kirklandduck

Both Sewell and Gonzalez are going to the NFL, I'd be shocked if they didn't. Justin Flowe needs at minimum 1 more season before he even thinks about the NFL, he's got the physical tools but his instincts and football IQ are a work in progress. Bo is probably gone as well, though it would be a small but very welcome surprise if it opts to return. He's a gamer and I bet the way the season ended the last few weeks really sticks in his craw, which might provide some incentive to come back. Gonzalez and Nix are the biggest holes to fill, I don't see anyone on the roster currently that can replace that same level of production for either.

That brings up an interesting thought. What if Moorhead was brought back now and given full reins over the offense?

No worries!

Herbert and the receivers likely would have done better if Arroyo wasn't being chained to that '90s power run offense and overruled by Mario on the field. Even then, I didn't see a 1000 yard receiver in the bunch.

No it wasn't sarcasm. He did leave but most OCs want to be HCs so I don't blame him for leaving, especially for a plum group of 5 gig like UNLV. I doubt most assistant coaches would want to work with Mario again, especially OCs.

I mentioned this in another thread. I feel like Arroyo didn't do a half-bad job now that we know Mario's insistence on interfering with offensive schemes on and off the field, plus there was a distinct dearth of receiver talent at that time. I think he'd do a ton better calling plays when having both a talented QB like Nix AND receivers like Franklin, Thornton, Ferguson, Matavao...

Dante himself said he was coming to Oregon AFTER he found out Dilly was leaving. That alone should put rumors to rest.

I certainly wouldn't mind Helfrich coming back if it were an option. He did take Chip's offense and put it into overdrive until the wheels finally fell off. Also, Marcus Arroyo just became available 😛

Could be a candidate for the OC position here at Oregon. He actually wasn't half-bad considering what we now know was incessant meddling by Mario in his offensive schemes plus the dearth of receiver talent at the time...

This probably helps explain why the offense has been unfocused and inconsistent throughout the game.

It's ok to be aggressive. But you have to pick and choose your times to do it. DL is clearly still learning when the right times and wrong times are.

The defense picked a fine time to go on vacation. Rush defense was virtually non-existent.

Because it's mostly Mario's players. They don't know how to finish.

This game is over. What an inexcusable breakdown in all facets.

Ducks need to shake off whatever malaise they're in and start focusing again. I want to see DL really getting on the players and wake them up.

Oregon will lose this game unless the defense comes up with a stop right now.

We must be watching different games. I'm seeing a clear lack of focus an effort on all sides of the team right now. They stopped trying when they went up 3 possessions and it's costing them now.

So the defense, offense, AND special teams decide to all stop trying at all? Really?

Second straight series where the defense has suddenly looked mediocre. Theyve apparently forgotten how to defend the run?

Yeah, he's been taking on quite a workload plus it's probably close to freezing there.

Again with the spicy comment. Did Gilmore get a lifetime supply of spicy bean dip from Reser? Is that why he's plugging it every series?

They definitely looked much less aggressive on that series.

Terrible penalty. Why give OSU any momentum like that?

Glad DL took the FG this time. Just put the game away at this point.

Defense now really stepping it up with forced turnovers!