"Climbing is easier than hanging on" - Duck football

[TripletDaddy]

Also, you guys were on TV. all in all, pretty sweet roadie!

How were the SEC fans? they are usually pretty friendly.

[Paperback Writer]

I'm not running and hiding FWIW, we are taking the boys to do some stuff today. I'll post my thoughts later for anyone that cares. I have a hard time being to upset losing a game on a FG on the final play of the game. It was an amazing experience.

You're a better man than I. I was devastated when Nebraska's FG attempt sailed wide left on the last play of the game in the 1994 Orange Bowl (Undefeated Nebraska playing FSU in an 18-16 loss following the 1993 season).

Edit:
Didn't recover until Nebraska went undefeated the following year and beat Miami in the Orange Bowl. Perhaps Oregon will get another shot in 2011.

[myboynoah]

The game was an amazing experience, the boys had a great time and the atmosphere was unlike anything I have ever been in before.

I think the game changed for Oregon on 3 plays.

1. I love Chip, but you have to kick that FG. You can not chase points, had that been in the 4th quarter perhaps I feel differently but not in the middle of the 3rd.

2. Mark Asper holds/tackles an Auburn player on a Thomas run that was about 25 yards. An unneeded block/tackle that brought the ball back and caused a punt. Thomas run would have put Oregon in at least FG range.

3. The illegal formation penalty after Auburn went for and didn't get it on 4th down. Thomas completed a screen pass to Barner that moved us 3-5 yards away from the goal line and would have at least given us a punt. Instead the penalty moves Oregon to the goal line and LMJ gets tackled in the end zone.

Fairley was amazing, Oregon had handled Paea and Jurel Casey this season and neither is in near the same league as 90. Wow.

Thomas played a pretty good game, 27-40 360 2/2. A sophomore first year starter, he made 2 bad throws that got picked. I am really excited by the thought of him running the offense for the next two years.

Watching the game last night drove home something that is a total joke, grass needs to be gone from football. There is no reason to play on an inferior surface. Auburn and Oregon were slipping all over the place. I used to be a grass is the "real thing, true and living surface" believer. No more. To stick to with a lesser product is silly.

Oregon should be a large favorite to win the first P12 title. Chip needs to close the deal on a few of these big recruits and maybe one day we get another crack at it. It was one of the greatest days of my life, when Maehl caught that 2 point conversion the place erupted and HFN Jr. jumped into my arms. A moment that I will carry with me forever.

Great readout HFN, especially your final note about HFN Jr. Sounds like it was a wonderful time.

[Parrot Head]

Enjoyed your post, HFN. Sounds like it was a great time and here's to next year.

[Parrot Head]

[happyone]

really enjoyed your write up HFN. I too am glad you and the JR HFN's had a good time.

[myboynoah]

I don't get that. How has Oregon changed the "game?"

[TripletDaddy]

at Nike continuing to try to cash in on this.

What an ironic ad given that basically nobody on oregons team changed the game, with the exception of matthews.

[SeattleUte]

I wonder what this means for Oregon next season. What changes are made, if any, to get over the hump.

Do you have any of your serious advice to give them? They might appreciate that.

[SeattleUte]

The game was an amazing experience, the boys had a great time and the atmosphere was unlike anything I have ever been in before.

I think the game changed for Oregon on 3 plays.

1. I love Chip, but you have to kick that FG. You can not chase points, had that been in the 4th quarter perhaps I feel differently but not in the middle of the 3rd.

2. Mark Asper holds/tackles an Auburn player on a Thomas run that was about 25 yards. An unneeded block/tackle that brought the ball back and caused a punt. Thomas run would have put Oregon in at least FG range.

3. The illegal formation penalty after Auburn went for and didn't get it on 4th down. Thomas completed a screen pass to Barner that moved us 3-5 yards away from the goal line and would have at least given us a punt. Instead the penalty moves Oregon to the goal line and LMJ gets tackled in the end zone.

Fairley was amazing, Oregon had handled Paea and Jurel Casey this season and neither is in near the same league as 90. Wow.

Thomas played a pretty good game, 27-40 360 2/2. A sophomore first year starter, he made 2 bad throws that got picked. I am really excited by the thought of him running the offense for the next two years.

Watching the game last night drove home something that is a total joke, grass needs to be gone from football. There is no reason to play on an inferior surface. Auburn and Oregon were slipping all over the place. I used to be a grass is the "real thing, true and living surface" believer. No more. To stick to with a lesser product is silly.

Oregon should be a large favorite to win the first P12 title. Chip needs to close the deal on a few of these big recruits and maybe one day we get another crack at it. It was one of the greatest days of my life, when Maehl caught that 2 point conversion the place erupted and HFN Jr. jumped into my arms. A moment that I will carry with me forever.

Yes, great write up. The moment with HFN Jr. in your arms is what it's all about. I remember in 1998 when the buzzer sounded and the Utes beat NC in the FF I jumped into my dad's arms.

[BigPiney]

I don't get that. How has Oregon changed the "game?"

FUgly uniforms.

[Green Monstah]

The game was an amazing experience, the boys had a great time and the atmosphere was unlike anything I have ever been in before.

I think the game changed for Oregon on 3 plays.

1. I love Chip, but you have to kick that FG. You can not chase points, had that been in the 4th quarter perhaps I feel differently but not in the middle of the 3rd.

2. Mark Asper holds/tackles an Auburn player on a Thomas run that was about 25 yards. An unneeded block/tackle that brought the ball back and caused a punt. Thomas run would have put Oregon in at least FG range.

3. The illegal formation penalty after Auburn went for and didn't get it on 4th down. Thomas completed a screen pass to Barner that moved us 3-5 yards away from the goal line and would have at least given us a punt. Instead the penalty moves Oregon to the goal line and LMJ gets tackled in the end zone.

Fairley was amazing, Oregon had handled Paea and Jurel Casey this season and neither is in near the same league as 90. Wow.

Thomas played a pretty good game, 27-40 360 2/2. A sophomore first year starter, he made 2 bad throws that got picked. I am really excited by the thought of him running the offense for the next two years.

Watching the game last night drove home something that is a total joke, grass needs to be gone from football. There is no reason to play on an inferior surface. Auburn and Oregon were slipping all over the place. I used to be a grass is the "real thing, true and living surface" believer. No more. To stick to with a lesser product is silly.

Oregon should be a large favorite to win the first P12 title. Chip needs to close the deal on a few of these big recruits and maybe one day we get another crack at it. It was one of the greatest days of my life, when Maehl caught that 2 point conversion the place erupted and HFN Jr. jumped into my arms. A moment that I will carry with me forever.

Sounds like it was a lot of fun. It's always good to see people take a loss graciously (even though I know it stings). Random question: how did a die-hard Ducks fan get roped into posting here? (I enjoy your posts, btw, so this is not a criticism, but a curiosity).

[TripletDaddy]

Do you have any of your serious advice to give them? They might appreciate that.

Huntsman Center = dump!

I have given my serious advice. Oregon needs a beefier back, Chip needs to make better adjustments when something isn't working, and next season I expect to see far fewer of the ducky antics and newbie behavior. All business. In short, I doubt we see a new "I Love my Ducks" video or much preening about regular season wins next year until after they win it all. I do think Oregon is definitely good enough to get back to the BCS championship game next season, barring injuries and assuming LMJ comes back, of course.

Unlike you, I wasn't rooting against the PAC, esp for the hated SEC.

[SipiTau]

Great game, I was pulling for the Ducks. They're the clear favorite in the PAC next year.

[MarkGrace]

The game was an amazing experience, the boys had a great time and the atmosphere was unlike anything I have ever been in before.

I think the game changed for Oregon on 3 plays.

1. I love Chip, but you have to kick that FG. You can not chase points, had that been in the 4th quarter perhaps I feel differently but not in the middle of the 3rd.

2. Mark Asper holds/tackles an Auburn player on a Thomas run that was about 25 yards. An unneeded block/tackle that brought the ball back and caused a punt. Thomas run would have put Oregon in at least FG range.

3. The illegal formation penalty after Auburn went for and didn't get it on 4th down. Thomas completed a screen pass to Barner that moved us 3-5 yards away from the goal line and would have at least given us a punt. Instead the penalty moves Oregon to the goal line and LMJ gets tackled in the end zone.

Fairley was amazing, Oregon had handled Paea and Jurel Casey this season and neither is in near the same league as 90. Wow.

Thomas played a pretty good game, 27-40 360 2/2. A sophomore first year starter, he made 2 bad throws that got picked. I am really excited by the thought of him running the offense for the next two years.

Watching the game last night drove home something that is a total joke, grass needs to be gone from football. There is no reason to play on an inferior surface. Auburn and Oregon were slipping all over the place. I used to be a grass is the "real thing, true and living surface" believer. No more. To stick to with a lesser product is silly.

Oregon should be a large favorite to win the first P12 title. Chip needs to close the deal on a few of these big recruits and maybe one day we get another crack at it. It was one of the greatest days of my life, when Maehl caught that 2 point conversion the place erupted and HFN Jr. jumped into my arms. A moment that I will carry with me forever.

That illegal formation was brutal. Next play is 2 points, huge momentum, and they score on the next drive. 9 points in a closely contested game...ouch.