D was awesome.

So was BB.

It seems like it had been a while since we've had a real thumper at Safety.

Those Utah receivers were really getting whacked, and Breeze was great in run support.

Kinda made the D seem a little meaner.....

Or something like that. Kid gives a nice interview and says "Noah should be a 7 star recruit." Mom gives some insight into how Mario recruits and treats parents.
And btw, Chip gave him the hard sell on UCLA, ....5 minute photo op .lmao.


https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2...real-shot-to-land-5-star-lb-justin-flowe.html

Fivethirtyeight.com has a playoff predictor where you can see their prediction percentages if various teams win/lose. Right now their model with LSU and Ohio State wins, coupled with a Clemson loss, gives Oregon a 43% chance of making the playoff over Clemson at 41%.

Now, while I think in the real world the Ducks percentage is actually lower, I don't think it's completely crazy that some committee members would favor Oregon. Clemson would have 0 top 25 wins in the weakest conference in the country, while Oregon would have a conference championship, with at least 2 top 25 wins and had their most impressive performance of the season two days before the committee decides.

Crazier things have happened.

My confidence is not at an all time high after the last two games. I know the Ducks CAN win but the question is.....who shows up?
Put a gun to my head and I think the Utes win tonight....maybe like 24-21.

That being said.....GO DUCKS!!!!

Scott, Brandon and Dale for another great DSA regular football season!

It was AJ that felt good about this game.
AJ knows football!

This was a statement game for us and such a enormous win. To win the PAC 12 and go to the Rose Bowl 3 years after the 4-8 collapse says everything we need to know about our direction and our new personality.

As one who gave us no chance, I'll drain a flagon of Green Cool Aide as I woof down a perfectly deep fried crow...with tears of joy in my eyes.

So very proud of our Ducks.

Nice article personalizing the story of how screwed we were when Taggart up and left, but while sitting on a great recruiting class.


https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/20...ls-delivery-of-a-mario-cristobal-promise.html

What kind of deals are any of you finding for the trip and game?

Not really interested in all the side show stuff Ticketmaster is offering in packages.....not sure I can get away for 4 days with all that is already scheduled family wise.

And which side of the field is the Duck side?

About time. Now facing 4 years of U Ga and tOSU on the schedule. Oregon will have to go undefeated in the confr. or beat a perennial blue blood and have only one loss to get in. The scheduling may help recruiting and could work to help, but only if it comes down to a few one loss teams, of which Oregon is one. More tough sledding ahead.

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...s-change-scheduling-approach-search-cfp-berth

From what I can tell when TX canned some of it's defensive staff Fillinger opened back up. Space is limited but 5.8 SDE's don't grow on trees.


https://n.rivals.com/news/new-virginia-tech-football-offer-van-fillinger



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Dude is fast and mean. Sounds like Utah and Mich might be coming on pretty strong.

https://www.canesinsight.com/thread...o-ol-formed-against-him-shall-prosper.155897/

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... called it!

I think that SoCal and others did as well and I agreed...

Credit where credit is due....good pre-game call and analysis...you guys were spot on!

"Always stand by the strength of your convictions"

Precious:

I suck at this...I hope it works...

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Here is out game story.

UTAH UTES vs. OREGON DUCKS
Levi’s Stadium •Santa Clara, Calif.Friday, December 6, 2019

-Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux blocked Utah P Ben Lennon’s punt with 2:02 left in the first quarter, good for the first blocked punt in Pac-12 Football Championship Game history.

-QB Justin Herbert threw the 95th touchdown pass of his career when he connectedwith WR Johnny Johnson on a 45-yard score in the second quarter. Herbert passed former Washington QB Jake Browning for sole possession of sixth place on the Pac-12’s all-time list on the play.

-Oregon’s defense held its opponent scoreless in the first half for the second time this year (also Montana, 21-0) and without a touchdown for the eighth time. Oregon has outscored its opponents, 232-99, in the first half this season.

-RB C.J. Verdell surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the second consecutive season, becoming the fifth Oregon running back to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back years and the third to do it as a freshman and sophomore.

-Verdell capped Oregon’s opening drive with a three-yard touchdown run, marking only the third time this season Utah has allowed a touchdown on an opponent’s opening drive. Verdell’s rushing touchdown was the 16th of his career.

-QB Justin Herbert threw the 95th touchdown pass of his career when he connected with WR Johnny Johnson III on a 45-yard score in the second quarter. Herbert passed former Washington QB Jake Browning for sole possession of sixth place on the Pac-12’s all-time list on the play. Johnson III has caught a TD pass in four straight games.

-WR Jaylon Redd now has multiple receptions in 15 straight games.

-LT Penei Sewell was credited with the first rush of his career in the first quarter, gaining one yard on a lateral from QB Justin Herbert.-DE Kayvon Thibodeaux blocked a punt by Utah’s Ben Lennon in the first quarter. The blocked punt marked the first time Oregon has blocked a kick during the 2019 season and the first of freshman Thibodeaux’s career. The blocked punt was Oregon’s first since Kano Dillon blocked a punt at Utah on Nov. 10, 2018.-S Brady Breeze had his second interception of the season and third of his career in the first quarter.

-With two catches in the first half, TE Brant Kuithe now has multiple receptions in four-straight games and nine of Utah’s 13 games this season.

-RB Zack Moss rushed for 77 yards in the first half, taking him over 1,300 rushing yards on the season. This is the first time in his career he has surpassed 1,300 yards in a season.

-Utah trailed 20-0 after Camden Lewis’ 30-yard field goal with 5:06 left in the second quarter. It was Utes’ the largest deficit of the year. Utah previously trailed by 11 points against USC (Sept. 20) and Washington (Nov. 2).

-Utah was held scoreless in the first half for the first time this season.

In an article I was reading on ESPN, Bill Barnwell tabbed Mariota to the Bears this offseason, depending on his expected departure from Tennessee. Went on to state that Mariota there only makes sense if Helfrich keeps his job in Chicago. Where do you guys think is Mariota's most likely landing spot and if you think that is different then where you WOULD like him to go, where would that be?

For me being a Lions fan, I'd always love to see him in Honolulu Blue, but with Stafford there, barring an injury, there's not much more there for him then a career backup position.

I think these are the teams he's most likely to land with depending on the draft, but I could see him landing somewhere like Cincy, Tampa Bay (wouldn't that be interesting if Winston is still there), Carolina (depending on what happens with Cam), Las Vegas (don't get the feeling Carr is going with Chuckie to LV), LA Chargers (Depending on a retirement from Rivers), Miami, Denver, Pittsburgh (if Big Ben decides to hang it up) and lastly Jacksonville (unless they really think the Mississippi Mustache is the answer).

I really hope he goes somewhere with a strong offensive mind and a place with some stability. Things he was sorely lacking during his time in Tennessee.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, both Arroyo and Utah DC are interested.

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/20...mong-unlvs-potential-coaching-candidates.html

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sport...otball-coach-could-last-another-week-1907239/