Game Thread Stanford @ Oregon and WSU @ Oregon State

[julius]

Well, things seem to be back to normal in Corvallis. They suck still.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Well, things seem to be back to normal in Corvallis. They suck still.

A lot of game left.

 

[wizenheimer]

I expected the Duck defense to be ahead of the offense in the first couple of games. But the defense had the bigger issues tonight. The D front-7 got pushed around on too many plays but the LB's showed quickness....unfortunately, they were quick filling the wrong gaps. At least 7 times I saw a LB fill a lane that was already occupied by a DLineman, and Stanford runners exploited that. The Ducks also failed to put much pressure on the Stanford QB's. Except for a couple of hail-mary type passes by Stanford, I thought Oregon's secondary played pretty well though after having lost 3 starters from last season

the offense looked decent, especially considering it was the first game in 10 months and Oregon only had one scrimmage. Shough was a little shaky in the first Q, and he threw a horrible interception, but he settled down nicely and had a decent game. Needs to make better reads and decisions but for his 1st start, he did well. The running game was good, and DJ Johnson was a big surprise at TE. Oregon has some good wide receivers as well. Joe Moorhead is a definite upgrade over Marcus Arroyo at offensive coordinator

all that said, I question if Oregon is the 12th best team in the country

 

[julius]

A lot of game left.

you were saying?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

you were saying?

You watching?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Beavs fight like hell and then give it away.

Still a good game.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I expected the Duck defense to be ahead of the offense in the first couple of games. But the defense had the bigger issues tonight. The D front-7 got pushed around on too many plays but the LB's showed quickness....unfortunately, they were quick filling the wrong gaps. At least 7 times I saw a LB fill a lane that was already occupied by a DLineman, and Stanford runners exploited that.

They started out in the 3-4. with Tayvon playing the edge rusher. That basically matched two big Dlinemen to go against 5 big O-linemen plus a TE. When they switched to their 4-3 it was not an issue.

The two starting corners are good. But the depth could be an issue if either goes down.

 

[Hoopguru]

They started out in the 3-4. with Tayvon playing the edge rusher. That basically matched two big Dlinemen to go against 5 big O-linemen plus a TE. When they switched to their 4-3 it was not an issue.

The two starting corners are good. But the depth could be an issue if either goes down.

The the 3-4 I think was indicative that they thought Stanford was coming out throwing the ball, you are correct once they went 4-3 with some adjustments they settled down.

 

[Hoopguru]

Noah Sewell is a stud! He has the whole package and played very well yesterday.

 

[TBpup]

Noah Sewell is a stud! He has the whole package and played very well yesterday.

Too bad his brother opted out early.

 

[Hoopguru]

Too bad his brother opted out early.

No kidding! The way Mario's been recruiting huge offensive linemen we may end up with a couple more like him.

 

[beast blazer]

Dj jones is going to be a beast this year. Too bad sewell quit