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$$$ the root of all evil.

Is this where the game is going? For a while the problem was star players sitting out of Bowls unless they were "important". Now players have their sights on NIL $$ and the NFL, making the Playoff would be nice but...

and she hasn't been there all that long. She is in the right spot while making it the right spot. Her career numbers are going to be amazing, barring injury.

I'll have to take peek at that. I was in several classes with him at U of O and knew him pretty well, Tried to play racket ball with his sister and never scored a point.

Too bad for the kid he'll never see a championship playoff game unless he hits the portal.

Seems like Neville should be getting a little love there .. What he did this year, expanded to 162 games is HOF stuff. Not saying he could do it there with a wooden bat vs MLB pitchers but nobody else in college ball hit that many dingers, including Walsh who DID have a great season as well.

Why not, if you have the bucks and no integrity

Another big weekend for OBD recruiting. Oregon Ducks stack up list of blue-chip recruits visiting this weekend DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are set to host another long list of blue-chip recruits on official visits this weekend in Eugene.

Which do you like better?

I know you've all been wondering, 'what are 30Duck's favorite Michael Jackson songs?'

How an NIL Loophole is Transforming Texas Tech Into a Softball Powerhouse WWW.SI.COM Texas Tech softball is coming off a national runner-up finish and has been thrust into the spotlight with a multi-millionaire pitcher in...

Oregon Lands Commitment From 4-Star WR Messiah Hampton Oregon’s recruiting dry spell ended in a big way on Friday, as the Ducks picked up a commitment from 2026 4-Star Rochester (NY) James Monroe wide receiver Messiah Hampton. Hampton chose the Ducks from a top group that also included Miami, Syracuse, Penn State, Georgia, Ohio State and Michigan. Hampton is the No. 48 player in the On300 rankings, the No. 7 wide receiver and the No. 1 prospect in New York. New wide receivers coach Ross Douglas leaned on his prior relationship with Hampton to land his first commitment since joining Lanning’s staff and the first wide receiver in Oregon’s 2026 recruiting class. With Hampton now in the fold, Oregon’s 2026 recruiting class has climbed back into the top-10 classes nationally, coming in at No. 8 according to On3. The Ducks have eight verbal commitments, headlined by 5-star Reidsville (NC) tight end Kendre Harrison, who has shut down his recruitment and is all-in on the Ducks. On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuckOn3’s Max Torres and Justin Hopkins break down Hampton’s commitment and what it means for Oregon Football. They also take a look at what’s next for Douglas at wide receiver in the 2026 class, with more of Oregon’s top targets scheduled to take their official visit with the Ducks before making a summer commitment. 2026 4-star Opa Loka (Fla.) wide receiver Calvin Russell has Oregon in his top group heading into his college commitment date of July 5. 2026 4-Star Lucas (Tex.) Panther Creek Athlete Jalen Lott also has high interest in Oregon ahead of his official visit in Eugene next weekend. PODCAST: 4-Star WR Messiah Hampton Commits to Oregon WWW.ON3.COM Analyzing what the commitment of 2026 Rochester (NY) James Monroe wide receiver Messiah Hampton means for Oregon...

Schools Can Pay Their Athletes—and College Sports Will Never Be the Same - WSJ

IF Gus Johnson becomes a calming influence

USA takes a look back at what the PO fields would have been with a 16-team, 5-11 format. Big winner? Not the SEC, it's The B1G. Who benefits from College Football Playoff expansion to 16 teams? WWW.USATODAY.COM If College Football Playoff indeed expands to 16 teams, it will become a more attainable destination for three-loss teams from coast to coast. FWIW, I believe the B1G should go with the 5-11 format, IF the SEC plays 9 conference games.

I think it was down to hometown Syracuse and The coach who had been recruiting him for four years very early. Oregon may have been seen as a better route to the NFL.

Good Luck, Yuck Yuck What is NIL Go, and why is it the latest subject of debate among college sports leaders? SPORTS.YAHOO.COM All NIL deals must now pass through a process run by Deloitte. It threatens to significantly scale back the millions of dollars being handed to athletes from booster-backed collectives. Lawyers are lining up to blow past NIL Go on their way to the courthouse.

More (Moore?) on Messiah. Oregon lands exhilarating 4-star commit Messiah Hampton in major recruiting win WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM The Ducks held off other major programs.

Messiah arrives on Friday the 13th, what's that mean? Is he good for a Hail Mary?

Five B1G coaches with second-season tests. College football coaches entering Year 2 who are facing defining campaigns in 2025 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM These 12 coaches have pivotal years ahead in the 2025 college football season

SIDEARM Integrations GODUCKS.COM Walsh is one of four finalists for the award honoring the nation's most outstanding offensive player

Preseason Big Ten QB Rankings - Josh Pate Cut

Dante Moore Walks the Walk! Oregon Football star QB Dante Moore gives back with heartfelt gift to hometown alma mater WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Dante Moore is beginning the journey of becoming the next great Oregon Ducks starting QB. Entering his junior season, Moore is slated to start for Dan Lanning's squad after transferring into...

Ya know, Parity has pushed the SEC aside in the CFP too. The last two years SEC wasn't even in the Natty game, and the Natty went to the B1G! Yes, the Gators did win "March Madness". but football, keep your 8 Games SEC, the B1G will just keep on keeping on.

Among the thousands of CFB preseason prognosticators, Phil Steele is usually the real deal. Phil Steele praises Penn State and projects a title-winning season VICTORYBELLRINGS.COM Phil Steele has high hopes for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and not only in the Big Ten. Whereas Ohio State triumphed to its first College Football Playoff cha Phil is far from the only playoff picker to be high on PSU. Yes, a quality new DC is on board, but isn't it the same old head coach and a pick-throwing QB? Week 5, OBD gets an upfront and personal look at the Nits.