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The PSU line only held up for seconds which is why PSU only had 6 first downs... Two of which were Oregon penalties. Otherwise the the PSU QB was just throwing inaccurate balls hoping it worked. Sometimes it did but mostly didn't. Rushing 4 is the root of the problem here I feel. Offensive line plus a tight end blocker is 6 blockers to 4. But you're right containment is the goal. As for the sacks... Moore stepped up and into one sack as a lane opened and he wasn't decisive if he wanted to run. The other sack was on the second string offensive line where Manning didn't hold up and Raiola was sacked. The second one I feel is more on the offensive line than the first. Still not great that it happened.

Here’s an interesting sportsmanship question. Ohio State was leading Kent State 28 to 0 with three seconds left before halftime. They had the ball and could have simply taken a knee and gone into the locker room with a four touchdown lead. Instead, they took a shot at the end zone. It worked. Touchdown. 35 to 0 at halftime. My first reaction was basically, come on. You’re already up 28 to 0. Take the knee. There’s a long standing idea in sports that once you clearly have an opponent beaten, there comes a point where continuing to aggressively pile on points starts to look less like competition and more like running up the score. But then I started thinking about the other side of it. Three seconds left in the half is an actual football situation. Someday Ohio State could be down by four, five, or six points with three seconds left before halftime, or even at the end of a game, and desperately need that exact play to work. How often do you get to practice that situation against a real defense, in a real stadium, with the clock actually showing three seconds? (Eh em, Michigan) You can practice a Hail Mary a hundred times during the week, but practice is not the same as doing it in a game. The quarterback has to buy enough time. The receivers have to get downfield. The protection has to hold. Everyone has to understand the situation and know that this is the final play. From that perspective, maybe the score almost should not matter. Coaches are supposed to prepare their players for situations they may face later in the season, and this was a rare opportunity to get a real game repetition that you cannot completely recreate on a practice field. At the same time, there is still something that feels a little uncomfortable about doing it when you are already beating an overmatched team 28 to 0. So where is the line? Is taking that shot poor sportsmanship and unnecessarily running up the score? Or is it completely legitimate situational football, using a rare opportunity to practice something that could matter enormously later in the season? I can honestly see the argument both ways. What do you think?

Great takes David. Three observations I made. Raiola Looks like the real deal. I'm glad you mentioned the nullified TD pass. Letting the play develop and observing the field was great to see. I'd also mention the TD pass to Bidwell. He was separating from his defender but also running closer to another one breaking off hiss receiver. Passing it behind Bidwell forcing him to spin 180 degrees to catch it behind him, threaded a needle that wasn't obvious before the throw. Again he stayed present and was observing the game in real time and making smart decisions. The pass rush still concerns me. There's not a player on the PSU OL that should be able to hold up against any UO starter. That tells ne that containing the pocket as opposed to pressuring the QB is the plan. A ten alligator pass rush will get destroyed by any competent offense. Still concerned here. The OL giving up some sacks also concerns me. West Linn should be able to give PSU a good game. Neither team should remotely give any position group a problem yet they got a couple sacks. Not good. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer after 84-0 but the schedule gets real from here on out. If both lines can step up, I like our chances. If not, yikes.

This is why betting is called gambling. I thought that Lanning would want to score a lot. I have no idea how the USC game is going to go. I see win / loss as 50-50. It is a toss up. Who ever wins that game has a good chance to make the playoffs.

A loss two games into the season in some bad heat and humidity can be overlooked if the rest of the season goes well. A loss to someone you have been playing against for the last hundred years or so 4 games in and it being the second loss leading to a 2-2 record shows that you are probably not worthy of the playoffs. USC is not a top 5 team. However, losing to USC and then running the table would probably get the Ducks into the playoffs. But if they can't beat USC, then winning out is highly unlikely. This USC game will put the Ducks on a course for the season, either upward or downward.

Ball was fun to watch too. The guy just hit people! He seemed to seek contact to run through it.

They are very good players and a lot of programs wanted them. The team is lucky they stuck around and did not go into the portal. They need to keep playing, not just in cupcake games.

I'm not sure how much was learned in this non-contest". However, there were encouraging signs. Lastly, I think we should have taken a knee and ended the game 77 - 0

Brandon Smith seems to be the real deal.

I would be shocked if ANY 3 loss team made the playoffs. That’s why the USC game is a must win. (I’m anticipating a loss at Ohio State.)

We need R&R. Raiola and Riggs are for real.

DR looked better than he ever did in Cornhusker land. The future at QB now looks promising. It would've been nice if the tv announcers would've mentioned that Josh Bidwell was a cancer survivor... And the performances of some of the frosh were spectacular!

The back ups on the d-line seemed noticeably more aggressive. They looked fast and motivated.

Quarterback Dylan Raiola Sounds Off on Oregon Ducks DebutOregon Ducks quarterback Dylan Raiola made his Autzen Stadium debut in the 84-0 win over Portland State. Oregon Ducks On SIQuarterback Dylan Raiola Sounds Off on Oregon Ducks DebutThe No. 21 Oregon Ducks jumped out to a 49-point lead after one half against Portland State, meaning Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola had his first opportunity t

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Ducks dismantle overwhelmed Portland State 84-0The Ducks did what they were supposed to do Friday night. More importantly, they finally looked prepared, varied, and sharp while doing it. For One Night, the Beast Was Put Down.Ducks dismantle overwhelmed Portland State 84-0The Ducks did what they were supposed to do Friday night. More importantly, they finally looked prepared, varied, and sharp while doing it. For One Night, the Beast Was Put Down.

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Never as bad as it looks, never as good as it looks couldn't be more true than for these last two games. No brain baking, energy sapping heat to hold them back, reenergized mentally and emotionally by the online defamation, and Dan losing a few shoes up people behinds... And then there are the players; they responded well too...haha.

Hey Dylan, who wouldn't have fun with those stats? 11 for 11 with 3 TDS. Oregon football: Dylan Raiola debuts with Ducks, tosses 3 TDs in win

Lanning's comments post game. Sounds like perspective in regard to the running game: "I don't know if it's a fair measuring stick, again, based on what we were running against and what it looked like. . . "But I did like some of the creativity I was able to see from a scheme standpoint and then the execution." Everything Dan Lanning said after Oregon’s win over Portland State Start the time stamp at 2:09 for coach Dan Lanning post game commenrts

McCellan's injury was pre-game. Jeremiah McClellan suffered injury in warmups, status going forward unclear

Good game for Freshmen too. Four get first TDS and two with Ints. True freshmen tracker: Four score first career touchdowns and two others intercept their first passes

Frankly, if Donte has a bad half against USC.....I would insert Dylan without hesitation. Talent and potential is one thing, winning the big ones with great execution is another. We have the luxury of a Dylan existing and being paid.......use him. He is used to being under pressure at Nebraska.

Big take away was that the entire team came ready to play with intensity. They played hat on hat, physical football. About damn time! The freshmen did not disappoint. They let the veterans know they are ready to step up and earn playing time. To me, i noticed a little better push from the Oline. The running backs were 2 or 3 yards positive gain before being touched. Then they fought for more yatds. The line needs to keep improving eaxh week. When the holes were there the running backs had big gains. However, its easier to push PSU front 7 around than it will be against future NFL players in LA. But the communication was better. The,Oline was blocking downfield much better and look like they are working together better. Getting your Butt chewed out and hard practices can help that happen. The run game keeps defenses honest and off balance. This opens up the passing game. The wide outs and running backs blocked much better on the outside quick throws. This opened up big gains on the edges. Keeping PSU defense off balance allowed all 4 Duck QB's time to find and hit wide open receivers. The team needed this tune up, get right game. I am trying to keep this in perspective because all this happened against Portland State. The Ducks have talent but they will need to bring their A plus game to LA to beat the Trojans. The Ducks can beat the Trojans. It is a season defining game. But this Trojan defense, is a Gary Patterson defense. A win will not be easy but the Ducks can do it. Last nights performance gives me hope. Go Ducks.....

Very nice "scout team" scrimmage tonight. Depth of OBD really was on display. Ordinarily I am not crazy about these FCS noncon games but this one came at the right time to help get the Duckies outa their heads and back to playing with purpose and efficiency. Now is the time to focus on the upcoming USC trip. We will learn a lot more about the character and leadership of this team with our trip to LA next week. Hope to continue on an upward trajectory. GO DUCKS! QUACK! 🦆