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Well, at much as us "fur balls" are laughing it up, Penn State's downfall isn't great for the B1G. I will harp this until my dead hands grow cold: Iowa, Wisconsin, Penn State, Nebraska, the Fuskies, USC, and even Michigan State BETTER muscle up, because the B1G is falling behind when it comes to drawing eyeballs. That means mega dollars folks. I do not want anything near the disaster that became the WAC12. Ohio State was the only Big Ten program to draw 10M fans outside The Big Game. One week-that's all the B1G generated. That is not acceptable in my book. The B1G has an alum base that more than rivals the SEC, but it is getting its a$$ kicked when it comes to being compelling football the nation wants to watch. And I really don't care if football matters more in the South. Unless College Football gets a commissioner, Tony Pettiti is responsible for at least five teams averaging at least 8M fans watching them EVERY WEEK. We are in an arms race to field the best teams in the business. Humongous television fan bases are the best means to earn astronomic TV contracts. So I prefer risking two losses in a world class conference of national title contenders than to laugh at a conference foe's demise. No matter how much class they lack. We need a slew of programs capable of kicking our a$$ if we falter. At least capable of it. We are no longer in an era where three conference powerhouses are enough to support a conference. So if I were you folks, I'd start demanding teams we hate, and those we poke fun at get their A$$ES in gear and develop title contenders. Our very survival may be at stake.

Now that's sad... Tulane punts. NT returner looks over his shoulder, and the ball bounces off his foot, into the hands of the Blue Wave gunner...

This in an AD that should be FIRED-

Matt Campbell is a pretty good hire. Yet somehow I don't believe Penn State and their fan base expected Campbell to be the homerun that replaces "Double at Best" James Franklin. Seems to me Penn State and its fans evaluated themselves as an Ohio State and Michigan caliber program. Not to mention better than "new money" Oregon. I thought firing Franklin was a horrible decision. Campbell is decent though, and if he learns to open his offense up, his Penn State teams could be scary. If not, it may be one knight replacing another on the Chessboard. Penn State thought they were going to easily acquire a deadly "queen" caliber coach. Like one of our favorite announcers fondly used to say "not so fast my friend".

I get the impression Kraft would ask his President to never consider ending Oregon's partial media share early despite Oregon making a contribution to TV viewer interest and CFP revenue share.... laugh.

Now THAT would be funny!

I believe both Hampton and Mehringer worked games from the booth. Unless a person was listening in on the game conversation between the coaches, one doesn’t really know who was making the calls. Both of these coaches were titled “co-coordinator” for a reason. Possibly the die was cast for them to have the inside track for their new jobs some time ago.

Perhaps add a little spicy sauce to OSU vs WSU? Jonathan Smith is available.

I trust coach Lanning but I will admit that I was hoping to get coordinators with current multi-year proven track records of play calling success for both of the new coordinator positions. It feels good to promote from within until you find out they were not ready for the new position. Oregon is a top 10 program with the goal of a national title. Our new coaches will be going up against more experienced play callers next year while attempting to win that elusive national championship. Hopefully, his coaching hires work out again for Coach Lanning and OBD.

After 50-plus days and close to being shut out on signing day, Matt Campbell is a pretty good hire.

Penn State finally hires a head coach after about 50 days. Got him from Iowa State. Iowa State took about 50 minutes to hire a replacement. First year Washington State coach leaves the Cougs.

You gotta love new Big-10 rivalries forming... It fits me to a "T"! (Referring to the Penn State AD remarks)

Five Things to Know About Oregon's New Offensive Coordinator Drew MehringerOregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning decided to hire internally when it came to offensive and defensive coordinator vacancies. Co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Drew Mehringer is reportedly set to step into a new role with the program. Oregon Ducks On SIFive Things to Know About Oregon's New Offensive Coordina...The Oregon Ducks didn’t have to look far when searching for their next offensive and defensive coordinators. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Chris Hampton will

Dan Lanning breaks down desired traits in offensive coordinator hire

Ducks expected to promote Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton to fill vacated coordinator roles Oregon is expected to promote from within to replace both outgoing coordinators, per reports. Drew Mehringer is expected to become the new offensive coordinator and Chris Hampton the defensive coordinator.

I know there is another thread about our potential OC, but it was getting long and time for a new thread. Below is the latest...

If the Mehringer and Hampton promotion predictions are accurate, then having Tosh and Will stay through the CFP maintains full season coaching continuity and a launch on both sides of the ball for 2026. Call me an optimist, but I like it! It beats the heck out of what is going on at Penn St, LSU, Ole Miss and most programs spinning in the coaching carousel.

The name Neuweasel sounds like a Huskey

Two names I like are Jerry Neuheisel and Sean Brophy. You could make Brophy co-OC and get some of those ideas from North Texas and mix them into the offense.

Sounds like Mehringer. If DL believes in him and the players buy in, as they appear to have done, then it's time to get on board. James Crepea is reporting Chris Hampton will be the new DC. Works for me as does finding an expanded role for Wadood with the DBacks.

I don't see the risk. Coach Lanning knows Drew Mehringer really well. They've recruited together; sat in meetings together, CL has seen how DM understands the game, how he relates to player, how he schemes offenses, how breaks down and attacks defenses, how hard he works, how he reacts to stress, etc. If any thing this is hire that is anything but risky.

And some people just don’t have “it” or are not good at certain things. Hope he does well, if the rumors are true, but this is a huge and unnecessary risk for the program, IMO. Oregon has a golden window to win the national championship in the next couple of years and we’ll need the best coaches possible to pair with the extremely talented players. Our young coaches have been out-coached in a couple of games (e.g., Ohio State in the playoffs, Indiana this year).

We will need a quarterback coach then? Need to keep Daunte happy!