Ducks Attack Message Board Forum

This topic is already popping up in discussions, so vote in the poll to see where your fellow Duck fans stand on this topic. Maybe we'll send the results to Dillingham's inbox.

Before the season I was predicting DJ U to be our starting QB for one season next year before Moore takes over, but after a good win against Wake Forest maybe not. I thought he might get benched this season and would like a fresh start like Nix did at a school with less expectations/pressure, plus I’m still confident his little brother commits to Oregon.

Voted for Dante only because if Tye Thompson were that guy then he would have won the starting spot last season.

I'm not sure that starting a 5* freshman gives us our best chance to win early next season, but developing him as soon as possible gives us the best chance of winning a championship.

I think we should bring someone in to be the guy, ala Bo Nix, and give Moore a season to learn the system and develop. That way it sets up perfectly for him to take over and be the man the following year. I expect both Thompson and Butterfield to transfer this off-season. I don’t believe Thompson is the one, and giving him the job next season then puts you at risk of losing Moore.

I voted for Thompson just so we can see an extended look at him. If you struggles then replace him

pezsez1 wrote:Voted for Dante only because if Tye Thompson were that guy then he would have won the starting spot last season.

I'm not sure that starting a 5* freshman gives us our best chance to win early next season, but developing him as soon as possible gives us the best chance of winning a championship.

I’ve avoided commenting on it the past 10 times, it’s TY, Ty Thompson is his name.

Shoot part of me wonders if the success Bo is having may cause him to reconsider forgoing his final year of eligibility in this age of NIL. What would Division St pay for another year of Nix right now?

I'm of the mindset to let Moore, Thompson and Butterfield compete next year without knowing anything more.

I'd love to have Bo back again next year. He has been unreal this year

Yep. I agree with the poster above. I know that Nix said he probably would move on after this year, but with NIL in place now maybe there is a chance we can keep him for 1 more year.
One more vote for Nix starting and mentoring Moore next year.

pezsez1 wrote:Voted for Dante only because if Tye Thompson were that guy then he would have won the starting spot last season.

I'm not sure that starting a 5* freshman gives us our best chance to win early next season, but developing him as soon as possible gives us the best chance of winning a championship.

Why has the expectation become that a guy needs to be ready from day 1. Nix is a perfect example. He's clearly having his best season after 3 prior years of struggles. Guys develop at different rates, and there's no reason that Thompson with a full year in this system couldn't potentially improve significantly by next season. I hate how impatient fans have become in terms of allowing guys to develop before being ready to move on from them.

northbeachsf wrote:Yep. I agree with the poster above. I know that Nix said he probably would move on after this year, but with NIL in place now maybe there is a chance we can keep him for 1 more year.
One more vote for Nix starting and mentoring Moore next year.

Add another vote. With next year being Nix's last year for sure, Moore wouldn't be as upset then bringing in a transfer with 2-3 years of eligibility. And if Moore doesn't look ready at the end of next year, bring in another transfer. Every team in the top half of the PAC except UCLA is starting a transfer QB this year.

GrandpaDuck wrote:

northbeachsf wrote:Yep. I agree with the poster above. I know that Nix said he probably would move on after this year, but with NIL in place now maybe there is a chance we can keep him for 1 more year.
One more vote for Nix starting and mentoring Moore next year.

Add another vote. With next year being Nix's last year for sure, Moore wouldn't be as upset then bringing in a transfer with 2-3 years of eligibility. And if Moore doesn't look ready at the end of next year, bring in another transfer. Every team in the top half of the PAC except UCLA is starting a transfer QB this year.

Me too.

The problem with giving TT or BB a "chance" is the state of college football we are in. Two losses and you're OUT of playoff contention. That leaves a very small margin for error.

Also, if you have a team that's good at practically every other position but settle for mediocrity at QB, that's not only unfair to the rest of the team, and may encourage transfers out, but the coach would really be sticking his neck out. If there's a better player out there than what you have on the roster, you have to bring him in, regardless of position.

Everything the coaches do offseason and during the season should be about improving the team. Whether that's coaching up existing players, recruiting new players, bringing in new players from the portal, etc. Everything.

I do feel bad for TT and BB because they've shown themselves to be loyal to the program. That said, if you're not good enough, you're not good enough.

northbeachsf wrote:Yep. I agree with the poster above. I know that Nix said he probably would move on after this year, but with NIL in place now maybe there is a chance we can keep him for 1 more year.
One more vote for Nix starting and mentoring Moore next year.

That would be the dream scenario.

Dante Moore hype is real. He will start.

If I had known we could cheat and pick an option not on the poll I would have picked Nix for another year too!