Alamo Bowl: Ducks vs. Longhorns

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Dec 30, 2013 - Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich offers suggestions to the officials against the Texas Longhorns in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, at the Alamodome, Mon, Dec 30, 2013. Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian

<a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/7682461/">Mark Helfrich: Grade the Oregon coach's 1st season</a>

Mark Helfrich's debut season as Oregon head coach concluded on a high note Monday night with the Ducks' 30-7 win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl.

The season opened with eight straight wins, stumbled through two November losses, navigated through the exit of Colt Lyerla as well as discipline related to a few off-field incidents and now figures to end in a top 10 ranking. Overall, he won 11 games, something Oregon has now done in four consecutive seasons.

He also now has a hire to make, finding a successor to defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti.

With all that and other intangibles from throughout the season to evaluate, how would you grade the season? Vote in our poll and explain your vote below.