** 2017 Opponent Previews: Oregon (Game 2) **

[Mavric]

 

[Nebfanatic]

Did we really tackle all that badly? They really hammered our tackling 

[Mavric]

Just now, Nebfanatic said:

Did we really tackle all that badly? They really hammered our tackling 

 

I didn't remember it all that much watching it live - a couple here and there but I didn't think it was that bad.  

 

But watching the first half again last night ........ ouch.  

[hskrfan4life]

On 9/4/2017 at 1:13 PM, BoneyardHusker said:

How many Nebraska fans are going to the game? I've been hearing somewhere around the range of 20,000 Nebraska fans are going to this game? Which if that is the case then 1/4 of that stadium will be red.

 

Oregon put up a  ton of points on a Big Sky team, and they looked to get that "swag" back they had under chip Kelly with their "coolness" and exciting play, but at the end of the day they played Southern Utah. The Ducks are stacked with young ball players all over the place except for RB and QB. Nebraska should be able to move on Oregon's defense, but the obvious concern will be stopping Oregon's offense, but again, besides their RBs and QB the Ducks are young on offense and their large amount of points scored on Saturday were against Southern Utah.

 

IF Nebraska is able to move the ball on the Ducks, which they should, I see Nebraska melting the clock and doing their best to keep Oregon's offense off the field. The blackshirts are going to need a turnover or two for the Cornhuskers to win this game, and the offense must capitalize off all Duck mistakes and turn them into points.

 

It is so interesting to me that now these past two years where Nebraska and Oregon have faced off both games no one seems to have any idea what the outcome will be. Just like last year, this game is completely up in the air and no one really knows what each team is going to do or bring.

 

Riley's experience at Autzen and playing Oregon will be a great advantage for us and the players, because even though the Ducks have a new coach, the system seems to be about the same and some of the big time talented players, like Riley had joked about, have been there for what seems like six years.

So a la Texas Tech 2008, but with a different result? 40 minutes plus time of possession... That would be amazing.

[NUinID]

I expect there to be at least 10,000+ Nebraska fans at the game.  There are actually quite a few tickets for sale on the secondary market right now.  I think Oregon fans will be surprised at how well Nebraska travels. I don't think they realize how many Nebraska fans live in the NW and California.  Went to the UCLA/Nebraska game a few years back in LA.  There was easily 20000 in the Rose Bowl that day.  

[VectorVictor]

13 minutes ago, NUinID said:

I expect there to be at least 10,000+ Nebraska fans at the game.  There are actually quite a few tickets for sale on the secondary market right now.  I think Oregon fans will be surprised at how well Nebraska travels. I don't think they realize how many Nebraska fans live in the NW and California.  Went to the UCLA/Nebraska game a few years back in LA.  There was easily 20000 in the Rose Bowl that day.  

 

Wasn't it almost a 50/50 split for the Fresno State game we played there a while back?

[Mavric]

 

 

[Mavric]

 

[BoNeyard]

I heard somewhere now that the number of Nebraska fans is around 15,000? That still be good and impressive given the size of Oregon's stadium.

[HIHusker]

On 9/6/2017 at 2:24 PM, Mavric said:

 

 

-1 for using Darth Vader Lite meme

[GoDucks349]

On 9/5/2017 at 2:34 PM, Husker in WI said:

I'm really hoping it's because he's supposedly a decent pass rusher and we might get more opportunities to actually get to the QB this week. With their speed I don't think they'll sit back and take the short throws all game, they'll take some shots. LilRed pointed out we had both Gifford and Newby out there a lot last week, I'd expect to see the same unless we're in some kind of Nickel package. Against spread teams I feel like Gifford/Barry/Weber/whoever you want at Cat would be the best grouping. Maybe even Ferguson instead of Weber. Hopefully Oregon runs fewer RPOs, but if I'm them and trust my QB's decision making even a little bit that's my gameplan.

 

Looking at their depth chart (think it's in another topic, but looks relatively unchanged from the one posted in this thread) - I know you can't jump to too many conclusions based on listed measurables, but once you get past the 330+ lb NT there is not a lot of size. The Mike backer is listed at 200 lbs, and the Duck (must be a S/LB hybrid) is 198. Looks like they both rotate with bigger guys, but I like our chances to run pretty much at will. Much less confident about preventing them to score just about whenever they want.

Yes, Oregon's defense is still very  suspect. As a Duck I can't wait for a couple of the big guys to be ready to play. Scott Pagan 6' 3" 295 transfer from Clemson should be ready to go very soon. I thought he'd make the Nebraska game and Malik Young, 6' 2" 301 is very close to being ready to go. I'm glad Jordan Scott trimmed down this winter, dropping 30 pound and adding muscle... He's now a "thin" 330 pounds.

 

If you're looking for which linebacker to watch for the Ducks Dye would be a good choice. He's one of those guys who just has a nose for the ball.

 

Again, yes the Ducks defense is a big question mark. What we do know is they are a lot stronger this year thanks to weight room changes. Taggart has been known for teams that play tough. So this should be a really good test for the Taggart staff.

[Mavric]

 

 

[brophog]

On September 6, 2017 at 4:28 PM, GoDucks349 said:

Yes we're very aware of that type of purchase. It's not a new tactic. I saw one post that someone in Lincoln bought 104 Duck season tickets just to get the Nebraska game. They'll probably sell the remaining tickets and make a profit.

 

Nebraska is why people have had to resort to those tactics. Rival teams stay up at night dreaming of ways to keep Husker fans out. 

[GSG]

 

[GSG]