I know I am. They have a good Run-defense and a beastly defensive line. Oh, and their run-game is similar to Stanford's from years past. And that environment will be tough to play in.
I am always nervous, but then I just tell myself, "it's not like teams from the SEC have cake walks week after week" You just need to win, period. If not, then you weren't good enough to begin with
I am "Nervous" only to the point that I give Utah the normal respect. I think that they are a solid team but I am just not sure that they can hang with Oregon in scoring. While they are very good defensively, I believe that if Oregon gets up on Utah by 14 or more points that Utah will get out of their game plan and that usually leads to mistakes and more opportunities for Oregon. I just don't think that would be good for Utah. I know the game is in Utah but with Oregon's training facilities, I believe they can actually simulate the cold weather. Can they or would they bring snow into those facilities? lol. I really don't see weather being a factor because Oregon's used to the rain and cold weather. If it is a factor, then it's not going to be a huge factor like if it was Arizona, Arizona St, USC, etc., etc.. The only other factor I would take into account is the fact that we played Stanford last week and they have a way of beating you twice and thats through injuries. I just didn't see a whole lot of injuries from the Stanford game and thought Oregon was more physical than Stanford so this is a moot issue to me. Bottom line: I'm more worried about our coaching staff than anything Utah has to throw at us.
Will Arik Armstead play? What about the offensive lineman that went down at the end of the game. Is he out and how much will that hurt?
Utah lost their star receiver for the year and our offense is clicking! Dargan is crushing folk and Utah will run into the hands of Walker and Mattingly north to south. I expect the focus of our team to be Jedi swift this weekend! The Ducks know what is at stake here!! Huge game for Marcus, Royce, Carrington and Brown!
Oregon's D has problems with passing teams... the LBs are awful in coverage. For last week's OT contest vs ASU the Utes QB was 12-22 for 57 yards. The way Marcus is playing, I'm expecting them to get boat raced. I'm more worried about staying healthy then I am about the outcome STOMP
Oregon will have to shut down Devontae Booker early and not let this guy find rhythm. Our D line and LB's will have their hands full. Utah has a nasty D line and they will put major pressure on all game long. Our O line will need to equal their effort to that of MSU and Stanford for this one. Utah also doesn't have a problem playing from behind so we need to put them away for 4 quarters not just 3.
In looking at Utah's games, I feel safe in saying they have never seen a run offense like ours. Perhaps Foster from ASU but not a 4 headed monster like our backfield presents with Marcus, Rolls, Tyner and Marshall. Even with that in mind not even Foster brings the straight power north to south that Royce does. I also see quite a bit of plays where their defense collapses the offensive line sides but leave the center of the field wide open for big strikes.
