Charles Fischer

Didn't think there were any...did you? OREGON ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 FOOTBALL | @OregonFootball Ettridge Named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week AUGUSTA, Ga. - Oregon punter Bailey Ettridge was announced on Tuesday morning as the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week by the Augusta Sports Council and the Ray Guy Award. The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding punter. Ettridge was terrific for the Ducks against UCLA, punting six times with an average of 48.17 yards per attempt and two punts pinned inside the 20-yard line. Two of his punts were returned for negative yardage. The Australia native matched his career long with a 67-yard boot in the first quarter that pinned the Bruins at their own 2-yard line. He also had a 67-yarder earlier this season at Oklahoma State. Ettridge became the first Oregon punter to record multiple 65-plus yard punts in the same season, and just the fifth to do so multiple times in a career. On the season, Ettridge has punted 17 times for a 48.2-yard average that ranks eighth nationally among punters with at least 15 attempts. He has six punts of 50-plus yards and seven punts pinned inside the 20-yard line, and only one of his 17 attempts has resulted in a touchback. Ettridge and the Ducks are back home this week to host Nebraska on Saturday night in Autzen Stadium (8:00 p.m., FOX). Not bad for a 28 year old former welder!

And yet Ludwig did super at Utah later.....

Agreed. When all your hires have gone so well....it is natural to begin to believe that you make better decisions that anyone else. So this set-back is part of going with a young coach who is still learning...and he will.

There are been times where it was MUCH worse, especially before all the rules, and as I was learning the craft. But one thing does bug me; you are a great poster Kamikaze Kid, who is here giving an opinion whether it is a positive topic or negative. Many people we never hear from....unless it is negative. Not against the rules, but it is too bad how some people are built.

The defense played well enough to win easily; we gave up 17 points, but there is no reason why we could not have won 42-17. How could PURDUE put 38 points on UCLA and we only did 15? I have been reluctant to agree with David Marsh's call for drastic coaching changes at the end of the season, as I felt we needed to see more games. But in the end...if the offense is not scoring an average of 38 points a game with the explosion plays you referred to....that is on the OC. Way to go WYATT!

That is NOT what the majority were saying here about Stein....

Writing negative is FINE. Just not the same thing twenty times is all. Discussion of player performance and coaching decisions that is negative is FINE. I swear....people don't know the difference. What do I do? Allow anything? Then you have things go to pot in a hurry. Yet if I try to take the worst over-the-top away....people become scared to write a post at all. This is not hard; how do I convey it?

FG Lumber was the only one to pick UCLA, so he wins. Thanks to all for being a part of it, and it will get more fun in future games! Congrats to FG Lumber!

Three items: 1) Keep it clean. We've been this way all along, and we're not changing now. You can write your displeasure without curse words and profanity. 2) Don't get personal with the coaches and players. Now discussing poor player performance or coaching is fine--always has been. 3) Be a loyal fan....not a bandwagon fan. What we are going through...every team has gone through. 4) Don't vent on us. Tell us your negative thoughts, but after a few times--we got it. Beyond that should be on a therapist's couch, not here. 5) Be sure and post about the positive when those times return, not just the negative! And don't bug out from the forum; we have so many good people here--stay connected and share your thoughts. My thanks, Charles

Fantastic stuff Mike, great information and comments!

At Arizona State....Dilly has his troubles....

Going crazy in Michigan.....

I Wouldn't Poke the Bear....

The updated weather report for Saturday in Eugene as of Friday morning: Temperature range from 42 degrees to 60, and the chance of rain all day is 45%, although the rain that could come during the day is at 6:00 AM, and it is projected to be cloudy with the sun breaking through for most of the game. During the game it is now showing 0% chance of rain. ZERO. Looks good!

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I heard those rumors too....and too much risk for me!