1 minute ago, Desert Duck said:

If only we had more five star athletes than Indiana.

If we only had more 4,5 and 6 year players than Indiana.

7 minutes ago, Sharpshooter1997 said:

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm looking forward to getting destroyed in the title game next year!

The post of the year! (2026)

3 minutes ago, 1Ducker1 said:

This game proves that money doesn't buy everything

"Can't buy me love, no... no no no nooo."

And apparently, not national championships either.

3 minutes ago, Krsmqn said:

Well, I would hope nobody would argue with me, because there's really nothing to argue with, unless you're not a Duck fan, I guess. However, I agree, they could have done a lot better in this game, but it doesn't take away from what they've accomplished, and the future is looking pretty bright.

Yes, and it's been looking bright for many many years.

7 minutes ago, Krsmqn said:

Hey I just want to point out to everyone here that it's not the end of the world and our team is really really really really good. It's just that Indiana is unbelievably good this year. They have beaten everyone. And they will smash Miami. Hold your heads high and be proud duck fans.

Its one thing to lose a competitive game. It's another when the doors get blown off in consecutive years by two different teams. That suggests a trend.

Likely two years in a row we get demolished by Nat Champion...

At least we made the final four. Wonder what Texas Tech is thinking..

I know what I'm thinking.... but I shall exert discipline.

No blocking backs was going to be an issue... We needed our offensive line to play a WHOLE lot better.

Dante, as Ive said, does not see his open receivers seemingly and does not handle rush well at all.

Throws a good ball.... I cautiously look forward to next year! Second half, nothing could wash the stink off other than a miracle.. Go Ducks.

Go Indiana and do it to Miami!!

2 minutes ago, Krsmqn said:

Well, I would hope nobody would argue with me, because there's really nothing to argue with, unless you're not a Duck fan, I guess. However, I agree, they could have done a lot better in this game, but it doesn't take away from what they've accomplished, and the future is looking pretty bright.

I agree with you fwiw.

People are upset right now and rightfully so. In a game where we couldn't make mistakes, we made the biggest mistakes of the season.

Coach Cig won't have a roster full of seniors his staff has been coaching for the last five years forever.

3 minutes ago, Lrod said:

I know Moore needs another season or maybe 2, but he lacks the killer instinct of a #1 QB... He is not even near Trinidad Chambliss in that aspect

This. Every time I've seen Dante's face this season I haven't seen any kind of look in his eye that signals killer instinct like we've seen with Bo and Dillon. No snarl, no angry look. Just deer in headlights.

There is a saying,

"Old age and treachery beats youth and ambition every time."

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9 minutes ago, Santa Rosa Duck said:

Hey Mike West, what does chip and release mean?

Take a TE or a RB and block the edge, then release after a second of contact.

Usually, the LBs are too deep to prevent at least a 5 yard gain. It's best on first and second down.

1 minute ago, Desert Duck said:

Yes, and it's been looking bright for many many years.

Just now, Sharpshooter1997 said:

Its one thing to lose a competitive game. It's another when the doors get blown off in consecutive years by two different teams. That suggests a trend.

You guys make valid points. However, I think it's important to distinguish that I was not saying that the Ducks are doing good. I'm not saying that they're world beaters. I'm not saying any of that. I'm just saying that we as Duck fans should not hang our heads because we have had a good season. We've gone really far. We're one of the top four teams and the future is looking bright. All of these young players on this team right now are getting valuable experience. And just because we haven't won at all before, that does not mean that we can never win at all.

10 minutes ago, Desert Duck said:

I see that you are an optimist. Quarterfinals last year, Semi-finals this year... I see where you're going with this.

Yeah, if I don't have a little fun with it, I might cry.

1 minute ago, kirklandduck said:

This. Every time I've seen Dante's face this season I haven't seen any kind of look in his eye that signals killer instinct like we've seen with Bo and Dillon. No snarl, no angry look. Just deer in headlights.

Agreed. If I'm playing I'd be pissed off. Not in a destructive manner, but with fire my team could see

That, believe it or not is coachable too ( delicately, but it's possible).

2 minutes ago, Solar said:

I agree with you fwiw.

People are upset right now and rightfully so. In a game where we couldn't make mistakes, we made the biggest mistakes of the season.

Coach Cig won't have a roster full of seniors his staff has been coaching for the last five years forever.

Oh yeah, for sure. I'm disgusted by this performance, but it doesn't define the entire season or the direction the program is going. I mean, I for one am extremely optimistic about what's coming up. I think the Ducks could win it all next year. I really do. It's going to be very fun to watch.

I resisted this for a while, but I'm now convinced that experienced, expensive portal QBs are how titles are won. Indiana and Miami have them. We had them the prior few years. Indiana already secured one for next year. Dante is a transfer but not an experienced ready-made product one. You have to have a seasoned, polished, top QB or you don't have a chance.

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16 minutes ago, Sharpshooter1997 said:

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm looking forward to getting destroyed in the title game next year!

It's clear to me that Lanning has made positive strides every year. I think we should give him the benefit of the doubt next year.

Yes but keeping the trend, oh what fun it’ll be to watch them win it in ‘28 baby!

4 minutes ago, Sharpshooter1997 said:

Its one thing to lose a competitive game. It's another when the doors get blown off in consecutive years by two different teams. That suggests a trend.

Different reasons each time though. Last season was bad game planning and not prepping for the long layoff.

This year our innexperience is killing us.

3 minutes ago, Krsmqn said:

And just because we haven't won at all before, that does not mean that we can never win at all.

I’m really starting to doubt this logic…

Like someone said Cig can come and win a national championship at the loosingest program in NCAA history in his second season with a bunch of 2 and 3 star recruits but Oregon has been investing and paying its dues for 2 decades without anything to show for it.

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Hope the Ducks don't eclipse their own record:

Semi-final games

39 - 2015:  Oregon 59, Florida State 20

38 - 2016:  Alabama 38, Michigan St 0

35 – 2020:  LSU 63, Oklahoma 28

Sadiq. 1 freaking catch for 5 yards

Dak Moore 0 catches

How is it so hard to get these dudes the ball?

You gotta give Indiana their due. Cignetti has put together the greatest first two years of any coach anywhere. If he wins a title in ten days, he did something at a place that I don't know if even Saban could've done.

This just sucks though, I don't know how you sugarcoat it. It's been a great season, and winning two playoff games is great in a season that was supposed to be more of a question than last year. But as Penn State , Notre Dame, and Texas showed. There's no guarantee any year. But I think Oregon will be back, it just sucks to see the butt kicking from the losing side.

Go hit the transfer portal. Bring in experienced guys, and pay them to play. Paying freshman to sit on your bench isn't the way anymore.

This weeks game results suck, I'm sorry. I don't have anything else to say. I'm looking forward to seeing Indiana blast Miami, but I was hoping it would've been Oregon.

Maybe we'll see a halftime miracle. Go Ducks!!!!

Uncle Phil...... You may have to open the bank if there is anyone in transfer portal who can help! What's with all the transfers? Hard to beat that qb and receivers Indiana has, but then we said that last yr.

1 minute ago, OregonDucks said:

I’m really starting to doubt this logic…

Would you have the players and coaches share your outlook? Be positive, my duck brother.

Yes but keeping the trend, oh what fun it’ll be to watch them win it in ‘28 baby!

1 minute ago, kirklandduck said:

This. Every time I've seen Dante's face this season I haven't seen any kind of look in his eye that signals killer instinct like we've seen with Bo and Dillon. No snarl, no angry look. Just deer in headlights.

Agreed. If I'm playing I'd be pissed off. Not in a destructive manner, but with fire my team could see

That, believe it or not is coachable too ( delicately, but it's possible).

Look guys, there are who we thought they were. And we are too. Long enough corrections were necessary in November.

We let them off the hook because the analysts either aren't loudly calling for corrections, or the don't see the trends properly.

Im not a QB whisperer. But I played QB. It's constant repetition even when you're already money.

Saban used to coach explosive passes by their ability to score TDs. That's the kind of diagnosis I'm talking about. I used to think that all the time. Didn't know coaches also feel that way, much less coach it ( that's why Saban is the the GOAT...not me!!!)

Alright let’s go TCU on them in the 2nd half….

11 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

The post of the year! (2026)

Thank you, Thank you! No applause, please! However, I am accepting donations to my PayPal account.

3 minutes ago, Solar said:

Different reasons each time though. Last season was bad game planning and not prepping for the long layoff.

Lanning keeps hiring young coaches that can recruit but will continue to get out coached in the biggest games against more experienced staffs.

Happy Will Stein gets to coach at Kentucky!

I have confidence in Dan... but let's get a real offensive coordinator with some real experience.

Mendoza is a fabulous QB. Pin point accuracy.

4 minutes ago, Krsmqn said:

You guys make valid points. However, I think it's important to distinguish that I was not saying that the Ducks are doing good. I'm not saying that they're world beaters. I'm not saying any of that. I'm just saying that we as Duck fans should not hang our heads because we have had a good season. We've gone really far. We're one of the top four teams and the future is looking bright. All of these young players on this team right now are getting valuable experience. And just because we haven't won at all before, that does not mean that we can never win at all.

I really respect this point of view, i've had it multiple view in many past seasons, I'm passed it now, we need to win championship to have a successful season, it has to happen, it has to happen before Uncle Phil passes, all that has been done, we have to win it at some point, and I'm truly beginning to believe it will never happen.

It's also the way that we are now losing, to get embarrassed like this is not acceptable, I don't care how it happens, you can't just not show up. Lanning has to take a deep look at his coaching staff, he might need to make some changes.

I am really really bothered by his promotion of both coordinator jobs internally without actually having a search, especially at the OC position. What has Mehringer done to not even take a look at some other coordinators out there?

26 minutes ago, Sharpshooter1997 said:

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm looking forward to getting destroyed in the title game next year!

That just means two years to a natty. Destroyed next year and win it barely the next year.

Maybe we'll get a mysterious QB back named Bo Powers or Chad Nix?

6 minutes ago, OregonDucks said:

I’m really starting to doubt this logic…

Like someone said Cig can come and win a national championship at the loosingest program in NCAA history in his second season with a bunch of 2 and 3 star recruits but Oregon has been investing and paying its dues for 2 decades without anything to show for it.

Yeah, it seems to me Cig is like Chip was back in 2010, just WAY ahead of everyone else. Lanning is a top 10 coach or better, and we hang on to him for dear life, but it seems like we need some top coordinators brought in and some continuity with them or we won't get to that top slot.

7 minutes ago, Krsmqn said:

Would you have the players and coaches share your outlook? Be positive, my duck brother.

I’ve been an Oregon fan longer than they have been alive. I’ve seen how this story ends again and again and again.

1 minute ago, spartan2785 said:

I really respect this point of view, i've had it multiple view in many past seasons, I'm passed it now, we need to win championship to have a successful season, it has to happen, it has to happen before Uncle Phil passes, all that has been done, we have to win it at some point, and I'm truly beginning to believe it will never happen.

It's also the way that we are now losing, to get embarrassed like this is not acceptable, I don't care how it happens, you can't just not show up. Lanning has to take a deep look at his coaching staff, he might need to make some changes.

I am really really bothered by his promotion of both coordinator jobs internally without actually having a search, especially at the OC position. What has Mehringer done to not even take a look at some other coordinators out there?

I think DL decided to have some COs that were not going to get poached next year, to give some time continuity to the team. How many coaches did Cig lose?

20 minutes ago, Solar said:

It means the TEs give a good hard shove to the DE before heading out on their route. It makes the LBs think you are blocking for a run and slows down the DEs' rush for half a second.

22 minutes ago, Solar said:

It means the TEs give a good hard shove to the DE before heading out on their route. It makes the LBs think you are blocking for a run and slows down the DEs' rush for half a second.

Sadiq did this on the TD drive and then got the ball for a first down.

A tip of the cap to Bryce Boecher. He knows it's his last game living the dream as a Duck and is playing like it.

6 minutes ago, Santa Rosa Duck said:

Mendoza is a fabulous QB. Pin point accuracy.

It's not like our DBs haven't been right there and gotten their hands on the ball but the throws are perfect and that's hard to compete with.

Stop the dooming. There are 132 other fan bases out there that would be happy to trade places with us.

11 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

The post of the year! (2026)

Thank you, Thank you! No applause, please! However, I am accepting donations to my PayPal account.

2 minutes ago, jrw said:

Stop the dooming. There are 132 other fan bases out there that would be happy to trade places with us.

So, we're not allowed to vent? I didnt know it was illegal.

"How is it so hard to get these dudes (receivers) the ball?"

The first half 53% pressure rate is on pace to be the highest Moore has faced all season.

The pressure Indiana brought in the October game should have clearly been a game planning aspect for Oregon.

I understand it's easy for a D to bring pressure when they are leading by 3 TDs, but still ....

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3 minutes ago, jrw said:

Stop the dooming. There are 132 other fan bases out there that would be happy to trade places with us.

After you've lived 52 years of Groundhog Day, please get back to me 😉

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18 minutes ago, SEA Duck said:

Alright let’s go TCU on them in the 2nd half….

Someone get that thumb 🙂

At this moment I think the Miami Hurricanes media guy is tearing up all the proposed drafts of suggestions for what Mario should say when asked about his Oregon experience...

Finally got a stop!

I hate losing, but everyone does not get this kind of experience. Some players and fanbases have gone their whole lives and will never get this close to the top. It’s not our year, plain and simple. I’m not mad at one of these “kids” it’s been a blast rooting for them all a season long and I’m still cheering them on in garbage time. Money or no it’s been great watching them grow over the season and this game won’t change that for me. Go Ducks (there is ALWAYS next year).

The grass is still green in Eugene.