2008 National Champ

And then misses a 27 yard field goal to tie

Bishop’s biggest issue is that his role changed this year. He’s never been a coverage safety but since he and Vaki are best suited for the same position, they’ve been switching off in coverage and box. Bishop was huge around and behind the LOS last year but hasn’t been as effective this time around.

Part of the issue is out of his control. In…[Read more]

It’s pretty simple. Don’t overreact to either a loss or a win. Utah wasn’t 4 TD’s better than Oregon in 2021 and they aren’t 4 TD’s worse in 2023. Those just happened to be the results in a single game.

You either believe Utah is the better team and will find a way to win tomorrow or you don’t. Can’t help you past that.

And Texas is week 2

Check out USC’s schedule for next year. LSU and Notre in non-con. Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Washington and a potentially good UCLA. No wonder Reilly’s sending out NFL feelers.

I think 2024 is going to be one of those years where everyone gets two bye weeks. There are 14 Saturdays from Labor Day weekend through Thanksgiving weekend.

Michigan dominated 3 G5’s to start this year and no one will hold it against them. Beating bad teams is always going to be preferable to losing to good ones. The first time I see the committee give anything more than lip service to SOS, or even conference championships, I’ll start believing that it is a necessary component.

The only thing that…[Read more]

If Johnson wants an NFL career, he doesn’t need to go more than about 10 yards in either direction and play slot.

I may be misreading the market but it feels like he would have Shelley vibes in the portal. Maybe he gets a chance to QB at a G5 but the same mechanical issues will still exist. If Johnson is willing to put in the work to correct…[Read more]

It’s never too early for “Let’s go Brandon”

when it comes down to human polls winning, no matter the opponent, is always valued higher than losing to a good opponent. The #2 team per the committee has played two teams with winning records to this point, neither of which is currently ranked. Their FBS opponent records are a combined 22-36. The only thing on their resume for 2023 is that…[Read more]

7. Situation: first play of 2nd half, 1-10, down 21-3, own 19.
Formation: 11 personnel, 3×1 to field, Vele to boundary
Pre-snap: Oregon showing 4-2-5 with 2 high safeties

First play of the half, needing a good drive, time for a quick call to get ahead of schedule. Max protect with Miki and Jackson, Veles runs a 7 yard dig, Two receivers to…[Read more]

6. Situation: 3rd and 5, down 7-0, Oregon 22.
Formation: 10 personnel, 3×1 wide bunch to field, Parks to boundary
Pre-snap: Oregon showing 4-2-5 with 2 high safeties

Parks runs 5 yard dig route, Glover releases to boundary, Vele runs a 12 yard drag, McLain runs a deep in and Simmons runs a 3 yard out, all against tight man coverage. Oregon…[Read more]

Now to the successful plays. They will be 1 through 3 on the vidoes
5. Situation: 2-10, own 45, down 7-0. Time for the Vaki wheel route that Oregon won’t suspect
Formation: 21 personnel, Strong to field, 2×1 with King inline to boundary, Vele slot Parks wide.
Pre-snap: Oregon showing 4-3-4 against two back look, 2 high safeties

Jackson m…[Read more]

4. Situation: 1st and 10, down 21-3, own 39.
Formation: 12 personnel, under center, Tight 3×1 to the field. Vele Jet motion to boundary flat.
Pre-snap: Oregon showing 4-2-5 with 2 high safeties.

Miki stays in to block for play-action. 2 receiver route against man to boundary, zone to field. King runs slant, Parks vertical against double…[Read more]

3. Situation: 1st and 10, down 21-3, own 44.
Formation: 11 personnel, Strong to the field, Tight 3×1 formation, Parks to boundary with safety help
Pre-snap: Oregon is showing 4-2-5 with 2 high safeties

Starting at 0:21, backside view. Jackson stays in to block, Coner blitz from boundary, Vele slant, Miki drag, McLain releases vertical, Parks…[Read more]

2. First play after Oregon went up 14-3.
Situation: 1st and 10, own 25.
Formation: 11 personnel, Strong to the field, Tight 3×1 formation, Parks man look to boundary.
Pre-snap: Oregon is showing 4-2-5, 2 high safeties.

Matthews Jet motion to boundary, Glover and line sell run action to boundary, Parks with reverse action to field and Vele running…[Read more]

1. 2nd drive (or first if you say the Tafuna fumble recovery made it one drive).
Situation: 3rd and 13, Oregon 18.
Formation: 11 personnel (one back, one TE). Strong to the field, Tight 3×1 formation, Matthews with man look to boundary.
Pre-snap: Oregon is showing 2-4-5 look with 2 high safeties.

Oregon rushes 6 against Max protect…[Read more]