You KNOW what I mean.

How many times have we all thought...."this IS the year!" And our hopes were dashed by injuries, referees, weird stuff, etc.?

We protect our hearts as Duck fans, we only want to believe to a point. But you have to admit--this is a GOOD TEAM. Dante Moore is so much better than I EVER anticipated, and made clutch plays as if he was a senior. We had freshmen play as if they were seniors...

And we had coaches who took another big step UP.

We have as much a chance of winning a 'Natty as anyone. Are ready to pull off the shield from your Duck-Heart and truly BELIEVE this is the year?

7 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

We had freshmen play as if they were seniors...

Hill and Davidson need more reps. They were fantastic and easily the next two running backs tonight.

Limar looks like a pretty decent to good blocker but his running is frankly meh.

And Whittington is a threat to be a home run but if he doesn't hit a big play it's often not for many yards.

Meanwhile... Hill just ripped off yards using his speed and vision. Davidson had some fantastic blocks and some power runs.

Seriously ... Get those two the ball more. They are the future and the best two running backs on the roster right now.

29 minutes ago, David Marsh said:

Hill and Davidson need more reps. They were fantastic and easily the next two running backs tonight.

Limar looks like a pretty decent to good blocker but his running is frankly meh.

And Whittington is a threat to be a home run but if he doesn't hit a big play it's often not for many yards.

Meanwhile... Hill just ripped off yards using his speed and vision. Davidson had some fantastic blocks and some power runs.

Seriously ... Get those two the ball more. They are the future and the best two running backs on the roster right now.

I wholeheartedly agree, they are the next Duo at Oregon with the lightning and the thunder. Reminded me of good old days of fullbacks as lead blockers and short yardage backs. I'm just waiting for them to line up in the I formation!

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I believe the trenches out muscled and out worked a very stout team tonight for one of the most hard nosed football games Oregon's had played in a long time. Reminds me of Stanford in the good old days.

I believe!

7 hours ago, Dave23 said:

I wholeheartedly agree, they are the next Duo at Oregon with the lightning and the thunder. Reminded me of good old days of fullbacks as lead blockers and short yardage backs. I'm just waiting for them to line up in the I formation!

I think we also can clearly see why Makhi Hughes isn't getting reps. He didn't suit up either, which means he's likely going to transfer again. Four games is the limit to maintain eligibility correct?

We will go as far as Dante Moore will take us, and based upon his decision making, and passing accuracy so far, that could very well be to the final game of the CFP.

We have paid our dues, time to take that final step.

We want 'Bama! Or whoever. Whomever?

I woke up and I still can’t believe how well the run defense played yesterday. If they can continue to play like that, Oregon has a legit shot to beat anyone in the country.

I love that we shortened the RB bench to Whit, Limar, Hill, and Davison. I believe those 4 are the best in that room. I suspect Hill and Davison will start to get a larger share of the carries as the year goes on.

We already know we have the best coach in the country. But do we have the best QB too?? Moore was so calm and just picked them apart. That was outstanding.

53 minutes ago, SoutheastDuck said:

I think we also can clearly see why Makhi Hughes isn't getting reps. He didn't suit up either, which means he's likely going to transfer again. Four games is the limit to maintain eligibility correct?

For a redshirt if he still has his redshirt.

Of which I don't know. But if that's the case what a story. The transfer get beat out by freshman. It's true when Dan says come to compete... He means it.