The offensive line was patchwork, and ineffective with the substitutions.

A highly touted defense that has given up an average of 33 points per game.

A QB missing open receivers.

Receivers dropping passes they shouldn't....

Some poor tackling....

What Did I Miss?

Idiotic play calling.

I haven't been this disappointed since the Indiana game in '04(?). You know the one. Five fumbles was it? I remember saying I wanted MB to resign, as we were leaving the stadium...

All those things, plus I think the play calling on offense is indefensible at this point. Lanning is going to have some questions to answer about not conducting a real national search to hire experienced coordinators, which has probably already cost this team a shot at a playoff run and a chance at a natty.

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I'm sorry to say this, but I don't think Lanning is capable of winning the big one, he doesn't have a ruthless streak with his players or coaches. He doesn't hold players accountable for mental errors, he doesn't go after the best coordinators possible, he doesn't prepare for games like the best coaches do.

He recruits very well, and he looks good on a hype video, but he continues to have his teams unprepared, he continues to make terrible in game decisions, and he continues to rely on talent instead of getting the best out of his players.

Stunningly poor... Score does not show bad.. Other than the two interceptions... The defense bad, The offense worse. In truth, se still control our way to playoff, In fact if we play like like this as SC, we will be behind 28-0 in first quarter and play off done.. An anomaly? Seems not after watching last week... I'm afraid Donte made a poor business decision in not going second in the draft.. On the surface, it certainly does not inspire confidence in the new coordinators... I find Dan going for it on 4th late in quarter to be interesting? Just no confidence in defense, frustrated, etc.. I dunno... An out of conference away game... no bit deal if I had not seen it,

Lanning's got some 'splainin to do. His first real and total face plant. Let's see how he handles it.

Going for it on fourth down deep in your territory, 5 points down, and 8 minutes left. Terrible decision…

Perhaps a coaching staff that has fallen short of preparing the team to come ready to play.

A coaching staff that has not built intensity within the players.

It appears that defensively that both BSU and OSU players were in the Ducks offensive huddle and knew the exact play the Ducks were running. Is the new OC play calling predictable?

The hype is done, the rubber has hit the road and the Ducks are playing with one or two flat tires.

All the Duck goals for this season are out in front of them. I wonder if the coaches and players are willing to make the changes needed to reach them.

What a let down this game was for most everyone.

Go Ducks......

1 minute ago, Jemangi said:

Stunningly poor... Score does not show bad.. Other than the two interceptions... The defense bad, The offense worse. In truth, se still control our way to playoff, In fact if we play like like this as SC, we will be behind 28-0 in first quarter and play off done.. An anomaly? Seems not after watching last week... I'm afraid Donte made a poor business decision in not going second in the draft.. On the surface, it certainly does not inspire confidence in the new coordinators... I find Dan going for it on 4th late in quarter to be interesting? Just no confidence in defense, frustrated, etc.. I dunno... An out of conference away game... no bit deal if I had not seen it,

Maybe Lanning was thinking the defense had very little chance of stopping OSU? Still, you have to punt there, or at least call timeout if your players look confused before the ball is snapped. That play had no chance from the start.

1 minute ago, Jemangi said:

Stunningly poor... Score does not show bad.. Other than the two interceptions... The defense bad, The offense worse. In truth, se still control our way to playoff, In fact if we play like like this as SC, we will be behind 28-0 in first quarter and play off done.. An anomaly? Seems not after watching last week... I'm afraid Donte made a poor business decision in not going second in the draft.. On the surface, it certainly does not inspire confidence in the new coordinators... I find Dan going for it on 4th late in quarter to be interesting? Just no confidence in defense, frustrated, etc.. I dunno... An out of conference away game... no bit deal if I had not seen it,

I don't care about the playoffs, I really don't at this point, I just want a winning season, that's how bad we look.

I have so little confidence in the coaches at this point, they are consistently awful in preparation. We get by with talent, not with scheme or coaching.

I still say that we have a decent chance to bounce back next Saturday against PSU.

After watching this program 54 years, I will say that this is one of the more shocking losses that I can remember. I'm stunned by this one and absolutely tired of all the hype.

I said after last week's game that maybe hiring from within wasn't the best idea. Both sides of the ball have regressed greatly.

While it is not the end of the season, it is time to keep an eye out for an offensive and defensive coordinator, just in case.

I think this take is correct by Geoff. This is arguably the worst loss in Oregon history.

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Lets just hope Boise St doesn't lose a bunch of games

14 minutes ago, latracey said:

Going for it on fourth down deep in your territory, 5 points down, and 8 minutes left. Terrible decision…

And it was the second one following an equally poor decision to go for it on 4th and 7 just inside the 50 yard line. Your defense was just beginning to show signs of life. That one changed the remainder of the game IMHO.

If I were offering DL my sage advice I would suggest banning cameras from the athletic facilities. The hype machine has run its course.

10 minutes ago, Desert Duck said:

I still say that we have a decent chance to bounce back next Saturday against PSU.

After watching this program 54 years, I will say that this is one of the more shocking losses that I can remember. I'm stunned by this one and absolutely tired of all the hype.

Once upon a time we lost to PSU game one and went to the Rose Bowl. This team, hmm, just so much wrong.