#8 Oregon @ Cal (Oct. 29, Sat 12:30 PM FS1)

[Duck07]

Looks like we play Colorado at 9:30 AM next week on ESPN.

1230 PT I think.

Weird, the espn article I saw had our games and all the others listed for EST but it does show PST on the game page.

[OfaFeather]

I know this is not related to the game, but it is funny, some commenter on this vid this week stated that the only reason why we are having success is because of what Cristobal left for us.

https://youtu.be/cUvBmkeiM1c

That is strange, because Nix, Irving, Whittington, Gonzales, Cota and other play makers that are really helping the team were not at all Cristobals. Not to say other players are not contributing. But this is definitely not solely on what Cristobal brought in. Not to mention that players like Dye, Verdell, Benson, Pittman, Suamataia, Jones, James and Davies all left the program when Cristobal left. And Sagapolu even went with Cristobal and the whole Oline is not doing great at Miami. If Cristobal were still here, either Ty or Butters would be starting or another transfer…and it would not have been Nix. Not that we wouldn’t be good, but I don’t think anywhere near our current level.

I don’t wish Miami fans ill will, just wonder why they don’t think we know anything about their coach. What he is doing with Miami mirrors his performance at Oregon. Especially the lackluster wins. They will probably get better, but I think they will have to face reality in year 3 or 4 when they are good, but still may not be good enough to be winning ACC championships even with top recruiting classes. And still having tons of injuries.

[nogerO]

Yesterday was the annual "Jerry Allen game" for me wherein I was quickly reminded why I never mute the TV broadcast to listen to him. He thinks he's doing a TV broadcast with his lack of describing anything going on, only to be contrasted by the few plays where he does actually sound like a real PXP guy with "twins to the left of Nix, Hutson in motion..." but it was fun to hear him say "Herbert takes the snap, looks left" all because Patrick made a block the play before.

That said, the early start wasn't too worrisome for me. We were moving the ball, the Coaches played aggressive and if Hutson doesn't drop a pass I don't think there is that much of a concern even in the 1st half. I'm also reminded how there are zero teams in the PAC who overlook us - we're always getting every teams' best shot and that we keep responding is a great thing to see.

Defensively it sounded like outside of some big pass plays/catches, the Defense largely kept everything in check and we got guys reps. I heard Keith Brown made a nice tackle on a play late and yesterday and next week are the 2 chances for the young guys to get those game reps late in the season.

7-1 and leader of the PAC. Go Ducks!

"Caught!-Dropped!-Intercepted!"

[greenyellow]

[duck023]

I never said the ACC was good. Pretty sure UCLA, Utah and UO would all beat Clemson.

Thats a pretty hot take. Clemson hasn't been as dominate as they have been in the past but I wouldn't write them off this quickly yet.

Clemson sort of relies on playing in a Mountain East conference. Even when they were at their best, I think they on par with the Chip Kelly Oregon teams or those Boise St teams. It's just when you play in a soft conference where it is almost impossible for them to lose twice then you really only have to get ready for Alabama. I would love Oregon to get a crack at Clemson!

[Bigwaved]

I never said the ACC was good. Pretty sure UCLA, Utah and UO would all beat Clemson.

Thats a pretty hot take. Clemson hasn't been as dominate as they have been in the past but I wouldn't write them off this quickly yet.

Clemson sort of relies on playing in a Mountain East conference. Even when they were at their best, I think they on par with the Chip Kelly Oregon teams or those Boise St teams. It's just when you play in a soft conference where it is almost impossible for them to lose twice then you really only have to get ready for Alabama. I would love Oregon to get a crack at Clemson!

ND just throttled them tonight.