The Commish
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And this has been said a few times as well. Not necessarily by you, but it's been said.
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The Commish
Footballguy
USC's not deep enough to go a whole game against Oregon. They weren't last year, and their depth got worse this year.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
So is saying they chose those teams. Oregon had Oklahoma State and NM back out from this years schedule so they had to fill in the last second.
The Commish
Footballguy
Do you think a defense ranked in the 40s is good enough to beat Alabama?Sure they are. Read the last page here. Last year has no bearing on this year.I don't think people are discounting Oregon's defense as much as it is overshadowed by their offenseSo how is it that everyone is completely discounting Oregon's defense? This isn't the Oregon of old. 7 points after an offensives turnover and nothing else. Shut out Arizona. Maybe a touch of credit? Or don't and keep betting against them.
. No one is comparing them to West Virginia. They were pretty much handled by LSU last year so any assumption that they won't be this is year is premature at best. But they will deserve their chance to prove this year is different if they remain undefeated. The only other thing possibly standing in their way is an undefeated Notre Dame and none of us really expect that to happen.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
So the USC team EVERYONE had walking thru the pác12 is now not a test... I said that they were artificially hyped before the season but the whole world said theyd roll vs everyone. So who can Oregon beat in the regular season to have played a real team during the regular season? Oregon cant win for losing.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Lol. Oregon's 3rd and 4 string have played the 2nd half of most games. Does that factor in your rankings?Do you think a defense ranked in the 40s is good enough to beat Alabama?Sure they are. Read the last page here. Last year has no bearing on this year.I don't think people are discounting Oregon's defense as much as it is overshadowed by their offenseSo how is it that everyone is completely discounting Oregon's defense? This isn't the Oregon of old. 7 points after an offensives turnover and nothing else. Shut out Arizona. Maybe a touch of credit? Or don't and keep betting against them.
. No one is comparing them to West Virginia. They were pretty much handled by LSU last year so any assumption that they won't be this is year is premature at best. But they will deserve their chance to prove this year is different if they remain undefeated. The only other thing possibly standing in their way is an undefeated Notre Dame and none of us really expect that to happen.
The Commish
Footballguy
Several of us said USC was overrated.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
So maybe id Oregon plays well after USC. We'll see then.
The Commish
Footballguy
It's not my ranking. That's where they rank based on their performance. You can give whatever reason you want for why it is what it is. Are you going to answer my question?Lol. Oregon's 3rd and 4 string have played the 2nd half of most games. Does that factor in your rankings?Do you think a defense ranked in the 40s is good enough to beat Alabama?Sure they are. Read the last page here. Last year has no bearing on this year.I don't think people are discounting Oregon's defense as much as it is overshadowed by their offenseSo how is it that everyone is completely discounting Oregon's defense? This isn't the Oregon of old. 7 points after an offensives turnover and nothing else. Shut out Arizona. Maybe a touch of credit? Or don't and keep betting against them.
. No one is comparing them to West Virginia. They were pretty much handled by LSU last year so any assumption that they won't be this is year is premature at best. But they will deserve their chance to prove this year is different if they remain undefeated. The only other thing possibly standing in their way is an undefeated Notre Dame and none of us really expect that to happen.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
If this doesn't go over, after being on 50 since the 11:00 mark of the second quarter, I will start throwing furniture.
gump
Footballguy
I think if both win out it will be the most intriguing matchup by far.
Alabama has had a little trouble with smaller, quicker DLs.
But Alabama does not have trouble with one-dimensional offenses. See Florida circa 09-11 with Tebow, Demps, Rainey, etc. I haven't seen Oregon pass the ball as well as that UF team yet. You see flashes that it could be better though.
Alabama has had a little trouble with smaller, quicker DLs.
But Alabama does not have trouble with one-dimensional offenses. See Florida circa 09-11 with Tebow, Demps, Rainey, etc. I haven't seen Oregon pass the ball as well as that UF team yet. You see flashes that it could be better though.
Houston scored 42 points and still had 9 turnovers.
Premier
Footballguy
Who is wrong about Oregon? I've yet to see anybody in here run them down. Besides the year is only half over. Is Oregon's schedule finished?
The Commish
Footballguy
Who is wrong about Oregon? I've yet to see anybody in here run them down. Besides the year is only half over. Is Oregon's schedule finished?
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
OSU would be the one I was most worried about if I were Oregon
ffldrew
Footballguy
How much is he offering?
GeauxTigers
Footballguy
Really impressed with Oregon last night. Their defense is pretty legit. That backup QB for ASU was much better than their starter.
Raider Nation
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Vegas has BAMA as a 5-point favorite over Oregon if both win out.
GeauxTigers
Footballguy
Oregon's defense has looked very good this year, but if they are going to play an SEC power house team, they need to be able to stop the run. I want to see how well they play against USC and Standford.Oregon's DE's were just standing up at the snap of the ball last night on every play because they knew ASU would throw or run some finess/sweep. Florida/Bama/LSU have power run games. Also, I doubt Oregon has the depth on defense to withstand the pounding of a power run team.So how is it that everyone is completely discounting Oregon's defense? This isn't the Oregon of old. 7 points after an offensives turnover and nothing else. Shut out Arizona. Maybe a touch of credit? Or don't and keep betting against them.
LHUCKS
Footballguy
they did better than expected in the trenches vs. Auburn in the NC.Oregon learned a lot from that game and Kelly is going to combat their disadvantage in the trenches with heavy rotations/depth if I had to guess.It will be an intriguing game, particularly if Oregon doesn't turn the ball over.Oregon's defense has looked very good this year, but if they are going to play an SEC power house team, they need to be able to stop the run. I want to see how well they play against USC and Standford.Oregon's DE's were just standing up at the snap of the ball last night on every play because they knew ASU would throw or run some finess/sweep. Florida/Bama/LSU have power run games. Also, I doubt Oregon has the depth on defense to withstand the pounding of a power run team.So how is it that everyone is completely discounting Oregon's defense? This isn't the Oregon of old. 7 points after an offensives turnover and nothing else. Shut out Arizona. Maybe a touch of credit? Or don't and keep betting against them.
LHUCKS
Footballguy
Exactly, but SEC homer guy cannot even fathom that Oregon can play with Bama.Okay smart guy, vegas is waiting for you. Put your money where your mouth is.
The Ref
Footballguy
I'd say Hammer Bama, but I think if the Ducks run the table and keep blowing teams out like last night i think you might be able to do a little better then 5, maybe even a FG.The Auburn Oregon NC line moved around pickem all month leading up to that game.
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Moe.
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shader
Footballguy
I watched about two drives of Oregon on defense last night and it was enough to tell me that Bama would run it right down their throat. Their defense isn't even in the same galaxy as Bama, LSU, South Carolina or even Florida.
The question is how many points would they put up against Bama?
As a Bama fan I can tell you that I'd LOVE to see Oregon in the championship game because I don't think their defense would have a chance at keeping Bama under 30.
That being said they would beat LSU this year.
The question is how many points would they put up against Bama?
As a Bama fan I can tell you that I'd LOVE to see Oregon in the championship game because I don't think their defense would have a chance at keeping Bama under 30.
That being said they would beat LSU this year.
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How many times has Oregon beaten a ranked SEC team in the history of their program?rolleyes times infinity
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Moe.
Footballguy
A very relevant question. Notre Dame ended OU's historic winning streak in Norman back in the 50s (my grandfather is still pissed off about it), has me real worried about next weekend.How many times has Oregon beaten a ranked SEC team in the history of their program?rolleyes times infinity
Southern Cal beat Oregon last year.
LHUCKS
Footballguy
Vegas agrees with you.
LHUCKS
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
I know you are throwing chum in the water right now to piss off the Pac-12/Oregon backers, but how many chances have the Ducks had to play ranked SEC teams? I can think of 2 times in the last 10 years. No real shame in losing to LSU on a neutral field and I wouldn't call a 3 point loss to Auburn in the NC game an embarrassment either. I would, however, call the Ducks going into Knoxville and beating Tenn by 35 an embarrassment. Way to protect your home turf, SEC. They also destroyed Miss St. the two times they played them. In the last 15 years, Miss State is the ONLY SEC team man enough to travel up to Eugene. The rest of those teams just don't leave home very often. I don't think Georgia has played more than one game above the Mason Dixon line. That's pretty weak.Oregon also has wins over Michigan (twice), OU (though OU beat the Ducks twice), Texas, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma State. Hopefully, there's another chance to play a ranked SEC team the future.Oregon has never defeated a ranked SEC team.rolleyes times infinity
'General Malaise said:I know you are throwing chum in the water right now to piss off the Pac-12/Oregon backers, but how many chances have the Ducks had to play ranked SEC teams? I can think of 2 times in the last 10 years. No real shame in losing to LSU on a neutral field and I wouldn't call a 3 point loss to Auburn in the NC game an embarrassment either. I would, however, call the Ducks going into Knoxville and beating Tenn by 35 an embarrassment. Way to protect your home turf, SEC. They also destroyed Miss St. the two times they played them. In the last 15 years, Miss State is the ONLY SEC team man enough to travel up to Eugene. The rest of those teams just don't leave home very often. I don't think Georgia has played more than one game above the Mason Dixon line. That's pretty weak.Oregon also has wins over Michigan (twice), OU (though OU beat the Ducks twice), Texas, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma State. Hopefully, there's another chance to play a ranked SEC team the future.'[icon] said:Oregon has never defeated a ranked SEC team.'Moe. said:rolleyes times infinity'[icon] said:Because they can't.'LHUCKS said:
Exactly, but SEC homer guy cannot even fathom that Oregon can play with Bama.'Raider Nation said:
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ffldrew
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Dyer was 22/143 - a 6.5 average and McCalebb 6/47 - for a 7.8 average - 28 carries for 190 is better than expected?'LHUCKS said:they did better than expected in the trenches vs. Auburn in the NC.Oregon learned a lot from that game and Kelly is going to combat their disadvantage in the trenches with heavy rotations/depth if I had to guess.'GeauxTigers said:Oregon's defense has looked very good this year, but if they are going to play an SEC power house team, they need to be able to stop the run. I want to see how well they play against USC and Standford.Oregon's DE's were just standing up at the snap of the ball last night on every play because they knew ASU would throw or run some finess/sweep. Florida/Bama/LSU have power run games. Also, I doubt Oregon has the depth on defense to withstand the pounding of a power run team.So how is it that everyone is completely discounting Oregon's defense? This isn't the Oregon of old. 7 points after an offensives turnover and nothing else. Shut out Arizona. Maybe a touch of credit? Or don't and keep betting against them.
It will be an intriguing game, particularly if Oregon doesn't turn the ball over.
Ray Karpis
Footballguy
Interesting night watching high school football tonight. None other than John L. Smith sat a row behind me at the game scouting some local kids. I have to admire the guy's dedication...he has no chance of being the coach at Arkansas next year but he's still recruiting on our bye week.
Gump> I saw Tide commit Altee Tenpenny (RB, North Little Rock HS) show out tonight. First time I'd seen him in person outside of practice, and he looked terrific. He is slippery. He hit the bounced a run outside in the second half and accelerated past the secondary in a way I haven't seen by a HS player. He doesn't have the size of the Alabama backs of the past few years, so I'll be interested to see how he's used.
Or maybe JLS flipped him tonight in the post-game locker room.
Gump> I saw Tide commit Altee Tenpenny (RB, North Little Rock HS) show out tonight. First time I'd seen him in person outside of practice, and he looked terrific. He is slippery. He hit the bounced a run outside in the second half and accelerated past the secondary in a way I haven't seen by a HS player. He doesn't have the size of the Alabama backs of the past few years, so I'll be interested to see how he's used.
Or maybe JLS flipped him tonight in the post-game locker room.
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Yep! They ALMOST held them to fewer points than Missouri which, as everyone knows, boasts a world class defense. (Ranked 60th in NCAA in PTS against)
SHOWIN UP!
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Special Ed Sports Broadcasting Network... Coming to you LIVE!!!1!Oregon can play with Bama, just like they could play with Cam Newton's Auburn team.Watching Alabama run the ball down Oregon's throat and keeping the ball for 45 minutes of the game wouldn't be fun either
General Malaise
Footballguy
Fun fact... Who wants to guess the total number of SEC wins by those 3 teams that Oregon is proud to have beaten up on? Hint... Those teams won 1.3 SEC games those years.... On average.But, congrats I guess?!'General Malaise said:
Do you have a dog in this fight or are you just needling people to needle them? Are you a fan of some team in the SEC? Bama? Did you go to an SEC school? I didn't go to Oregon, so I don't tend to get offended when people disparage their program, despite the fact that most schools would gladly take 2 Rose Bowls and 1 NC Game in 3 years. I've watched the Ducks play since I moved here in '96 and bought season tickets in 2000 out of a love for college football and wanting to be away from my x-wife for 14 hours on Saturdays in the fall. So I've seen the team grow and I've seen what it can do. This is the best iteration of Oregon's program I've ever seen. Can it beat Bama? I doubt it, but I doubt any team can. I think Oregon could be LSU, OU, Florida and I think they will beat USC. If they don't, then the season will be a failure and there won't be a game vs. Bama or any SEC team since they'll probably go to the Rose Bowl, again. Ho hum. Defense seems pretty good to me. And they've put some damn fine defensive players into the NFL lately. Patrick Chung, Jarius Byrd, TJ Ward, Haloti Ngata...this isn't a patsy program of a defense anymore. Auburn was held in check in the NC Game. LSU had less than 100 yards passing and thrived off turnovers. Very good Ohio State and Wisconsin teams did not romp these defenses in Rose Bowls. Boise State beat Oregon and beat UP on the rest of the schools they played (Hi Georgia) and yet the defense kept them in the infamous "Punch" game. Anyhow, carry on dissing the Ducks. I'm mildly entertained and bored enough to respond from time to time. 
