Darren Perkins

Oh for sure, Deboar is the real deal, but I believe there will be seasons where the lack of recruiting will be evident and they will not be a top-tier conference team, while other years they will be top-shelf. I also like him, he seems so laid back and sincere without all the feigned energy and coach speak. While I would have preferred the full/real P12 to stay together, but as things unfolded the Ducks really did need to join the Big10 in order to remain a top-tier program on a national level. Otherwise, recruiting would have taken a hit, for sure.

My fear comes true. If it was Tulane or Smu or a good MW champ it would suck, but not this bad! Any Duck with NFL potential won't play. Get Thompson and backups reps and start the spring football early this year.

Alright!!! We're bringing in some Tigers! Thanks for chiming in. Sure, QBs are free to run, I was stating a matter of preference. In 2017, Willie Taggart brought in his Gulf Coast offense from South Florida ((where he had had a bowling ball of a quarterback (mediocre at best passer) who put up all kinds of impressive running numbers)) and ran Justin Herbert (a great passer as we all know) way too much until Herbert was knocked out for the season around game 6 and the Ducks, without a solid backup, were done for the season. And, we had what happened to Nix late last year on a run. I prefer a great passing quarterback complimented with a great running game, and who like Nix, can use his feet occasionally to keep the D honest. Of course, not all teams have good passing QBs but guys who can run, so by all means, do what gives you the best chance to win. But, with a guy like Nix who is a good passer, don't rely on using his feet so much that he gets hurt (again, like last year). Gotta weigh the pros and cons, is running him worth the injury risk? LSU has been fortunate Daniels has stayed healthy.

Yeah, some college qb's are built like running backs and can pull it off. Usually, the type that will not make it in the NFL. It's a college thing and they are a great college player, like Tebow. But, the Herbert's and Nix's of the world should run very seldomly.

Yeah, running qb's, to me with rare excepton, are a sign of a team with holes in it. Yup, Riles is exposed, he'd probably be better off in the NFL, really.

Nice points. I think Nix has a great chance to be a good pro player. Has the intangibles, smart, can use his legs when needed. We'll see.....

Yeah, he's made his money, started out at the smaller schools back in the day, this could be his "going home" time in his career.

Will Ucla hire Stein? They need the next new thing and to stop with the good ole BS of "getting an established head coach." That line if thinking gets Oregon Wilcox. Will Ucla have the gumption to make a smart move? Gotta at least kick the tires.

I more afraid of USC than OSU. Trojans have a puncher's chance. I think the Ducks control OSU for a solid home win.

I had that same thought, no puking in mouth, just muttered, "fricken Mario."

Very good, thanks for breakdown!

I laid out all the possibilities. Except for going 0-3. OH CRAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Demoralized." I like it. Let's be the team that makes Williams retire from college football.

Yes, it "feels" as though they should win out. But, ya never know how the ball might bounce. But, I'll take the Ducks to finish 3-0.

Nice breakdown!

Will be a tough challenge. Of course, hopefully not. Hopefully, their D will not play inspired ball with the coordinator change.

Nice, a snake analogy. We shall slither our way to victory!!!

Perhaps elite Recruiting Coordinator and position coach in Mario's case...

The question is where does he coach after his NFL career potentially does not go well (like Saban). Just gotta make sure you go to the NFL with a team with a good QB, otherwise, you're toast.

Agreed.

There is something to be said about winning the first title for a school.

I'm surprised more college stadiums don't have naming rights for sale, I'm sure it is coming. "Darren the Duck Stadium" has a ring to it!!!

Yeah, it is possible the move to the B1G was the clinching, never leave oregon because I have everything I need, factor.

You never really know what motivates people. Lanning seems to be the loyal type and wants to raise his kids in Eugene. But, you just never, ever know for sure.

And there is nothing wrong with being an elite coordinator (wilcox), not everyone is a head coach