Dave23 No. 1 Share Posted October 16, 2022 USC looks to have the edge early but Utah's looked good till the lost contain on Williams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbieduck No. 2 Share Posted October 16, 2022 USC offensive line is getting better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 3 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 6:19 PM, debbieduck said: USC offensive line is getting better. And their D as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 4 Share Posted October 16, 2022 USC's O is way too talented for Utah's D they just don't have the speed. Ducks D will really need a great game plan to slow down USC's O. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 5 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Ughh... I really hate seeing USC winning. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 6 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) On 10/15/2022 at 6:44 PM, David Marsh said: Ughh... I really hate seeing USC winning. Only thing that makes it worse is the Homer announcer and some RB that we don't speak of. Edited October 16, 2022 by Dave23 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 7 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) This doesn't feel like the Utah team of last year. USC is looking good, but Utah has made some mistakes that have helped USC. Should be an interesting measure of the south. Just like Oregon vs UCLA next week. Either way, the Pac12 has shown that it has more than 1 team that can contend for a Playoff spot... Given the right circumstances. Edited October 16, 2022 by Krsmqn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 8 Share Posted October 16, 2022 That roughing the passer was a bit ticky tacky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 9 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I hate to say it, but USC the most talented team in the conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 10 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 6:52 PM, SoGaDawg said: That roughing the passer was a bit ticky tacky. It was but for PAC-12 refs that's pretty normal. They really like to make it a game. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 11 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 5:52 PM, SoGaDawg said: That roughing the passer was a bit ticky tacky. That's Pac12 refs for ya! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 12 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 5:58 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: I hate to say it, but USC the most talented team in the conference. That's a fair discussion point. But so is that fact that Utah is the first ranked opponent for USC, and let's face it, Utah isn't firing on all cylinders. The battle for LA should be telling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 13 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 5:58 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: I hate to say it, but USC the most talented team in the conference. I think Oregon has their match. Oregon has one of the best offensive lines in the country and I honestly believe that. They held their own against Georgia... And Nix probably would have done better if he didn't roll out of the pocket so much that game in truth. I watched a bunch of other teams have their lines get gashed by opponents defensive lines and these teams were higher ranked than Oregon. Penn State was destroyed by Michigan. Tenn and Bama both look mortal on the offensive line side of things and we will get a better comparison when Tennessee plays Georgia. USC's line is just good enough to give Williams time to find some incredible recievers. But I don't think USC's defense can touch Nix. Keep in mind Oregon's line has given up one sack this year and it was for -1 yard. If it comes down to Oregon v USC in the championship game, it is going to be exciting. Keep in mind too that Oregon's defense is improving at a spectacular pace as well. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 14 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Someone mentioned it earlier, USC’s speed is a big problem for Utah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 15 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 9:00 PM, Krsmqn said: That's a fair discussion point. But so is that fact that Utah is the first ranked opponent for USC, and let's face it, Utah isn't firing on all cylinders. The battle for LA should be telling. They have the best 22 players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbieduck No. 16 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 5:58 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: I hate to say it, but USC the most talented team in the conference. Their defensive backs man up at the line too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbieduck No. 17 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) On 10/15/2022 at 6:03 PM, David Marsh said: I think Oregon has their match. Oregon has one of the best offensive lines in the country and I honestly believe that. They held their own against Georgia... And Nix probably would have done better if he didn't roll out of the pocket so much that game in truth. I watched a bunch of other teams have their lines get gashed by opponents defensive lines and these teams were higher ranked than Oregon. Penn State was destroyed by Michigan. Tenn and Bama both look mortal on the offensive line side of things and we will get a better comparison when Tennessee plays Georgia. USC's line is just good enough to give Williams time to find some incredible recievers. But I don't think USC's defense can touch Nix. Keep in mind Oregon's line has given up one sack this year and it was for -1 yard. If it comes down to Oregon v USC in the championship game, it is going to be exciting. Keep in mind too that Oregon's defense is improving at a spectacular pace as well. Fair enough. But on same note, who have we played? We haven’t played a top 30 team since Georgia. BYU stinks. Edited October 16, 2022 by debbieduck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted October 16, 2022 This is the second time I have seen Utah play this year. I think they were over-rated coming into this year. They are not the team from last year and everyone assumed they would be just as strong. Also, I think the Ducks made the Utes look like a great team by beating us twice in a season last year. The ducks by then were injury plagued with a coach who had mentally checked out on his way to Miami. Wouldn't it be great it we could meet USC at the Pac-12 Championships? I think we can stay with them and bypass them! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 19 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 6:05 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: They have the best 22 players. I completely respect your opinion, however, at this point in the season, I myself won't be agreeing with you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOD No. 20 Share Posted October 16, 2022 And Utah somehow climbs back into the game? I wouldn't bet them right now down a score, but if you watched USC in Corvallis ................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 21 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Utah is getting behind the line of scrimmage and getting pressure on Williams. Let's see how that continues to be a factor. Early game USC's online has lots of energy and that can be a reason why as the game goes on more penetration happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 22 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I want Williams jersey tested for teflon spray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 23 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Be glad your ducks have a defense. So hard to sit here and root for a team that has a good offense and no defense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 24 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Great response from Utah offense! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 25 Share Posted October 16, 2022 And now we have a game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOD No. 26 Share Posted October 16, 2022 And Stanford leading Notre Dame 13-0 in the 3rd? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 27 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Yes!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 28 Share Posted October 16, 2022 No catch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 29 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Can't help but think how weird it is to be a ute fan on a duck forum on an in game thread against USC. thanks for having me around here. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 30 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Well done Utah. You're now back in the game. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 Author No. 31 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 7:49 PM, FreddyD said: Can't help but think how weird it is to be a ute fan on a duck forum on an in game thread against USC. thanks for having me around here. The fun part is most everyone is rooting for Utah. Even though it'd be nice to take on an undefeated USC in the PAC championship if we finish our side of the business. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 32 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Don't know if maybe this has already be discussed (haven't read much on the forum today) but I'll bet it seems weird to you guys to see Travis Dye in a Trojans uniform. Such an old school hard working, hustling kid. And if I remember right there was no clear reason given as to why he transferred. Won't likely play at the next level. Seems to be just working hard and playing hard for the college memories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 33 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Sweet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 34 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 7:14 PM, FreddyD said: but I'll bet it seems weird to you guys to see Travis Dye in a Trojans uniform. Such an old school hard working, hustling kid. And if I remember right there was no clear reason given as to why he transferred. I believe he transfered because it is closer to home for him and to be honest he was looking at a new coaching staff anyways. Also we all suspect there is a decent financial package for him as well. That was never confirmed but we all feel that is probably the case. I don't have any I'll will towards Travis but I just want to see the Trojans lose every chance they get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOD No. 35 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) And we are tied. As much as it in theory help Oregon into a playoff spot to play an undefeated USC in the Pac-12 Championship game ... I can't do it, can't root for USC, hope they lose then lose out. There must be a path to the playoff without having to ever root for USC (or Washington). Ok, now we are not tied. First team to 45 wins? Edited October 16, 2022 by AnotherOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 36 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Utah on Offense: They just might pull this off. Utah on Defense: Maybe not. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 37 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Gotta love how the refs missed that wide receiver hold on that touchdown play. He was just dragging the Utah DB backwards. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 38 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 7:28 PM, The Kamikaze Kid said: Utah on Offense: They just might pull this off. Utah on Defense: Maybe not. So hard to watch our defense get pushed around. Coach Whittingham is a hard nosed, no nonsense defensive guy. Its just so out of character to see us weak on D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 39 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 7:29 PM, David Marsh said: Gotta love how the refs missed that wide receiver hold on that touchdown play. He was just dragging the Utah DB backwards. my thought too. But seems like more and more they allow that hand full of jersey and you pretty much have to tackle someone to get called for holding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 40 Share Posted October 16, 2022 USC may sqeak out this one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOD No. 41 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) The Pac-12 refs dig up that blindsided block (or at least work pretty hard to get there), but then miss a pretty obvious hold in the end zone. That's a safety and instead it's a USC first down. If you are gonna let the hold go, you let the borderline blindsided block go, or call them both. Edited October 16, 2022 by AnotherOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 42 Share Posted October 16, 2022 finally a little bit of defense. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 43 Share Posted October 16, 2022 No quit in Utah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 44 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Spoiled Children be gettin' Olivia Newton John'd right now, by the Utes! Physical D... Edited October 16, 2022 by woundedknees Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 45 Share Posted October 16, 2022 You guys don't ahve a lot to worry about USC. Bo Nix will shred these guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 46 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I'd like to take this moment to thank Stanford for hanging in there and beating Notre Dame. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 47 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 7:49 PM, AnotherOD said: The Pac-12 refs dig up that blindsided block (or at least work pretty hard to get there), but then miss a pretty obvious hold in the end zone. That's a safety and instead it's a USC first down. If you are gonna let the hold go, you let the borderline blindsided block go, or call them both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krsmqn No. 48 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 7:56 PM, FreddyD said: You guys don't ahve a lot to worry about USC. Bo Nix will shred these guys. Depends on which Bo shows up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 49 Share Posted October 16, 2022 USC’s QB has really poor body language when he faces adversity. I noticed it in the Oregon State game, as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
