Mariota is a 57% passer & DAT is probably out
I don't think DAT plays. Sprained ankle, not going to be ready in only two weeks. More like 4-6. And Byron Marshall is no James or Barner. The key will be keeping Mariota from killing us on the ground. We have the secondary to neutralize their passing game and our LB's have to be disciplined and tackle well in the open-field. I'd hit Mariota early and often...even if we get a few PF penalties.
Oregon gave up 300 yards last week in the first half to Colorado (and 200 to Virginia) and doesn't have Dion Jordan, Kiko Alonso and Michael Clay anymore...three experienced and big-time players on defense. Sankey will go for over 100. Kasen and ASJ need to step up and play like All-Americans.
Not downgrading how good Oregon is, just think the opportunity for UW is ripe due to some slight overlooked things. Do we get a Seahawk-esque crowd? Are we mentally tough enough to come back and play a solid four quarters? These things are key. If Sark doesn't coach us out of a win I like our chances. Each year Sark has had 1 upset victory and its come in the first half of the season. UW is 15-2 in last 17 at home. Over the last 6 games at home, UW is +14ppg avg against the spread. Over the last three games is +20ppg. (Ex-Idaho St).
Fuck Ted fucking stupid Miller for saying its a win if we keep it close.
This is the definition of abundance gentlemen. Win this game AND it increases chances of Sark to USC.
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DAT will play.
Oregon will win.
TSIO
Bonus note: The Ducks only put up 755 yards without DAT last week
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DAT's playingHeretoBeatmyChest said:They've gashed teams for big plays through the air but this guy is not a pure passer. Our pass D is #3 in the nation against the #14 SOS (Sagarin). Peters is on guys like stink on shit and Parker is excellent. Ducre and Shamburger are two huge surprises. Last year Mariota was only 21-37 against Stanford. Thats why they lost. Mariota was only 62% against UW last year. Certainly, these will be the best WRs we've faced but its a matchup we shouldnt lose.
I don't think DAT plays. Sprained ankle, not going to be ready in only two weeks. More like 4-6. And Byron Marshall is no James or Barner. The key will be keeping Mariota from killing us on the ground. We have the secondary to neutralize their passing game and our LB's have to be disciplined and tackle well in the open-field. I'd hit Mariota early and often...even if we get a few PF penalties.
Oregon gave up 300 yards last week in the first half to Colorado (and 200 to Virginia) and doesn't have Dion Jordan, Kiko Alonso and Michael Clay anymore...three experienced and big-time players on defense. Sankey will go for over 100. Kasen and ASJ need to step up and play like All-Americans.
Not downgrading how good Oregon is, just think the opportunity for UW is ripe due to some slight overlooked things. Do we get a Seahawk-esque crowd? Are we mentally tough enough to come back and play a solid four quarters? These things are key. If Sark doesn't coach us out of a win I like our chances. Each year Sark has had 1 upset victory and its come in the first half of the season. UW is 15-2 in last 17 at home. Over the last 6 games at home, UW is +14ppg avg against the spread. Over the last three games is +20ppg. (Ex-Idaho St).
Fuck Ted fucking stupid Miller for saying its a win if we keep it close.
This is the definition of abundance gentlemen. Win this game AND it increases chances of Sark to USC.
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Maybe the best shot we've had at beating them in the past decade
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I think Washington pulls it off, but if they don't, that streak might run another 4-5 years.
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Sprained ankles take 4-6 weeks to recover from. Trufant had one last year and he was back in two weeks but not very good against WSU.
Seen leaving practice doesn't mean anything. Of course he has to practice to see how it is.
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Disagree Oregon has never traveled well or taken over our stadium. They were highly ranked coming in here in 2007, 2009 and 2011 and their visitor crowd was the same as in the late 90's.monroecougdad said:"Do we get a Seahawk-esque crowd?"
No. because half of them will be Oregon fans. The only fans of the opposing team for the Seahawks game are cops
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Mariota only completed 62% of his passes against UW last year and they beat us by 30 points.
Oregon is the one team on our schedule who is just legitimately better. They may be the best team in the country.
Stanford was the game for the taking. We were the better team.
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You glossed over Tyner. Both are 10.___ second 100 meter guys and, while nobody has James' wiggle or change of direction, those boys can run. Barner disappeared in a few games for Oregon last year - not sure these two dudes are big drop off from him. Tyner, I think, will be a monster before he's done. Reminds me a lot of Jonathan Stewart.HeretoBeatmyChest said:And Byron Marshall is no James or Barner.
I think the real issue is the one you touched on - Thomas. Fucker is a game changer. If he plays, no way he's 100%, and guys like that don't do what they do at 85%. It's hard to cut as hard as he does while going Mach 5 on a bum ankle. That's the first thing that a bum ankle takes away from you.
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Oregon doesn't need DAT to put up yards and score points. I agree he probably won't be 100%, but he'll play and do some damage.HeretoBeatmyChest said:Sprained ankles take 4-6 weeks to recover from. Trufant had one last year and he was back in two weeks but not very good against WSU.
Seen leaving practice doesn't mean anything. Of course he has to practice to see how it is.
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DAT will be fine running straight ahead untouched 100 yards with the opening kick off
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