I broke down the Trojan QB’s remarkable freshman year for a piece at SB Nation that just got published here. Darnold has obvious attributes that will make him attractive to the NFL after this next season assuming it goes as well as I expect it will. Lightning quick release, strong arm, great athleticism, and a … [Read more…]
Over at SB Nation I broke down Oregon’s horrible defense Under Brady Hoke and how Jim Leavitt will look to correct issues fresh off his triumph at Colorado. What really stands out from watching Colorado is just how well coached their players were on the art of football itself moreso than their specific roles or … [Read more…]
I’m guessing he’s going to do pretty much what Helfrich was doing on offense. It doesn’t make sense to take this OL of reach-blockers and try to smash people, or to change up the plan with young QB Justin Herbert. The hire of Cristobal indicates he knows what he’s doing in terms of matching what’s … [Read more…]
Back in early November, it leaked out to the media that Phil Knight would pay upwards of $10 million per year for the next head coach of the Oregon Ducks. Of course they hadn’t even announced that Mark Helfrich wouldn’t be retained at that point so that might also have been a power move to … [Read more…]
These playoffs are pretty intriguing and I’m looking forward to taking them in much more than a year ago when the Bama-Michigan State game was foolishly broadcast on New Year’s Eve when we were all trying to party. Alabama vs Washington might be similarly lopsided, but at least the timing will be better. More on … [Read more…]