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jon joseph's avatar

Spot on take. I'd add (not so) special teams as another group that failed to perform last season.

I also like the love shown to Nicky A and the D he ran. As you noted a D that shut down Cam and Auburn's offense.

IMO, that game was lost by Chip Kelly being stubborn and calling run plays into the strength of the Auburn D instead of passing the ball. The passing game was lighting up the Auburn back 7.

The 'Dyer' call/non-call was unfortunate but Oregon should have been 2 scores ahead at that point in the game. Unlike the playoff champ loss against Ohio State, Oregon was not out-manned vs Auburn.

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Pedro in Texas's avatar

10 wins + bowl win + first year staff = Pass

But...

The Ducks were 71st in total defense last year.

No sugar coating, that sucks in every aspect. It is a disappointment because of the defensive background Lanning brings. I don't give two wiggle sticks on what Dan says or wants to tell us. What I want/expect is a top 20 defense. Geez, I would accept a top 50!

If the offense is similar next year, and the defense improves to be in the top fifty, they should be a playoff team.

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