Charles Fischer

Coach Dillingham has offered a superb receiver already! Oregon Offers UTEP Receiver Jacob Cowing After He Enters NCAA Transfer Portal by Matt Prehm of Duck Territory 247

(Press Release from Oregon Athletics) EUGENE, Ore. — Head coach Dan Lanning has officially announced the addition of Tony Tuioti as Oregon football’s new defensive line coach. Tuioti is the second hiring of the day for Lanning, who earlier on Thursday named Demetrice Martin cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator. Lanning announced Kenny Dillingham as the Ducks’ new offensive coordinator and Matt Powledge as co-defensive coordinator last week. “I am thrilled to have Tony Tuioti joining us here at Oregon,” Lanning said. “He is one of the top defensive line coaches in the country, and he has a tremendous track record both in recruiting and player development. His experience coaching at the NFL and Power 5 levels will be a huge asset to our coaching staff, and his connection and familiarity with the West Coast, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands is extremely valuable.” “Coach Tuioti is a terrific teacher, and I know our student-athletes are going to absolutely love working with him. Family is extremely important to him, and that really stood out during this process and made it clear he is a great fit for this program. I am honored to welcome Tony and his wife, Keala, their three daughters, Teisa, Teiyana, and Teinia, and their four sons, Teivis, Teilor, Teitum, and Teimana, to the Oregon family.” Tuioti comes to Oregon from Nebraska, where he spent the last three seasons as the Huskers’ defensive line coach. Tuioti has also coached at California (2017-18) and Hawaii (2000-01, 2010-15), and he worked as the director of player personnel at both Hawaii (2008-09) and Michigan (2016). Tuioti also has experience coaching in the NFL, spending two seasons as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns (2014-15), and he was a head coach early in his career at Kalaheo High School in Hawaii. “My family and I are extremely excited and blessed to have the opportunity to work at the University of Oregon,” Tuioti said, “a place with great fans, a winning tradition, and a national brand! Coach Lanning is a great defensive minded coach and I can’t wait to get started working with the staff and getting to know and serve the young men in the program. Go Ducks!” ­­Tuioti coached two defensive linemen to all-Big Ten accolades in his first season at Nebraska in 2019, and all three of his starters were on active NFL rosters in 2020. That 2019 Huskers defense held three opponents to less than 90 rushing yards and three teams to less than 100 passing yards, while Tuioti’s defensive line combined for 32.0 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks. Tuioti quickly re-tooled the defensive line in 2020, with the Huskers lowering their yards allowed per rush from 4.82 to 4.17. Tuioti maintained that progress in 2021, with Nebraska allowing 4.16 yards per rush. Highly regarded as a recruiter, Tuioti also helped Nebraska sign a top-25 recruiting class in 2021. Prior to going to Nebraska, Tuioti helped orchestrate an impressive defensive turnaround at Cal, coaching the outside linebackers in 2017 and the defensive line in 2018. The 2017 Golden Bears improved by an average of 40 spots in the 15 primary team defensive statistical categories from the previous year, with Tuioti’s outside linebacker group combining for 11.0 sacks. Tuioti helped Cal rank in the top 10 nationally in passing defense, interceptions, takeaways, and defensive touchdowns in 2018, while also finishing in the top 20 in total defense, pass efficiency defense, and first downs allowed. Tuioti’s defensive line unit played a big role in the dramatic turnaround, with the three starters combining for 123 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and eight sacks. Tuioti spent the 2016 season as Michigan’s director of player personnel, where helped the Wolverines land in the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation in the midst of a 10-3 season. He also played a critical role in developing the relationships for a satellite camp tour in the summer of 2016 that included American Samoa, Australia and Hawaii among nearly 40 locations. Before returning to the college ranks, Tuioti served as the assistant defensive line and quality control coach for the Cleveland Browns in 2014 and 2015. In Tuioti’s first season, Cleveland led the NFL in opponent completion percentage, opposing quarterback passer rating, and passes defended, while also ranking second in interceptions. A 2000 graduate from Hawaii, Tuioti got his start in coaching at his alma mater as a graduate assistant in 2000-01. He returned to Hawaii seven years later, working as the director of player personnel in 2008-09 before coaching the defensive line in 2010-11 and the linebackers in 2012-13. Hawaii led the nation in takeaways in Tuioti’s first season as defensive line coach, with his unit producing 22.5 of the team’s 30 sacks. With Tuioti coaching the linebackers in 2012, the Rainbow Warriors ranked 11th nationally in pass defense. Before returning to his alma mater, Tuioti served as the head coach for Kalaheo High School. After inheriting a winless team, he led the Mustangs to their first playoff appearance as the youngest varsity head coach in the state. Tuioti moved to Las Vegas to pursue a second master’s degree following two seasons at Kalaheo, and he returned to coaching in 2007 as the defensive coordinator for a Silverado High School team that went undefeated in the regular season. Tuioti was a key leader for Hawaii as a defensive lineman, earning honorable mention all-WAC honors as a junior and senior while helping the Rainbow Warriors go from 0-12 to 9-4 and a share of the conference title. He is one of two Rainbow Warriors to win a WAC championship as both a player (1999) and a coach (2010). Tuioti earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hawaii in 2000, and added a master’s degree in education administration in 2002. He completed work on a second master’s degree in special education from UNLV in 2007.

(Release from Oregon Athletics) EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning announced the hiring of Demetrice Martin on Thursday as the Ducks’ new cornerbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Martin joins offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham and co-defensive coordinator Matt Powledge as the first additions to Lanning’s initial coaching staff at Oregon. “I am so excited to welcome Demetrice Martin to our football staff here at Oregon,” Lanning said. “He is better known to players and coaches as ‘Coach Meat.’ He brings a plethora of coaching experience on the West Coast and in the Pac-12, and he has developed a strong reputation as an elite recruiter out west over the last several years." “The two characteristics I look for most in my search for coaches is relationships and development. Coach Martin definitely checks both those boxes. Demetrice has proven over time to be a great teacher and developer of men on and off the field. His journey as a coach has been just as impressive, growing from a high school coach at Monrovia High School to a Junior College coach at Mt. San Antonio to now at the University of Oregon. Please join me in welcoming Coach Martin and his children Cole, Cassius, Kori, and Quincee to Duck Nation.” Martin brings 15 years of experience coaching in the Pac-12 to Eugene, spending the last two seasons as cornerbacks coach at Colorado. He has also made stops at Arizona (2018-19), UCLA (2012-17), Washington (2009-11), and USC (2006-07). “I am super stoked for the opportunity to work at the University of Oregon, a premier university in one of the top conferences in the world.” Martin said. “Combine this with the energy, enthusiasm, experience, and expertise of the staff that Coach Lanning is putting together, and I know we have the perfect storm brewing. Then you add in the top fan base in the Pac-12! It’s on and Quack’n! Go Ducks!” Martin has coached 15 defensive backs to Pac-12 all-conference honors throughout his career, while helping his teams reach 10 bowl games. In 2021, Martin mentored freshman Christian Gonzalez to an all-Pac-12 honorable mention selection. Martin helped guide the Buffaloes to an appearance in the Valero Alamo Bowl in 2020. Colorado boasted one of the Pac-12’s stingiest pass defenses, holding opponents to a league-best 55.6 completion percentage. At Arizona, Martin coached Lorenzo Burns to all-conference honorable mention recognition in 2019, with the sophomore ranking third in the Pac-12 with four interceptions. Burns ranked sixth in the conference with 11 pass breakups, a year after leading the Wildcats with 11 PBUs as a freshman. Martin enjoyed a tremendous six-year run at UCLA, spending two seasons as defensive backs coach before being elevated to assistant head coach. Martin mentored 11 all-conference defensive backs in Westwood­­ and helped the Bruins land six consecutive top-20 recruiting classes. UCLA went 47-31 during Martin’s tenure while qualifying for five bowl games in six seasons. In 2016, the Bruins’ secondary ranked seventh in the nation in pass defense efficiency (105.8) and 22nd nationally in interceptions (15). UCLA led the Pac-12 with just 12 touchdown passes allowed, and Randall Goforth was 31st nationally with four interceptions. Martin helped UCLA lead the Pac-12 in passing defense in 2015, allowing just 203.2 passing yards per game with a league-best 5.8 yards per passing attempt. The Bruins also led the conference in pass defense efficiency (111.5) while ranking 18th nationally in that category. Martin mentored four defensive backs to Pac-12 all-conference accolades in 2014, with Ishmael Adams and Anthony Jefferson each earning first-team honors. That unit ranked fourth in the Pac-12 with 250.6 passing yards allowed per game. As the defensive backs coach for a Washington team that went 0-12 the year before he arrived, Martin helped the Huskies reach two bowl games during his three seasons in Seattle. He played a big role in UW landing back-to-back top-25 recruiting classes in 2010 and 2011. Martin started his coaching career as the defensive coordinator at Monrovia High School in 1999-00, and he was the secondary coach at John Muir High School in 2001 before making the move to Pasadena City College (2001-02) in the same role. Martin then worked as the pass defense coordinator and secondary coach at Mt. San Antonio College for three seasons (2003-05). A Southern California native, Martin made his coaching debut at the Division I level as a graduate assistant on Pete Carroll’s staff at USC in 2006-07. The Trojans went 22-4 in Martin’s two years in Los Angeles, including back-to-back Rose Bowl victories. In 2007, USC boasted the second-best scoring defense in the nation. Martin returned to Mt. San Antonio College in 2008 before going to Washington, where he began his run as a highly successful full-time coach and recruiter in the Pac-12. Martin was a four-year letter-winner as a wide receiver and cornerback at Michigan State (1992-95) during his playing days. He was a first-team all-Big Ten selection in 1994, when he led the conference with seven interceptions. Martin went on to play one season for the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe and two for the Houston Thunderbears in the Arena Football League, and he also spent time with the St. Louis Rams.

So very cool...thanks to 30Duck for starting this thread and the REAMS of articles he brings to this forum. And a moderator to boot!

Pot...meet the real kettle!

While it is not a visual many would enjoy--I am nodding as I read it as we've all been there. Outstanding post, and your description of a drive after the lead is so....accurate. (and painful!) Lanning does not realize what a low bar Cristobal created, and how we will be so happy with even average results. Was Cristobal blaming the fans on this one?

deschutesduck...you are killing-it with posting articles, and I can speak for the community when I say THANK YOU! With all I'm doing, I cannot always keep up yet I'd really like everyone to stay informed. I've had a TON of feedback that people are using this forum for getting their news, so I really appreciate everyone posting articles and helping all the good people that are members in this unique community. We all just want to dive into all the Duck news!

You got that right! Either readers had to put up with me droning on, or watch the actual games. Neither was a very fulfilling experience!

Think he now might see the tea leaves for the Sun Devils?

It is interesting to read the Trojan-take on this hire. They are watching Oregon very closely to see how they will compete... It would appear that Klemm was fired/suspended at UCLA for recruiting violations and then reinstated? REPORT: Oregon, Dan Lanning Pursue Former Jim Mora Assistant at UCLA by Matt Zemek of Trojan Wire

So he was also at UCLA, (see article) when Jim Mora was there and had two 10-win seasons. Oregon Reportedly Looking To Hire Notable NFL Assistant by Matt Hladik of The Spun

I understand...he's gotta move up, but I was hoping it would be in the Oregon organization. Oregon's Nate Costa Set to Become New QB Coach with Nevada Wolfpack by Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire

Jon, it is a brilliant article that will lend to tons of other tangents to ponder and explore. --Will people actually pay to watch "pre-NFL" play when it is such a minor-league desperation play? --Will universities truly "align" with a team, or let it turn into a "Club" as they do in Europe? --Will the fee paid to the universities by the licensee holder be enough to fund all the other sports? --How will universities avoid seeing young women in court for lack of athletic opportunities? --Won't this destroy Olympic sports funding across the US? --What will become of us fans? The impact on sites like this and the other sites that have subscriptions. Seems the interest would decline quite a bit? --Will people want to watch Oregon State versus Washington State and UCLA versus Stanford? In the end...isn't this going to kill the "The Golden Goose of College Football" for everyone? Cannot Afford this Anymore?

As I said before....Akron is not a coaching destination, it is an escape. I will have more about the reasons in an upcoming article.

Jester....with all I've been catching up with--I have not addressed how much you are adding to this community in only your second day. Please continue to share your thoughts often as I think I can represent many in the community that say, "WELCOME!" P.S. Is your posting name from the instructor in "Top Gun?"

In the other article....there was a segment about a little-known pitcher transferring from British Columbia, and this is the kind gem-finding-polishing that Coach Waz does. Makes it fun to follow!

With all the WRs leaving...this is HIS chance to shine along with the freshmen receivers. Go for it! Isaah Crocker Emerging as Contributor After Quiet Four Years with Ducks by Erik Skopil of Duck Territory 247

My FishDuck Friends....there are some GOOD PLAYERS on this team, do check the information below! (Press Release sent from Oregon Athletics) EUGENE, Ore. – Collegiate Baseball released its preseason poll for the 2022 season with Oregon ranked 21st heading into the season. Oregon is coming off a 2021 campaign that saw the Ducks return to postseason play by hosting the Eugene Regional, where they advanced to the championship game. Oregon finished the 2021 season 39-16 and second in the Pac-12 Conference with a 20-10 league record. Oregon returns 20 letter winners from last year’s squad, including six starters among position players and nine members of a pitching staff that finished the season with a 3.71 ERA. A pair of All-Americans, left fielder Tanner Smith and closer Kolby Somers, highlight the returnees. Oregon Team Information The Ducks return 20 letter winners (11 position players/9 pitchers). Two All-Americans (Tanner Smith – Collegiate Baseball; Kolby Somers – NCBWA) return to lead the team. The Ducks return starters at catcher (Jack Scanlon), second base (Gavin Grant), third base (Sam Nowitzki), shortstop (Josh Kasevich), left field (Smith) and centerfield (Anthony Hall). The Ducks return two of their three leading hitters from last season in Smith (.324/.417/.533) and Kasevich (.324/.397/.444). The Ducks’ pitching staff returns six pitchers that made double-digit appearances, including team-leader Isaac Ayon (22 appearances) and Andrew Mosiello (21 appearances). Somers earned first-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors after finishing 2-2 with a 3.08 ERA and 11 saves, while holding opposing batters to a .149 average. The Ducks added six transfers from four-year colleges, two junior college transfers and nine high school players. Oregon opens its season Feb. 18-21 at San Diego with its first home series Feb. 25-28 vs. St. John's.

Look my friends....it is early for Baseball, but the Ducks are on the rise and this is a GREAT article about three Ducks-on-the-Diamond! Three Ducks Make Top-100 Prospect List for 2022 MLB Draft by Jared Mack of Duck Territory 247 Josh Kasevich (Batted .324!)

I did not think it was this many, and most need another year IMHO. But I thought that of Mykael Wright and Devon Williams too. 11 Oregon Ducks Who May Declare for 2022 NFL Draft in the Near Future by Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire

This certainly adds to the bulletin board material...light a fire?

Okay...so you think former players make better decisions that we would and you are skeptical about the new coach. No sweat; we disagree. The former players are not working in the best interests of the majority of the fans...and I know that from what they did and was the two events discussed in the article. And BTW...this really belongs in that thread.

I have published several articles where I did not advocate a change from Cristobal because I could not see a better replacement despite his flaws. Had I known that Dan Lanning would have been an alternative--I would have been on board with that immediately! You don't need to sell us on why it is good for Mario to come home; we are delighted with him returning home. You are happy and we are, so...no problem! P.S. You WILL see the quarterback's numbers drop next season and I can already hear the excuses...but in three years you will admit we were right here. We know him, we know his strengths and weaknesses and all parties are happy, so,--cool.

Boy....for someone returning to the forum...you sure know how to throw a touchdown to my heart in your first post in for so long. Such a great post, and makes me long for the over-achievers that made Oregon special. A voice like yours is good for this community, so WELCOME!

Yikes. I did not think of that. Hope not!