‘Defense wins championships’

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning had one more game to coach before starting his tenure in Eugene as Head Coach. Lanning coached the national title game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide and showcased his defensive mind in the biggest game of the college football season Monday night January 10th. The Bulldogs defense held Alabama …

Stuff to Look at before your Pick

Over/Under Insights Utah and its opponents have gone over the current 59-point total in six of nine games (66.7%) this season. Oregon’s games have gone over 59 points in five of 10 chances this season. Saturday’s total is 12.0 points lower than the two team’s combined 71 points per game average. The 46.4 combined points …

Third Quarter Woes, It’s a Thing

The No. 3 Oregon Ducks (4-0, 1-0) defeated Arizona (0-4, 0-1), 41-19, at Autzen Stadium to open Pac-12 play. Once again, the Ducks played down to their competition, but they still walked off the field undefeated and in the driver’s seat for a College Football Playoff appearance. The Ducks are looking to become the first …

Ducks remain UNDEFEATED

Allrighty then, A very successful Non-Conference schedule in the books before conference play starts next week against Arizona. Unlike some Duck fans, I’m freakin delighted. We are the ONLY undefeated PAC 12 team in conference with the toughest schedule. Our last game was not that trying but the Ducks did what they were supposed to …

Damn!

What can be said. We looked at the Ohio State game last week and murmered “Okay, that team is beatable”. Then a very close Duck Fresno State game at Autzen where murmers became fans scratching their heads in bewildered angst. Is Fresno State THAT GOOD? Did the injury to Thibideaux drag the defense down that …