Comments on: With rumors swirling of Kelly’s departure, Oregon keeps its focus in Fiesta Bowl

By: 8to80texansblog

8to80texansblog — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:31:35 +0000

ezwriter69 says:
Jan 4, 2013 10:41 AM

They’ve done more with less than any program probably ever. 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 11th, and 10th in the last five years, and only one recruiting class rated as high as tenth during that time.

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UT is the Anti Oregon. Top 5-10 recruiting classes seemingly every year, and year after year of dissapointment for the tsip fans. No one does less with more than Mack Brown at UT.

With the Aggies leaving for the SEC and winning a Heisman this year, A&M has started to dominate UT in recruiting… we’ll see how long it can last and how high they can go.

By: thestatsishere

thestatsishere — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:34:05 +0000

Me personally, I’d stay.

1. Because I haven’t won the BCS title which is one year away from me and I’d feel like I didn’t finish my commitment there.

2. Because college isn’t as demanding of me as NFL so I can see my family more.

3. Because I’m building a real dynasty here and have two BCS Bowls already.

4. Because college is funner and I’m dealing with youngsters who look up to me as a role model instead of grown men just wanting a paycheck.

That’s just me personally though.

By: kansas525

kansas525 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:11:28 +0000

I, like obviously many others, am wondering why Oregon is not playing for national championship. The only reason I can think of is SEC hype. Oregon lost, in overtime, to the #5 team in the country. Alabama got its butt handed to them by the #10 team in the country. Don’t give me “strength of schedule” because the SEC is proving in the bowl games, they are overrated this year.

I am pretty sure Oregon would do the same thing to Alabama and ND that they did to K-State.

NO, I am not a PAC 10 guy, my preference is the Big 12.

Let’s hope ND can take care of business on Monday.

By: ezwriter69

ezwriter69 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:41:19 +0000

People wildly overestimate the Nike recruiting appeal… the best class Oregon has ever had was rated tenth… last year, 22nd, this year 21st, 2013 so far 24th. They’ve recruited brilliantly for their system, but they are nowhere in the discussion for top recruiting classes, EVER, compared with USC or ANYONE in the SEC elite.
They’ve done more with less than any program probably ever. 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 11th, and 10th in the last five years, and only one recruiting class rated as high as tenth during that time. Only Alabama has had success like that, and their recruiting hasn’t been OUT of the top ten during that time.
Hate on, haters, but give Kelly and Oregon their due… Nike helps a lot, but it’s not like they’ve had their pick of the elite talent, that’s just not close to true.

By: florida727

florida727 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:00:17 +0000

I’m not so sure we didn’t watch the best college football team in America last night. Although not extraordinary, their defense is certainly sufficient. The offense, on the other hand, is otherworldly. Combine their speed, variety, and the adjustments their coaching staff makes at halftime, and it’s a wonder anyone shuts them down.

It puts Stanford’s win over Oregon in an entirely different light too. Think about this: Stanford played a game the week before beating Oregon, so they didn’t have the benefit of the bye week giving them extra time to prepare; and the game was played in Eugene. And they only allowed 14 points to the Ducks in an overtime game? Makes you wonder how Stanford lost twice this season.

Anyway, congratulations to the Oregon faithful. Great season. And frankly, I don’t think you skip a beat if Kelly does leave, because your O-Coordinator from all accounts is a clone of Kelly’s in terms of system, communication, etc. Looks like “the beat goes on” in Eugene for some time to come. Well done, Ducks!

By: packerbadger

packerbadger — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:13:17 +0000

baredon says:Jan 4, 2013 9:05 AM

Why would Kelly want to leave a highly successful program to try to revive a second rate NFL team. It can’t be the money…!!
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Since Kelly has no qualms about cheating, I’m sure he and Nike can work out a deal where Nike dumps $$millions into some off shore account…..like in the Cayman’s

By: baredon

baredon — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:05:32 +0000

Why would Kelly want to leave a highly successful program to try to revive a second rate NFL team. It can’t be the money…!!

By: omniusprime

omniusprime — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:51:34 +0000

Collin Klein gave a kleine performance last night, as did the whole Kansas State team. It was nice to see Oregon show Pac-12 pride whipping the Big-12 chump handily. Oregon would beat either Notre Lame or Alabummer.

How funny was that Oregon safety on their blocked field goal? You knew it was their night with that play going their way.

Chip Kelly may want to reconsider going pro as he is with one of the premier college programs and will end up on some garbage NFL team like Philly or Cleveland.

By: montjamz

montjamz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:18:39 +0000

Collin Klein looked out of sorts all night and his passing was anything but comfortable … They looked out manned and totally out coached… Cheers to the Ducks …. One LAST round cause closing time is coming fast

By: packerbadger

packerbadger — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:15:43 +0000

Nike bought themselves a couple of bowl games. Lets see if they can buy their write off….er…college out of the fines and/or sanctions that they’re about to receive.

By: cometkazie

cometkazie — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:49:42 +0000

KState looked above its level last night.

I think it was more them being overrated than O being so good.

By: beanocook

beanocook — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:42:31 +0000

College football is loaded w cash.

By: txnative61

txnative61 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:08:17 +0000

Kidding aside, Nike is no small potatoes, but the big dogs in the Northwest live around Seattle. UDUB squeezed a new Husky Stadium out of a VERY tight state budget——somehow?

By: txnative61

txnative61 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:02:04 +0000

For the record, I think there should be Microsoft Huskies in the Northwest too—wait—-maybe they are?

By: joregon

joregon — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:37:59 +0000

I don’t have a problem with Nike U. If it wasn’t for the University of Oregon there would be no Nike.
It was the track coach that designed the shows Phil sold.
Imagine if the University of Florida hadn’t sold Gatorade to a huge Corporation, and instead found a young alum willing to do the work.
If it wasn’t for Oregon, Phil Knight wouldn’t have his Billions. As it is Oregon doesn’t get anymore than any successful program gets from their alums.

By: coryfor3

coryfor3 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:24:52 +0000

To swoon him? Better check a definition on that one. You mean woo him?

By: lsuzilla

lsuzilla — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:22:16 +0000

Enjoy this moment Duck fans. Next year you’ll have a new coach AND be on the receiving end of the NCAA hammer.

By: txnative61

txnative61 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:04:55 +0000

@cosanostra 71 Yep Nike U and T Boone’s Boy’s and Mr Stanford’s birds and the Vatican’s Irish and—-your point is????

By: cosanostra71

cosanostra71 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:37:13 +0000

Nike U

By: rsmeans

rsmeans — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:05:07 +0000

Kelly will most likely leave with possible sanctions and the difficulty of winning a NC at Oregon. The OC at Oregon will succeed him and given their spread personnel probably is the Best decision. Peterson will not leave Boise State which year in and year out is as good or better than Oregon and he would find most of spread players unusable in his system. I do not believe sanctions will be severe but there will be some sanctions lasting for a year or so.