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The Oregonian flipped beat coverage with Crepea moving from the Ducks to Beavis, and Ryan Clarke from Beavis to the Ducks. Perhaps not a bad thing to do periodically if you are a sports editor. Have been disappointed in Clarke's coverage so far. He does not seem to have the "inside sources" that Crepea had, and Clarke has minimal Tweets on his X account regarding Ducks athletics. Simeon Birnbaum set a new NCAA 1500 record this past weekend. Crepea would have had that on X, nothing from Clarke. That is just one example of what I'm observing so far. I don't think Fentress coverage has changed much.

Oregon Ducks pick up predictions to land No. 1-ranked QB in 2027 classWhile Oregon has done just fine at the position, led by elite transfers like Bo Nix, Dillon Gabriel, and Dante Moore, it appears they've now set their sights on a high school prospect they're shoving all their chips on. That prospect is 5-star quarterback Will Mencl, the No. 1-rated QB in the 2027 class, per On3. This past week, the Ducks picked up multiple predictions that they will land a commitment from Mencl, who will officially announce his college destination on Wednesday night. On Monday, On3's Greg Biggins placed a prediction for Mencl to pick Oregon, and the 247Sports Recruiting Staff placed a similar projection on Tuesday morning. Mencl will choose between Oregon, the Penn State Nittany Lions, and the Auburn Tigers. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/recruiting/2026/04/21/oregon-football-will-mencl-prediction/89718195007/

Media Question to McKay when he was in the early years at Tampa Bay...."How do you feel about the execution of the offense?" McKay: "I'm all favor of it."

Now, Wait a Minute? Is it April 1st? He's rushing things in Eugene, but ... ESPN Bill Connelly's post-spring practice thoughts on OBD and other top programs - ESPN.com11 college football teams facing big post-spring questionsEleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

After striking out on a lot of guys in the portal this week, this would be a decent consolation. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Making Late Push for Five-Star Recruit Tyran StokesFive-star recruit Tyran Stokes has been taking his time to make a decision, but with a majority of top transfer portal prospects making their commitments, colle

Oregon Commit Makes Big Push For 5-Star Quarterback Recruit Will MenclFive-star quarterback recruit Will Mencl has a big decision looming between Oregon, Auburn and Penn State. One Oregon commit is already making a big push to bring Mencl to coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks' 2027 class. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Commit Makes Big Push For 5-Star Quarterback Recru...Five-star quarterback recruit Will Mencl has a massive decision ahead as he is set to commit to either the Oregon Ducks, Auburn Tigers or Penn State Nittany Lio

Thanks for the post, and thanks also, David, for the update. When it comes to the press, I think Coach Lanning is following the model of mentor Nick Saban, and when it comes to the media, Kirby Smart is not loquacious. Injuries? Unless compelled to report game availability, few coaches wax eloquent on the subject. Compared to the guy at UNC, Dan is a chatterbox. One of the best with the press was Oregon grad and USC coach John McKay. The man had a terrific sense of humor.

Yeah Crepea is on the Beavers beat now. Not sure why. Though I wouldn't be surprised if he choose the move himself. He may have finally learned that Lanning answers few questions, especially of his. Lanning will only give a general update of a player after the game and it's always the same, "so-and-so is doing well and we are waiting onore testing to determine the nature of the injury" Haven't had anything super severe under Lanning injury wise. If a player is out for a long time then Lanning will say that... Otherwise we won't know. Lanning does not answer questions about scheme, period. For the most part you don't get anything out of Lanning or his staff about injuries or scheme but you can get growth stories and that sort of thing. Just need to know what to ask but those questions generally aren't the things fans are dieing to know.

Oregon DC Chris Hampton lays out expectations for spring game defense“I just want to see us go out there and play fast," Oregon defensive coordinator Chris Hampton said on Monday. "Go out there and play fast, play physical, play the way that we've been coached to play. Don't do anything crazy, anything that you didn’t do in practice. You know, don't do it now, because there's a crowd out there." The crowd should help elevate the intensity for the Ducks, who have played a handful of closed scrimmages thus far this spring. Oregon has a great reputation for fan turnout at spring games, routinely filling Autzen Stadium and bringing in 30,000-50,000 patrons for the event. While this level of attendance can bring out some of the beneficial nerves for players and get them used to the eyes being on them, it can also bring out some of the fun of the day. "You want to see guys go out there and just play fast, play physical, and honestly, have fun," Hampton said. "You know, this game is fun, and we talk about that, and we want the guys to go out there and enjoy the moment and embrace it.” https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/04/21/oregon-football-spring-game-expectations-defense/89707783007/

Oregon coaches past record of sending D linemen to the NFL was a major reason for D'Antre Robinson to come to Oregon. Oregon Ducks On SID'Antre Robinson Explains Why He Chose Oregon in the Tran...When former North Carolina defensive lineman D’Antre Robinson was deciding which school he wanted to transfer to, one factor played a major role. Robinson’s que

I have been watching the YouTube version of the Duck's press conferences during Spring Football. I have been curious about the new coaching staff members and must say that I have been impressed with them to a man. What they may lack in experience in their new positions, they seem to make up for in terms of charisma, culture and connection with the athletes. I fear in-game efficiency and composure as the unit blends but am pleasantly pleased with the intellect and passion of them all. Also notable in these videos is the absence of James Crepea. Previously, Aaron Fentress struck me as the most odious of the O-Live NegaDuck Journos. But James Crepea quickly eclipsed even Fentress when he showed up. I read (I think--at my age, it's possible I dreamt this) somewhere the the AD expressed displeasure with Crepea and he was shifted to the Beaver's Beat which, if true, seems a little too "on the nose." His need to demonstrate his gridiron acumen, in the form of a press conference question, was tedious and I don't miss him.

Yep, not a great “underrated” call, but that is how OregonReigns writes!

🤞🫣 Here's hoping Menci chooses the Ducks! Five-star quarterback Will Mencl has a commitment date set, deciding between the Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Auburn Tigers.Five-star quarterback recruit Will Mencl announced that he will be committing on Wednesday, April 22, between a final group that consists of the Oregon Ducks, Auburn Tigers, and Penn State Nittany Lions. Mencl is planning to commit at 3:30 p.m. PT on the Rivals YouTube channel. The Ducks have held the momentum for Mencl at various points in his recruitment, but can Oregon coach Dan Lanning and his staff land the five-star quarterback's commitment? Oregon Ducks On SIFive-Star Quarterback Will Mencl Makes Recruiting Announc...Five-star quarterback recruit Will Mencl announced that he will be committing on Wednesday, April 22, between a final group that consists of the Oregon Ducks, A

Finally, the NCAA punishes noted cheater and rules breaker Kirk Ferentz. Thank goodness for the Notably Clueless Assortment of A 🤬. SIIowa’s 2022 Tampering Case Resolution Proves NCAA’s Infra...It took four years and vacated four wins, which shows the major disconnect between NCAA Enforcement and the realities of the transfer portal era.

RB Jeremiah Love. Many of the mock drafts have Love going in the top 5. Pittsburgh is hosting the draft. The 1st begins on Thursday, 8 PM/5 PM, on ESPN and the NFL Network. The draft concludes on Saturday. The time between 1st round picks has been shortened from 10 to 7 minutes. Eight Ducks are expected to be drafted.

The 2026 NFL Draft opens in Pittsburgh on April 23, running seven rounds and 257 picks across three days. The first round moves at eight minutes per pick, which sounds slow until you remember that every clock tick represents a franchise making a decision worth tens of millions of dollars. Teams like the Titans, Saints, and Chiefs, potentially trading up from ... The Most Underrated Players of the 2026 NFL Draft

I avoid McDonalds the same way I avoid all things Beavis... Guess I'm the wrong person to ask. Sorry I'm of no help.

Jadon Canady has graduated, so what's Oregon's plan at nickel for 2026?Jadon Canady has graduated, so what's Oregon's plan at nickel for 2026? https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/jadon-canady-has-graduated-so-whats-oregons-plan-at-nickel-for-2026-282540986/

Dan Lanning, coordinators outline what matters most in Oregon’s spring gameDan Lanning, Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton explain Oregon’s spring game format and what they want to evaluate on both sides of the ball. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/dan-lanning-coordinators-outline-what-matters-most-in-oregons-spring-game-282541799/