Reid goes on a rant clarifying the timeline & impact of Phil Knight & "Nike Money" on Oregon's growth, particularly pre-2016 (17:35). Then, we weigh in on the Natty or Bust conversations circulating around Oregon twitter (57:45). Plus spring game and NFL draft recaps in between.
Reid and James talk through the depth chart as we open spring ball. We also hit on the change at RB coach and NFL Draft expectations for former Ducks.
Reid and James prep for spring football by asking each other their biggest questions around Oregon Football ranging from position group projections to evolving rivalries.
Reid and James share thoughts on a month of transfer pickups & coaching carousel. Then we dive into a 30 man Oregon player draft based on potential rating in the new EA College Football video game.
Reid and James react to a special 72 hours in Oregon history.
Reid and James talk about Dante Moore's transfer back to Eugene, the staff's progress towards finalizing next years roster, and briefly preview the games on January 1st.
Reid and James are back to talk about the Ducks new quarterback, who all they expect to return from this years roster, and set early expectations for year one in the Big Ten.
Reid and James reexamine a heartbreaking loss in Vegas and try to explain what caused it. Then we reflect on the season and consider what needs to happen to get us over the hump next time.
Reid and James are talk about the Ducks statement win over Oregon State on Friday night. Then move on to check in on some Vegas odds and the growing Daniels-Nix Heisman debate. And finally, a long preview of Oregon's much anticipated rematch with Washington in the final Pac-12 championship.
Reid and James celebrate a record breaking day in Tempe, then shift the focus to a Friday's top-20 rivalry showdown against Oregon State.
Reid and James gloat about a physically dominant win over USC and what it means for the balance of power on the west coast going forward. Plus a look at Vegas's perspective on the CFP and a preview of the Ducks' trip to Tempe.
Reid and James talk about a weird start and impressive finish against Cal on Saturday. Then we check in on our narratives and metrics, including Oregon's ascension to #1 in beta rank! And finally we preview the matchup with USC on Saturday. What do we expect to happen and what could go wrong?
Reid and James talk through a monumental victory in Salt Lake that opens the path for Oregon entering November. Where does this Ducks team rank nationally? Where do the stack up with the best in Oregon history? Plus a quick discussion of Oregon's red hot October on the recruiting trail and a quick preview of Cal's trip to Eugene this weekend.
Reid and James discuss a solid performance against Wazzu to steady the ship. Then move on to previewing a crucial trip to Utah from a narrative and matchup perspective.
Reid and James subject themselves to an agonizing recap of Oregon's trip to Seattle. What could've been and what was? Then we close the book on an upsetting Saturday and move on to take stock of Oregon's path the rest of the way. To close, a quick discussion of the Cougs' threat this weekend and what qualifies as a success in this rebound game.
Reid and James spend an hour breaking down Saturday's top ten showdown from every angle. What is Oregon's path to victory? Which traps do the Ducks need to avoid? Where does this rank amongst the biggest Oregon games since the 2015 national title?
Reid and James put a bow on a dominant conclusion to Oregon-Stanford. Then we check the metrics to gauge where the Ducks sit nationally as we enter a bye week and share our early thoughts on the upcoming trip to Seattle.
Reid and James talk about a glorious victory over Colorado on Saturday, discuss the five ranked opponents left on Oregon's schedule, and briefly touch on our mood ahead of the last chapter (for now) in the Oregon-Stanford rivalry.
Reid and James break down a dominant win over Hawaii. Then we check in on defensive improvements and look ahead to how Oregon stacks up against top Pac-12 competition leaving non-con. And finally, a preview of Saturday's top-20 matchup vs Colorado.
Reid and James spend an hour unpacking the stressful and dramatic events of Saturday night's 38-30 win over Texas Tech. What key factors put Oregon behind? How do the Ducks improve? And how have our expectations changed leaving week two? Oh and also Oregon plays Hawaii on Saturday.