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Around SBN: The Worst Team Ever Projected?

Rivals 120 countdown, Oregon comes in at......17?

by duckyou on Jul 28, 2009 12:51 PM PDT

While I really don't disagree with what rivals had to say in their article critiquing the ducks I suppose I just don't understand after all of their explanation they rated our offense a B, I mean really? I understand the genuine concern for the offensive line but the only certainties in Eugene Oregon of late have been rain, hippies, and the offensive line. It just seems in the system we run our O-line is if not great at the very least efficient. The same reason I found no surprise our touted defensive backfield underachieved. In fact the antithesis of the Secondary is our Offensive line. No matter who we have thrown in as a converted center or a makeshift tackle things seem to work themselves out. In contrast we can have the best safeties and D-backs on paper and very easily have "cough" Nick Aliotti" "cough" royally screw things up. Maybe this is opinion I share by myself as I chew on the things I need not worry about for another good month, but I thought i'd share this and open it up for opinions.

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We thrive on not being respected

This year is no different.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Jul 28, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

underdog role

I actually would be happier to be overlooked than overhyped…hope we are overlooked initially then prove to the nation our mettle

I cannot wait for TJ Ward to "legally" meet Kellen Moore in September...Karma Anyone?

by Blount#9 on Jul 28, 2009 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry

But if you beat Boise State to start the season, there will be no overlooking. That hype machine will be rolling in Eugene

I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by The VD Special on Jul 31, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

not worried about the pre-season ranking

After September, I am hoping it will be pretty clear where we stand.

by oregontrail on Jul 29, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions

One way or another that’s usually the case. September, good or bad, is tough to shake.

SIGN BRANDON ROY TO A 5 YEAR DEAL NOW!

by ArbyOSU on Jul 29, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

CAN WE JUST GET THERE ALREADY!?!?!?!?

THIS SUMMER IS WAY TOO LONG!!

by NOTTSJR9 on Jul 30, 2009 9:46 AM PDT reply actions

same old

we are constantly underrated year in and year out. this is an article from espn a couple years ago, but it is still relevant: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview07/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2980407

by attakid on Jul 30, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions

What?

Oregon underrated. No way.

I miss CV3000

by ConnorOSU on Jul 31, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah seriously

Year in and year out? Oregon is not underrated

I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by The VD Special on Jul 31, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

ok

more often then not. better?

by attakid on Jul 31, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Not in the last few years

But yes since 2000 there have been a number of years where Oregon finished higher than expected.

That being said, don’t expect that to continue. Everyone now knows who the University of Oregon. They will be overlooked no more.

I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by The VD Special on Aug 1, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions

It all comes down to the definition.

"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"

by JShufelt on Jul 31, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

true

and along with that article, i was referring to pre-season rankings compared to final rankings.

by attakid on Aug 1, 2009 1:49 AM PDT up reply actions

i really wanted to try to point out

the Idea of the offensive line always being good, and people’s thoughts but uhhhh yeah.

by duckyou on Aug 2, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

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