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I wonder, if Mario knew that he was in trouble, JM moving on, or knowing he would need to hire his 3rd OC in five years. That would point to his ineptness leading a team to success on the field. Where as changing jobs buys him three to four years if he nails recruiting. Paying off debt and get your stuff in order Mario. Life can be fickle, you never know when the luck runs out.

Better to move on than to let his attitude linger and hurt the team. Problem was, No umpf in the Offense, anyways and it showed in the Championship game. I wished him well, he reminded me so much of Keanon Lowe. Oregon had so many of these guys, Kiko Alonso, Michael Clay, Nate Costa, DJ Davis, Eddie Pleasant man the list is LONG. . . . . .Blue collar workers. Did what was asked of them. Emotional video, needed to make sure he did not say something in frustration but he is still young and learning.

I love what I am reading. Mario gets a raise to $8 mil a year, Miami pays for us to Hire a new Coach, for the first two Years. We get rid of Coach Speak and no Offense for a promise of Action, Defense and Explosion Plays. How in the World does this Happen? Only at Oregon?

Sark signed on for this? Still got to pass the NCAA smell test, as lame as it maybe with Emmert the former Dawg. Fits with the Bagmen of the SEC. Oregon can do this NIL legit, just need the Outside the Box thinkers to step away from the bags. It ain't like that HERE, for Reals!

The NIL, I believe has opened a door, that the school may help student athletes explore. I have to believe that any decisions made by student athletes has to meet requirements set forth by the NCAA. Or not violate NCAA rules. Having a resource to help those athletes, to properly navigate NIL opportunities keeps the school, programs out of trouble, while guiding students in the right direction. As far as building men or athletes of Character. A great opportunity, students getting an education to do a job, athletic abilities to support current and future endeavors. Not everyone can play in pro sports but being a part of the community, where ever that may be. I like that some of Oregon's former athletes have gone to work in the local communities, as business men, business owners, mentors, teachers and coaches. Keenan Lowe, Darron Thomas, last I read, coaching at Jefferson, Chris Miller at West Linn HS. LaMichael, a business owner, others working for Nike or other businesses.

I have noticed that there are more positions posted on coaches staff for the last several coaches, Helf, Taggart and Cristobal. So staff increased or so it seems, more analysts, personnel director??

I am interested in, what is a Coaches pick for employees and what is the Schools pick for employees. I understand that Head Coaches, like CEO's need to create and be responsible for the direction a team is heading but when it comes to support staff outside of HC, as in compliance, recruiting, schooling, there must be some crossover, support staff. Is there a formula, I am curious.

What does that $5 mil to $8 mil get you in a NFL Coach? I would have BET that at $7 mil to $9 mil I would have a Head Coach named Nick Saban or Dabo Swinney, they have won two or better in the last ten years. Who are these guys who have leveraged their positions to make more, Tucker from Mich St, Kelly from Notre Dame to LSU, Cristobal from Oregon to Miami, Riley from Oklahoma to USC. In the past Fisher at AtM, Orgeron formerly of LSU, Riley formerly of Ok were around $6 mil to $8 mil plus a year. Beware Buyers Remorse, look at LSU and the Former Coach Orgeron. FSU and their Free Willie sale several years ago. And now the Miami and the Manny Diaz Winter Clearance. Feels like the movie, "Fast and the Furious 10 Taking you for a Ride but Getting Paid". I like Vin Diesel, he is the modern day Yul Brynner, Telly Savalas. Great Actor and Paid well but as a Coach Meh.

Paying for potential at nearly $5 mil per year. More than they paid Cristobal, who had HC experience, $2.7 mil a year to start increased to $4.3 in 2020. Was offered $7 mil to stay but went for $8 mil at Miami. If they paid this much for Potential, How much are they going to UP the Staff Budget for Asst Coaches, support staff. Seems to me, Oregon should have "support staff" that can do some of the leg work of Coaches, that are ALL Oregon. That provide logistics for the team, analysts, nutritionists, medical, equipment, facilities, video technicians, etc. Seems to me, that Cristobal felt way underpaid, while the powers that be felt he had not proved enough to warrant more money? That says a lot to me. Mullens, learned so much from Helfrich maybe? And I am not sold on Wilcox turning down Oregon. Cal paid in 2020 a salary of $3.276 mil after taking a $228k pay cut due to Covid. You do not think Mullens would have paid him the same as what was offered to and accepted by Lanning? It's California, cost of living and taxes. Wish I was a fly on the Oregon AD's wall. Something very interesting going on here. So many asst. coaches leaving, SO quickly. Could not, IMHO, been a sudden thing with MC but happy with The New Hire and looking forward to a New ERA in Oregon Ducks Football.

So Proud of this kid. Thanks for Rep N your family, schools, Sheldon & Oregon. Realizing your dream and being such a class act, your family must be so proud. As proud as many Oregonians are of you too. May you have a long and fruitful career.

Reeks of Miley Cyrus and not in a good way.

Wives can be very protective of their men. Because of the kids, at school. Passion from fans. They have feeling too but their spouse make big money at a great sacrifice of time away from family. I get it. Seems that when he did well, he faced criticism, who doesn't? When he did poorly, A LOT of criticism. He was a HC before, they should be more than familiar with it. But when you are far from family, his and hers, no one to help through the tough times. Feels very alone. With Lanning, there are NO excuses. Home is where you hang your hat. There will be rough spots but how he handles those will make him stronger or he will start packing his bags early. Happy Wife, Happy Life.

John Canzano said that, LOL, he trying to get on Lannings good side, Already?

I kind of gather that, should the Defense get a turnover, we are going to step on some throats to make them count. Not like what happened with Utah. Offensive help comes from defensive stops, whether its a pick, fumble recovery or turn over on downs. Use all to help the team score points. Playing to win, not playing NOT to lose.

He understands, he and others Can't do it alone, as much as they act like it. Delegating is so important, because you are hiring talent, bringing in talent and there IS only so many hours in a day. Oregon of OLD, was the foundation of Ducks Football, the teachers like Campbell, Aliotti, Pellum, Greatwood, Neal and Osbourne. Took in kids and made them men. Saw talent and coached them up. Reaching out to former Ducks and letting them know, they are heard. Promising.

I could see him camping out at Oregon while his boys grow up. The point being that his old college is not in the same league as Oregon. But You and I know that money and opportunity would be the deciding factor. I do believe that Oregon would compensate him for setting the bar high, championships, major bowls, program prominence and recruiting or developing player talent to the next level. This is an ideal situation unless, the wife has a great dislike of Oregon, the state.

Not sure what happened but Twitter video, did not make it. But I am happy with the Lanning pick, than Lane. He might be a great OC but the baggage he brings, is more distraction that Attraction IMHO.

This is why he would be a terrible addition to Oregon "Get your popcorn ready." -- Lane Kiffin, to CBS reporter Jamie Erdahl, on the field before Ole Miss played Alabama. "I don't even know why it came out, and I actually said to Lebby, I got on the headsets and said, 'I just said something really stupid. You better score a lot of points.'" -- Kiffin, on trying to rally Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby after his Alabama comment. Kiffin said after the 42-21 loss that at halftime, with the Rebels trailing 28-0, he told Lebby, "It looks like we didn't plug the microwave in, buddy." That last sentence had me laughing my ass off, Thanks Lane for just being you.

Oh Yes we will and it will be at Autzen with a New Head Coach, Not Named Chip 2.0. Can you feel the ENERGY!?! I just kidding you JJ. I am hoping for a Major Turn Around in our team with the infusion of NEW BLOOD!

Not great numbers for sure. But this is the beginning of a new week. A new coach, a new era so lets see how the change helps the Ducks and Oregon Football's direction.

Does it really matter to him, they fire him, he gets paid. Then he goes back to the media gig he had and gets paid. Lots of people getting paid that give us nothing. Hoping that Coach Lanning shows us some character and a plan that gives us something to be Proud of setting a better example of what Oregon Football, can be.

WOW, you NAILED IT! I was shaking my HEAD YES, Yes and Y E S ! I really gathered, your belief in him as a GOOD Leader that lets his people DO what they know how to do as long as it is in line with the Goals of the Team. I too, hope he is a good CEO of the the People he puts in place below him, better than Mario did. Bring in talent, make the talent better, let the talent grow. Let us hope Oregon has made a great judgement, in this mans abilities, the School, the students and the fans deserve it. Go Ducks.

I do not know if this has been said already but I hope he is a good Leader, makes good choices at OC, DC and Lets them Work. CEO's are good visionaries, hire and fire the people that take care of the Mission Statement. Bring the Bucks home and builds something consistent. Sets the goal for the team and holds the OC and DC responsible. His lack of coaching experience is surely a concern but NOW its up to him to set the stage. I hope Joe Salave'a gets a chance to shine, if he so desires but the loss of DeRuyter and Yates, is not a big deal to me. Wilson the LB coach, Good Luck at Nevada. He made the most out of those players, including Bassa. Not that the Secondary was bad, I just do not believe they where used properly. Five Db's and our LBers suffered in the middle all the time.

His boy is already wearing, Near Duck Gear! Was meant to be. Thank you Charles for the Drop.

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