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Re: I like Oregon this week
Yeah, I'm sure he's just coaching to "keep it close."
Btw, Oregon's schedule is tougher than yours but when have you ever cared about being factually accurate.
SFGbob
Re: Unlucky Loss in a close game
Washington did pretty well in the portal overall, with the exception of getting some actual studs on the O Line.
But even then, folks were saying the guys we whiffed on to Missouri and SMU? weren't doing too hot either.
Even when it comes to the portal UW was behind the eight ball as it missed the biggest transfer period since DeBoer left after the title game.
I am neutral on the future of Fisch. This season likely isn't going to be the 8-4 I predicted. He will get 3 years baring a disaster in year 2.
He needs to do a better job in the portal this year. At least there will be continuity. He won't have even been here a year until January.
Re: Unlucky Loss in a close game
DeBoer didn't want to be locked up. He slid into an underrated / under appreciated situation (very good 2019 and 2020 recruiting classes), added a few transfer pieces (namely Penix), and knew that 2024 would be a reloading year (now a rebuilding year since he left).
He struck while the iron was hot for a bigger bag, easier recruiting, and a stacked roster at Alabama with an elite / returning starting QB. Simple as that.
HFNY
Re: Unlucky Loss in a close game
People forget Fischy built Arizona to 10 wins from a burning 1 win cactus
They just don't want to wait 3 years after the DeBoer fever dream
Re: My legacy is secure
If I'm being objective, I think Autzen provides a big time atmosphere for a 54,000 seat venue. It's a hard place to get a win unless you're the Dawgs lately.
But outside the venue, it looks like a hillbilly dump with zero ambience.
YellowSnow
Re: Unlucky Loss in a close game
Locking up Deboer would've been a mistake. The man is not a program builder - he's a hired gun who knows how to win games, and he's savvy enough to know when to get the fuck out of dodge. It's not like he left UW or Fresno in better spots than he found them, and early returns say the same might be true for Bama.
GreenRiverGatorz
