I hadn’t seen that yet! 4th…whew. I don’t always like huge expectations early, but I think we’re getting used to them I really hope we don’t drop any of the easy early games. If we can make it through and give our new QB (my money is on Bennett still) some time to get his legs, I really do have high hopes.

Thanks. I had a feeling we’d win about a week ago. Was not wrong. Earlier today I predicted we’d win by 7. All good things.

Saw it about an hour ago. I was a little sad but not surprised. Running backs have to go when they get the opportunity. We’ll miss him and watch him in the NFL!

Thanks! It should be a good game and an interesting one. Completely different styles of play…kind of reminds me of the Rose Bowl two years ago, only let’s hope there are different results for us! I think we can win if we just remember what we’ve learned and take it to them like we took it to Stanford (which also claims to play smashmouth defense).

Thanks! Can’t wait until Friday! It’ll be a fun game – I’m glad it’s UCLA because we haven’t played them yet, meaning they haven’t seen us either and they haven’t had time to prepare for us. Here’s hoping for some roses (at which point I might post that video Return of the Quack with Joey Harrington).

Yep! I can’t wait to impress!

It is! Some say USC will be a more challenging team for us to face than Stanford because they have more speed. I think they’d definitely be ranked in the top 15 if they were eligible to be in the BCS rankings (they are woefully under ranked at 18th in the AP). Barkley is good, but I don’t know – he did some trash talking already this week, saying Oregon is not as good this year as last year. That might be true but he’s just adding fuel to our fire!

I’m glad you’re optimistic! I’m worried about Alabama…is there any reason people wouldn’t vote in an LSU-Alabama rematch? The BCS Countdown show seemed to think it was inevitable if Oklahoma State falls. Personally I think we COULD beat LSU if we played them again now. I’d love that rematch!

Thanks! I had no doubt but was pretty amazed at how much we won by and how well we handled them! Luck just didn’t look like himself. And LaMike very much looked like himself. Awesome.

I knew he’d pick tree! That’s ok. Lee Corso has been wrong before!

Thanks! I think everyone is ready for an exciting night! No matter what, it’s bound to be more thrilling than the LSU-Alabama field goal bowl. I predict at least one touchdown by each time. Have fun at your reunion!

I have watched the majority at one of the Duck bars…went to the new DC alumni bar (Irish Channel) three times, although I really like Summer’s better. We are all super pumped for Saturday! LSU-Alabama might get top billing but this is our big rivalry game. There’s no love lost between UW and UO!

Yes, congrats!
And that USC vs. Stanford game was amazing to watch! Did you see it? It will be an interesting race for Pac 12 title!!

Thanks! I don’t think Thomas was hurt again. He might still be hurting a little from the previous injury, but it looked like he was just rusty. He wasn’t on target with his receivers and the running game wasn’t great in the first half. I don’t know if they pulled him because of the rust or because they’d already decided not to give him too much playing time in that game. My guess is he starts at Washington and we see how he does. Bennett looked great again so I have confidence in him at Washington too. I think Thomas will need to be sharp at Stanford, though, if we’re going to pull out the W!

Indeed! I’m SO glad we didn’t play them. I heard James gave quite an inspirational pep talk to the team right before they took the field, though.

Thanks! It made me feel good to know what a solid team we have all around. No LaMichael James? No Darron Thomas? No worries! Great second half with a backup QB and our deep core of running backs.

Thanks for the uniform compliment! I really liked what we wore at the LSU game, but last night’s jersey’s were good. I do agree that it is tough to read the names. Generally their dark uniforms are my favorites.

And it was a great game to boot!

He didn’t practice with the team yesterday and is almost certainly out for this week. He told people that he feels pretty good, though most sources expect him to be out ”a few weeks.” I might expect them to be cautious and sit him out most or all of the game against Colorado, as they’re not a big threat. Maybe put him back in at Washington State?

At the least, I expect him to return by Stanford, but I think we’d all love to see him back by the UW game. But only if he’s 100%!!!

Thanks! We had this one wrapped up in the 3rd…but did you see the way LaMichael James fell when he was taken out? Ughhhh.

I’m very excited! I realize we are ridiculous favorites, but see our game against Cal last year and it’s clear that no Pac-12 game is easy. I think we win by two touchdowns. Let’s hope so!

Thanks! They got the job done, but I’d like to see a more solid defense in future games.