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That's not aimed at you LogHaulin. I am referring to the fact too many Oregon fans have buried just how dominant USC was till the SEC made sure the Reggie Bush issue was something only they could get away with. Pete Carrol's teams were out of reach for us-and we were assembling a great deal of talent. And quite frankly, we have never fielded a team with that kind of talent. Ever. USC is still the standard for what a West Coast Power should truly look like. The Fuskies couldn't have defeated Carroll's team with ANY of their elite teams. Not a single one. So in this guy's eyes, all the talk about USC being a joke is hotty totty New Money acting like the Rockefellers never graced the earth. Until we put teams like that 2003 to 2005 group on the field, we are just snowflakes in a blizzard. In my opinion, USC deserves some of that arrogance. Especially since nobody on the West Coast has etched themselves in history like that very era has.

I don't want anyone to take what I am about to say as "shade" or criticism of their respective position on their opinions. So here it goes. I feel we are downplaying just how much of a rival we actually are to USC and vice versa. I can definitely say the next time we lose to USC, massive dread will follow that loss because we ALL foresee what the may mean long term. The last time USC was "relevant" they not only dominated us, it took the SEC taking them down for us to truly gain a foothold on becoming the West Coast's powerhouse. I see a lot of "taking USC for granted" in the Oregon fanbase that I consider misguided. We all want Lincoln Riley to remain the HC in LA. What does that tell you? We don't want real threats to our claim to pre-eminence is what it tells me. That smells like rivalry to me because we definitely know we will be fighting not only Ohio State and Indiana, but we will have a dogfight on our hands for talent should USC even sniff a 10-2 record on a regular basis. We will have sleepless nights because we absolutely know USC is far more a threat to us than the Fuskies would be (as recent history has shown). I also recall a great amount of nervousness last fall during the game because USC wasn't folding like a good "non rival" should. We wanted to attribute it to lack of execution, and sure, the refs sure helped USC's WRs out too much. But USC forced OBD to take the game from them. And while we have dominated both the Fuskies and USC as of late-that means nothing whatsoever this year. USC is re-emerging. They are an imminent threat we pretend to brush off. That is exactly how a program loses its edge, and I am glad is only the fan base that doesn't take the Trojans seriously. In my opinion, whether we acknowledge it or not-USC is a rival. They are regularly taking recruits from us in California now. That is not a fluke. That will continue. And if one hasn't been paying attention, UCLA is also encroaching on our "backyard". Yes, USC is a rival. We just don't want the thought of what that actually means. We will need to win a title sometime in the next 3-5 years. If not, that so called "has been" is going to use that very handily to convince recruits we are a pretender. And we won't be laughing much about that.

I know Azz followed Chip into the NFL and to UCLA where Chip eventually fired him. As for Helf and Frost... those guys were fantastic as position coaches and coordinators. Together they coached up the ONLY Heisman in Oregon history. Helfrich found Mariota and brought him to Eugene and coached him his first two years, redshirt and first year starting) and then when Helf became HC it was Frost who helped polish Mariota into the Heisman winner. Both were great as position coaches and coordinators at Oregon. Were they good Head Coaches? Not really... Though Oregon only made the National Title game twice... and Helfrich and Frost were at both of them. One of which Helfrich was the head coach for.. so that's saying something to. They didn't get the job done but arguably 2014 was the best season in Oregon history with a Conference Championship, a Heisman Winner, a Rose Bowl Victory, and a Title Position. Here's hoping Lanning tops that this season. But yeah I think Bellotti would have hired those two guys. I think Bellotti did a better job building a cohesive staff.

I look at Oregon-Washington as natural rivals. You both are the only P4 members is the great Northwest. You both have a strong history in football, they have one claimed National Title, and a recent National Championship game appearance. Oregon has two National Title game appearances, a B1G Title, and won two playoff games last year. It remains to be seen what Fisch will do at Washington , but I think they deserved a top 25 ranking this preseason, after posting 8 wins last year. Williams is going to be a problem this year imo. Oregon vs Washington needs to be played on the same weekend as Michigan-Ohio State, Iowa-Nebraska, and UCLA-USC. There should be a tripleheader on Fox that weekend.

Who said "One game at a time" and "The only thing that matters is that you improve each week?" Brooks or Bellotti? I swear I'm not senile, but I'm not sure.

OBD picked to win the B1G. 😍🦆😎 Saturday Down SouthConference championship futures: Best bets, predictionsLet's go over conference championship betting odds and predictions for the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC before Week 1 kicks off.

Bellotti was Brook's O-coordinator during Brooks most successful years, 1989-94. In 1988 it was Bob Toledo. 2008 was Bellotti's last season as head coach. There were 9 coaches including Bellotti on staff. When Chip took over in 2009, he took the Bellotti slot and hired Helfrich to replace himself (Chip). The other 7 guys were the same in 2009 as they were in 2008. Chip had Bellotti's choices as assistants. I believe all 7 of those guys were still with Chip in 2012 - his last season. Chip did increase the staff from 9 to 11, but as I recall, 7 of the 10 assistants were the same. Over his four years, Chip hired Helfrich, Azzinaro, Frost. Interesting to contemplate whether Bellotti would have hired those guys?

Five bold predictions for OBD - https://athlonsports.com/college-football/oregon-football-5-bold-predictions-ducks-2026

Five keys to a successful Oregon football campaign in 20261. THE COORDINATORS FIND THEIR STRIDE AND ELEVATE THEIR OPERATIONS2. FIND HOW TO BE AT YOUR BEST IN JANUARY3. DANTE MOORE PLAYS HEISMAN-CALIBER FOOTBALL ALL SEASON4. A'LIQUE TERRY GETS THE O-LINE RIGHT5. THE SENIOR D-LINE QUARTET TAKES IT UP A LEVEL https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/five-keys-to-a-successful-oregon-football-campaign-in-2026-288802476/

Two Ducks on ESPN's List of Diaper Dandies - https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49538254/college-football-2026-top-freshmen#b1g

Thank you Coach Brooks!

Oregon Football Chat with Jerry Allen (Voice of the Ducks)A big thank you to Jerry for 40 years of service for the University of Oregon! Check him out here:

SUNDAY MORNING SIDEWALK: MADE FOR COOPERATIONThere is an old thought from Marcus Aurelius that kept coming to mind as I considered it: “We are made for cooperation, like feet, like hands, like the rows of the upper and lower teeth.” The larger idea is that cooperation is part of our nature. Hands aren't particularly useful because each finger performs its own job brilliantly while ignoring the other four. Teeth don't accomplish much by operating independently. The parts have individual responsibilities, but their real value emerges from the way they function together. Football isn't much different, and perhaps that's why one of the most important things Oregon has been building this offseason hasn't always looked like football. Sunday Morning Sidewalk: Made for CooperationOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Preseason rankings should be smaller in Texas? Calling out the Nittany Lions is a Mis-State - YardbarkerThree most overrated college football teams in preseason...The first Coaches Poll Top 25 has Ohio State at No. 1, followed by Oregon and Georgia. Most of the rankings are defensible, even if fans will spend the next few weeks arguing otherwise. A few teams re

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Fall camp coverage isn’t always about what happens between the lines. After a week of listening to Oregon’s players and coaches, I keep coming back to one word: fellowship. This week on the Sunday Morning Sidewalk my story looks at how connection, trust and cohesion could help turn Oregon’s talent into a team. https://www.ducksportscentral.com/2026/08/sunday-morning-sidewalk-made-for.html

Which college football teams can go undefeated in 2026? Here are 10 potential candidatesEvery college football team sets out to win each game, but only a select few have the talent, coaching and schedule favorability to pull off that feat https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-teams-undefeated-2026/

Dante Moore hasn't 'changed who he is' as Oregon role grows https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/09/oregon-football-dante-moore-leadership-spotlight/91230721007/

Oregon claims nation's top quarterback room, per PFFDante Moore is arguably the top quarterback in the country entering the 2026 season. He has tremendous odds to both win the Heisman Trophy and become the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, and he is the key reason why the Oregon Ducks have a chance to bring home the program's first championship. However, depth is important at every position on the field, including quarterback. In an ideal world, Moore is the only Duck who needs to get under center this season. But if a scenario occurs where the Ducks need a new plan, they have plenty of good options to choose from. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/08/08/oregon-football-nations-best-quarterback-room-pff/91218881007/

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OC Drew Mehringer responds to players description of him. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon's Drew Mehringer Acknowledges Dante Moore's 'Scien...Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer spoke to reporters following another day of fall camp in Eugene. It’s the first year at offensive coordinator

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