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!!

It is easy to take winning for granted. High expectations have no place to go, except down to reality.

I am proud of how DL and the players have worked together and grown thru this difficult period.....

Against NW the Ducks dominated the 2nd half. Against tOSU they dominated the last 3 quarters. And against Michigan, they dominated from the first snap. The Ducks had a few weak minutes, however they never lost control. That type of play is not possible without improvement.

Winning is fun. Fun for the players, coaches and fans. Losing builds character for the players and coaches. Often times it brings the worst out in the fans.

The saddest part is that this team can beat anyone. There talent level is equal to or greater than most teams. Unfortuneately, the committees measuring stick is so biased and off center. They are embarresing themsrlves.

OBD's can dance with the best teams but may not get to go to the dance.

Reminds me of my first school dance. I was all dressed up and ready to go. My older sister taught me how to dance and bust a move. And i practiced alot and improved.

Walked all the way across the gym floor to where the girls were all sitting together. Everyone was watching. October 1964! Asked the girl who was my first crush and got shot down in a burning flame of shame.

Would have been fun to have danced with her. But the committee said no.

Go Ducks.....win out.....

PS! That same girl asked me to the Sadie Hawkins dance. Funny how life works out.....

YES! Especially when you're trying to do more without Moore.

In this world of CFB parity, take no win for granted.

BTW, can anyone identify the guy disguised as Dylan Raiola who blew lunch against UCLA and Illinois? 🤪

The only Duck fans I know who could possibly think that 10-win-seasons are semi-standard operating procedure, would have to be fans who have only been around since about 2008.

I remember a good friend of mine telling me that his sister had been to every Duck home game for nearly 3 years... and had never seen them lose. My first thought was "not a chance that could be right." Then I paused and realized that he was right.

For a long time Duck fan, that kind of thinking almost still does not compute.

So no, I still don't take any wins for granted. Although admittedly, and understandably, my expectations have changed tremendously.