As you know, there were SO many doubts about "soft" and "finesse" Oregon joining the Big-10. I recall online pundits stating that "Oregon will not hold up to the physicality of the Big-10, especially when they play on the road in November."

What is more classic Big-10 game than playing at Iowa in November in freezing rain? Oregon's physicality was demonstrated in the Penn State game, but it was showcased in this Iowa game. Down three great receivers and the Ducks have to run the ball....and the Hawkeyes know it?

I think Oregon has shown B1G toughness, and just ask Washington how tough it is to play at Wisconsin...even when they are the bottom-dweller?

Hearing announcers question our "toughness" every week is like hearing the comments "catch by Tez Johnson, he's Bo's brother" each and every time, it's annoying.

This game was won by our D-line and our O-line. Well done boys.

Get home. Get some sleep and let's reload to crush them Gophers!

The only toughness left to display is in the clutch on third down. Our defense had a shot at keeping Iowa under ten points, and thirty points was begging the offense to score it.

Anyone claiming OBD aren't' physical enough to handle elite teams is biased. The difference between OBD and the title contenders is their ability to convert third downs on offense when the chips are down, and stop teams on third down in the same situations on defense.

The offense needs to start killing it when passing. Moore has got to be more consistent. It really boils down to him stepping up and taking over the game. He's shown he can win the close ones. We need to see him put teams out of contention. He is just off the mark too often. If he cleans that up, the defense will do it's part.

Our lack of a disruptive pass rush is a huge concern. Additionally, possibly because of the former, is the blown coverage when a pass play stretches out. We were hurt several times on passes to a wide open receiver. Assuming we make it into the playoffs we’re going to struggle against quality passing teams unless we can get to the qb and maintain assignments with our db’s.

Though Moore wasn’t real sharp with passing today his pass to Benson was other-worldly. Props to the entire team for roughing out another close game!

This is 2 rock fight BIG 10 game victories that OBD's have played in with heavy rain and wind. Todays game threw in some freezing rain for good measure.

Proud of the team, especially the next man up. That just shows talented 2nd and 3rd team players ready to play and perform.

This offense leaves points on the table and hopefully they can clean that up.

The Defense keeps giving the Duck O great field position and would like to see the O put points on top.

This was truly a BIG 10 November slugfest and OBD' did not flinch like the leg-lifters.

The Duck O and Dante executed a less than 2 minute drive to WIN! Kiss the nearest tush Herbie, the Game Day loudmouth and Iowa beat writers.

OBDF membera, since joining the conference the Ducks are 21-2. With losses to tOSU and IU, what more do we have to prove that we belong in the BIG?

Go Ducks.....beat the gophers!

The FishDuck photographer at the game told me that it was only five degrees from snow.

THAT is freezing rain!

Nine games into the season and I'm wondering where the Ducks scoring offense has gone. Iowa played tough and had more passing yards. That's right, run first Iowa had more passing yards. Our Offense is struggling to put points on the board. Hats off to Atticus who made the difference with three good kicks, especially that last one.

Our Defense on Iowa's last drive was especially concerning, with a wide open receiver prancing right down the middle of the field for a big gainer and a touchdown play that screamed "Watch out for the QB!" who walked in for an easy score.

With the exception of some flashes that belong on a highlights reel, the Ducks just don't look like they are playing up to the level of their talent. Something is not working.

Oh, Boo-Hoo.

We’re not perfect, but we win a TON with Dan Lanning.

We will end up 11-1, and people will still gripe…

2 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

Oh, Boo-Hoo.

We’re not perfect, but we win a TON with Dan Lanning.

We will end up 11-1, and people will still gripe…

Is it griping or “pondering”. I thought we were welcome to ponder without being berated.

Dr. Jack, I am not the only person to notice the extreme number of negative posts that you put out. It is not a revelation considering what I’ve written in the past, but I do not like it when people are excessively negative the majority of the time. (Especially with all the winning we do) I have been notified by moderators in the past, and even jokes have been made about predictions of what negative things you will write. They are right more often than not, and I have not brought it up until now. If you stand by your record, then it isn’t being berated, it is being recognized and stated for what you write.

I have stated hundreds of times, that negative is part of the total picture, and I have stated negative often, and I do not oppose other people doing the same. But some people, and you are not the only one, like to really focus on the negative.

You write a ton of other great posts that I enjoy, but when you write that you hate to bring up negative…we both know that is not true. You love it, and like a couple other people here, you love to just roll in it.

Own it.

Dr. Jack…you feel entitled to go out of your way to point out the negative, and you can do that here.

But I am also free to point out your posting patterns, and I am not the only one to notice.

This started with you writing how you did want to be “Debbie Downer,” but your posting history says otherwise, and the post I am referring to is “Exhibit A.”