This game should go a little bit like Stanford's tune-up over Rice,

The score will be lopsided, though last year Southern Utah hung in against Utah in the opener before winding up losing 24-0.

Keep in mind Oregon won the first game of the Helfrich era 66-3.

What truly matters Saturday is getting a win and HOW the Ducks play. Coming off last year's 4-8 season fans want to see hunger, execution, effort, discipline and communication.

There will no doubt be first-game errors, but there should be signs that the focus, preparation and attention to detail has improved.

The main objectives are to win, play good football, have a lot of players see the field and come out healthy for Nebraska.

What are you hoping to see for Oregon's opener at Autzen against Southern Utah?

Today Taggart held his first game-week press conference as head coach of the Ducks. He will be doing these on Mondays throughout the season.

• Frosh WR Johnny Johnson has been "on fire" the last few weeks. "He's just been different." He has been catching the ball and playing at a very high level and that is what earned him the start.
  
• Tyree Robinson, Brady Breeze and Taj Griffin are injured and that is why they are not on the two-deep
• Taggart wants Autzen to be a "snakepit" and a "weapon" this year. Remembers playing here while coaching at Stanford. Said it was wet and loud.
• Scott Pagano is out of his boot now but no timetable for his return.
• Says team voted Freeman and Mondeaux as the captains.
• Says backup QB is pretty even between Burmeister and Alie. They're not sure who they would use at this point.

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My thoughts are with you right now. Please let us know how you are holding up.

Was previously committed to LSU, will be a tough pull from the southeast.

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The Beavers are looking awful. Just gave up a 55 yd pass. The altitude and 115 degrees on the field must be hitting them more than CSU.

44-27 right now. No defense.

Rivals ratings have been update on a couple of 3* Ducks

Cunningham 5.5 -> 5.7
Randazzo 5.5 -> 5.6

Too bad he's not here for a FB game, bright sunny afternoon. Oh I doubt that makes much difference to him, but anything that might help. Looks like he's really doing this right and perhaps he will announce not long after his visits.

http://www.oregonlive.com/recruitin...tt_nations_no_1_hoops.html#incart_river_index

On the DSA home page there's a commitment list. How impressive it is to see a solid wall of 4-star commitments. 14 of them. All the page can hold. Likely to be 18 by December. Maybe a couple of 5-stars at the top of it.

It's unprecedented. It's a tribute to energy, vision and hard work. It's exactly what Willie Taggart said he would do on the day he came here.

Certainly it's a lot of fun to follow and cover a story like that.

Now let's see if they can make good decisions in the 4th quarter, keep a team focused, make good play calls and win some ball games.

There are Dennis Dixon days until Duck football. Wow.

Scott, Any idea why Stubhub was not renewed as ticket reseller for U of O Sports.
Just found out today as I tried to sell mo S. Utah ticket due to a conflict on Sept. 2nd..
I have used them for a few years quite satisfactorily. PMM

I thought this article by former coach Tony DeMeo was excellent and worth reading. http://fishduck.com/2017/08/coachs-opinion-how-big-should-the-playbook-be/

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...om&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=referral

My mind is boggled!

Bryce Love breaks a long run on the first play from scrimmage, stumbles and caught from behind. Chryst's first pass a wounded Duck, but his second goes for a TD and The Cardinal take a quick 7-0 lead.

Dan McDonald spoke with Richardson about several team including the Ducks.

Will Richardson update

Here is the latest installment of

DSA Dozen: Oregon 7-9

San Jose State SF Brandon Clarke who was Class of 2015 originally.

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I like these.

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Did the Ducks come out of fall camp without any new injuries or aggravated old injuries?

She gave us thrills! Good luck Raevyn. We'll be cheering for you

http://www.goducks.com/news/2017/8/25/track-and-field-six-time-ncaa-champion-rogers-turns-pro.aspx

Young was an important piece to the depth puzzle this year.
http://Young transfer was depth the Ducks needed...
Ducks needed another DT

First, I want to thank everyone here at Duck Sports Authority for all of their compassion, thoughts, prayers and support. We had my dad's celebration of life last weekend and it went really well; there were a lot of friends and family with some funny and remarkable memories shared.

It really meant a lot to me that AJ was able to make it to town and say some kind words about my dad.

That being said, I have been trying to stay in the groove as much as possible, but have been pretty sidetracked, especially over the course of the last two months. Tomorrow in Flock Talk, I talk about the impact of Malik Young's commitment, but also shared my thoughts on another big story from this week.

I shared some of my thoughts on my blog tonight. I don't pimp it much here, but it is easier to share the link than to copy and paste what I wrote, so here you go:

Beyond Flock Talk: Absence, fondness, hearts and deep thoughts

Say's they have some "tricks up their sleeves." Gonna be interesting to see a new offense. Alex having a break out season would be huge. Herbert needs some bigger targets.

http://registerguard.com/rg/sports/football/35873377-69/story.csp

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