Something Mike West has said to me a few times is, "Winning Games in College Football is Hard," and I agree with him. The degree of speed, athleticism, coaching, etc. is so huge over the typical person, that I shake my head often.

I think when you win over 10 games ever year....you begin to assume wins, and take it for granted. I know that now I cherish every win by Our Beloved Ducks, and assume that everyone we play can beat us....as this year has shown. If we played the teams now that we lost to earlier....I believe we would beat them with the improvement we have shown--agree?

I am also appreciating the receiver corps we have now, as having a combo of Dak, Stewart, McClellan and Jamari is incredibly rare, and I don't think we will have a group like this for a while again. A shame they have rarely been all healthy at the same time, but they are now--so let's kick butt!

And while the run blocking is still below average, it is improving, and it is great to have explosion plays added to the offense.

What are your thoughts on winning, the receivers, and explosion plays?

A very cool photo from OBD Forum Photographer Gary Breedlove.

Winning is hard. And with more winning comes higher expectations to always win.

And although we have immense talent. With the portal, so does everyone else. The number two statistical receiver in the "big 10" plays for Illinois.

As for our receiving crew. We may have equal talent in the coming years. Jalen Lott and Messiah Hampton are for real. Kendre Harrison is also quite special. And they are all freshman.

And wow it's nice to see explosive plays from the passing and running game.

GO DUCKS!!