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This is what Oregon is doing. Other schools are spending millions on recruits to commit, without any assurance that they'll stay. The Ducks got water splashed in their face when Wesley went to Texas, and I still don't want OBD to engage in a bidding war, when Oregon feels like a player is worth investing in Lanning will be there.

Oregon Ducks Commit Jett Washington Earns 5-Star Recruit Status One of the latest recruits to commit to the Oregon Ducks, safety prospect Jett Washington recently reached five-star status. Washington committed to Oregon over offers from the USC Trojans, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Alabama Crimson Tide. The Oregon Ducks’ 2026 recruiting class continued to get richer in recent weeks as more verbal commitments were made and individual player rankings rose. Safety Jett Washington is one of top commits in Oregon’s 2026 class. He officially earned a five-star status on ESPN and is now ranked No. 1 at his position and No. 21 nationally on the ESPN 300 list. Oregon Ducks Commit Jett Washington Earns 5-Star Recruit Status WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks’ 2026 recruiting class continued to get richer in recent weeks as more verbal commitments were made and individual player rankings rose. Safety

HMMMMMM? Matching UW QB Michael Penix, Jr., UW QB Demond Williams, Jr. has won the Manning Passing Academy Championship. I think you'll recognize the names of a few of his competitors. Penn State Drew Allar Clemson Cade Klubnik ASU Sam Leavitt Oklahoma John Mateer South Carolina LaNorris Sellers Georgia Gunner Stockton Alabama Ty Simpson LSU Garrett Nussmeier Louisville Miller Moss SMU Keith Jennings (I guess Archie wasn't worthy of an invite? ) Don't Shoot the Messenger! The article was written by an Oregon grad. Washington's Demond Williams Jr. wins Manning Passing Academy competition WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM Young Washington Huskies QB matches Michael Penix Jr. at Manning camp

Lanning absolutely stocked the shelves with young talent to develop while the portal guys came in and brought results. Now those well stocked shelves will be the heart of his roster the next couple years while the NIL/ direct payment circus plays itself out. How many teams are going to go all in the next couple years and absolutely way over commit too much money to high school 4-5 stars and roster retention when those top dollar recruits inflate the costs of roster retention. When dropping 2-3 mil on a five star high school kid how, does the domino effect play out keeping that four star starter or his four star back up? While other schools crash and burn over committing precious funds, Lanning will still have top flight talent and compete at the highest level with a top end NIL collective that isn't throwing around Monopoly money all over the place. When the right plan of attack presents itself for viable long term success, the UO will be once again well positioned to take the lead and control the narrative.

Players' Agents and Attorneys: Contract Language Attempting to Protect the Schools Making the Payments Goes Too Far. Just because they're being paid, doesn't mean they should give up any of their rights, right? 'This' will end badly for the schools making the 'revenue sharing' payments. 'That's not normal': Florida State's rev-share contracts are raising eyebrows, agents and industry experts say - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Florida State hasn't finalized revenue-sharing contracts for all players yet, and while some top transfers received upfront payments before July 1, others are still waiting—many relying on...

Remember when the Pac said no thanks to Texas? Pepperidge Farm does.

The NCAA, to protect 'amateurism' racked up over half a billion dollars in legal fees. After the House settlement, the NCAA is over $1 billion in the red and, based on a projected balance sheet calculation, the NCAA is functionally insolvent. With the House damages hanging over its head, the NCAA was functionally insolvent before the settlement, and along with the Power 5 conference defendants, could and should have filed for bankruptcy. More legal fees are coming to defend the settlement, starting with Title IX litigation. (To reiterate, the Title IX appeal is not holding up 'revenue-sharing' direct payments to athletes.) How's this for irony? The NCAA president who came up with 'student-athlete', Walter Byers, did not have a college degree. Oregon Duck News: NCAA's Colossal Blunder, Evans gains draft grade, Top B1G o-lines AUTZENZOO.COM A daily rundown of stories, highlights and links in Oregon sports Why is this man smiling? The House settlement saved his job. A bankruptcy filing would have separated the 1,000-plus NCAA members' wheat from the chaff and could have included relief from litigation.

A huge part of Oregon Track.

AUSTIN NOVOSAD continues to prepare himself to compete. What Austin Novosad's coaches say about Oregon football QB WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Redshirt sophomore Austin Novosad is competing with Dante Moore to be Oregon football's starting QB in 2025. Here's what his coaches said about him.

How about a B1G Pay Pal? Big Ten and PayPal announce partnership for direct revenue share payments BUCKEYESWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Big Ten and PayPal announced a partnership to provide direct revenue share payments to athletes this week.

Agree. We need to close on a few of these OL guys. If we do that, I will be happy.

We have 10 verbals right now and with a loaded young team, it makes sense to take maybe 15 or 16 total and save the money for the portal candidates in the future, since there will probably be quite a few of them!

Gonzaga is now going to be Gonzaga State until the end of time for me.

"Trust the process!"

Bill Dellinger, Olympic Medalist and Pre’s Mentor, Dies at Age 91 WWW.RUNNERSWORLD.COM The former University of Oregon head coach coached several Olympians.

We are quickly approaching the time where Oregon needs to get more aggressive with the NIL. I get their strategy.. or what seems to be their strategy but it's approaching go time for Oregon to take some of these recruits.

All of that is tolerable, but they better not even think about calling it,

Charles is correct. The whole thing with retaining "Pac12" is money related. For example, the Rose Bowl contract is with the Pac12. As a result, OSU/WSU will receive $50M for the 2025 game, and another $50M for the 2026 game. Then, the existing Rose Bowl contract expires. That would have been money split 12 ways. I doubt there is any plan to split that 2026 game money with the new members of the Pac. There is no way OSU/WSU were going to walk away from that by merging with the Mt. West or renaming the conference. There is also some residual value in retaining the logo, web page, office signs, etc. etc. that don't have to be replaced.

The 2027 schedule is brutal. Looking ahead, it will likely be in the most difficult top 10. Six home games will not help the cause. A road game at Baylor is piling on to Michigan in Ann Arbor, along with Nebraska and UW on the road, and Ohio State, Penn State, and Iowa in Autzen. If Rob is going to cancel, in fairness to Baylor, it needs to happen soon so both schools can book another game. Replacing the game with a cash payment to Portland State for another home game would be fine with me. An OBD win against a B12 team will not move the PO needle, but a loss will not go unnoticed. Oregon does not need P4 Baylor to goose the 2027 schedule.

So far Oregon has mainly stayed out of the auction setting that recruiting has become now days, but will, should they go all in for this stud edge rusher? The article says he's a life long Tide fan, but does that matter anymore? Alabama Crimson Tide named 'lead school' for 5-star Oregon football target Anthony Jones DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are high on the board for 5-star EDGE Anthony 'Tank' Jones, but there is an SEC school who currently leads his...

Much as it pains me, I would guess Baylor gets canceled and replaced by Beavis

Other than this, Ed, How's Your Day Going? Louisiana Supreme Court awards Ed Orgeron's ex-wife $8 million in dispute over former LSU coach's buyout SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Ed and Kelly Orgeron were married when Ed signed a lucrative contract extension with the school after the 2019 national title.

OBD's Jett Climbs to ESPN's 5-Star Pinnacle. Oregon Ducks commit, Kobe Bryant's nephew becomes ESPN 5-star recruit WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM ESPN labels Kobe Bryant's nephew as a 5-star recruit

"Disappointed," a Big Ten athletics director told CBS Sports. "But not shocked."