It's not the critic who counts.
The great internet hype machine has been busy heaping doubts on Dante Moore before his reboot season as the new Oregon starter. Gleeful Washington honks and other keyboard warriors dredge up the lowlights from his nine-game stint at UCLA as a true freshman and rip his decision-making and ability to read defenses, predicting a seven- or eight-win season for the Ducks.
They assume his worst moments from two years ago define him forever. In 2023 Moore threw 11 touchdowns offset by nine interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns.