#8 Oregon @ #7 Washington (Oct. 14, Sat 12:30 PM ABC)

[StevensTechU]

The thing about Crepea is despite being obnoxious with his constant self aggrandizing question asking mode, he actually asks the harder questions that so many criticized reporters like Mosely for not asking. Because he actually does have a deeper knowledge of football and basketball than most of the beat reporters we have had he does ask more pertinent questions than they did. He also doesnt care if he pisses a coach off so he wont back off from hard questions.

Overall I appreciate the results of his work, I just don't like watching the process.

I've always felt like he's a journalist looking for his chance to get offered a GA position. I appreciate that he's not a fanboy, nor a talking head. Just would love to see him grow in his self awareness, because he often either takes up too much focus (aimless statements/questions) or asks about things that he shouldn't (Lanning's tattoo of his wife).

[lmduck]

The thing about Crepea is despite being obnoxious with his constant self aggrandizing question asking mode, he actually asks the harder questions that so many criticized reporters like Mosely for not asking. Because he actually does have a deeper knowledge of football and basketball than most of the beat reporters we have had he does ask more pertinent questions than they did. He also doesnt care if he pisses a coach off so he wont back off from hard questions.

Overall I appreciate the results of his work, I just don't like watching the process.

I've always felt like he's a journalist looking for his chance to get offered a GA position. I appreciate that he's not a fanboy, nor a talking head. Just would love to see him grow in his self awareness, because he often either takes up too much focus (aimless statements/questions) or asks about things that he shouldn't (Lanning's tattoo of his wife).

Totally agree STU. He seems to not know the difference between what is newsworthy and what will make James look like he is a 'real insider'. He tries to come off like he is in DL's inner circle. He's not.

I remember last year at one of Dan's pressers he started his diatribe by wishing Dan a Happy Anniversary. Dan looked at him like 'what'. On the surface it seemed nice and Dan thanked him but also seemed like Crepea was digging into Dan's personal life which he has tried to do and Dan has gotten wind of it. Like all of us, we appreciate acknowledgement of certain things but in an effort to look like he was 'in the know and good buddies with Dan' it came off very obsequious and the other reporters in the room rolled their eyes. It was just fake.

[pezsez1]

Best way to earn a source's trust (in my experience) is to be honest and fair, and often to do more listening than talking. At some point you have to be clear that you're not in the PR business -- this convo usually happens when a source wants to "read" your article prior to publishing -- but, in general, people tend to work well with others who've earned their respect.

I don't know much about Crepea, but sounds like he's trying to hard to impress either Lanning or his coworkers without simply focusing on doing his job -- which isn't to be anyone's friend.

[lmduck]

Best way to earn a source's trust (in my experience) is to be honest and fair, and often to do more listening than talking. At some point you have to be clear that you're not in the PR business -- this convo usually happens when a source wants to "read" your article prior to publishing -- but, in general, people tend to work well with others who've earned their respect.

I don't know much about Crepea, but sounds like he's trying to hard to impress either Lanning or his coworkers without simply focusing on doing his job -- which isn't to be anyone's friend.

Spot on Pez- I am sure we remember the old moniker of two ears and one mouth cuz you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk. Learned that one in my first job out of college in customer support.

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[Phalanx]

Aside from asking ridiculous strategy questions that no coach would ever answer, Crepea is fond of the rambling question that sounds more like he is trying to give advice to the coach. A lot of his questions are like, "Did you make sure to tell your players about how important this thing is" or 'Are you going to account for the way the next team stacks the box, or some other strategy'. You can see the coach either irritated or laughing at him. Several times, I have seen Cristobal or Lanning ask James to either repeat the question, or ask if there actually was a question. I feel like Crepea would get more of the respect that he obviously craves if he would stop acting like such a wannabe.

Makes for entertaining pressers though. Lanning has started popping up after the last question like he was in a cone drill.

[GrantDuck]

James is a decent journalist. It's pretty difficult to be a newspaper beat guy in this era, so I respect him for that and bringing us information and not just being a homer.

I understand what he's trying to do with some of his questions, but sometimes he just gets really longwinded and takes up time. (and therefore annoys Mario/Dan, and apparently some fans, at times).

[Phalanx]

Somebody put together a funny video of Mario and Crepea. You guys might have seen this already:

[nogerO]

Somebody put together a funny video of Mario and Crepea. You guys might have seen this already:

There’s the signature “deer in the headlights” look from da yuuu lineman.

[lmduck]

James is a decent journalist. It's pretty difficult to be a newspaper beat guy in this era, so I respect him for that and bringing us information and not just being a homer.

I understand what he's trying to do with some of his questions, but sometimes he just gets really longwinded and takes up time. (and therefore annoys Mario/Dan, and apparently some fans, at times).

Agree he is a decent journalist.

I think he would actually garner some respect if he just stopped trying to be a coach and asked questions in a way that would be informative. He tries too hard by using coach speak and attempting to be an ‘insider’ and Dan’s best buddy.

Not an attempt to derail this thread in any way.


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[StevensTechU]

Advantages

mashington:
- Home field
- Bo Nix's numbers on the road show are a step down from those at home

Oregon:
- Secondary and pass rush is a defensive strength matching up against an offensive strength for mashington
- Explosive runs are an offensive strength on a mashington weakness
- Bye week prior to the game and playing pass-heavy Colorado and Hawai'i this season
- If it rains, that favors Oregon again due to less reliance on pass game

[UOducksTK1]

Washington had a bye week too btw.

[StevensTechU]

Washington had a bye week too btw.

Known. I just don't think Oregon's attack is so unique that the extra week helps as much as when you play unique offense like a triple-option or air raid.

[UOducksTK1]

Washington had a bye week too btw.

Known. I just don't think Oregon's attack is so unique that the extra week helps as much as when you play unique offense like a triple-option or air raid.

Possibly. But even just a week of resting and having the extra time to focus one a single opponent feels like a neutralized point. And so far still seems like little to no rain during the game.

These type of games will come down to penalties/turnovers/special teams. You got two pretty evenly matched teams. It'll be hard for either side to win the game with -2 turnovers on the day.

[pezsez1]

Earlier in the season, I picked this as a game we'd almost certainly lose. That changed though during the Colorado game. This isn't the most dangerous Oregon team we've ever had, but I honestly can't recall us dominating a team in all phases of the game the way we did against Colorado. No bending, no breaking, no nothing. To see that kind of domination just blew me away.

And, turns out, Colorado doesn't completely suck. Definitely overrated at no. 15, but they have a fantastic QB and solid receivers even with Hunter being out. Colorado has lit up pretty much everyone they've played -- everyone but us. And our D just gave them NOTHING.

Throw in the results of every other game we've played -- and realize that TTU could have been similar if not for a few dumb penalties -- and I've got to admit, I'm drinking the Kool Aid. Our offense is really, really good, but it's our defense that could make this season exceptionally special.

(Also, could the debut of Jacobs make this defense even tougher? That's a scary thought.)

Don't know what the final score will be, but I'm going to say we win by 10. Won't be surprised at all if we lose -- the Huskies are favored for a reason -- but I predict we'll see maximum intensity like we did against Colorado. Ducks won't lose if they play to their potential.