Game Thread UCLA @ Oregon, 12:30pm Fox. Colorado @ Oregon State, 5pm Pac 12 Network

[Natebishop3]

So.... how long is Mario gonna last?

 

[Tince]

So.... how long is Mario gonna last?

He'll last a few years for a couple reasons:

1. They are heavily invested in paying him and Manny's buyout
2. He will sell the changing of the culture to buy time
3. He will recruit at an elite level, giving boosters hope that they're only 2 years away
4. He can ugly up games enough to sneak out a big win against a top program (while still losing to inferior programs).

His ability to sell his own crap is on par with Olshey.

 

[Natebishop3]

He'll last a few years for a couple reasons:

1. They are heavily invested in paying him and Manny's buyout
2. He will sell the changing of the culture to buy time
3. He will recruit at an elite level, giving boosters hope that they're only 2 years away
4. He can ugly up games enough to sneak out a big win against a top program (while still losing to inferior programs).

His ability to sell his own crap is on par with Olshey.

Dude must be insanely likeable.

 

[Tince]

Dude must be insanely likeable.

He's proven to be a great pitch man. His players seem to love him, players parents seem to love him, and even while dropping games to inferior teams, he can sell fans hope they're a year or two away. It's a real valuable skill!

 

[Strenuus]

In the history of the 4 team playoff, can you name a P5 team that went undefeated in their conference, won the conference championship, and get left out of the playoff? I can't.

Who is left on the pac 12 that's undefeated? That's what I'm talking about. Once a pac 12 team loses (or any other conference other than the SEC) they are out..

So to answer your question that wasn't merited based on what I was mentioning, I can't think of any either.

It's odd that's what you took out of that since I said 'they have to go perfect" lol. Which your question answered itself.

 

[Strenuus]

Washington made the playoffs at 12-1 in 2016

Oregon made the playoffs at 12-1 in 2014

much depends on what other teams do

Interesting. I stand corrected.

Still, no pac 12 team will be going this year.

 

[STOMP]

Interesting. I stand corrected.

Still, no pac 12 team will be going this year.

maybe, maybe not. We shall see

STOMP

 

[Tince]

Who is left on the pac 12 that's undefeated? That's what I'm talking about. Once a pac 12 team loses (or any other conference other than the SEC) they are out..

So to answer your question that wasn't merited based on what I was mentioning, I can't think of any either.

It's odd that's what you took out of that since I said 'they have to go perfect" lol. Which your question answered itself.

I read your comment as a one loss Oregon team is out of the conversation. If you meant if Oregon loses another game (their 2nd loss), then they are elimated, then I misunderstood.

2 losses typically means you're out of the playoffs, for sure.

 

[MickZagger]

What's the record for coaches right after they leave Oregon?

Beyond awful

 

[AldoTrapani]

Man for some reason coaches who leave Oregon go on to become garbage. If I’m a program in need of a coach I wouldn’t touch Oregon coaches anymore lol

Hopefully Dan Lanning knows this

 

[Phatguysrule]

Man for some reason coaches who leave Oregon go on to become garbage. If I’m a program in need of a coach I wouldn’t touch Oregon coaches anymore lol

Hopefully Dan Lanning knows this

Dillingham

 

[blazerfan11]

October is probably the best sports month there is.
You get MLB playoffs and World Series
You got Blazers beginning their season.
College Football in full swing.
NFL starting to take form.
I plan my weekends around games.

Just your weekends?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Just your weekends?

I stand corrected!

 

[STOMP]

WTF are the Ducks wearing? What is that? I mean what exactly are their school colors anyway?

Are you anti breast cancer awareness? Or just a trolling fan of the nutria’s

troll is going to troll but in this case he's probably more generally unaware then specifically against breast cancer.

I've watched, rewatched and over coffee this morning enjoyed the highlights of this Duck offensive show. Whats to be happiest about? Nix continuing to do his best Joey/Marcus/Justin impression? The OLine continuing to kick the crap out of the front 7 to the tune of 31 first downs? Troy Franklin is a beast. Their RB stable is deep. And hats off to Dillingham for calling an aggressive masterpiece... at times it seemed like he was trolling Chip. The needed rain was the cherry on top of it all.

Super happy that they seemed to emerge relatively healthy as well though I did see Sam Taimani helped off in the 2nd half. Lets Go Ducks!



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[SharpeScooterShooter]

He'll last a few years for a couple reasons:

1. They are heavily invested in paying him and Manny's buyout
2. He will sell the changing of the culture to buy time
3. He will recruit at an elite level, giving boosters hope that they're only 2 years away
4. He can ugly up games enough to sneak out a big win against a top program (while still losing to inferior programs).

His ability to sell his own crap is on par with Olshey.

In some photo lights, him and Olshey could be brothers. Put their pics side by side.

 

[Hoopguru]

https://tenor.com/view/beaver-cute-play-fight-pushing-gif-17380355

 

[wizenheimer]

 

[AldoTrapani]

Dillingham

I meant head coaches who leave us (chip Kelly, Willie, Mario)

 

[oldmangrouch]

I meant head coaches who leave us (chip Kelly, Willie, Mario)

I don't begrudge Chip for jumping to the NFL, and Taggert actually did us a favor by leaving. OTOH, I can't help but chuckle evilly as Crisco wallows in his personally selected pit of flaming sewage!

 

[Tince]

I don't begrudge Chip for jumping to the NFL, and Taggert actually did us a favor by leaving. OTOH, I can't help but chuckle evilly as Crisco wallows in his personally selected pit of flaming sewage!

No clue how anyone could be mad at a college coach for leaving for a HC opportunity in the NFL.

 

[HailBlazers]

Dan Lanning looks to be the total package compared to the rest.

 

[Phatguysrule]

I meant head coaches who leave us (chip Kelly, Willie, Mario)

I know... Just saying Dillingham will likely be a short timer here.

 

[Shaboid]

Bowl eligible, baby!! Time to get greedy, Beavs! Keep rolling W's!

 

[tlongII]

Beavs got their own Dame Time now. Kid is going to be a star.

 

[STOMP]

I know... Just saying Dillingham will likely be a short timer here.

If Dillingham moves on after this year to a HC job, it enhances Oregon's OC position in the eyes of other up and coming coordinators. Thats the way of the world for programs that are rolling.

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[Phatguysrule]

If Dillingham moves on after this year to a HC job, it enhances Oregon's OC position in the eyes of other up and coming coordinators. Thats the way of the world for programs that are rolling.

STOMP

Hope we have our eyes on a good one...

 

[STOMP]

Hope we have our eyes on a good one...

Much of being a fan is hope. It seems Lanning works well with others and people are drawn to him. Though they're well on their way to a very successful season one, Lanning and all Head Coaches know they have to network because for most staffs, openings happen. College football always has a lot of turnover, but things seem to be trending up

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[Shaboid]

Does anyone know when they will announce kickoff time for the civil war? I have a super busy day and need to make some plans.

 

[wizenheimer]

Does anyone know when they will announce kickoff time for the civil war? I have a super busy day and need to make some plans.

probably not till the week of the game

 

[Shaboid]

probably not till the week of the game

Last year was 3:30 if I remember correctly. I could make that work but if it's after that my rehearsal is going to have to be at a bar with a TV available. And if that happens I doubt the other half would be very stoked.