Oregon has finally found its identity, which seems strange to say as we just wrapped up Game 10 in the regular season. This is a physical run team with a vertical passing offense that is also incredibly physical. But hasn’t this been Oregon’s identity all year long? Yes, this was the end goal for what this team’s offensive identity should ...

Oregon Has Found Its Offensive Identity

Thanks, David, for a wonderful article today!

You said, "Credit to Ra’Shaad Samples for doing some amazing work with this highly talented running back room." At the beginning of the season I felt that Noah Whittington was a finesse runner - always stopping his momentum looking for the open path to score a home run. So many times Noah would go down on first touch. These last two games convinced me that Whittington has changed.

I see Noah hitting the hole with explosive power, never stopping his legs to look for the opening, but bending the path getting as many yards as possible. Credit Coach Samples.

I was also impressed with Coach Samples after the almost fumble at the goal line. When Noah was sitting on the bench Coach didn't yell, he calmly spoke about the lesson to be learned.