CjAllen180

We all know that USC has an explosive offense. That much is true. However, they may also have the single worst defense I have ever seen in my entire life. Granted, I'm only 30 years old. But still, that counts for something, right? But I digress. The Trojans, fresh off of a 52-42 loss to that team up north, come limping into Eugene next weekend for a matchup against a Ducks team that has been on a tear since their lone loss to that aforementioned team from up north. (Side note: If we play them again, I love our chances.) USC to date, has given up the following: 41 to Colorado 41 to Arizona 48 to Notre Dame 34 to Utah 49 to Cal And now, 52 to...you-know-who. That's all consecutively, by the way, which means over the past 6 weeks, USC is giving up an absolutely ABYSMAL 44.1 points per game. HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE??? Meanwhile, since the lone loss to you-know-who, Oregon's starting defense has given up a whopping two touchdowns, which includes the 63-19 beatdown Cal just received a few hours ago at the time of me posting this. Slackers, am I right? USC is in for a long night next weekend, and here's three reasons why. 1. DEFENSE: Oregon can match USC offensively. The Ducks are averaging a ridiculous 47.4 PPG, which leads the country if I'm not mistaken. But USC CANNOT match Oregon's defense, specifically their physicality. These guys are playing lights out right now, and I don't forsee that stopping anytime soon. They're strong, fast, physical, well coached and capable of causing all sorts of chaos. The closest comparison USC has to what awaits them is Utah, and we saw how that went. 2. OFFENSE: As i mentioned earlier, Oregon can match USC's offensive output. They're extremely balanced, have weapons galore, and don't make very many mistakes. Bo Nix is the most consistently excellent quarterback in the country, and OC Will Stein is getting better and better each game. No team has held them under 33 points. NOT. A. SINGLE. ONE. And as I said before, USC has a HORRIBLE defense. These brothers can't stop a NOSEBLEED right now. 3. TALENT: For the first time this season (second if you include Notre Dame), USC will face a team that, player for player, matches or even EXCEEDS them in terms of sheer talent. Oregon has been out-recruiting USC for a few years now, according to pretty much every major recruiting site that exists. That matters. All in all, the Ducks are very well coached, more talented, more balanced, and more physical than any team that the Trojans have faced this year. Could they pull off an upset? Sure they could. I don't see it happening though, not if Coach Lanning has anything to say about it. I assure you, he'll have plenty. Go Ducks!

I had a screenshot of a post that recaps the history between Utah and OBD in a HILARIOUS way. Unfortunately, the text appears to be too small to read. I'll try to recrop it and post it again, but I apologize in advance if it's still too small to read.

A HILARIOUS spin on the recent history between Utah and OBD. Enjoy 😂😂 EDIT: My apologies. Technology doesn't seem to want to cooperate with me.

Wow, I'm surprised as well. All of my interactions and observations concerning the Utah fan base have been overwhelmingly positive. I'd like to think that most Utah fans are first class.. Maybe it was just the adrenaline pumping? After all, at the end of the day, it IS "Us vs. Them", so maybe that's it? I'll miss Utah... although I won't miss playing them lol

HUGE pick up for Coach Lanning and company! By far the best recruiting class in the Pac-12, and trailing only tOSU in the B1G? I'll take it!

You, my friend, look like a prophet right now. WELL DONE. #ScoDucks

The USC Trojans have been, erm, not good against stiffer competition, and that's putting it mildly. Their lack of a competent defense has REALLY caught up to them, and there's a strong chance that by the time our Ducks get a crack at them, that game will have lost a lot of it's luster, especially given the information presented in the below picture. Thoughts?

USC'S delusion is nothing short of astonishing.

Feels like we found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. This one stings

I just built a time machine using, erm, questionable methods. I was able to travel 48 hours into the future, and alas my Duck brethren, I have returned from my travels with indisputable evidence of our impending victory!! Using technology of highly advanced and legally questionable nature, I was able to capture this image in Seattle approximately 48 hours from now. Observe...

I can only imagine. I live in Texarkana, Texas (the same city LMJ is from) and I catch all sorts of grief from people who AREN'T Husky fans. You stay strong behind enemy lines!

I'm going to actively NOT watch the game. The reason why? Because every single time I don't watch a big game on TV, we win, and oftentimes we win big. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Color me superstitious, I don't mind. WE GOT HUSKIES TO BEAT!

I find myself completely and totally speechless.... wow. Delusion knows no bounds in Husky land, I see.

I went out on a limb and predicted Oregon to go 13-0, win the Pac-12, and make the playoff. Thus far, I feel pretty good about that pick, despite the gauntlet that awaits OBD... And I feel good about this game as well. I got Oregon in a close game 41-38. Nice article! Great read.

Really?? Ahh man, that would be a HUGE pick up for Oregon! Oh, and much appreciated! Idk who Georgia plays this week but I hope they roll.

I wasn't a fan of the egg shell unis at first, but I gotta say man, they've really grown on me. Sidenote: This forum just might be the only place in the world I can come and talk about our beloved Ducks uniforms without having to hear the dreaded jokes about uni combos and national championships. Truly a Duck safe haven like no other. As always, Go Ducks, and happy I hate Husky week! May we all bask in the glory of victory and bathe in Husky tears on Saturday! 🦆🦆🦆

Indeed 😂😂

That's what I said! But apparently nobody can run on Washington... or so I've been told. My retort: Who have the purple mutts played that's even in the same class with Oregon running the ball?

Not likely. We were in elementary school at the time. 😂😂

He's definitely had a rough weekend lol

I had a buddy of mine who's a Texas fan state that he sees Washington running away with this one easily... he says that he thinks Bo Nix is due for a bad game and this is it.. and that Washington will stop our run game and force us to pass, then pick us off twice and beat us by double digits. Literally told me that he just doesn't understand why anyone thinks Oregon has a chance and that there's absolutely NO WAY we win this game?!? Like, WHAT?? Those purple mutts up north haven't seen a team as talented, balanced, efficient, and physical on offense OR defense (one of only two teams that's top ten in scoring offense and defense, mind you) as they will when OBD roll into town. Oh, and my buddy? I made a bet with him. He'll owe me a steak dinner by the end of the weekend if it's a close game or if Oregon wins. Go Ducks!

Yessssssss.... let the Husky hate flow through you.

That's an INSANE level of recruiting that's becoming more and more common up in Eugene. Sheesh! 🔥🔥🔥 Oh, and to answer your question Charles, I'd say save a few for the portal. We have a very healthy mix of portal players and homegrown recruits who are contributing on both sides of the ball and it is my humble opinion that it will continue paying dividends well into the future!

Coach Lanning and the crew are doing big things on the recruiting trail and I'm here for it!

I watched that blunder happen in real time. I had two thoughts. 1. That is a textbook FIREABLE offense. 2. Oregon definitely upgraded with Dan Lanning.