Article about Oregons new defensive package

[gofightingducks]

http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/si ... /story.csp

The most striking development was the way the Ducks used their defensive ends, particularly junior Kenny Rowe. Rowe alternated between putting his hand on the ground as an end or standing up like an outside linebacker, allowing the Ducks to employ both 4-3 and 3-4 fronts depending on the formations BSU fielded.

The Ducks employed their base 4-3 front, with four down linemen and three linebackers, but used as few as two linemen in certain situations. In the past, Oregon used substitutes when switching from one formation to another, but that wasn’t the case at Boise.

Interesting side story at the bottom

A handful of Ducks were spotted during the Boise State game sporting helmet eyeshields manufactured by Oakley, a taboo move for the Nike-sponsored program.

Paysinger was one, and acknowledged receiving a stern rebuke from Kelly this week.

“It was my mistake,” Paysinger said. “It will never happen again.”

Some of the shields appeared slightly tinted, which would be in violation of NCAA rules and can result in a penalty.

[UOducksTK1]

I'll give the defense props for only allowing 19 points. However, they also have to thank BSU for miscues (such as mindless turnovers / missed FGs) and even more so, the lack of aggressive play from BSU. After seeing how poorly our offense played in the first half, it seemed like BSU just wanted to drain the clock and pound it out on the ground. Had they passed more in the 2nd half or played more aggressive, I have a feeling they would have racked up more yards / points.

[uodux1212]

Had bsu not shot themselves in the foot we could have been looking at at least 27-0 at half... But, yes... our D did a good job considering the circumstances...

[wiseforexinvestor]

That's a minimum 2 game suspension with Chip....what games does he have to sit out?

BBB

[dthomas=ddixon]

Stop giving away 3rd down conversions like halloween candy & we could be a top 20 defense. The whole "the defense is on the field the whole game" excuse is starting to wear out. Obviously against Boise the offense made it really hard on the D but seriously, MAKE A STOP ON 3RD DOWN & YOU CAN GET OFF THE FIELD.

[mtnduck]

d=d
I could not agree more. Somethings got to give and it should not be us all the time. Make a stop and the O gets another chance. Simple. it would seem so. I had the same thought every time the stat about time of possession is mentioned.
Go Ducks.
Prediction = No
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GO DUCKS

[gofightingducks]

Every year it is the same discussion. We have good players on D but the defensive game planning by Alliotti is terrible. The offense is to blame for the Boise State loss but the D gave up a lot of running yards and as always allowed the opposition to convert on 3rd and long situations which meant Boise State had the ball a lot longer. Last year the offense usually scored so quick which accounted for the time of possession difference, but in last weeks game Boise State put together quite a few long drives mostly by running the ball and converting multiple 3rd downs. Justin Wilcox for Boise State (an Oregon Alumn) had a much better game plan. It has been said before offense wins games, defense wins championships. Until Oregon gets a coach that can put together a good defensive game plan the Ducks will never win a championship and probably never get to the Rose Bowl. UCLA, Washington, Cal and Stanford will be the teams that will be competing with USC for the PAC-10 title not Oregon. How long does Belotti or Kelly keep Alliotti around? I would like to see Justin Wilcox replace him, although Boise State is in a weak conference he does a lot better with less talent.