Comments on: What will happen this year? http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794 Cal Football and anything that relates Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:30:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: California Alumni Association of Michigan :: Viewing Party - Football vs. Oregon :: October :: 2008 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794&cpage=1#comment-8397 California Alumni Association of Michigan :: Viewing Party - Football vs. Oregon :: October :: 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:32:26 +0000 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794#comment-8397 [...] the current Jeff Tedford era, the matchup against the Oregon Ducks has always produced exciting games. This year will likely be no different, as both our Golden Bears and the Oregon Ducks are still [...] [...] the current Jeff Tedford era, the matchup against the Oregon Ducks has always produced exciting games. This year will likely be no different, as both our Golden Bears and the Oregon Ducks are still [...]

]]> By: Ken Crawford http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794&cpage=1#comment-8383 Ken Crawford Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:50:57 +0000 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794#comment-8383 That's a good point BayAreaDuck. I've always thought the impact of the rain is a lot less on artificial turf particularly for team's who's players wear catching gloves as both Cal and Oregon do. But if this was the Rose Bowl, it could be a HUGE difference. That’s a good point BayAreaDuck. I’ve always thought the impact of the rain is a lot less on artificial turf particularly for team’s who’s players wear catching gloves as both Cal and Oregon do. But if this was the Rose Bowl, it could be a HUGE difference.

]]> By: BayAreaDuck http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794&cpage=1#comment-8382 BayAreaDuck Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:08:58 +0000 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794#comment-8382 Forecast is for rain, which usually favors the team with the better running game. Jahvid Best is, no doubt, a great RB, but the combination of Masoli, Johnson, and Blount in the Oregon backfield may tip the scales in the Ducks favor if the conditions are sloppy. Forecast is for rain, which usually favors the team with the better running game. Jahvid Best is, no doubt, a great RB, but the combination of Masoli, Johnson, and Blount in the Oregon backfield may tip the scales in the Ducks favor if the conditions are sloppy.

]]> By: anon http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794&cpage=1#comment-8381 anon Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:57:30 +0000 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794#comment-8381 Luke, I think you give us bears fans more credit than we believe our team deserves. I think the team that will win will be the one who show up to play on gameday. I think both teams are pretty inconsistent, and neither fan bases know exactly what to expect from our teams on saturday this season. As for the bears, I always hope for the best, but things always make it a disappointment. With that said, if we really do show up to play, youre right, we're gonna be pretty unstoppable. But that's a big if. Hope it happens. Go Bears! Luke, I think you give us bears fans more credit than we believe our team deserves. I think the team that will win will be the one who show up to play on gameday. I think both teams are pretty inconsistent, and neither fan bases know exactly what to expect from our teams on saturday this season. As for the bears, I always hope for the best, but things always make it a disappointment. With that said, if we really do show up to play, youre right, we’re gonna be pretty unstoppable. But that’s a big if. Hope it happens.

Go Bears!

]]> By: Luke http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794&cpage=1#comment-8380 Luke Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:40:41 +0000 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794#comment-8380 The Oregon/Cal rivalry, really, it has turned into a rivalry, since most of the Cal staff are former Oregon coaches, and both teams are made up primarily of California players, is a great match-up. I know, I'll be seeing all you Preps at the game, and I'll be bringing my crew cut and Oregon grown muscles to support the Ducks! ;) Besides the general excitement between the two programs, this should be a difficult game for the Ducks, as Cal's defense is athletic, well-coached, and the Ducks have never played or practiced against the 3-4 D with their shotgun spread option offense. The extra LB on the field for Cal will be able to make a lot of plays and bring more speed on the field to handle Oregon's multiple rushing threats. I really think that Oregon has to play an A game on Offense in order to have a chance at victory on Saturday, because Cal's D is for real. If Oregon can execute when necessary with the passing game, to keep their attack somewhat balanced with a heavy dose of the run, they should be able to score. Otherwise, they'll have to rely on their own D to make plays, and all of us Duck fans know that's a huge gamble. Cal's Offense is deadly when clicking on all cylinders. Best, could be the best RB in the Pac-10, his speed and game-changing abilities are dangerous and will be a threat to the susceptible Oregon D. If Riley can consistently be accurate with throwing the ball, he could really torch the Ducks, because they are gullible for PA, especially against teams that have decent running games. All that being said, I think the talent level on the two teams is pretty equivalent, which should make for an entertaining game. I think the result will come down simply to who plays a better game, who wants it more, and who makes less mistakes/TO's. So, now that I've given credit where credit is due and been a humble fan, here's my Duck Homer prediction: Ducks 34, Bears 31 -Matt Evenson wins the game with a late 4th Quarter FG. The Oregon/Cal rivalry, really, it has turned into a rivalry, since most of the Cal staff are former Oregon coaches, and both teams are made up primarily of California players, is a great match-up. I know, I’ll be seeing all you Preps at the game, and I’ll be bringing my crew cut and Oregon grown muscles to support the Ducks! ;)

Besides the general excitement between the two programs, this should be a difficult game for the Ducks, as Cal’s defense is athletic, well-coached, and the Ducks have never played or practiced against the 3-4 D with their shotgun spread option offense. The extra LB on the field for Cal will be able to make a lot of plays and bring more speed on the field to handle Oregon’s multiple rushing threats. I really think that Oregon has to play an A game on Offense in order to have a chance at victory on Saturday, because Cal’s D is for real. If Oregon can execute when necessary with the passing game, to keep their attack somewhat balanced with a heavy dose of the run, they should be able to score. Otherwise, they’ll have to rely on their own D to make plays, and all of us Duck fans know that’s a huge gamble.

Cal’s Offense is deadly when clicking on all cylinders. Best, could be the best RB in the Pac-10, his speed and game-changing abilities are dangerous and will be a threat to the susceptible Oregon D. If Riley can consistently be accurate with throwing the ball, he could really torch the Ducks, because they are gullible for PA, especially against teams that have decent running games.

All that being said, I think the talent level on the two teams is pretty equivalent, which should make for an entertaining game. I think the result will come down simply to who plays a better game, who wants it more, and who makes less mistakes/TO’s.

So, now that I’ve given credit where credit is due and been a humble fan, here’s my Duck Homer prediction:

Ducks 34, Bears 31

-Matt Evenson wins the game with a late 4th Quarter FG.

]]> By: texanduck http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794&cpage=1#comment-8379 texanduck Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:59:14 +0000 http://excusemeformyvoice.com/blog/?p=794#comment-8379 masoli has some serious momentum after a few consecutive starts. cal will definitely slow down the oregon running game but as dixon did last year, masoli will have a few broken play runs for some 1st downs. the game stays within 7-10 throughout the game and evensen scores a winning field goal (see last weeks 52 yarder). special teams victory for the ducks. 27-23 duck victory in a heartbreaker for cal. quack masoli has some serious momentum after a few consecutive starts. cal will definitely slow down the oregon running game but as dixon did last year, masoli will have a few broken play runs for some 1st downs. the game stays within 7-10 throughout the game and evensen scores a winning field goal (see last weeks 52 yarder). special teams victory for the ducks. 27-23 duck victory in a heartbreaker for cal.

quack

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