Game Thread: #<23 OREGON DUCKS vs Nebraska Cornhuskers 3:30 PM EST ABC

[OregonDucks]

We've all been there man. No one feels good about a close game lost with a key player not in it. We would all play the woulda/coulda/shouda in our heads over them. But still going for 2 on every score seems more the culprit here. I mean when it fails so many times you really have to ask WTF. At some point you gotta go with the numbers and take the easy 1.

It was still an epic game that delivered on it's billing.

damn.

so true.

I agree with the fusky.

wtf.

 

[TheDayMan]

Getting Ducks after a close heart wrenching loss? In Autzen? I'll take Oregon.

Me too, but they don't seem like the total pushovers they've been.

 

[TheLonestarDUCK]

I just read through the thread and noticed - no one mentioned the holding call on Brown when Prukop scrambled for 8 yards on the final drive. UO couldn't overcome the 1st & 20. t thought it was a bad call but I am biased. But to everyone's point shouldn't have come down to that.

 

[WizardHawk]

Me too, but they don't seem like the total pushovers they've been.

Yeah, that score against Michigan had me glad we don't face them this year. Someone is going to lose against them that shouldn't and it won't be us.

 

[HuskerinBig10]

Streaks stopped
STOPPED Nebraska had not beaten a ranked NON CONFERENCE Opponent since 2001(not including bowl games)
STOPPED Oregon had thrown a TD pass in 82 consecutive games.
STOPPED Riley and banker losing to Oregon at 7 consecutive losses(I think)

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Nebraska won sellout 50
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[oaknightshockey1]

As much as it sucks to have a player get injured, I actually think Freeman going out made it harder on us. Don't get me wrong, he is a GREAT back, but we ended up having far more trouble with the outside zone run game than inside zone. Those backups were fast as fuck, and at least we were able to get to the area for Freeman.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

No it didn't.

Washington ends up with 1 ranked opponent on their schedule now Stanford.2 if they are lucky.When the committee is reviewing teams for the playoffs they aren't going to stack up with the other P5 teams or Houston in SOS. They already held one of the weakest schedules in college football.So yes logically it did quite a bit. Thats just common sense tho a non ranked ducks team hurts their chances at the CFP bad.

 

[4down20]

Washington ends up with 1 ranked opponent on their schedule now Stanford.2 if they are lucky.When the committee is reviewing teams for the playoffs they aren't going to stack up with the other P5 teams or Houston in SOS. They already held one of the weakest schedules in college football.So yes logically it did quite a bit. Thats just common sense tho a non ranked ducks team hurts their chances at the CFP bad.

That's not how it works.

 

[OregonDucks]

I was just about unconscious at the end of this game to realize. BUT HELFRICH HAD 2 TIMEOUTS LEFT WHEN NEBRASKA HAD THE BALL AND DIDNT USE THEM.

I guess we don't hope for a miss snap??!?!?!?!!??!?

 

[TheRobotDevil]

That's not how it works.

Already addressed this I could get more detailed. But unless Stanford runs the table the odds the PAC gets a team in the playoffs just took a major hit. We are going to be lucky to see 2 PAC teams ranked now. And conference play is just beginning. The PAC is already chaotic.Wins vs ranked opponents are vital especially with a weak SOS. As a loss to an unranked opponent mid season would be devastating. If Houston runs the table especially with a win over Louisville. Or we could see 2 BIG X or SEC teams earning spots. Logically the Ducks loss hurt the PAC's chances at a CFP spot.Unless you would like to explain how unranked opponents and weak SOS.In comparison to teams with a resume with more quality wins vs ranked opponents.Does not have a negative effect on the CFP spots

 

[4down20]

I was just about unconscious at the end of this game to realize. BUT HELFRICH HAD 2 TIMEOUTS LEFT WHEN NEBRASKA HAD THE BALL AND DIDNT USE THEM.

I guess we don't hope for a miss snap??!?!?!?!!??!?

You'd suck a dick for a first down wouldn't you?

 

[OregonDucks]

You'd suck a dick for a first down wouldn't you?

what....?

You have 2 timeouts, big moment, its college football, a miss snap could happen. LETS AT LEAST TRY

 

[4down20]

Already addressed this I could get more detailed. But unless Stanford runs the table the odds the PAC gets a team in the playoffs just took a major hit. We are going to be lucky to see 2 PAC teams ranked now. And conference play is just beginning. The PAC is already chaotic.Wins vs ranked opponents are vital especially with a weak SOS. As a loss to an unranked opponent mid season would be devastating. If Houston runs the table especially with a win over Louisville. Or we could see 2 BIG X or SEC teams earning spots. Logically the Ducks loss hurt the PAC's chances at a CFP spot.Unless you would like to explain how unranked opponents and weak SOS.In comparison to teams with a resume with more quality wins vs ranked opponents.Does not have a negative effect on the CFP spots

Record > SoS.

SoS only comes into effect among teams that have even records.

Undefeated Pac12 team doesn't get left out period, end of discussion. And the worst part of your argument is you are only doing this because you are mad at a Washington fan looking for shit to sling.

And hell, who even knows if Washington is really a legit contender anyway. Nor should that ever be a reason for a fan to hope a rival wins. I hope Auburn and Tennessee lose every fucking game and I don't even remotely give a shit what effect it has on our SoS. Hell maybe a little in the BCS days, but during the playoffs? It's even more meaningless.

 

[TheDayMan]

Washington ends up with 1 ranked opponent on their schedule now Stanford.2 if they are lucky.When the committee is reviewing teams fthat he playoffthey aren't going to stack up with the other P5 teams or Houston in SOS. They already held one of the weakest schedules in college football.So yes logically it did quite a bit. Thats just common sense tho a non ranked ducks team hurts their chances at the CFP bad.

For as far up your own ass you are about your college football knowledge, you're pretty dumb...

If UW were to run the table they're in, if they don't they aren't, it's pretty much that simple. lol @ Houston having a better SoS, there's more to it than out of conference opponents, as it turns out. And rankings are irrelevant at this point. You're still saying you like oregon for the PAC, so I'd think you would think they'll end up ranked...

I think that addressed every stupid thing in there.

 

[4down20]

what....?

You have 2 timeouts, big moment, its college football, a miss snap could happen. LETS AT LEAST TRY

The game was over, even if it was a miss snap the QB will just fall on it.

All it would have done is make your HC look like a kid who can't handle reality...hint hint.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Record > SoS.

SoS only comes into effect among teams that have even records.

Undefeated Pac12 team doesn't get left out period, end of discussion. And the worst part of your argument is you are only doing this because you are mad at a Washington fan looking for shit to sling.

And hell, who even knows if Washington is really a legit contender anyway. Nor should that ever be a reason for a fan to hope a rival wins. I hope Auburn and Tennessee lose every fucking game and I don't even remotely give a shit what effect it has on our SoS. Hell maybe a little in the BCS days, but during the playoffs? It's even more meaningless.

You are dancing around my point. Are you saying if the last spot comes down to Houston with an equal record and more quality wins. Or an SEC or BIG X team with one loss doesn't get in over a team with the same losses and a much more impressive SOS? That teams should be rewarded for weak scheduling? Or that a loss to an unranked Oregon isn't far more costly to a team?

 

[4down20]

You are dancing around my point. Are you saying if the last spot comes down to Houston with an equal record and more quality wins. Or an SEC or BIG X team with one loss doesn't get in over a team with the same losses and a much more impressive SOS? That teams should be rewarded for weak scheduling? Or that a loss to an unranked Oregon isn't far more costly to a team?

Oregon is going to be whatever Oregon is regardless. An undefeated P5 schools is not getting passed up for a G5 school and arguing SoS just makes you look stupid.

BCF Toys - 2016 SOS Ratings

Washington: 27th best SoS.
Houston: 71st best.

Oh because there are these things called conference games, and this isn't even taking the Pac12 Championship game into account.

If you need me to keep schooling you, feel free to keep going.

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Oregon is going to be whatever Oregon is regardless. An undefeated P5 schools is not getting passed up for a G5 school and arguing SoS just makes you look stupid.

BCF Toys - 2016 SOS Ratings

Washington: 27th best SoS.
Houston: 71st best.

Oh because there are these things called conference games, and this isn't even taking the Pac12 Championship game into account.

If you need me to keep schooling you, feel free to keep going.

Houston already beat #3 Oklahoma and plays a Louisville team climbing fast. Washington's schedule contained the potential for three ranked opponents. Now it is 1. Simple question whats worse a loss to an unranked Oregon and or USC. Or a loss vs a ranked Oregon or USC? More impressive wins vs ranked teams as opposed to unranked teams? As of now Stanford is the only team with a legitimate shot. To say Oregons loss did not hurt the PAC 12's chances at a playoff spot defies logic

 

[B_dub]

Already addressed this I could get more detailed. But unless Stanford runs the table the odds the PAC gets a team in the playoffs just took a major hit. We are going to be lucky to see 2 PAC teams ranked now. And conference play is just beginning. The PAC is already chaotic.Wins vs ranked opponents are vital especially with a weak SOS. As a loss to an unranked opponent mid season would be devastating. If Houston runs the table especially with a win over Louisville. Or we could see 2 BIG X or SEC teams earning spots. Logically the Ducks loss hurt the PAC's chances at a CFP spot.Unless you would like to explain how unranked opponents and weak SOS.In comparison to teams with a resume with more quality wins vs ranked opponents.Does not have a negative effect on the CFP spots

You are dancing around my point. Are you saying if the last spot comes down to Houston with an equal record and more quality wins. Or an SEC or BIG X team with one loss doesn't get in over a team with the same losses and a much more impressive SOS? That teams should be rewarded for weak scheduling? Or that a loss to an unranked Oregon isn't far more costly to a team?

Just when I think you possibly couldn't get any dumber.....

 

[4down20]

Houston already beat #3 Oklahoma and plays a Louisville team climbing fast. Washington's schedule contained the potential for three ranked opponents. Now it is 1. Simple question whats worse a loss to an unranked Oregon and or USC. Or a loss vs a ranked Oregon or USC? More impressive wins vs ranked teams as opposed to unranked teams? As of now Stanford is the only team with a legitimate shot. To say Oregons loss did not hurt the PAC 12's chances at a playoff spot defies logic

I'll consider your point when seasons only last 2 games.

Until then, it's dumb.