FishDuck Article Administrator No. 1 Share Posted Sunday at 10:00 AM Ducks fans, fasten your seatbelts, put your tray tables up and adjust your seats to their upright position. The possibility of a high-stakes postseason rematch between the No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes is a reality, and things could get bumpy. Mr. FishDuck was so concerned that he took a break from his fun at Richard ... Can Oregon Best the Buckeyes Again in Rose Bowl Rematch? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Ducks fans, fasten your seatbelts, put your tray tables up and adjust your seats to their upright position. The possibility of a high-stakes... 1 3 3 1 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...
criticalduck No. 2 Share Posted Sunday at 12:42 PM You know someone at a bar told me that osu decided not to blitz OBD the first time around and that's why OBD won the game?? So it wasn't the fact that the O-line was just better than the D? It's amazing that OBD has the smartest, craftiest coach that has done more with "less" overall talent than osu! Money can buy you championships, ta&m, if you have the coach and staff to lead the young men! Oregon can, and will, out play and coach osu for another win. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted Sunday at 02:20 PM Quarterback-Oregon Receivers-Oregon Running Backs-Push OL- Oregon DL-Burch is playing this time-Oregon Secondary-Push Coaching-Oregon That's advantage Oregon in the two most important categories: QB and coaching. I also give Oregon the advantage in explosive plays, osu2 doesn't have a Tez, or a TE that can jump over defenders. 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 4 Share Posted Sunday at 02:43 PM Jordan, well done......many points to ponder! For me, just like in the first game, this matchup is a toss up. For a number of weeks these 2 teams were #1 and #2 in the rankings There is a good chance that the winner of the Rose Bowl game will bring home the Natty. (It is not a fluke that of the final 8 teams, 3 are from the BIG.) With all the the future NFL talent on the field, IMHO, It comes down to 2 key piints. 1. Who executes the best..... 2. Whose motivation is greater... From the moment osu2, fornerly tOSU, left Eugene they have loudly shouted to the college football world that they wanted a rematch....... Coach Day and Buckeye nation...be careful what you wish for....... GO DUCKS............. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 5 Share Posted Sunday at 02:50 PM On 12/22/2024 at 7:42 AM, criticalduck said: You know someone at a bar told me that osu decided not to blitz OBD the first time around and that's why OBD won the game?? So it wasn't the fact that the O-line was just better than the D? It's amazing that OBD has the smartest, craftiest coach that has done more with "less" overall talent than osu! Money can buy you championships, ta&m, if you have the coach and staff to lead the young men! Oregon can, and will, out play and coach osu for another win. They couldn’t cover our WR’s with seven defenders in coverage. They better make sure they get home on their blitzes if they choose to do so. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 6 Share Posted Sunday at 03:13 PM The Ohio State fans are really confident right now. They sound an awful lot like we did after we crushed Oregon State last year to make it to the P12CG. Their biggest worry right now is trying to get the overconfident Tennessee fans to sell them their Rose Bowl tickets at a fair price. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 7 Share Posted Sunday at 04:11 PM I’m extremely nervous about the Rose Bowl. Ohio State may be one of the top 2 teams in the playoffs. They certainly have as much talent as anyone in the country. Ohio State beat Oregon in the last 2 Rose Bowls that we played against them and the National Championship Game. Hopefully, Oregon’s recent success against the Buckeyes carries over to this playoff game. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 8 Share Posted Sunday at 04:14 PM On 12/22/2024 at 9:50 AM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: They couldn’t cover our WR’s with seven defenders in coverage. They better make sure they get home on their blitzes if they choose to do so. Hopefully Coach Stein has some blitz counters lined up and ready to go (I’m sure he will). T-Ferg and Tez could have big games, if Ohio State blitzes a lot. Hopefully Evan Stewart is the downfield threat he was in the first game. Is it just me or has he been really quiet lately? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 9 Share Posted Sunday at 04:14 PM We showed against Penn State that we can scheme our offense against DL pressure although Penn State's secondary isn't as good as OSU's. And it was good to see the new look of OSU defense to be better prepared for it. My biggest concern is OSU's offense scheming like they did against Tennessee. Attacking the edges of the defense and really taking advantage of their passing talent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 10 Share Posted Sunday at 04:29 PM Thanks, Jordan. The wife and I will be leaving for the Chop House in short order. I'm going with your menu choices and a side of Smokey. Saint Nick called it in the pregame - "I expect a team this talented and well-coached to bounce back big versus Tennessee." Nick once again endeared himself to Vols and SEC fans everywhere. Watching the Buckeyes take no prisoners last night in front of far more scarlet than orange made the effort, or rather the lack thereof, on offense vs. Nebraska and Michigan even more puzzling. However, the Buckeyes D has shown up everywhere tOSU has played but for Eugene, Oregon. This Buckeyes D is as good as it gets in CFB and coming to Pasadena on a mission. The Buckeyes learned the hard way that they're not playing a Pac-12 team not ready to compete in the B1G. This will be a heavyweight fight from the first round through the 15th. If the game goes into extra rounds, OT, I will not be surprised. FanDuel opening lines: Ohio State -1.5. Over/Under 52.5. Two very good, when on their game, college Ds will be playing in Pasadena but I think the game could go over in the 1st half. Especially if Howard plays like he did vs. Tennessee. Both teams have weapons on O that if utilized properly (was Chip at the Michigan game?) will not be shut down. The PO format would PO any football fan not located in Austin, Boise, Tempe or State College but, as a great man once said, 'So What?' It is what it is so get ready for the 2nd Battle of the Os being played not in Indianapolis but in Pasadena. As I recall, other than as tabulated by a guy who was Crabby in the post-game, the Ducks first Playoff appearance in Pasadena went pretty well, eh? BASH BRUTUS! CRUSH CHIP! DECIMATE DAY! DUCKS ALL THE WAY! 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRunningDuck No. 11 Share Posted Sunday at 06:37 PM Mostly based on games I attended, my list of most arrogant fans. Did not attend everything. Penn State Ohio State Washington USC Craziest Fans Oklahoma lSU Fresneck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJ No. 12 Share Posted Sunday at 07:22 PM It's a great, tough matchup. What concerns me more than the talent/coaching questions is the long layoff (3.5 weeks) and possibly coming out flat/slow in the first half. Not sure what Lanning can do about it, possibly some intense scrimmages, etc. to stay sharp. That's one disadvantage of the 1st round bye. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 13 Share Posted Sunday at 07:30 PM On 12/22/2024 at 8:14 AM, OregonDucks said: Hopefully Coach Stein has some blitz counters lined up and ready to go (I’m sure he will). T-Ferg and Tez could have big games, if Ohio State blitzes a lot. Hopefully Evan Stewart is the downfield threat he was in the first game. Is it just me or has he been really quiet lately? It’s not just you. He has been quiet…….he’ll need to produce, and attract attention, so Tez can do his thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signoramous No. 14 Share Posted Sunday at 07:31 PM Agree. I'm worried about the same thing. If the first round had been a week earlier and those teams would have to play without the benefit of a week off, the bye would have been a huge benefit. As it is, it may be a detriment. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 15 Share Posted Sunday at 11:34 PM On 12/22/2024 at 11:14 AM, Solar said: We showed against Penn State that we can scheme our offense against DL pressure although Penn State's secondary isn't as good as OSU's. And it was good to see the new look of OSU defense to be better prepared for it. My biggest concern is OSU's offense scheming like they did against Tennessee. Attacking the edges of the defense and really taking advantage of their passing talent. This might give you some hope. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 16 Share Posted Sunday at 11:43 PM On 12/22/2024 at 6:20 AM, 30Duck said: Quarterback-Oregon Receivers-Oregon Running Backs-Push OL- Oregon DL-Burch is playing this time-Oregon Secondary-Push Coaching-Oregon That's advantage Oregon in the two most important categories: QB and coaching. I also give Oregon the advantage in explosive plays, osu2 doesn't have a Tez, or a TE that can jump over defenders. I might argue that WRs are a push, or slight edge OSU because of Smith. I would add: LBs slight OSU TEs Oregon And maybe as important: Special Teams. Oregon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 17 Share Posted yesterday at 12:19 AM On 12/22/2024 at 3:43 PM, EastBayDuckDad said: TEs Oregon I agree about Smith, so I just had Receivers, including the edge for Oregon's TE's, also agree on the LB's & special teams. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 18 Share Posted yesterday at 12:30 AM (edited) On 12/22/2024 at 6:34 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: This might give you some hope. Michigan has a better run defense than does Oregon. I agree that you have to help with Jeremiah Smith (bracket coverage) and make someone else on the Ohio State offense beat you though. He is a really special talent. Edited yesterday at 12:31 AM by OregonDucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 19 Share Posted yesterday at 12:57 AM At 5:00 PST, December 22, 2024, there will be 14, 220 minutes until the Rose Bowl at @ 2:00 PST January 1 2025. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 20 Share Posted yesterday at 03:03 AM It's A Shame It's Too Early, But Bring On The Game! Ohio State's blowout win over Tennessee sets up epic Oregon rematch. It's just a shame it's happening in the quarterfinals SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Ohio State and Oregon could very well have the two best teams in college football this year. But thanks to a new CFP format that is already showing flaws, they're meeting in the second round. Devour Howard! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 21 Share Posted yesterday at 03:30 AM Ohio State couldn't beat Oregon with their 3rd string quarterback this time. Take that osu2! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Duck No. 22 Share Posted yesterday at 06:32 AM Thanks for reading everyone! Jon Joseph, I love it! This is going to be another incredible game. These teams are the top of the class. I’ve never seen a Ducks team this complete and able to defeat all takers. This is truly a different year and different squad, likely yielding a different outcome after so many years of falling short. Ducks have got a tough road but winning it all was never going to be easy. This is our time to shine. As the best team in the country, we are here for a reason. Let’s go Ducks! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 23 Share Posted yesterday at 03:04 PM On 12/22/2024 at 7:03 PM, Jon Joseph said: It's A Shame It's Too Early, But Bring On The Game! Ohio State's blowout win over Tennessee sets up epic Oregon rematch. It's just a shame it's happening in the quarterfinals SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Ohio State and Oregon could very well have the two best teams in college football this year. But thanks to a new CFP format that is already showing flaws, they're meeting in the second round. Devour Howard! HUMBLE HOWARD!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDuck No. 24 Share Posted yesterday at 03:10 PM On 12/22/2024 at 9:43 AM, HappyToBeADuck said: From the moment osu2, fornerly tOSU, left Eugene they have loudly shouted to the college football world that they wanted a rematch....... Coach Day and Buckeye nation...be careful what you wish for....... GO DUCKS............. Giving DL and Co this much time to prepare gives us the edge. Furthermore, Denzel cannot cover Evan or Tez. Ferg and Sadiq are a matchup nightmare. OSU run D looked better against Tenn, but i am confident in our hog mollies to open up lanes for Jordan and Noah. I like Jabbar shadowing Jeremiah, and i have faith in Nikko, Brandon, etc on the back end to do well against Egbuka. Burch, Harmon, Jamaree and Matayo are the X-Factor in my eyes. If they cause havoc and move the line back play after play so Treveyon and Quinshon don't get going downhill like they did against Tenn, we are in great shape. I also expect a lot of pressure on Howard behind the LOS with Tosh drawing up some exotic blitz packages. Will Howard, in my eyes, is not built for this. Lastly, for crying out loud we have the ice man, DG8. I'll leave you with that. In the biggest moments, in the biggest games, he does what he does.... and that's be great. I sleep like a baby knowing he is our field general. It feels like he is destined to bring OBD all the damn way. Go Ducks, BLAST THE BUCKEYES 2X!!!!!!!!!!! Will be rooting my tail off from Delray Beach FL. "WE WILL OBLIGE HIM". 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 25 Share Posted yesterday at 03:34 PM On 12/22/2024 at 12:22 PM, MikeJ said: It's a great, tough matchup. What concerns me more than the talent/coaching questions is the long layoff (3.5 weeks) and possibly coming out flat/slow in the first half. Not sure what Lanning can do about it, possibly some intense scrimmages, etc. to stay sharp. That's one disadvantage of the 1st round bye. Yeah... the nearly 4 weeks off (25 days) is just too damn long. But, if anyone can get these guys fired up and ready to rock-n-roll from the get-go, we all know that it is Dan Lanning. And they will be ready from the get-go. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 26 Share Posted yesterday at 03:46 PM These Buckeyes Boys Should be Thrown Into The and Not Talking, Trash. Will Howard and the Ohio State Buckeyes are already trash talking the Oregon Ducks AUTZENZOO.COM The Ohio State Buckeyes won in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. They immediately started trash-talking their next opponent, the Oregon Ducks. Show Howie and Friends the Path to the Pasadena Garbage Dump! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 27 Share Posted yesterday at 03:52 PM (edited) Will Howard: "The way that last one ended doesn't sit right with me..." Yeah... I can imagine, given that they guy was a total bone-head in the last and most critical play of the game. He's probably trying to figure out a way to blame his garbage decision making on Oregon as well. Edited yesterday at 04:00 PM by Desert Duck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 28 Share Posted yesterday at 04:02 PM DD and OBD friends, over the years, the NFL teams with the first-round byes have gone to the Super Bowl 80% of the time. Ohio State played with a ton of emotion Saturday night, emotion not seen in the games against Nebraska and Michigan. Will Day et al. be able to bring this Buckeyes team to the frenzy it played with against Tennessee to Pasadena? It's rare for any team to play at its zenith more than once a season, and I'm so happy to hear these Sons of Bucks trash-talking. Diss the Ducks and pass Danno the ammunition . Smaaaaart. But we know that these Sons of Bucks did not go to Columbus "to play no school." Right, Cardell? Playoff Title Or Bust! Busting the Bucks Bubble Twice WILL be Twice as Nice. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie No. 29 Share Posted yesterday at 04:20 PM On 12/23/2024 at 7:34 AM, Desert Duck said: Yeah... the nearly 4 weeks off (25 days) is just too damn long. But, if anyone can get these guys fired up and ready to rock-n-roll from the get-go, we all know that it is Dan Lanning. And they will be ready from the get-go. Somehow I don't think there will be any problem getting the Ducks fired up. I'm guessing they've been fired up since the B1G Championship game. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 30 Share Posted 23 hours ago Go, Go, Gonzo! Former Oregon star is still repping the Ducks during Sunday's game in the NFL WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The Oregon Ducks are awaiting New Year's Day where they'll square off in a massive rematch against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl. Even though he's no longer at Oregon, New... BOOT THE BUCKS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 31 Share Posted 19 hours ago (edited) On 12/23/2024 at 10:10 AM, NYDuck said: I like Jabbar shadowing Jeremiah, and i have faith in Nikko, Brandon, etc on the back end to do well against Egbuka. It’ll be interesting to see if the coaches have the confidence in Jabbar to shadow Jeremiah or have Nikko cover him with safety help. (And if whatever they decide to do is not working, can they make the adjustment in-game?) Edited 19 hours ago by OregonDucks 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 32 Share Posted 19 hours ago From Eleven Warriors Did anyone ask Lanning if there were any other rules/penalties he was going to try and exploit? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 33 Share Posted 18 hours ago On 12/23/2024 at 1:01 PM, 30Duck said: From Eleven Warriors Did anyone ask Lanning if there were any other rules/penalties he was going to try and exploit? I'm sure he is thinking very hard. Dan is a bit of a mad scientist, but in a different way than Chip was. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 34 Share Posted 13 hours ago With a win over osu2 in the Rose Bowl, Oregon will be the first team to beat osu2 twice in the same season, since 1894. In 1892, '93 and 94. Osu2 lost twice to Oberlin College, Kenyon College & Wittenberg University, the three schools are now Division 3. No end to the things you'll learn @ "The Forum with Decorum" 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 35 Share Posted 12 hours ago On 12/23/2024 at 10:02 PM, 30Duck said: With a win over osu2 in the Rose Bowl, Oregon will be the first team to beat osu2 twice in the same season, since 1894. In 1892, '93 and 94. Osu2 lost twice to Oberlin College, Kenyon College & Wittenberg University, the three schools are now Division 3. No end to the things you'll learn @ "The Forum with Decorum" The Squirrels, Owls, and the (one of them) Tigers, Why Not Them Ducks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethehiker No. 36 Share Posted 9 hours ago Tez is a matchup nightmare for any team. You can’t just hand him off to 1-2 defenders. Everyone in the secondary has to know where he is. Tez along with our Oline, DG’s quick release, and screen game are why defenses don’t blitz us much. I pray that they do. Our YAC will set Rose Bowl records. Ohio State’s win over Tennessee has put them in the same place they were last time we met - overconfident. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
