What I've Learned From Oregon Boards

#78
#78
I'm just going to go on the record now and say Arizona loses at least 3 games and maybe as many as 5.
 
#80
#80
droski said:
agreed. 9-3 at best. probably more like 8-4.
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Speaking of Pac-10, I keep believing/thinking that UCLA is about to pull off a similar run to 97 (not 9 straight wins) after they beat the heck out of Texas. Please tell me why this isn't possible because I want to be wrong.
 
#81
#81
tigervol9802 said:
Speaking of Pac-10, I keep believing/thinking that UCLA is about to pull off a similar run to 97 (not 9 straight wins) after they beat the heck out of Texas. Please tell me why this isn't possible because I want to be wrong.
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I don't know what to think about UCLA. I do hope they beat SC though.
 
#82
#82
Pac-10 teams (not named USC) that have a good year every once in a blue moon have the most obnoxious fans.

Cal fans were no better than Oregon fans are now.
 
#84
#84
Also it's funny watching Pac-10 fans come up with off-the-wall arguments to claim the Pac-10 is better than the SEC.

Here's a hint, look at the top 25.
 
#85
#85
VolBurgers said:
Also it's funny watching Pac-10 fans come up with off-the-wall arguments to claim the Pac-10 is better than the SEC.

Here's a hint, look at the top 25.
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SEC appears better, but polls are utter garbage.
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#86
#86
tigervol9802 said:
Speaking of Pac-10, I keep believing/thinking that UCLA is about to pull off a similar run to 97 (not 9 straight wins) after they beat the heck out of Texas. Please tell me why this isn't possible because I want to be wrong.
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Horrible qb and wrers. questionable at best d. Very hard road schedule. I'd be surprised of they broke 500. if Cal doesn't stomp them I might change my mind.
 
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#91
VolBurgers said:
Pac-10 teams (not named USC) that have a good year every once in a blue moon have the most obnoxious fans.

Cal fans were no better than Oregon fans are now.
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While not perfect, I assure you no Cal fans ever thought we'd bee regular NC contenders.
 
#92
#92
You think Floridas offense sucks but it would be hilarious watching them dominate Oregon.

I wish that could be a bowl game.
 
#93
#93
droski said:
While not perfect, I assure you no Cal fans ever thought we'd bee regular NC contenders.
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And that's my thing. I'm going to be going to school with these dudes.... enjoy the moment, but remain humble. You aren't Alabama. You never knew if and when this will come again.
 
#94
#94
It would also be fun watching Michigan vs Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

Over/Under would probably be 130 points.
 
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#96
Bumi said:
1. The SEC sucks, is overrated and overhyped, and is the product of the ESPN media train. The PAC-10 is easily as good, if not better than the SEC.
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The SEC definitely does not suck. It's arguably the best conference in America. Anybody that doubts this, Duck or not, is delusional. The Pac-10 though is a very strong conference as well. Oregon can play with anybody in the country not named Alabama, don't let the game at Autzen confuse you... Stanford could easily run the table from here on out. Arizona is a Top 10 team, as Iowa found out first hand. At the end of the year, the Pac-10 could very easily wind up with 8 Bowl bound teams. Even 9 wouldn't SHOCK me but I don't expect to see it happen.

2. Recruiting classes and don't matter, despite the fact that history and statistical analysis tell us different. Oregon is more talented than every team in the SEC not named Alabama.
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Recruiting matters plenty. But I could easily post a dozen articles or analysis pieces written by non-Pac 10, non-Oregon types who argue that Oregon is the second best team in this country. I believe Oregon's #2 in the country right now. A lot of Vol fans on this board have said literally the same thing. It's not a crazy position at all, in fact it's becoming a mainstream one (Thirty seconds ago I heard an ESPN commentator on the KSU/UN game say "Alabama in the driver seat for the national title race but the Oregon Ducks are riding shotgun.")

3. Oregons defense is better than Alabama's because they give up less yards per play. Furthermore, giving up 500 yards in consecutive weeks(to ASU and Stanford none the less) is a product of the offense running no huddle, and scoring so quickly.
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Alabama has a better defense then us. Yes. This Duck fan agrees 100%. However, any reasonable college football observer has to agree that a team that ranks in the Top 15 in the country in Scoring Defense, has given up 7 points in the second half all year and ZERO points in the 4th Quarter and does all of this with an offense that ranks 108th in the nation in TOP (i.e., the defense is on the field for a llllloooonnnnnggggg time every game) is a perfectly reasonable, evidence based argument for the defense being underrated.

4. Cam Newton is an overrated bum who should be playing TE or DE. The fact that he leads the nation in passing efficiency is irrelevant, he's only being hyped due to the SEC sucking so bad.
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I completely disagree with this statement. I watched the entire Auburb/SC game and Newton's the real deal.

5. Cliff Harris is as good as Patrick Peterson.
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Again, disagree. Harris is a monster and came up clutch time and time again in the Stanford game. He is also the national leader, statistically, in Punt Returns. But Peterson reminds me an awful lot of Charles Woodson which I can't say about Harris.
 
#97
#97
Nightowl said:
The SEC definitely does not suck. It's arguably the best conference in America. Anybody that doubts this, Duck or not, is delusional. The Pac-10 though is a very strong conference as well. Oregon can play with anybody in the country not named Alabama, don't let the game at Autzen confuse you... Stanford could easily run the table from here on out. Arizona is a Top 10 team, as Iowa found out first hand. At the end of the year, the Pac-10 could very easily wind up with 8 Bowl bound teams. Even 9 wouldn't SHOCK me but I don't expect to see it happen.
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I agree. The PAC-10 is a very strong conference and the second best in the land in my opinion. However, I don't think Arizona is a legit top 10 team. I see 4 or so losses in their future.

Stanford? Well, I don't know what to expect out of Stanford.

Recruiting matters plenty. But I could easily post a dozen articles or analysis pieces written by non-Pac 10, non-Oregon types who argue that Oregon is the second best team in this country. I believe Oregon's #2 in the country right now. A lot of Vol fans on this board have said literally the same thing. It's not a crazy position at all, in fact it's becoming a mainstream one (Thirty seconds ago I heard an ESPN commentator on the KSU/UN game say "Alabama in the driver seat for the national title race but the Oregon Ducks are riding shotgun.")
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Again, I agree. I personally have Oregon #2, and Ohio State #3 right now.

As for recruiting rankings? I think some Ducks fans are insecure in that area, so they attempt to convince themselves recruiting rankings are irrelevant as a mechanism of security. What they don't understand is that if Oregon does somehow manage to win the National title, they'll be the first to do so without elite recruiting classes.

Alabama has a better defense then us. Yes. This Duck fan agrees 100%. However, any reasonable college football observer has to agree that a team that ranks in the Top 15 in the country in Scoring Defense, has given up 7 points in the second half all year and ZERO points in the 4th Quarter and does all of this with an offense that ranks 108th in the nation in TOP (i.e., the defense is on the field for a llllloooonnnnnggggg time every game) is a perfectly reasonable, evidence based argument for the defense being underrated.
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Well, the primary reason the Ducks are ranked top 15 in total defense is due to shutting out New Mexico and Portland State. One is a FCS program, and the other very well may be the worst FBS program in collegiate football. The Ducks gave up 31 to Stanford and ASU respectively.

The Ducks are ranked 89th in TOP I believe. I could be wrong though.

I completely disagree with this statement. I watched the entire Auburb/SC game and Newton's the real deal.
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Agreed. Anyone who's actually watched Cam play know's he's the real deal. Has absolutely nothing to do with conference affiliation.

Again, disagree. Harris is a monster and came up clutch time and time again in the Stanford game. He is also the national leader, statistically, in Punt Returns. But Peterson reminds me an awful lot of Charles Woodson which I can't say about Harris.
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Cliff Harris is probably my second favorite Duck after LaMichael James. He's been productive, and he's been clutch. But again, the bulk of his return yards came against New Mexico. To this point I think Peterson has been a little bit more dynamic, and defensively, he's flat out better. I expect to see both to be playing on Sunday's though.

Anyhow, I commend you for being objective. I enjoy talking to fans with a little perspective.
 
#98
#98
Bumi, I don't know what board you're looking at, but I'd suggest you stay away from it if they think that Cliff Harris is better than Peterson.
 
#99
#99
DuckinTN said:
Bumi, I don't know what board you're looking at, but I'd suggest you stay away from it if they think that Cliff Harris is better than Peterson.
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Ducksattack. I've just began posting over there. Very anti SEC over there.
 
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