30Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted January 9, 2022 It takes a while to get through this list, so I'll save you the time. Oregon is No. 16. Utah is No.10, Miami is No.11? But USC is nowhere to be seen. The Trojans are actually listed in "The Next 25" along with ASU and UCLA at the bottom of the page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 2 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Funny how, according to their list, Oregon's game with Georgia next season is called a "home" game on Georgia's schedule, yet called "neutral" on Oregon's. Neutral .... sure. Edited January 9, 2022 by Krsmqn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 3 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I have said a few times that I don't think Riley is going to be the fix-all at $C. I believe Lincoln Riley given undeserved status. The Sooner team he inherited became progressively worse through his 4 years there. Maybe other think the same. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyotherduck No. 4 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Was never impressed with Riley at OU. Skeptical he'll do all that much at SC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 5 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I think No. 16 in a pre-season ranking is quite generous. We'll take it! 3 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckhart No. 6 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 and 3 in bowl games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB48 No. 7 Share Posted January 9, 2022 After a trip to the CFP, Michigan comes in at #20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 8 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) These things mean anything at this time-never have. Just a kinda fun read. Edited January 9, 2022 by 1Ducker1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 9 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Some may not agree but........ Lanning wasnt hired to rebuild or re tool, He was hired for immediate results. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 12:27 PM, 1Ducker1 said: He was hired for immediate results. You're right, and so far, the immediate results have been great! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 11 Share Posted January 9, 2022 A reasonable year one goal would be for players to at least match their star level on the field. If that gets done, then they should be favored in 11 out of 12 games. With some decisive wins, backups should get plenty of reps to help contribute when injuries occur. With solid on field results, recruiting should hum along. The cupboard is far from bare. The coaching should drastically improve. A top ten season should be within reach. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 12 Share Posted January 9, 2022 McMurphy? I would place little reliance of this. A+M at 4. Why? A+M just bought a top recruiting class but has uncertainty at QB and plays at Bama. I agree with Charles, 16 is a decent preseason ranking for the Ducks. I expect close to every preseason poll will have Utah ranked the highest in the Pac-12? But Utah has to cone to Autzen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 1:31 PM, Jon Joseph said: I expect close to every preseason poll will have Utah ranked the highest in the Pac-12? But Utah has to cone to Autzen. You'd think so, and maybe all the Riley noise is just that. But pre-season predictions are the backbone of hype and I expect to see at least a few having USC win the Pac-12 and crash the CFP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 14 Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 1:31 PM, Jon Joseph said: But Utah has to cone to Autzen. I expect nothing less than an @$$whoppin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EzDucksIt No. 15 Share Posted January 10, 2022 With Quality Coaching, we will see if Oregon lays a third egg with Utah. First objective, is get players on the field. Get them coached up and then PLAY FOOTBALL. This last part has been lacking. Looking forward to some playing up to opponents, getting a great lead. Then getting some young guns some game reps, building depth and owning our opponents. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiTaiDuck No. 16 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 1:19 PM, The Kamikaze Kid said: A reasonable year one goal would be for players to at least match their star level on the field. If that gets done, then they should be favored in 11 out of 12 games. With some decisive wins, backups should get plenty of reps to help contribute when injuries occur. With solid on field results, recruiting should hum along. The cupboard is far from bare. The coaching should drastically improve. A top ten season should be within reach. Yes I have to agree with you as I looked at Oregon's schedule and they should be favored to win every game except the first one. This team will have a lot of younger players who have experience help this team. I expect Oregon's defense to be the best it's ever been and our offense explosive enough to hopefully put up 40 points a game as in attack all defenses. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
