[stanfan]

We'll beat Colorado.

While I would love to be wrong, my view is that the Ducks will handle us with ease.  Our offense is not productive enough to keep theirs off of the field.  The Duck defense is also very stout.  Our defense is exceptional, but won't be able to keep up because our offense clearly can't hold up its end of the deal.

I don't like our matchups at all versus OSU.  They have two outstanding corners to cover our receivers, are strong against the run, and will be able to load the box.  They have the personnel to do what the Huskies did to us, except do it much better.  We can win this game, but it will be tough to do so.  I think the Beavs have the upper hand in this one.

I see UCLA's spread offense as a real problem for us (think Arizona or a Cougar team that could run in addition to pass).  Again, I have no confidence that our O can hold up its end of the deal on the road.  Again, a winnable game, but based on what I have seen on the road, we will be fortunate to beat the Bruins.

So, like I said, we'll be fortunate to win 2 of 4. 

[stanfan]

We'll beat Colorado.

While I would love to be wrong, my view is that the Ducks will handle us with ease.  Our offense is not productive enough to keep theirs off of the field.  The Duck defense is also very stout.  Our defense is exceptional, but won't be able to keep up because our offense clearly can't hold up its end of the deal.

I don't like our matchups at all versus OSU.  They have two outstanding corners to cover our receivers, are strong against the run, and will be able to load the box.  They have the personnel to do what the Huskies did to us, except do it much better.  We can win this game, but it will be tough to do so.  I think the Beavs have the upper hand in this one.

I see UCLA's spread offense as a real problem for us (think Arizona or a Cougar team that could run in addition to pass).  Again, I have no confidence that our O can hold up its end of the deal on the road.  Again, a winnable game, but based on what I have seen on the road, we will be fortunate to beat the Bruins.

So, like I said, we'll be fortunate to win 2 of 4.