3 hours ago3 hr No. I didn’t see a thread to discuss the Big 12 Championship Game between BYU and Texas Tech
3 hours ago3 hr Author No. It’s early but I’d prefer to play Texas Tech over any of the other currently ranked top 4 teams. They are a good team but nothing special, IMO.Their QB may be the worst of any of the playoff teams (ranks #29 in QBR) and Texas Tech’s SOS is ranked 59. They may be a paper tiger. Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by OregonDucks
2 hours ago2 hr Author No. BYU 7, Texas Tech 0BYU’s defense got a stop and their offense marched right down the field.
2 hours ago2 hr No. It's odd:Texas Tech's reward for winning would be likely playing a warmed up Oregon after being off themselves for a few weeks.BYU gets a playoff spot if they win and are left out if they lose, so they have everything to play for.The TTU head coach is probably wondering how he can lose this game without getting punished too bad for it. If he pulls the starters after halftime nobody knows how the committee would handle that.
2 hours ago2 hr Author No. 1 minute ago, Solar said:It's odd:Texas Tech's reward for winning would be likely playing a warmed up Oregon after being off themselves for a few weeks.BYU gets a playoff spot if they win and are left out if they lose, so they have everything to play for.The TTU head coach is probably wondering how he can lose this game without getting punished too bad for it.If he pulls the starters after halftime nobody knows how the committee would handle that.I agree that BYU has more to play for and I’m looking at the players, schemes and potential matchups.Texas Tech has some good players but no one that has wowed me. Their QB is mediocre. Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by OregonDucks
2 hours ago2 hr No. Well the official and the network worked very hard to ignore an obvious push off by the WR on the touchdown throw. After NTU/Tulane last night I'm highly sus there are some big thumbs on the scale for these playoff play-in games.
2 hours ago2 hr Author No. 3 minutes ago, Solar said:Well the official and the network worked very hard to ignore an obvious push off by the WR on the touchdown throw.After NTU/Tulane last night I'm highly sus there are some big thumbs on the scale for these playoff play-in games.It really bothers me that wide receiver push offs are mostly ignored. Offenses have all the advantages in today’s game. No reason to give them another. Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by OregonDucks
2 hours ago2 hr No. This BYU OL is completely in over their head. Now they are playing desperate football because of it. This could get out of hand fast.
2 hours ago2 hr Author No. 8 minutes ago, Solar said:This BYU OL is completely in over their head. Now they are playing desperate football because of it. This could get out of hand fast.They are having some success running right at them right now. Not so much on pass pro.Texas Tech’s second level defenders look fast but a bit undersized. If you can find a way to neutralize Texas Tech’s d-line, you’d have to like the matchups. Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by OregonDucks
2 hours ago2 hr No. 26 minutes ago, Solar said:The TTU head coach is probably wondering how he can lose this game without getting punished too bad for it.If he pulls the starters after halftime nobody knows how the committee would handle that. If I was on the committee and TTU pulled their starters at halftime and lost. I would vote to have them eliminated from the playoffs. I would not reward such behavior and that would send a message to coaches in future years.
2 hours ago2 hr Author No. Just now, JB89 said:If I was on the committee and TTU pulled their starters at halftime and lost. I would vote to have them eliminated from the playoffs. I would not reward such behavior and that would send a message to coaches in future years.I really hope this doesn’t happen but…What would happen if there were a season ending injury to a key player in the B1G or SEC Championship Games?Would that conference finally move to end the conference championship game? Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by OregonDucks
1 hour ago1 hr Moderator No. Tech looks to be the better team, up at the half 13-7. BYU qb is gimpy on a bad ankle and TT's front seven is handling BYU's O-line. Their LB Rodriguez is a load and their best defensive player.Tech's qb is a bit undersized but evasive, like UW's Williams. Given a clean pocket he is fairly accurate but gets sloppy when rushed or pressured without an easy scramble out. He has thrown two balls that could/should have been picked off. They have two good and tall WRs (#1 and #7) and the BYU DBs are a bit over-matched. The RB (#8) is solid but he coughed up a fumble that should have been a TO and instead bounced right to a Tech WR that got 10 more yards on the FG drive before the half. Interesting that three of TT's drives on BYU's side of the 50 stalled out and resulted in 3 FG attempts with 6 total points. Oregon will match up much better than BYU both on the D-line and in the back end. I'm pulling for a TT win so they stay at #4, OBD stays at #5 and they meet up in the quarters. I think Oregon wins that contest. Go Ducks!
1 hour ago1 hr Author No. I’m rooting for Tech. I don’t want a bye given the extended layoff. Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by OregonDucks
1 hour ago1 hr No. The most favorable match I see vs. Texas Tech is the OBD coaching staff vs. TT staff.
1 hour ago1 hr No. 1 hour ago, JB89 said:If I was on the committee and TTU pulled their starters at halftime and lost. I would vote to have them eliminated from the playoffs. I would not reward such behavior and that would send a message to coaches in future years.This is an easy fix. Don't punish the number 4 seed for being the four seed. Give them a reasons to play to win, such a home field advantage.
1 hour ago1 hr No. Everybody in the stadium and watching on TV knew where the BYU QB was going to throw that pass that was intercepted.OC for BYU is playing right into TT game plan. After the first 2 series the Duck opponents have no clue what play is coming out of their basic formations. OBD's have truly become well balanced and lethal since the IU game.Like many teams in the potential CFP, TT will not be an easy out. OBDF members do not underestimate this team.As a school and program they are playing loose with nothing to lose. House money for sure.This is a team that the Duck O can power down the field on. On the D side, their is NO defense in the BIG 12 at OBD's. None!The sad part about a potential BYU loss is it would open the door wide for ND or the canes. Any playoff without them is better.Go Ducks........
1 hour ago1 hr Moderator No. 1 hour ago, OregonDucks said:Would that conference finally move to end the conference championship game?Like everything else, it depends on how much money they are given to do so!
1 hour ago1 hr No. 40 minutes ago, EastBayDuckDad said:Oregon will match up much better than BYU both on the D-line and in the back end. I'm pulling for a TT win so they stay at #4, OBD stays at #5 and they meet up in the quarters. I think Oregon wins that contest.If TT wins , I see them moving up to #3 and Indiana or OSU with a loss falling to #4. I can easily see the committee ranking the 3 conference championship game winners 1, 2 & 3 and the loser of the BIG10 game at #4.
1 hour ago1 hr Moderator No. BYU has a sieve for an O-line and minimal downfield passing attack. TT just has too much talent and speed on both sides of the ball.
57 minutes ago57 min No. 14 minutes ago, Dave23 said:This is an easy fix. Don't punish the number 4 seed for being the four seed. Give them a reasons to play to win, such a home field advantage.I think they already have a reason to win. Win and they can move up to #3 and out of the side of the bracket with the #1 ranked team. A loss could even drop them below #8 and force them play a road game in round #1. Edited 56 minutes ago56 min by JB89
51 minutes ago51 min No. Just now, JB89 said:I think they already have a reason to win. Win and they can move up to #3 and out of the side of the bracket with the #1 ranked team. A loss could even drop them below #8 and force to them play a road game in round #1.If that was the case pulling their starters at halftime would be a mute point. Reading this board everyday and just about everyone is rooting for the Duck not to be in the top 4 considering every team in the to 4 lost last year.My point is that current system is flawed if a team took a dive to improve their playoff chances I wouldn't blame them. Edited 49 minutes ago49 min by Dave23
50 minutes ago50 min Author No. 13 minutes ago, Steven A said:Like everything else, it depends on how much money they are given to do so!Is a long playoff run (or more teams in the playoff) worth more $$$ to the conferences than a conference championship game?
49 minutes ago49 min Moderator No. I don't see TT moving up to #3 if UGA wins and the B1G CG is close. A single loss to #1 OSU is much better than TT's loss to ASU and Indiana drops to #3 at worst. BYU keeps giving TT the ball. Mistakes Oregon won't make.
46 minutes ago46 min Moderator No. TT still having some red zone and capitalizing after turnover offensive issues. Giving whoever they play in the quarters plenty of tape.
20 minutes ago20 min No. 14 minutes ago, Dave23 said:If that was the case pulling their starters at halftime would be a mute point. Reading this board everyday and just about everyone is rooting for the Duck not to be in the top 4 considering every team in the to 4 lost last year.My point is that current system is flawed if a team took a dive to improve their playoff chances I wouldn't blame them.I understand your point of view, if you think the current system is flawed. I am in the minority here and would like to see OBD get a bye.One less game to potentially have a season ending injury to a key player is one of the reasons. Needing to win 3 games for a title versus 4 games is also appealing to me. I also trust that Coach Lanning has learned how to better prepare to win playoff games even with a long layoff. Edited 18 minutes ago18 min by JB89
8 minutes ago8 min No. I hadn't really watched Texas Tech this year until this game. Their defensive line is scary good and they look like a very complete team. I'm not at all sure this is an easier team to play than others that might end up in the top 4. It will be interesting to see if they remain our projected first opponent after the other games today.
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