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I guess ESPN’s FPI weighs strength of schedule more than wins and loses? Guess we now know why SEC teams have to maintain those overinflated rankings compared to other conferences…

I think his main option is to realize that he doesn't have options because he has a staff full of young recruiters posing as coaches that have no clue what to do. He could have had a top level OC/QB coach like a Jonathan Smith if he wanted. Instead he promoted a coach who's OC experience was abysmal stints at Rutgers and New Mexico. Boy that sure sounds like a national championship winning decision don't it? Maybe a real OC comes in and brings in some real position coaches and they are in a position to coach themselves out of this mess. Instead he has a room full of early thirties recruiters that know how to relate with 17 year olds like bros. In the era of college GMs, NIL and the portal, how important is a recruiter first coach anyway? The Beavers have about a $10 NIL budget but they are being coached up to max potential and playing like it. Boise St always has great coaches and always play like it. I think this year just is what it is and definetly a step back but if Lanning can truly learn from it, this just may be the kick in the pants he needs to take the next step towards making the Ducks an elite team.

Well, Oregon very quickly dropped out of the rankings and playoff conversation.

Imagine DAK in this game after inspiring these edgy new uniforms and the "origin of speed" and now linking these uniforms to this terrible offensive performance. That had to be a big part of his frustration.

That aint cool. That sucks.!!!

LSU comes in No. 8 in their index AP No. 22 LSU = no ranked wins, 2 L's No.s 9 & 15 NR Ducks = 2 ranked wins No.s 19 & 23, 2 L's No.s 8 & 12 No SEC bias here.

I might try this play if I was OC.😁

That's really stinks. You don't want to see that for anyone. Hate that every replay that shows his injury will also show our defender delivering a completely unnecessary punch at the end of the play.

At the rate Kiffin is losing at LSU, Lane might come available pretty soon. I'll just say it: Kiffin for Duck OC!

Fat lady is warming up for her crescendo at Ohio State. I hope she stays in the wings until then.

They are trying to help us. But I don't think it will matter much in the end...

I will take the under, what about you?

The defense should definitely be holding their heads pretty high today. I have no idea how a team recovers seven turnovers, and a defense holds them to only 17 points... even with a backup QB for part of the game.

No playoff for us this year... That door is shut at this point.

Extremely sorry for the kid. However, while I think that they are good, I certainly do not think that they are great. To play a team that coughed up seven turnovers, while UCLA only scored 17 points, and barely won by two, doesn't exactly impress me very much.

There are been times where it was MUCH worse, especially before all the rules, and as I was learning the craft. But one thing does bug me; you are a great poster Kamikaze Kid, who is here giving an opinion whether it is a positive topic or negative. Many people we never hear from....unless it is negative. Not against the rules, but it is too bad how some people are built.

Really hate to see that happen. Obviously, if the Bruins had been playing USC, the Condoms would probably still be celebrating on the sidelines.

The offense lacks good skill coaching and looks unmotivated. Both can be blamed on the coaches. It's much harder in this NIL age to motivate players that are making millions already. So the quickest solution is having smart game plan and management, which is easier said than done. Sorry but I am not very encouraged by the 2 losses so far. I just don't see us realistically winning more than 7 games this year at this point. So maybe Idaho Potato Bowl vs the Beavs?

Yep... ESPN's Football Power Index still luvs us! So, we've got that going for us!

So, what was up with the 2 point conversion attempt in the first quarter after our long one yard drive for a TD? Is there any general consensus on what in the world he was thinking?

That's a shame. Reminds me of the Dennis Dixon year. Hope they rebound better than we did.

I can't speak for all the moderators but from my perspective, the members on this site have responded amazingly well. Not only did we wittiness a gut wrenching loss, we also saw a spectacular meltdown of historic proportion. Even so, the group kept within the rules and didn't attack players, coaches or each other. Well done team!

Against the Huskers, Raiola is ready for an all timer of a bounce back game against his former teammates. (I hope 😇) The guy the coaches want to start is the guy who should start. Dan needs to know whether Raiola is the USC guy or the UCLA guy. If the latter, Raiola and his bro should be encouraged to play elsewhere next season. Free up the money for a better QB from the portal. A dual-threat QB who can cover for bad O-line play. If you can't find a dual-threat QB, the money should be spent on quality O-line players from the portal. It's disappointing that the two stud O-line recruits are not ready to play ball. Disappointing that older players who were highly valued as recruits have not played up to their stars. Disappointing that these guys were overvalued in the offseason. In fairness to Dante and Dylan, it's difficult to win when you can't run the ball. Hats off to Thomas, but starting a game is much different than coming in late. And if the O-line can't gain a yard to tie the game, well ...

Now multiply this situation by about 5 or 6 when we look at every other player that is being under utilized and is frustrated. I hope it doesn't, but this could snowball in a hurry with young kids seeing money and a chance to put NFL tape down.