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johngrizzly
Posts: 213
Oct 31, 2010 1:29pm
But why?
The offense. They are a true no huddle team. None of this line up, deflate the play clock stuff. They run a play before I can get another beer opened.
They do unorthadox special teams stuff all the time, onside, fake extra points, throwback punt/kick returns.
They consider going for 2 all the time.
Autzen Stadium. Unique venue that gets loud.
Nike. This includes team and cheerleader uniforms. So many styles and patterns, not to mention the cheerleaders skirts are so short.
The Duck. He's everywhere, always doing push ups.
Lack of TV time here in Ohio. The fact that we rarely get their games here makes them even more interesting.
The band. Always jammin' to something unique or hip.
Oregon tradition. Not sure there is any but I don't care.
The offense. They are a true no huddle team. None of this line up, deflate the play clock stuff. They run a play before I can get another beer opened.
They do unorthadox special teams stuff all the time, onside, fake extra points, throwback punt/kick returns.
They consider going for 2 all the time.
Autzen Stadium. Unique venue that gets loud.
Nike. This includes team and cheerleader uniforms. So many styles and patterns, not to mention the cheerleaders skirts are so short.
The Duck. He's everywhere, always doing push ups.
Lack of TV time here in Ohio. The fact that we rarely get their games here makes them even more interesting.
The band. Always jammin' to something unique or hip.
Oregon tradition. Not sure there is any but I don't care.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Oct 31, 2010 2:33pm
They wouldn't win a game in the Big Ten.
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Oct 31, 2010 3:16pm
sleeper;539668 wrote:They wouldn't win a game in the Big Ten.
i hope youre kidding
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 31, 2010 3:39pm
Interesting? Yes.
Gimmicky? Yes.
Able to win the championship? I doubt it.
I really hope Auburn/Oregon aren't in the NC game together. The final score would be 80-79.
Still, one of these games their offense isn't going to "click" and they'll lose. My bet is against Oregon State.
Gimmicky? Yes.
Able to win the championship? I doubt it.
I really hope Auburn/Oregon aren't in the NC game together. The final score would be 80-79.
Still, one of these games their offense isn't going to "click" and they'll lose. My bet is against Oregon State.
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johngrizzly
Posts: 213
Oct 31, 2010 4:08pm
I also for got to mention their plays cards they hold up n the sidelines, another intriguing element by the Ducks.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Oct 31, 2010 4:33pm
shook_17;539716 wrote:i hope youre kidding
Ok, they'd beat Minnesota and Purdue.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Oct 31, 2010 4:50pm
Scott Van Pelt. LolI also for got to mention their plays cards they hold up n the sidelines, another intriguing element by the Ducks.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Oct 31, 2010 6:36pm
wildcats20;539829 wrote:Scott Van Pelt. Lol
That had me rolling yesterday.
The Pac 10 is down this year but Oregon is pretty legit.
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sjmvsfscs08
Posts: 2,963
Oct 31, 2010 7:42pm
sleeper;539668 wrote:They wouldn't win a game in the Big Ten.
You are such an idiot.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Oct 31, 2010 8:08pm
I love watching them play, and their mascot's awesome--and who wouldn't love LaMichael James wearing their team's uni?
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Oct 31, 2010 8:20pm
Their mascot is probably the best in the country. After finishing his last pushups of the night last night he kicked his feet up relaxed on a reclining beach chair on the sidelines. Oregon definitley does a good job promoting itself and brings entertainment value.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Oct 31, 2010 8:30pm
gerb131;539938 wrote: The Pac 10 is down this year but Oregon is pretty legit.
Huh? The Pac-10 is the 2nd or 3rd best conference in the country. Oregon, Oregon St, Arizona, Stanford are all great teams, while USC, Washington, and ASU aren't bad.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Oct 31, 2010 9:23pm
ptown_trojans_1;540116 wrote:Huh? The Pac-10 is the 2nd or 3rd best conference in the country. Oregon, Oregon St, Arizona, Stanford are all great teams, while USC, Washington, and ASU aren't bad.
Oregon, Arizona and Stanford are the best Pac 10 teams. Those other teams are crap and Arizona is a stretch they just eeeked by an awesome UCLA team. Not to mention I think Oregon and Ariz are the only ones ranked pretty sweet conference eh?
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sjmvsfscs08
Posts: 2,963
Oct 31, 2010 9:50pm
gerb131;540196 wrote: I think Oregon and Ariz are the only ones ranked pretty sweet conference eh?
Stanford?
Arizona beat Iowa, we shall see what Ohio State brings to the table against them.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Oct 31, 2010 9:53pm
sjmvsfscs08;540245 wrote:Stanford?
Arizona beat Iowa, we shall see what Ohio State brings to the table against them.
Ok Stanford whoopdee shit. They play Zona this week so we shall see. I get it Ariz beat Iowa they were better that day and that day only but thats when it counted.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Nov 1, 2010 4:37pm
Why do you say that they're gimmicky? I mean, back in the day, "passing" was gimmicky, too. And running out of the 'gun. I'm not sure that arbitraging innovation is "gimmicky."dlazz;539745 wrote:Interesting? Yes.
Gimmicky? Yes.
Able to win the championship? I doubt it.
I really hope Auburn/Oregon aren't in the NC game together. The final score would be 80-79.
Still, one of these games their offense isn't going to "click" and they'll lose. My bet is against Oregon State.
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that_guy
Posts: 439
Nov 1, 2010 5:06pm
ptown_trojans_1;540116 wrote:Huh? The Pac-10 is the 2nd or 3rd best conference in the country. Oregon, Oregon St, Arizona, Stanford are all great teams, while USC, Washington, and ASU aren't bad.
I agree that the Pac 10 is a solid conference this year. But Oregon State is nowhere close to being a "great team". They are OK, but far, far away from being great. They are a 20-25 team at best. I also wouldn't consider Arizona or Stanford Great, just very good.
The Pac 10 is solid, and I'd have it as the 2nd or 3rd best conference this year due to it's depth, but Oregon is the only great team in the conference. The rest of the teams are just average to good (except for Cal, UCLA & WSU who pretty much blow)...
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Nov 1, 2010 8:45pm
Before watching Saturdays game o thought Boise was honestly the best team in the country but I now think Oregon takes that spot. They are just unbelievable to watch I would love for a Boise Oregon national title game it would be a very interesting game
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Nov 5, 2010 5:55pm
Crimson streak;541426 wrote:Before watching Saturdays game o thought Boise was honestly the best team in the country but I now think Oregon takes that spot. They are just unbelievable to watch I would love for a Boise Oregon national title game it would be a very interesting game
You do realize both these teams have struggled against solid defenses -- when they've actually had to face one -- right?
I never cease to be amazed at how taken in people (and the media) are by glitzy offenses.
Seems to me I was hearing very similar things about Oregon last year, and we know how that turned out.
I want to see them play a very good defense before anointing them (or anyone else) the title as best team.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 6, 2010 7:57am
this is why 
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Nov 6, 2010 2:43pm
hmm, have to love those Pac-10 girls. 
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MontyBrunswick
Nov 6, 2010 2:55pm
fan_from_texas;541212 wrote:Why do you say that they're gimmicky? I mean, back in the day, "passing" was gimmicky, too. And running out of the 'gun. I'm not sure that arbitraging innovation is "gimmicky."
Everything about their offense can be stopped with a good defense.
And no, they haven't played one yet.
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Nov 6, 2010 3:02pm
Everything about any offense can be stopped with a good defense, what's your point?
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MontyBrunswick
Nov 6, 2010 7:30pm
tk421;547094 wrote:Everything about any offense can be stopped with a good defense, what's your point?
The same thing was said about Michigan after they started 5-0.
"OH GOD THEY HAVE AN AWESOME OFFENSE. THEY ARE FINALLY FOR REAL!!!!!!!!!!"
And then today they had to score 67 points to beat a bad Illinois team.
Oregon will get what's coming to them. I'll bet they lose to Oregon State. They're overdue for a loss to a mediocre team.
If they do win out, I'll bet they get plastered in the title game.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 6, 2010 7:40pm
I had a hard time reading this thread after I saw that somebody posted "the Pac-10 is down this year". I would ask this person if they think the Pac-10 is "down", who exactly is up?