The five best developments in a new season of Ducks football

Chip Kelly's teams won two straight conference championships because they kept getting better. They stayed hungry and bought in to the "Win the Day" vision, treated every game like the most important one of the year. They didn't overlook anybody, and prepared hard each week.


We'll know in a few weeks if this team has that kind of leadership and staying power. But one thing is certain, even after three games. There are several encouraging signs that indicate this group is on schedule to be the best of the three.

photo right: De'Anthony Thomas' emergence as an immediate impact player and complement to LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner has opened up even more possibilities for a potent offense (koinlocal6.com photo).

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