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Back when the Pac12 was in discussion with the CW I thought it was a good idea. Tons of exposure on a channel available on both cable TV and OTA. Oregon State, Washington State reportedly nearing TV deal with The CW AMP.AWFULANNOUNCING.COM

I wonder what the the fans on that SC board are saying right about now

Yikes. In a year they've lost 2 ADs, DeBoer leaving (along with 20 out of 22 starters), and their men's BB coach fired. A quote from an article from a well-known Fuskies site about this subject: Perhaps some of those puppy homers are starting to realize that UW isn't quite the destination they thought it was.

USC hasn't recruited and developed well in the trenches for years, I don't see that changing in 2024. The new DC there will need 2-3 years of hardcore recruiting and coaching to get up to snuff. Until then they're a 7-8 win team assuming the new QB pans out.

Great article Duckster. True college football fans who really scrutinize the details appreciate the in depth analysis of what made those recruiting classes truly succeed or not. I was in a debate on a YouTube video regarding what Cam Ward's upcoming season would potentially look like and oh boy, those Miami fans are a special kind of delirious. You'd think Mario was some kind of deity to them. Despite tons of proof that QBs regularly regress under his regimes they put their heads in the sand. Poor Cam, unless some miraculous change happens he has probably cost himself a lot of NFL money when he finally goes to the draft.

I know the focus on QBs throwing the deep ball is because it's the "sexy" skill to look at. But I'd argue that the more important traits to look for if you're searching for a starting QB are maturity, high IQ, and quick decision making (all three Bo has in spades). Bo has shown us that he can throw the long ball decently well, his arm strength isn't elite like Justin Herbert's but it's adequate. I think I read an article somewhere recently (I can't find it at the moment) where the the NFL scout states that the vast majority of passes in the NFL are short/mid length anyway. So having elite arm strength is certainly a plus but not a dealbreaker. I think if Bo continues to show he can hit those 20-40 yard range passes with deadly accuracy like he has been the last couple seasons, he'll be in a good place in the draft.

I don't know if he's underrated so much as he's underestimated. College football fans that don't pay close attention to the Oregon program generally only focus on his losses to DeBoer and neglect to notice what he's done overall in his 2 years as a HC. Not only that, they usually don't notice the constant, gradual cycle of improvement we see DL and his staff going through from game to game. DeBoer is an excellent game coach but you can definitely argue he was in the right situation at the right time and lightning struck. If he stayed another year at UW you'd see them as a shell of themselves, similar to TCU after they made their CFP run.

I bet it's Cam Ward given Mario's pristine history of QB development and powerful passing offense...

The Las Vegas GM may have accidentally tipped his hand... https://atozsports.com/las-vegas/raiders-general-manager-tom-telesco-accidentally-reveals-the-quarterback-he-may-prefer-at-nfl-combine/

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I like the 16 team expansion, I don't like the automatic bids. Leaving out the bids makes it a truer playoff.

Some of that was growing pains as a true freshman. But I think most of that was a terrible offensive line and an offensive scheme not designed around his strengths. I think Will Stein will do a better job tweaking his offense fit Moore's skill set if he becomes the starter in the future.

Reading through the article, it sounds very much like when Mario took over and had Justin as QB. He designed the wrong kind of offense that emphasized the run game and not the elite passer he had right in front of him. The one difference is that Mario was able to recruit and develop a competent OL, Chip could not even do that.

Quacking the Roster: QB Transfer Dante Moore WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Film review of Moore’s 2023 season at UCLA A very detailed analysis of his talents and performance at UCLA. It lays bare the reason for his inconsistency: Chip Kelly failed to design an offense around his strengths.

This really is the only option that's realistic for UCLA right now given their dire financial status and dismal NIL support. No chance a good and experienced HC will want to start with such a disadvantage, even if the location is in a recruiting hotbed. DeShaun Foster might turn into a good HC but he's going to starting from the ground up and primarily recruiting 3* talent as he'll be routinely outbid for blue chips. Of course that's not necessarily a bad thing if you're able to develop guys like Kyle Whittingham is consistently able to.

Seems like the only realistic option for UCLA is to pick up someone who's never been an HC before and wants their next step in their career. The majority of established HCs won't want to join a football program that's financially crippled and has weak NIL support.

Looks like DeBoer isn't done bleeding. OL coach Scott Huff is expected to follow Grubb back to Seattle. Husky revenge? Seattle Seahawks may hire more DeBoer coaches - Seattle Sports SPORTS.MYNORTHWEST.COM UW Huskies fans who feel spurned by Kalen DeBoer bolting for Alabama days may be getting their revenge thanks to...

Same here. I tune in 5-10 minutes before kick-off and that's about it.

The external narrative isn't looking good, at least to Auburn fans. DeBoer not beating 'Husky Harsin' allegations losing OC as ex-Auburn football HC did FLYWAREAGLE.COM Kalen DeBoer isn't beating the "Husky Harsin" allegations -- the idea that his journey from the Pacific Northwest to...

That’d be hilarious if it happens

Sources -- Seahawks hiring Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Ryan Grubb, who recently accepted the Alabama offensive coordinator job, will be hired as the Seahawks' offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

Some interesting info about the circumstances that Chip departed under. Why did Chip Kelly want out of UCLA? Diving into the Bruins' uphill Big Ten climb 247SPORTS.COM

David Shaw would be an interesting hire. He's a solid coach who could recruit at Stanford despite the academic requirements there. I imagine those would be lower at UCLA, though the athletic department's financials being bad probably puts similar handcuffs to recruiting both players and coaches.

Good timing for him then lol

These are the 3 highest performing DT/NT guys on UCLA's current roster: Jay Toia - UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM View the profile of UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman Jay Toia on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Gary Smith III - UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM View the profile of UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman Gary Smith III on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. And of course an ex-Duck Keanu Williams Career Stats - NCAAF - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Complete career NCAAF stats for UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman Keanu Williams on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. All have requisite size for that position...competent but not elite in my opinion. But then again I haven't followed UCLA's defensive scheme and statistically as a team they are very good, so what do I know? Elsewhere on the defensive line, if this guy became available I wouldn't mind if OBD snagged him. 13 sacks last season?? Wow! Laiatu Latu - UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM View the profile of UCLA Bruins Defensive Lineman Laiatu Latu on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.