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The good news is this. I live in the Eastern time zone. The game was scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM tonight. Since it will be moved to tomorrow I can go to bed before 10:00 tonight, and stay awake to see the final inning tomorrow. It’s an “old nan” thing.

We have had a good long run with FishDuck.com and you, Charles. You have been an amazing leader and publisher. The site and Forum, filled with news, information, and the opinions of fellow Ducks lovers, has consumed months, days and hours of my time challenging my views about Ducks sports. Thank you for everything. Congratulations as you free up time for others activities. Your archives are a repository like no other.

Good for the AD. Thanks to all who have made contributions to Ducks SB. Go Ducks.

Now that we know there is speed what will the coaches do with it? My pet peeves the last two years have included disappointing lack of exploiting speed advantages. Stewart, Moore, Johnson and Sadiq among others. We have the dudes so use them.

SEC Program Has Landed 9 of College Football’s Top 100 Tr...After a disappointing 2025 and a change in leadership, a SEC powerhouse might be back in full force next season.

Refine and sharpen the offense.. Improve receivers’ fight for the ball. Improve penetration and pass rushing skills. Emphasize tackling and ball stripping techniques.

That’s what I would like to see.

Patullo was cut loose today by the Philadelphia Eagles. His background looks like a coach the Ducks could really use. I hope that DL will at least arrange a call with Patullo’s agent.

Raiola does not strike me as a home run selection. If the plan is a development year and having a back up next season, then depending on how things go, there is the 2027 recruitment and next year’s portal in play to improve. I’m willing to watch and wait before any verdict. My first reaction was like being burned - “ouch”.

Even though the Ducks last two football seasons ended with abrupt resounding THUDS, the overall performance and records of the 2024 and 2025 seasons is remarkable. Go Ducks.

For what it’s worth - if anything. On-Field Performance & Criticism High expectations vs. production: As a former five-star recruit, Raiola entered Nebraska with a lot of hype, but some analysts say he didn’t consistently “elevate the situation” as many fans hoped, especially in key Big Ten games. Critics point to issues like holding the ball too long and taking too many sacks. Pressure and sacks: Raiola was sacked at a high rate in several games, which drew scrutiny from commentators who saw it as a sign of slow decision-making or lack of pocket mobility. 🦵 Injury & Season Impact Broken leg: Raiola suffered a season-ending broken fibula while playing for Nebraska, which required surgery and sidelined him for the rest of the 2025 campaign. 🔄 Transfer & Team Situation Entering transfer portal: Following his injury and changes in the Nebraska program (including his brother decommitting and his uncle being let go from the staff), Raiola decided to transfer to Oregon for the next season. Fan reaction: Some Oregon fans have reacted negatively online to the news of Raiola’s commitment, questioning how he will impact the Ducks’ success. 📈 Other Public/Media Topics NIL valuation changes: Due in part to injury and shifting narratives, reports suggest his NIL (name-image-likeness) market value dropped significantly during the 2025 season.

A bag over your head then? Or maybe a baggie in your pocket? I remember those days through the haze.

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Limar is a versatile and talented football player. I will miss watching him in a Ducks uniform.The timing of his decision sucks. Next man up - go Ducks.

Saban is smart. He had the best players and was a great coach across many years. He stayed on top of the football business for a long time. He knew the time to move on when his stock was high. Playing it that way he moved on. He does a very good job as an analyst, color guy and commentator. He is believable and funny in commercials. Most of all he has greater control of his life and has risen above the criticism off the fans, alumni, boosters as HC of Alabama. From afar his career and life look pretty sweet. I sure wish he would step aside one more time and become the first Commissioner or CEO of CFB and bring rules and enforcement back. He could change the schedule, establish full-time officials, and bring a new alignment to CFB. But, why would he?