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Bud Lee · May 16, 2011

Mettenberger will have two open receivers in two seconds
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Mett won't start in that game.

It gives up yards no doubt about it but it tends to get the job done.
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Ware is going to have a HUGE night.

leroy7500 · May 16, 2011

Aggressive chaos with smaller quick guys filling the gaps. Get there, slow someone down till the other guys get there. It gives up yards no doubt about it but it tends to get the job done.

"Aggressive chaos" is good..We like "Aggressive chaos", which is PERFECT
for us. For we "Specialize in Confusion" - see Tenn. game. Completely
planned...Completely designed.

red55 · May 17, 2011

TerryP said: ↑

This is going to be one of the best games that weekend. (Boise State is at UGA in the same time slot.)
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No contest.

TerryP said: ↑

I've seen Chavis and his defense for what...close to 15 years now? Year in and year out he puts a good defense on the field but he also has a tendency to have guys make a lot of fundamental mistakes in games. It's about like Saban's defense, you know there is going to be a few big plays allowed/given.
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There is a difference, though. Nick's defenses were rugged all the way down the field, but would occasionally give up a big play for a TD. Nick's defense is complex and designed to confuse quarterbacks. It sometimes confuses it's own defenders, too. A single player out of position can leave a huge gaping hole.

Chavis defense gives up a bit of yardage upfield but defends much better against the big play. It's not as complex a defense and it covers the passing lanes very well. A breakdown by one player can lead to a big play in any defense, but it rarely leads to a TD against Chavis' defense.

I think you should focus more one on what Chavis has done at LSU recently rather than what he did at Tennessee a decade ago, Terry. It's a different game, he's a better coach, and he's got much better players to work with.

I like our chances against Oregon's offense.

GoDucks349 · May 18, 2011

leroy7500 said: ↑

Aggressive chaos with smaller quick guys filling the gaps. Get there, slow someone down till the other guys get there. It gives up yards no doubt about it but it tends to get the job done.

"Aggressive chaos" is good..We like "Aggressive chaos", which is PERFECT
for us. For we "Specialize in Confusion" - see Tenn. game. Completely
planned...Completely designed.
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If you guys were able to plan that...... We don't have a chance....

leroy7500 · May 18, 2011

OK...So it was "practiced"...Anyway-

The Excitement builds for this Game as College Gameday Announces that
they will be there to kick off the season. And we're looking at two top
"Five" teams, possibly!! I can't think of a bigger game to open up the season
in recent memory. And JerryWorld is a spectacular (Expensive) Venue.

So Ducks, Here's to ya:
To a Good Game
and a Good Time.

GoDucks349 · May 19, 2011

leroy7500 said: ↑

OK...So it was "practiced"...Anyway-

The Excitement builds for this Game as College Gameday Announces that
they will be there to kick off the season. And we're looking at two top
"Five" teams, possibly!! I can't think of a bigger game to open up the season
in recent memory. And JerryWorld is a spectacular (Expensive) Venue.

So Ducks, Here's to ya:
To a Good Game
and a Good Time.
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Yea, it's going to be a great game!! I really don't worry too much about pre-season rankings. I'm more interested in December and January. Of course being in the top 10 to start the season makes it easier to stay there....... Just win! Coming from a lower pre-season ranking does make it a bit more difficult to get in the top two.

Back at you..... Good game..... and a great time to be had by ALL.

Bud Lee · May 19, 2011

Just wondering...what is the Pac - 12's breakdown now? Do y'all have two conference divisions and the winner from each plays in the championship game or is it a best record kind of thing? Where is the championship game? I could google it I guess but I’m lazy.

Cordelia · May 19, 2011

Hello Mr. Duck,

Welcome to the forum. Do you have any information on tickets from the Oregon athletic department? Trying to hook some friends up and LSU has already sold their allotment. Thank you and good luck this season.

JayB · May 25, 2011

b_leblanc said: ↑

Here's my two cents. Last season, the Auburn defense sucked ass. :LSU231: played an absolute horrible game against them and still only lost by 7, AT Auburn nonetheless. Getting an automatic qualifier for winning the PAC-10 is totally different from running the gauntlet that is the Southeastern Conference. In the SEC you're playing quality, legitimate, top-25 teams week after week after week. We're referred to as "the toughest conference in college football" for a reason.

I'll agree with you when you say that Oregon hasn't gotten the respect that they should. There are reasons for that though. Just like the lack of respect that Boise State sees. When you play 2-3 decent teams a year mixed in with a bunch of cream puffs, that tends to happen.

!twocrystals! will be at least 4 deep at running back when the season starts. At least 3 of those guys could start for almost any other SEC school. Spencer Ware is a straight up beast. People will have to stack the box full to stop him. Our athletes are at least just as good or superior than most teams we'll face. So go ahead and commit 8 or 9 to stop the run and things will get very fun to watch. :yelwink2: With the loss of Patrick Peterson, Drake Nevis, and Kelvin Sheppard, the !twocrystals! defense will still finish in the top-10 nationally, bet on it.

I believe all teams need the intangibles. Gimmick plays, freak accidents, and sheer dumb luck. Remove all the gimmick plays and what happens to a team's scoring? What about their overall record?

The SEC schedule, for any team that plays it, :lsup:, Bama, KU, Vandy, or whoever, is absolutely brutal. You get punched right in the damn mouth every single week, no matter who you play. Even if you win by 20, you're going to feel it, especially late in the season, which is why, in my opinion, we play better in bowl games. We have that time to heal and rest up.

LSU!, BAMA, Auburn, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Vanderbilt. That's one hell of a roster.

Oregon, Oregon State, USC, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, Cal, Stanford, AZ, AZ State, Utah, Colorado....yeah I can see why there's a lack of respect there.

We can sit here and debate this all we want, but both teams will need to bring their A games to Dallas. :geaux:

And Red is right, two :crystal::crystal: in the trophy case will give you a swagger, and spoil the hell out of you in the process.:yelwink2:

PAC-10...."they've got some juggernauts out there". :miles: :lol:
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i rarely post anymore, but that has to be one of the most inane and delusional posts i have read so far this season. :thumb: :dis:

comparing the bottom of the SEC to the bottom of the pac-10, i'd say they're about equal. the difference is in the top-tier SEC teams.

boblinfoto · May 25, 2011

GoDucks349 said: ↑

Probably headed back to Alaska in the next couple months. It's really different up there. No people, rugged wild west environment and twice the size of TX. White mountains for as far as you can see.
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Don't forget your gun. EVERYONE has one!