Can we survive without James?

[Natebishop3]

As I thought, we absolutely can. Barner and DAT were amazing tonight. We have so much talent at that position that we can afford to live without James for a little bit.

Now, the more pressing question, can we survive without our QB? I'm not so sure. I like Bennett, but he hasn't shown anything through the air.

 

[Sinobas]

We may as well sit James against lowly Colorado.

 

[Targus]

Bennett has showed very strong arm in practice. Strong and accurate.
I think it was the Miso St game he was like 7/8 (or something close to that).

Yes, there is life. Look at our schedule.

 

[Natebishop3]

Bennett has showed very strong arm in practice. Strong and accurate.
I think it was the Miso St game he was like 7/8 (or something close to that).

Yes, there is life. Look at our schedule.

If we can run the ball this well against the ASU run defense, I like our odds against Colorado.

 

[Targus]

Don't want to sound like I'm already banking the W - but, next to a bye (to get LMJ and Thomas healed) a Colorado team is a welcome opponent. It's not a bad place to play, minus the elevation. The Buffs are giving up over 400 ypg and have a secondary that seems to frequently be out of position. Our basic spread should give them fits. Offensively, their rushing game is either the worst or second worst in the Pac - it's a tossup between them and Oregon St. But, I believe they are averaging less than 90 rushing yards per game. They are just not very good.

Following that we get the Cougs at Autzen. Cougs have been on a downward slide after the unfortunate injury to one of my fav - outside of Oregon - players, Tuel. Cougs have dropped three out of the last four - by some significant margins - and their only victory was barely eeked out against the might 1-6 Buffs.

GREAT time to get our team back to full strength!

 

[oldmangrouch]

Can we survive without James? It really depends on how bad Thomas is hurt. With Thomas close to 100%, we should be able to beat the Buffs and Cougs without James. If they are BOTH out, nothing is a guarantee.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I was hoping Carson would get a few more carries. He ended up with only 1.

 

[Natebishop3]

I was hoping Carson would get a few more carries. He ended up with only 1.

I was hoping both he and DAT would get more carries. Fortunately Barner heated up in the second half because he wasn't doing so great for the first two quarters.

 

[Further]

Although the next two games are not a lock, they are at least very winnable even without Thomas and LMJ. And I think there is still a good chance that one or both players are back by next week. We should learn more later today or tomorrow.

 

[Targus]

Don't bet on it. Moseley is tweeting the Ducks are tight lipped and he expects nothing to leak out. LOL, torture on fans but difficult for opposing teams to prepare for. I respect Chip's policy and feel in a lot of ways it protects the player.