8 hours ago8 hr Administrator No. College Football has seen a monumental shift in the last two years with the expansion to the 12-team playoff. It should come as a surprise to no one at this point that this change has completely redefined what it means for a team to have a successful season. Even in the four-team playoff era there was always a sense that ...The Expanded Playoff is Redefining Success Two Sites: FishDuck and the Our Beloved Ducks forum, The only "Forum with Decorum!" And All-Volunteer? What a wonderful community of Duck fans!
4 hours ago4 hr No. This article inspires one to think internally. Well done!If you make the playoffs, 11 teams end their season with a bad taste in their mouth with a loss. I was disappointed with the shellacking, it was down right comical. But, we were 2-1 in the Natty run. Splattered JMU and muddled TT. Nearly every 1st stringer is coming back and we are loaded with upper class men. 2025 was a roaring success. I’m not going to let Cignettis one off, probably never happen again, define how good Oregon played this year with basically no continuity. Next year already feels like a brotherhood of old men is forming. ….final thought, let’s just be done and get to the 16 team playoff already. And force ND into a conference. (PERIOD!)
4 hours ago4 hr Moderator No. I grew up in Eugene, attended the U of O, started as a Frosh in 1966, time out for 2 yrs in the US Marine Corps, then graduated in 1972. For me, anytime the Ducks win more than they lose is a successful season!The Chip Kelly and now the Dan Lanning eras are dreams never thought possible 50 years ago. 12 and 13 wins in a season outstanding. Beating the Huskies and the Trojans regularly, fantastic! The younger version of me, "Who woulda thunk?" This Duck is living on cloud nine!
1 hour ago1 hr No. Yes indeed, in 2026 (and beyond) with where we are as a program, it’s playoff or bust every year. That’s the equivalent of making a major bowl.Within that framework, I think it is a relative scale. In 2025 I think getting a playoff win was the bar, so going 2-1 in the tourney was definitely a success given the expectations. 2026 on the other hand, given what we have on the roster at the moment, anything short of a competitive championship game appearance would probably not be a success. At the very least a final 4 appearance where we are competitive. Getting boat raced in the semis would be an unsuccessful season next year imo.
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