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It's always nice to have athletic big guys in the trenches! Marcus is 6'6" and 275 lbs Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Make Major Strides for Five-Star Defensive L...The Oregon Ducks recently hosted talented defensive line recruit Marcus Fakatou in Eugene, and his reaction after the trip suggests that Oregon coach Dan LanninScouting report: -Rugged defensive lineman with a sky-scraping frame and a wide base that wins primarily with effort and energy. -Has gotten snaps out of a variety of different alignments, but is frequently featured as a 5-technique in a four-man front where he powers his way into the backfield with his raw strength. -More of a one-speed mover that lacks the desired tempo as a rusher, but can build momentum and make stops in pursuit. -Disengages from blockers with a long arm and will find ways to split double teams, but needs to get better at holding his ground and stuffing gaps. -Likely to kick inside at the next level, but could settle in as a 4i in an odd front as that would allow him to read, react and create up-field push. -Unique background as he grew up in Alaska, but projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level with his physical features.

Oregon RBs Davison, Hill looking to grow beyond ‘pure talent’You could make an argument that the Oregon Ducks have the best running back duo in the Big Ten heading into the 2026 season. Despite losing three running backs to the transfer portal this offseason and Noah Whittington to the NFL Draft, the Ducks have reloaded the depth in the room, but their star freshmen from last season will carry the torch and lead the way this fall. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/04/02/oregon-ducks-football-dierre-hill-jordon-davison-rashaad-samples/89443423007/

Watch: Dierre Hill talks Oregon spring growth, competition and taking the next stepOregon sophomore running back Dierre Hill discusses pass protection, spring growth, Jordon Davison and more after practice.Oregon sophomore running back Dierre Hill met with reporters after practice and covered a wide range of topics centered on his development entering Year 2 in Eugene. Hill discussed why this first full offseason has been so important for him, pointing to growth in learning the offense, understanding assignments and improving in pass protection as some of the biggest steps in his game. He explained that studying notes and film in the offseason has helped slow the game down and made him more comfortable with the details required to become a more complete back. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/watch-dierre-hill-talks-oregon-spring-growth-competition-and-taking-the-next-step-280109818/

I have not followed college basketball even remotely as much as football. It's usually the 2nd largest source of income behind football for most athletic programs...what does a typical NIL budget look like for NCAABB top 10 or top 20 teams nowadays?

I would swap the Washington and USC positions in the level of difficulty.

10 to 15 Mil?? The Price Oregon Must Prepare To Pay For Revamped Roster Next Season

Drew Mehringer and RaShaad Samples history. Drew got RaShaad his first gig. The Unexpected History Between Oregon Ducks Coaches Is A Major Advantage

D. Hill improving. He's made an outstanding jump in pass pro and understanding defenses. I mean, he's even surprised me," Samples said. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. making 'outstanding' progress in aim to become an every-down back

Cumberland unable to practice due to auto accident last weekend. No details yet other than won't practice this spring. Oregon freshman Tony Cumberland sustained injuries in car accident, unable to practice this spring

Oregon’s new-look RB room has fresh faces, veteran help and major upsideOregon running backs coach Rashaad Samples breaks down newcomer Simeon Price and freshmen Brandon Smith and Tradarian Ball. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregons-new-look-rb-room-has-fresh-faces-veteran-help-and-major-upside-280099920/

Ra'Shaad Samples reflects on the RB room's 'chaotic' lead up to the Peach BowlRa'Shaad Samples reflects on the RB room's 'chaotic' lead up to the Peach Bowl https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/rashaad-samples-reflects-on-the-rb-rooms-chaotic-lead-up-to-the-peach-bowl-280091168/

The Unexpected History Between Oregon Ducks Coaches Is A Major AdvantageOregon Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples have an unexpected history. Oregon Ducks On SIThe Unexpected History Between Oregon Ducks Coaches Is A...Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples have an unexpected history. Both are from Texas, rising stars on coa

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Michigan run-rules Oregon 10-0 to take the first game of the series.

There is an interesting column today in The Athletic about UConn coach Geno Auriemma and how much emphasis he places on body language affecting how well individual players play and what he does about it. To the point of sitting his "stars" whom he assesses "aren't into it." And, making body language a part of his video game replay with his team. It's a pay-for site, so won't post a link. But, Charles comment about body language made me think of it.

10-0 Michigan after six innings. I was afraid it would get ugly...and it has. True Freshman Josh Hollis gave up two walks, and a couple hits to score three more. Meanwhile the Ducks look inept on offense. Perhaps a Run-Rule would be merciful?

7-0 Michigan after five innings. It's awful, but at least Josh Hollis is getting some good experience and some outs.

7-0 Michigan after four innings. We look so flat...and thus nothing on offense again? Oregon put Josh Hollis in to pitch, which to me is waving a white flag. Waz is either saving Bradley for another game, or pulling him because he did not like what what he saw of Tanner's pitching. So Hollis gives up a hit that scores another... My Duck-Buddies, the body language I see from OBD is not good, and this one is about to get ugly. So I will be posting scoring a little later than usual, as I have other stuff to do too.

6-0 Michigan after three innings. Nothing on offense. Will Sanford lost control today and was replaced with two outs gone. He plinked a batter, and walked three, as a grounder scored one. Then he gave up a base hit that scored two. Then Tanner Bradley gives up a hit that scores two...

1-0 Michigan after two innings. Oregon did nothing on offense, and Will Sanford gave up a solo homer.

0-0 after one inning. Ducks left one stranded on base. Will Sanford got it done...1-2-3 this inning. We have a grey day in Ann Arbor, so Oregon should feel right at home. The stadium is empty, almost nobody there, so home field advantage is negated today! We have Shane Brenim of the Wolverines with a 6.61 ERA vs. Oregon's Will Sanford with a 1.24 ERA will counter.

FYI - The SOS Rankings for the 'Loyal Opposition' - https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/sec-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings-2026-spring

College Football News (CFN) ranks the Big Ten's 2026 Schedules - No. 1 being the most difficult and No. 18 the easiest. In this ranking, Ohio State's schedule is ranked as the 6th most difficult. Poor Doo comes in at No. 1. OBD's schedule is ranked the 2nd hardest in the Big Ten. IMO, OBD's schedule definitely belongs in the top 4. The Ducks Wire article that said the Oregon schedule in 2026 is easy? The author needs to go to his room without dinner. The game at Illinois is made more difficult by the Illini having a bye before playing Oregon, and Oregon playing Nebraska the week before traveling to Champaign. The November finish to the schedule is hard and made harder by having to make two trips to the Eastern time. 11/7 - At Ohio State / 11/14 - Michigan / 11/21 at Michigan State 11/28 UW - Prepare for snow in East Lansing on 11/21. And also prepare to play three teams that will likely be in the Playoff Committee's Top 25. The game against UW will be the eighth straight Big Ten Game without a break. https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/big-ten-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings-2026-spring

Sending Out a B1G SOS - CFN Nails It - OBD plays one of the B1G's Toughest Schedules in 2026 - 2nd Toughest in the B1G - Games are ranked by degree of difficulty. No. 1 for OBD is at Ohio State - https://collegefootballnews.com/college-football/big-ten-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings-2026-spring

Four on the Floor to Watch on Saturday - https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2026/04/02/final-four-x-factors-march-madness-arizona-michigan-uconn-illinois/89394087007/