This would be a good time for the Oregon fans to return to their seats for the start of the third quarter.
Can we please get through a half without a drive-extending ticky tack pass interference penalty? Every time a defender makes an athletic play on the ball and there is a minimal amount of contact at the ball, it doesn't have to be an automatic flag.
3 and out, and no flag on Harris. A miracle.
Negative punt return. None of his gambles have paid off tonight.
That's what they needed! Josh Huff 85 yards with a pitch for a score. He's been threatening to do that all season. Good blocking downfield, as Todd Blackledge rightly points out.
That's a perfect turnaround to start the third quarter.
The kickoff return coverage has been excellent all season. It gives Oregon a huge edge, because their own return teams are so strong.
Another third down nonstop, 3rd and 13. Hideous tackling, poor pursuit, Criner cuts back the width of the field.
Another third down nonstop, eight seconds to throw on 3rd and five.
Finally, stop on third down. Zendejas punt out at the one yard line. The offensive line must get a surge on this series.
And they respond with a 99-yard drive, aided by two key penalties, Thomas with a keeper for 20 and the td.
I love Cliff Harris, but he is having his worst game as a Duck tonight. His timing and judgment have been off all night.
Pass to Criner on third and 10 to the end zone, Harris defending. There was as much handfighting on that ball as several they've thrown flags on earlier. Lucky. Arizona settles for three, trading field goals for touchdowns.
Can Oregon wear them down in the final 18 minutes? Will Huff break loose with the kickoff?
6 plays, 75 yards, 6 yard touchdown pass to Davis. Thomas' decision-making has been excellent as the game has worn on. Great decisions on the keeps, operating the offense, three touchdowns passing and one running. He had me a little nervous in the first half.
Wildcats look beaten now, slow and discouraged.
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