OregonDucks No. 1 Share Posted January 2 It was a pleasure watching you play football this year and over the past several, and grow as young men. We appreciate everything that you gave to the University of Oregon. You were terrific ambassadors for the program and the University, and will succeed wherever life takes you. To seniors and juniors entering the NFL draft: "Once a Duck, always a Duck!" 2 3 5 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 2 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 8:18 PM, OregonDucks said: It was a pleasure watching you play football this year and over the past several, and grow as young men. We appreciate everything that you gave to the University of Oregon. You were terrific ambassadors for the program and will succeed wherever life takes you. To seniors and juniors entering the NFL draft: "Once a Duck, always a Duck!" Totally agree with you OregonDucks! Thank you Coach Lanning, staff and players. You took the conference by storm, winning the Big Ten championship! I love my Ducks! 1 1 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Rocks No. 3 Share Posted January 2 Thanks for the great games. You played well and I hate to see it end this way. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 4 Share Posted January 2 Yeah... whatever. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted January 2 Horrible ending to a great season. 13-1, B1G Championship. That's a great season. Thank you, OBD!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 6 Share Posted January 2 I am not as mature as the rest of you. I need some time to heal... 2 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 7 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 5:52 PM, Charles Fischer said: I need some time to heal... Been there, done that . . . unfortunately. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 8 Share Posted January 2 While I knew this could happen' that doesn't mean it is any easier to just shrug off. I told my local Duck friends that I wish Oregon would have lost a regular season game to have had the the opportunity of learning from the experience. Kirby Smart said he other day that while he hates to lose, this year's Dawg team improved more in the week following each of the two losses than was he case in weeks following wins. He felt that it taught the team that they could lose and that helped to focus undivided attention on what they needed to accomplish to best the next opponent, OBD never had such an opportunity this year and I'd bet CDL was at least a bit concerned about it. So far, all the bye teams have lost. The only one remaining is (gulp) my Dawgs. I, at least, hope hat the curse of he bye is overcome tomorrow afternoon. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittDuck No. 9 Share Posted January 2 The 2024 edition of OBD was wonderful to watch and fun to root for. 13-0, B1G Champions, won our first B1G Championship game after we were already champions. Beat the tails off the Beavers, outlasted Ohio State at home, Wrapped up the Wolverines in the Big House, Bested the Badgers, Hammered the Huskies! What a Season! Thank you OBD! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 10 Share Posted January 2 (edited) On 1/1/2025 at 10:19 PM, Nevada Dawg said: While I knew this could happen' that doesn't mean it is any easier to just shrug off. I told my local Duck friends that I wish Oregon would have lost a regular season game to have had the the opportunity of learning from the experience. Kirby Smart said he other day that while he hates to lose, this year's Dawg team improved more in the week following each of the two losses than was he case in weeks following wins. He felt that it taught the team that they could lose and that helped to focus undivided attention on what they needed to accomplish to best the next opponent, OBD never had such an opportunity this year and I'd bet CDL was at least a bit concerned about it. So far, all the bye teams have lost. The only one remaining is (gulp) my Dawgs. I, at least, hope hat the curse of he bye is overcome tomorrow afternoon. That was my exact sentiment going into the Wisconsin game. I do think the CCG was a lesson though. The team's resolve was tested and they passed. I absolutely believe the layoff was a factor. There was no margin for error against an elite turn like Ohio State, and we suffered from the haze while they were in complete auto pilot. Ohio State expected to drill us like that in October. Nobody had shown the blue print for showing the Ducks down, and Stein attached exactly like I would have because the Buckeyes were not expecting the level of talent they were facing. This team was good enough to win yesterday. But flaws are flaws and I'm telling you right now, Cover Two is useless if the safeties are looking at the QB. Georgia fans can tell you firsthand because a Freshman QB won a Natty simply because their safety got caught looking into the backfield instead of shutting down that left side fade route. There isn't much I'd change from this year. OBD future is as bright as the sun. Edited January 2 by Mike West 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrod No. 11 Share Posted January 2 Im sorry but the regular season and the little national respect hump we got over was all taken away last night.. feels like we are back to zero. Worst day as a duck fan in years. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 12 Share Posted January 2 On 1/2/2025 at 6:45 AM, Lrod said: Im sorry but the regular season and the little national respect hump we got over was all taken away last night.. feels like we are back to zero. Worst day as a duck fan in years. I totally disagree. Go look at Twitter and the Bleacher Report boards. Oregon is getting trolled hard. Not just by the usual subjects from UW, USuC and Beavis. It’s coming from all over the country. That doesn’t happen if you’re not nationally relevant. It happens when people are relieved because they’re scared s***less of you winning and taking their failing grip on the power they once held. Lanning is consistently recruiting top 5 classes and PK will pay for top transfers. Oregon has had two top 10 finishes in three years under DL and he is just now collecting a roster filled with 5 star recruits. The future is bright. That’s all of the therapy I’m giving on this forum today. I hope it helps. Remember, the first session is free. The next one will cost you. 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noDucknewby No. 13 Share Posted January 2 I always say the same thing after a bad loss. No matter how bad we feel as fans the players feel way worse. After all they're the ones that put in all the work and then got the crap beat out of them. I also like to put it in these terms: If at the beginning of the season we were told we would finish 13-1 as B1G champs with wins over Michigan, tOSU and Penn St plus smoking the rodents and fuskies, most of us would be ecstatic. Perspective is hard. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 14 Share Posted January 2 Oregon fans mourn the Ducks' loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl The No. 1 Oregon Ducks' season came to an end when they lost to the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the College Football Playoffs at the Rose Bowl. As he walked off the field for the last time this season, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning made sure that the fans felt the love and gratitude for their support throughout the Ducks' 13-1 season. Dan Lanning gives love to Oregon legend Kenjon Barner before walking off the field at the Rose Bowl. pic.twitter.com/sG09M4DbfG — Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) January 2, 2025 Even the Oregon athletic department made sure to know that the support throughout the incredible year was felt by everyone. Unrivaled support. Oregon fans mourn the Ducks' loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl AUTZENZOO.COM The Oregon Ducks' season came to an end when they lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second round of the College Football Playoffs at the Rose Bowl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
