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Another wonderful post my friend! Yes, Cignetti blew up the narrative. Much like Willie Taggart proved you CAN recruit elite talent to Eugene. Coaching matters. And I believe DL has improved every year, makes no excuses for his team's performance-because he really gets the max from them. So, as much as I disagree with strategy and sometimes use of said talent-I will always back and support the staff. I am very proud of both Will Stein and Josh Lupoi. They put their groups in position to win far more often than not. Even against better coaches and coordinators. Both of them will have fine careers as Head Coaches. In the beginning there was light. Kirby Smart showed what it means to have talent. Dan Lanning has shown what it takes to elevate a team. The past three years I didn't think the talent level was elite enough to win a title. Both times, Lanning elevated that talent and put both teams in position to defeat better teams. It didn't happen, but I am telling you, when Dan Lanning explained exactly why he chose to let Bo Nix go for those 3 4th down plays-I knew. This year's team is poised to take it all. Weaknesses included, this team just has to execute and let the chips fall where they will. The team is loaded, and they look confident. Which brings me back to Jon's comment. This forum, agree or disagree this forum with decorum elevates the level of insight and my "game". Thanks Jon for all your contributions, you usually get the process going with your thinking process. Check out OBD version of getting clicks. This program is on another level for sure:

Why San Francisco Transfer Tyrone Riley IV Is Perfect Fit For Oregon BasketballThe Oregon Ducks landed a commitment from San Francisco forward Tyrone Riley IV, and here is why he is a perfect fit with the program. Oregon Ducks On SIWhy San Francisco Transfer Tyrone Riley IV Is Perfect Fit...The Oregon Ducks' roster has been ravaged by the transfer portal. They’ve seen key contributors like Jackson Shelstad, Kwame Evans Jr., and Devon Pryor among ot

Dana Altman is off to a good start with a big addition in the transfer portal. Moments ago San Francisco (Calif.) guard Tyrone Riley committed to Oregon over others. The 6-foot-6, 200-pounder is one of the top-ranked transfers available. He is currently ranked as the No. 83 best available player in the On3 Industry rankings of the transfer portal. Last season he averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He shot 36.8 from the three-point line this season. He was 2nd team all-WCC. On3QUACKKKK: Oregon Lands Coveted Transfer Guard Tyrone RileyDana Altman is off to a good start with a big addition in the transfer portal. Moments ago San Francisco (Calif.) guard Tyrone Riley committed to Oregon over others. The 6-foot-6, 200-pounder is one o

They should take a hard look at Aristode from Arizona. He was injured for part of the year, but he is a 6’8” wing that is long and athletic and shot 47% from three last year.

This is what I want to see - more quality and athletic edge rushers. They make a huge difference. Most important position, in my opinion. Quarterbacks can't throw when these guys put them on the ground.

I believe Oregon is out on stokes at this point, just KU and UK bidding for him now

Cig not only won a title at Indiana, but he also stomped on the champ-only Blue Chip roster paradigm. Indiana, on the way to a title last season without a Blue Chip roster, defeated Alabama, Oregon, and Miami teams with Blue Chip rosters. And Cig took a good but not great QB from Cal and turned him into a Heisman Trophy winner, the likely No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Indiana's sum was much greater than the parts. In the 2026 Preseason Sporting News Composite Top 25, Oregon is ranked No. 5. Oregon's schedule is ranked as the 6th most difficult in CFB 7th-ranked Texas Tech's schedule is ranked No. 65 in the 68-team Power 4. Texas Tech does not play BYU and Utah. The only ranked team TT plays is No. 23 Houston at home in Lubbock. In Week 4, Oregon travels to LA to play No. 13 USC. On 11/7 2026, Oregon travels to Columbus, Ohio, to play No. 1 Ohio State. Then returns home to play No. 14 Michigan. Then, a trip to East Lansing, Michigan, to play Michigan State, and then finishes with No. 21 UW. In its last four games, Texas Tech plays West Virginia, Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Baylor in Waco, and TCU. The Red Raiders have one Top 25 team on the schedule, No.23 Houston in Lubbock. Is this a fair fight? Thanks for the terrific post. The Jimmies and the Joes matter. But the folks doing the coaching matter. And the quality of the opposition and where and when your team plays its games matters. Especially when the PO committee savants count the number of a team's losses above all else. Beat Boise!

My two cents are Oregon's linebackers are a horrible weakness. Ironically, I believe they outplayed their talent level last year, and I hope this year is similar. Look at Georgia's talent composite at LB. THAT is why the Bear Defense works there. It is not appropriate for Oregon. Not one bit. But I am a hack, will always be a hack so my opinion will never matter in coaching circles. I do know this, OBD linebackers need as much support as they got last year. This group is slow, covers terribly (looking at that damn QB absolutely hurts), and they are best suited for plugging gaps (as in run blitzes with absolute edge lockdown). It is truly a wonder what Lupoi did last year. I still believe Indiana went to town on his schemes in Atlanta, but the offense really didn't help. Every other unit on OBD is elite. If I'm a title contender, I am going all out on those LBs. And I mean isolate them in pass situations, and attack regular formations when running. OBD safeties will have their hands full against the elite programs. If I didn't say it loud enough last year, I will say it now: an explosive pass offense is the only path to a title for OBD. As in Ohio State November 24' attack mode. That is the only path I see to a title. My hack opinion of course. We know the coaches don't pay attention to us hacks. Screen schemes will not win a title (the WR blocking is too inconsistent anyway).

Wow! Thanks for the in-depth research. This puts things in perspective. To think that our Ducks are mentioned in the same sentence as Ohio State and Georgia shows how far Oregon is committed to a winning tradition.

That was a very entertaining game to watch. Although I was pulling for our B1G conference Badgers to win, I was happy to see that Kyle Chyzowski scored the game-winning goal. For those who don't follow hockey, his name is familiar to Portland Winterhawk fans. He played five season in Portland, amassing 273 regular season and 56 playoff games. Congratulations to the Pioneers and Kyle.

On Wisconsin! Sorry, No Wisconsin - Denver Pioneers 2 - Badgers 1 Denver increases its all-time hockey champ lead from 10 to 11 titles.

"Fortunately, we've got some people who want to see us get back to where we've been. And we've got to make those figures match and get guys we need". - Coach Dana Altman This is a promising start. Besides Stewart and Riley IV, the Ducks have Ariza, Harrison (basketball and football) and Seven Spurlock. According to ESPN, these are four **** players. The most sought after player is Tyran Stokes. He has narrowed his choices to Kansas, Kentucky and Oregon. I don't believe the Ducks can afford him unless they get into a bidding war.

Like a playoff-contending football team without a championship QB. A baseball team can have a lineup of all-stars, but without decent pitching. Good luck.

There we go! 6’6” double figure scorer that shoots almost 50% from the floor and 37% from three? That seems very, very solid start. Go get them Altman!!

Unfortunately, the Ducks 'Achilles Heel' is their pitching. Besides that, they have a solid team.

Oregon football’s spring standouts: 6-7 TE and 6-5 safety turning heads https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2026/04/oregon-footballs-spring-standouts-6-7-te-and-6-5-safety-turning-heads.html

Stewart news: Oregon Receiver Evan Stewart Shares Emotional Injury Moment With Dante Moore Oregon Fans Will Love What Dan Lanning Said About Receiver Evan Stewart

Nebraska wins 10-8 after Luke Morgan kept them scoreless in the 9th. Maddox Molony hit a line drive for a hit, and Burke-Lee Mabeus nailed a pitch to the wall to score Molony...but that was it.

10-7 Nebraska after eight innings. Toby Twist was doing fine...until he gave up a two-run homer. Luke Morgan came in to finish the side... On offense...nothing when we needed it.

8-7 Nebraska after seven innings. Toby Twist came in to relieve for Oregon, and kept them scoreless for the inning. RS freshman Naulivou Lauaki Jr. continues to amaze with another solo homer over CF!

Why would Coach 'Was' keep Clarke in the game when he was being pummeled. He's got 23 pitchers on the roster. The way I read this is that he is not confident in his relievers. Not a good look.

8-6 Nebraska after six innings. Oregon's Michael Meckna gave up a walk and hit, but kept them scoreless in this inning. Ducks strand two on base...

8-6 Nebraska after five innings. I have no idea why...but they brought Collin Clarke back out--who gave up two more runs before being replaced by Michael Meckna. RS freshman Naulivou Lauaki Jr. is replacing Dominic Hellman as DH for Oregon...and continues to earn it as he blasted a solo HR over CF.

6-5 Nebraska after four innings. Good gosh...they figured out Collin Clarke big-time, and just carved him up. He gave up two solo HRs, and 2-run HR, and a ton of hits that scored another. What a nightmare inning... In this inning...Oregon strands bases-loaded.