GeotechDuck No. 50 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Just not quite good enough…yet again. It is very difficult being a Duck fan. I thought this team was further along and getting closer to being in position to win it all, but the game tonight was very telling. Oregon was outmatched at every position on the field. That being said, it was a fun season and a good run. I just don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel for Oregon. It is like they are destined to be the team that gets close, but can never get over the hump. Edited January 2 by GeotechDuck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 51 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 7:29 PM, jrw said: OSU was just way better. Today. 2 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utki No. 52 Share Posted January 2 I guessed we were losing 38-27 based off of the trash D effort against PSU. So not surprised by tonight sadly. Bur going to Bball tomorrow so better days ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 53 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 8:08 PM, Annie said: When I was a little girl I was a fan of the Brooklyn (yes, Brooklyn) Dodgers, and the expression "Wait until next year" was heard often--until, ta da, they won the World Series (while still in Brooklyn!). So...just wait until next year! I've been saying "next-year" regarding Duck football & basketball for 52 years. I think I'm about done. Heck, I'm pretty sure that I'll likely expire before that mythical next-year happens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 54 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 8:09 PM, Annie said: Dan did say, when he first came here, that you "water the bamboo" for 5 years before you see the results. We're close to that. "Next year" 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanLduck No. 55 Share Posted January 2 Losses are tough. This one was really tough. It's gonna be a long off season. Proud of our Ducks. But we looked out-coached. Their defense played outstanding. Ours, seemed lost and confused. Gotta keep building, keep believing. Stay strong OBD fans. Now, is it almost August yet? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDuck No. 56 Share Posted January 2 Willie sorta upped recruiting, Mari a lot more...now DL and crew are at the top. Last part of the equation...can they coach them up to the Kirby/Saban level? Another year or two and we can be at that level. If they develop them. Are the X/Os adequate? Is the Stein plethora of passes that are completed behind the line of scrimmage going to get us there? Is the O-line the weak link right now? Will Dante Moore fix some of this? Talent coming in is stellar, if they grow up quick '25 could be good, '26... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 57 Share Posted January 2 I have absolutely zero information on this and it is pure conjecture. But it wouldn't surprise me to find out that this team had that horrid norovirus rip through the team. It's that really bad stomach bug. It's going through my family right now and though it is gone in 24-48 hours it still creates some lingering discomfort. This team just didn't play with the usual fire. And a stomach bug that knocks you in your butt would absolutely take the fight out of them. Again... I have no information about this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 58 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 7:47 PM, David Marsh said: Again... I have no information about this You know, this does make some sense about Stewart. He was ready to go Pre-game, but then he wasn't. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceaniaDuck No. 59 Share Posted January 2 Really proud of OBD and hat's off to a great regular season. Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer but I just hope we don't lose recruits or have some of our best players hop onto the transfer portal because of this setback. If anything, I guess DL now really knows what kind of players we need to take OBD to the promised land. Maybe offensive and defensive schemes need to be re-evaluated as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 60 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 8:44 PM, OceaniaDuck said: I just hope we don't lose recruits or have some of our best players hop onto the transfer portal because of this setback. I've heard & read, and it seems to be true that losing a game, even one like today, rarely affects recruiting, especially after they've signed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Duck No. 61 Share Posted January 2 I am inclined to say that there is no substitute for players who are bigger, stronger and faster. But OBD won several games this year, including one in October against tOSU, with players who were not! Obviously, today was not one of those days when the smaller, weaker and slower players prevailed. I too suspect that there may be a disease rampaging through our team. We did win the second half. But when you take the most productive receiver in the October game, Stewart, off the field at game time, the impact is more than physical. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utki No. 62 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 7:47 PM, David Marsh said: I have absolutely zero information on this and it is pure conjecture. But it wouldn't surprise me to find out that this team had that horrid norovirus rip through the team. It's that really bad stomach bug. It's going through my family right now and though it is gone in 24-48 hours it still creates some lingering discomfort. This team just didn't play with the usual fire. And a stomach bug that knocks you in your butt would absolutely take the fight out of them. Again... I have no information about this. Apparently the Defense had the virus against PSU also. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 63 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 10:11 PM, Charles Fischer said: Not for me. Being No. 1 and winning 13 games doesn't suck. Just ask Oregon State. WA$TE? Come on, Man! (Referring to the post responded to.) If nothing else, OBD held the nation's attention in the preseason through the B1G champ game. You saw two coaches today, one 34 years old and one 38 years old, being asked to do what no CFB coach has been asked to do. Sit on it for close to 30 days while your opponent plays a game in the interim and then has more than a week to prepare for its next game. Ohio State is not that much better roster-wise, coaching-wise, etc. than OBD. tOSU not only got to shake off the stuff from the Michigan loss but did it against a team that SEC-Centric folks (ESPN ) thought would put up a fight if not win. tOSU got its Mojo back while OBD was on the sidelines. ASU sat back for close to a month got punched in the mouth early and had a shot to set the standard for the 12-team PO comeback improbable victory. NFL teams miss 1 week of action. Then, the two teams with a Bye play the remaining two lowest-ranked teams. Being a No. 1 and the 2nd seed means something. HATS OFF TO OHIO STATE. 1-1 this season in the battle of the Os. OBD was pasted and plastered in the Rose Bowl but there will be many games down the road between these two teams and Dan will learn from this and at least by 2026-27 if not sooner, the PO format will not be this fracked up. GO DUCKS! Take the 'BOB' Out Of The Montana State Bobcats! Preview: Monday 1/6 FCS Champ Game - 4 Pacific ESPN - Bobcats vs. North Dakota State. Rob, about Portland State? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Lucky No. 64 Share Posted January 2 After second thought, I’m pissed off. F’rhe powers that be. I look forward to the shoe and beating their rear-ends in front of their mommies. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 65 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 6:54 PM, JabbaNoBargain said: Jimmy's and Joes imo, pretty cut and dry. The team with the most talent in the country showed up at a neutral site. X’s and O’s……you’re right. Glaringly evident today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatOrlando No. 66 Share Posted January 2 I've ranted on the playoff seeding enough. What I saw tonight was one of two likely outcomes. I commented on another post where somebody had predicted a two score Oregon win. Their reasons were valid, but I don't use what ifs as variables. Oregon won by one at home in October. Ohio State was either going to start fast and win by multiple scores or they were going to lose a close one to Oregon. Ohio State has advantages like Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs that you just can't match. They have five stars that we don't even talk about like Carnell Tate, JT and Sonny Styles. Forget about Ebeka. I believe Oregon has the more consistent QB, better special teams and better head coach. Ohio State has a better defensive coordinator and Oregon has a better offensive coordinator. Chip Kelly just has more Aces that he can pull out regardless of scheme. I really thought Oregon was going to keep it close because the talent level was up to it and Day would choke. But A plus Ohio State came out and before Oregon knew the game had started it was over. I liked that Oregon kept playing tough but the mountain was too high. Disappointing end to a brilliant season. I don't know who I want to win it now. I can't root for Ohio State, Texas, Penn State or Georgia. Notre Dame? Lou Holtz will be insufferable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleScoutJim No. 67 Share Posted January 2 I am confident that Dan’s message to the team was one of how proud he was of the effort, work ethic, brotherhood, and growth as both players and men they each demonstrated week after week this year, and that they should hold their heads high over what they achieved. i also believe that he would say that he and the coaches take full responsibility for the failures in the game today. i would agree with both. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacker Guy No. 68 Share Posted January 2 (edited) A few thoughts now that I've calmed down a bit: 1. Before the season I thought osu2 had scary talent, but they didn't get close to their potential until last week against Tennessee. They are tremendously talented. Howard was terrific yesterday, and QB may be one of their weaker positions. I think they steamroll anyone if they play like they did yesterday. 2. So far all three teams with a bye last week came out flat and got behind 14-0 right away. Georgia's first two possessions are not going well. I think the long layoff was an issue, though we all hate to make excuses. 3. Too bad the playoff expanded this year so osu2 got in. I think we win a four team playoff against Georgia, Texas and PSU. 4. Yeah we played poorly and got hammered and it sucks, and I am very disappointed. But I am old enough to remember when just beating the Beavers made for a successful season. Thankfully expectations have become higher. Go Ducks! Edited January 2 by Cacker Guy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemangi No. 69 Share Posted January 2 We have the best record in college football this season! Great season! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie No. 70 Share Posted January 2 On 1/1/2025 at 6:56 PM, Solar said: ... We are still in the transition to DL's HS recruits, and won't see the full benefit of this 2025 crew for 3-4 more seasons. Just wondering, how many HS recruits are on the team (or about to join)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intravenus de Milo No. 71 Share Posted January 3 On 1/1/2025 at 8:48 PM, OregonDucks said: The playoff format is a joke and Oregon got completely hosed. Can someone name another example of the #1 overall seed being an underdog in the first playoff game they play? Totally agree. I think we’ll see the automatic bye get revised pretty quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
