points after the bye, to avenge for the last 2 seasons! Many what-ifs in the game - the main one for me is that INT in the red zone in Q1. I bet the game would've played out very differently if we had scored a TD there instead... That one play really got them going unfortunately. We really got to stop doing that. And another 0-point Q3. Anyone still think this was by design? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 28 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 1:35 PM, DuckFan93 said: And another 0-point Q3. Anyone still think this was by design? Don't know if it was by design. But I absolutely think the Ducks should defer and score on the opening possession of Q3 against the Huskies. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 29 Share Posted November 17 Coach Fickell praised his defense for their impressive performance, particularly their pressure on Gabriel. “Our defense did a great job today—tackling, limiting big plays, and creating edge pressure,” Fickell noted. While Wisconsin’s defense kept them competitive, Fickell acknowledged their inability to close out the game in the fourth quarter, an ongoing issue that left them vulnerable to Oregon’s late-game tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 30 Share Posted November 17 It's too late baby now it's too late. https://athlonsports.com/college/all-huskers/wisconsin-badgers-fire-offensive-coordinator-ahead-of-game-at-nebraska-cornhuskers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 31 Share Posted November 17 On 11/17/2024 at 3:37 PM, Jon Joseph said: It's too late baby now it's too late. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 32 Share Posted November 18 It looks like Wisconsin was not satisfied with their offensive coordinator. Phil Longo is a very respected OC, but he couldn’t make it happen in the land of cheese. Wisconsin fires offensive coordinator Phil Longo after 2 years - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Wisconsin fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo on Sunday, a day after the Badgers' 16-13 home loss to No. 1 Oregon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDuck No. 33 Share Posted November 18 Still perfect. Get healthy and let's do the damn thing!!!!!! Go Ducks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
