Here we are my Duck-Buddies, the thread for pondering the actual game as it happens.  Let's discuss before, and during the game!

I have made a major change in how we will moderate our GameDay threads. Bottom line, is that you will be allowed to spew your frustration, to vent, as you wish.

But Note the Parameters:

--This is for GameDay threads only; you have to behave in the regular forum threads as in the past.

--You cannot take shots at those who disagree with you, just like in the forum during the week.

Remember how we discussed this upfront in this thread.

 

Let's Have Fun Posting During the Game!

A perfect day for football!

I've gotta go with our Ducks in this one. 😅

7-0 DUCKS!

Surprise starters: Iuli and McClellan.

Limar showing speed/moves I didn’t think he had.

Go Ducks!!!

That was a great opening drive!!!

Watching on B1G network is a pleasure.

Good gosh, I love our helmets! What a winner…

Boom!

I like that Limar is getting some early play time.

Sadiq shoving that defender off him like he was nothing was just NASTY!

Fantastic blocks by WR Dak Moore in the running game that sprung Whittington for the big opening play, and Limar for the TD.

I am pretty surprised to NOT see Makhi Hughes in the first series?

We started a true freshman at WR, (Dak) and a RS Freshman WR in McClellan? Whew!

Great job Lanning! Make them kick again, then try and get the block punt.

Obvious pass interference missed with that jersey grab...

That should’ve been a penalty on the DB, he was grabbing Lowe’s jersey when he went up for the catch.

Yikes I hope Pregnon is ok.

1 minute ago, Krsmqn said:

Obvious pass interference missed with that jersey grab...

No idea how you miss, or just choose not to call that.

Oh no! Two first downs! Let the hating begin!

Finney and Ify start at CB

Canady and Flowers start in DB

Mixon starts at LB

Gray starts at DT

A lot to ponder and discuss!

3 minutes ago, PittDuck said:

Oh no! Two first downs! Let the hating begin!

"It's all over, man!"

Always tough to judge a bunch of kids when they're playing against FCS opponents, even if they are as good as #2 Montana State is. However I must admit the ducks are looking pretty darn good.

Are the running plays designed to bounce outside, or the backs bouncing it out because the line is not creating holes?

Bedford (#77) banged up?

Edit: he was in that drive.

Edited 15 hours ago15 hr by AnotherOD

I wonder why no Makhi Hughes?

I’ve been wondering the same thing, is he hurt?

Taco Dowler quietly having a good day. Up to 7 catches for 59 (8.4 ypc).

Edited 15 hours ago15 hr by AnotherOD

Moore can throw hard, with accuracy. And the receivers can catch. Impressive regardless of the defensive skill.

This looks more better than last year. 🙃

Oregon should never schedule a team from Idaho ever again. Night and day difference from last year vs the Vandals.

They miss an obvious hold....

Looks like Hughes is on the sideline without pads.

Shlep is not a bad name for a tight end 😁

Gave up the shutout...

Burn your season tickets now. :)

6 minutes ago, bbmichaels said:

Looks like Hughes is on the sideline without pads.

Wrong #20

Dante Moore’s arm is unreal!!

Do we see Austin in the 3rd, and maybe Luke in the 4th?

I think so

2 minutes ago, PittDuck said:

Do we see Austin in the 3rd, and maybe Luke in the 4th?

2 minutes ago, PittDuck said:

Do we see Austin in the 3rd, and maybe Luke in the 4th?

I think so

I noted suprise starters above. Other personnel surprises:

Bedford was the 4th G to play (after Pregnon Iuli and Rogers)

Hughes got 0 touches. Other RB that got touches: Whittington, Limar, Davidson, Hill, Harris

Florence didn't play, even with Johnson out (I don't why he is out)

Alexander only played sparingly

I’m hoping Dante gets to start the 3rd, but I’d like to see some backups around the middle of the 3rd

Florida State 24 Alabama 7 in the third quarter.

I'm a bit disappointed that we left 4 points on the field in the first half.

Edited 14 hours ago14 hr by Desert Duck

That Dowler reminds me of Cooper Kupp. Good kid!

Nice read on the defense by Dante, good sign that he's been studying up.

1 minute ago, kirklandduck said:

Nice read on the defense by Dante, good sign that he's been studying up.

💯

What happened to Hughes? Hasn't even been on the field? Injured or some other trouble?

Just now, DuckFan93 said:

What happened to Hughes? Hasn't even been on the field? Injured or some other trouble?

He’s played. Had a couple of touches. Just far fewer than expected.

7 minutes ago, Autzen Magic said:

He’s played. Had a couple of touches. Just far fewer than expected.

Must be when I switched to the Alabama beat down, lol

Did we just “lose” the 3rd quarter again?

Definitely our least impressive quarter so far.

This is like watching Georgia vs Oregon a few years ago.

I like what I see, this team has a great foundation to build a season on. Rooted in substance for sure. That substance being length, and speed.