Oregon @ Washington State (Thursday 3:30 PM)

[UOducksTK1]

Oregon 8-4 @ Washington State 10-2

8-4 is OK. Definitely wished for a 10-2 start, but 8-4 is livable. Now to the games that really matter. I expect us to go 0-2. If we manage to win a game on this trip, I'd be stunned.

My prediction: Washington State 73 Oregon 58

[duckgrad99]

Now is the time where I really start getting into college basketball. Gotta win this one, because I expect Washington to be much tougher.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Go whoever is playing us. I'm so sick of Ernie.

[Tray Dub]

Go whoever is playing us. I'm so sick of Ernie.

I think it's bullshit to ever root against your own team. I know you're a true Duck fan from reading your other posts, but I think that's pretty messed up.

[brich75]

We are dead!!!

[bellsduck]

Go whoever is playing us. I'm so sick of Ernie.

I think it's bullshit to ever root against your own team. I know you're a true Duck fan from reading your other posts, but I think that's pretty messed up.

Sorta got to agree here. Don't know why you'd root against the Ducks. Heck if Ernie was a good coach I'd want him to stay and continue to coach. I've got nothing personal against the man.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Go whoever is playing us. I'm so sick of Ernie.

I think it's bullshit to ever root against your own team. I know you're a true Duck fan from reading your other posts, but I think that's pretty messed up.

Sorta got to agree here. Don't know why you'd root against the Ducks. Heck if Ernie was a good coach I'd want him to stay and continue to coach. I've got nothing personal against the man.

Yeah I haven't quite crossed over to rooting against us but I sure as heck feel like it sometimes. But I can't root against these kids. Guys like Dunigan, Williams, Crittle & Humphrey who I followed all through their recruitment & was so excited for when they got here.

Honestly though, if its for the good of the team (us getting a capable coach) is it that bad to root against your team? Root for better years ahead? Idk, I just want a good coach for the sake of these kids & this basketball program. Go Ducks.

[northbeachsf]

Oregon has not beat WSU or UW since 2007 and that streak is NOT going to end this weekend. Here is why:

1) The defense looks as bad as last season, which is actually shocking. Dunlap was supposed to come in and fix the defense, which has not happened to date. Oregon has allowed several inferior teams that they should have shut down to shoot over 50% in games. Dunlap's "90-foot all game defense" seems to be giving up more easy buckets then creating pressure for the opposing team. That does not boad well for for this weekend.

2) Oregon has really been struggling from the FT line so far. For a team that lacks "scorers" and is struggling on defense, this is a huge problem.

3) Oregon only has 1 consistent scorer on their roster and that is Porter - some may even argue with that claim. The reamining roster is filled with guys that will have "on" and "off" games. Oregon needs players that can penetrate, create their own shots, and score consistently to be successful because of the lack of a decent 1/2 court offense. I don't see those players on this roster. Maybe Williams and Longmire have the potential in the future to be that type of player, but they have been grossly inconsistent against inferior teams in OOC play so far and have grade issues and have lost their starting spots. The chance that they "break out" this weekend is slim to none.

4) Oregon has had some success when they have an EXPERIENCED NBA level PG on their roster. Armstead looks pretty good so far, but he is not Brooks or Rid right now. Also, I just don't see the talent around him that those guys had.

My score predictions:
WSU 75; Oregon 64
UW 91; Oregon 71

[dd10snoop28]

Hold Thompson under 20 points and the ducks win. Simple as that

[bellsduck]

Is this game on any tv?

[UOducksTK1]

Is this game on any tv?

OSN on CSNNW says goducks.com

[duckgrad99]

A nice first 5 minutes. Can they keep this up?

[UOducksTK1]

Man I need comcast lol, I have nowhere to watch the game, boo.

10-2 is a nice start though.

[buckmarkduck]

Dunnigan with 10pts already (at least according to olive since fox sports has talking about poker ) Keep it up ducks.

[duckgrad99]

Wow. I cannot believe this!