Charles Fischer

We might want to give Coach Meat more than a year? Especially when you look at his ranking among all assistant coaches in the Pac-12 for recruiting... The 10 best Pac-12 recruiters for the 2023 class 247SPORTS.COM Here's a rundown of what the Pac-12 recruiter rankings look like after the recent addition of four-star athlete Kenyon Sadiq.

Something must be amiss with the Tar Heel DB coach! If you are Mack Brown...

Would that be Troy Franklin or Bo Nix? Good gosh what an opportunity for our receivers! Chase Cota....ready for another bomb? But wait...Coach Meat and Coach Lanning might be licking their lips the most...why? Could this shore up the Oregon secondary in a hurry?

(For Oregon Athletics Credentialed Media) EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning officially hired Will Stein as the Ducks’ new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday. “I am thrilled to welcome Will, his wife, Darby, and their newborn son, Joey, to our family here at Oregon,” Lanning said. “In our search to find the absolute best fit for the University of Oregon, we committed to a detailed search for the right person to lead our offense. Will is that person. He is a passionate and innovative coach who consistently finds ways to maximize his personnel. “Will has done a great job developing dynamic quarterbacks in his career, and he is able to see the game through a different lens as a former quarterback himself. He is a tremendous teacher and a tireless worker, and his focus on the student-athlete experience aligns with our philosophy here in Eugene. I am excited to see our team and offense reach new heights under his leadership and direction with our entire offensive staff.” Stein comes to Oregon from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he served as the Roadrunners’ co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2022 after spending the previous two seasons as pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Prior to joining UTSA in 2020, Stein got his coaching career started at Louisville (2013-14), Texas (2015-17) and Lake Travis High School (2018-19). “My family and I are extremely grateful to Coach Lanning and the Oregon administration for this incredible opportunity,” Stein said. “Oregon has become synonymous with explosive offense and dynamic playmakers, and I am so excited to be a part of such a powerful national brand. Coach Lanning and the rest of the staff are building something really special, and I can’t wait to get to work with these student-athletes both on the field and getting to know them as young men.” With Stein elevated to co-offensive coordinator in 2022, UTSA ranked No. 9 nationally in total offense (486.1 YPG), No. 12 in scoring offense (38.7 PPG) and No. 12 in passing offense (308.6 YPG). The Roadrunners scored 30-plus points in 12 of 13 games and 40-plus points in seven games, including 48 points in a dominant win over North Texas in the Conference USA Championship Game. UTSA also ranked eighth in the nation this season in third-down conversions (50.0 percent), and 17th in red-zone scoring (90.16 percent). On the ground, the Roadrunners were in the top 25 nationally with 28 rushing touchdowns. Quarterback Frank Harris was terrific in 2022 while learning under Stein, ranking second in the nation with 4,453 total yards of offense and sixth with 40 total touchdowns. Harris is sixth nationally in passing yards (3,865), seventh in passer rating (167.37) and tied for ninth in passing touchdowns (31), and his 71.1 completion percentage ranks third behind only Clay Millen (Colorado State) and Oregon’s Bo Nix. Harris was named the 2022 Conference USA Most Valuable Player, and running back Kevorian Barnes was selected as the league’s Freshman of the Year after rushing for 713 yards and six touchdowns while averaging an impressive 6.25 yards per carry. UTSA’s wide receivers enjoyed a historic season under Stein in 2021 while emerging as one of the top units in the nation. The trio of Joshua Cephus, Zakhari Franklin and De’Corian Clark combined to catch 204 passes for 2,585 yards and 25 touchdowns, making the Roadrunners one of just three teams to have three receivers with at least 50 receptions and 750 yards apiece. Franklin was a first-team all-conference selection after setting program records for receptions (81), yards (1,027), yards per game (79.0) and touchdowns (12). In his first season in San Antonio in 2020, Stein coached UTSA’s wide receivers to a combined 170 receptions, 1,923 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. He helped lead a balanced offensive attack that piled up 2,399 passing yards and a school-record 2,585 rushing yards. Stein joined UTSA after spending 2018 and 2019 as the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, quarterback coach and recruiting coordinator at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas. He helped lead the Cavaliers to a 26-4 combined record and back-to-back appearances in the state semifinal round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs. A former quarterback at Louisville, Stein got his coaching start in 2013 as a graduate assistant at his alma mater. Stein helped coach quarterbacks in his first season before moving into an offensive quality control role in 2014 while working with the wide receivers. Stein reunited with former Louisville head coach Charlie Strong at Texas, where he worked as a quality control coach with the Longhorns’ wide receivers in 2015 and 2016. He then helped coach Texas’ quarterbacks in 2017 before moving on to Lake Travis High School in 2018. Stein played for Steve Kragthorpe (2008-09) and Strong (2010-12) at Louisville, and was part of the 2012 team that won the Allstate Sugar Bowl with a 33-23 win over No. 3 Florida. He played his high school ball at Trinity High School in Louisville, where he was a three-time state champion and set the program’s single-season record for touchdown passes with 54. Stein earned a bachelor’s degree in sport administration from Louisville in 2011, and Master’s in business administration in 2014.

Get him Coach Locklyn!

I see your point, but I also see how coaches like to use two running backs primarily with a third for occasional relief or special situations, such as James with short yardage this year. Running back No. 4 and No. 5 don't see the field unless it is a rare year of two or even three injuries at running back. Seems that it pretty much guarantees that one or two transfers every year will be the norm. (After all that work recruiting!) Jordan James

I am surprised at this, as I think Dante Dowdell is locked in for us, and he is one of the nations leading running backs. Limar is a legit 4-Star on Rivals, and has quite the impressive offer list. (Michigan, USC and Washington) With all the needs we have, (do we have many linebackers left?) do we need another running back with Irving, Whittington, James, Dowdell...and this guy too? Oregon Recruiting: Ducks pick up prediction to flip RB Jayden Limar DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM According to a prediction from @JHopkinsSD, the Ducks are in great shape to flip 4-star RB Jayden Limar from Notre Dame.

Is it my imagination, or did it appear that Hutson had to stand near Lanning during the games? I think this was the MO with Cristobal, and it sure seemed that he would be standing near Lanning, and his visage was one of not wanting to be there? Did you get that impression?

My feeling going into this season was that I hoped for 10 wins. I did not predict it or anything, because I was not sure Oregon could win 10 games with a new staff, and I did not feel good about predicting less...just as an intense fan. I do think 10 wins has become standard in a way, because if you win 10 games...you are a good team, and you know everyone recognizes that and respects the Ducks. Ten wins in the regular season can usually get you into a good bowl, although I think the Huskies (Alamo) might disagree with that this year. It makes this Holiday Bowl SO IMPORTANT for Dan Lanning in terms of his perception with the recruits, the fans and the media. Gotta get that 10th!

...is Kris Hutson. It seems he was always being watched by both Cristobal and Lanning as a loose cannon who can create a penalty or a mistake at any time. He is a good receiver who helped us, but it also seems he thinks he is much more indispensable than he actually is. I don't want him to leave, but I also want better judgment on running out kickoffs, and antics after he made a good catch. Agree? Remember this little "conference" during the season?

Duck Fan 76...I think you are very kind and generous.

What did John Canzano think of the Will Stein hire? I called around after learning that the University of Oregon is hiring Will Stein as the next offensive coordinator. One power-five conference head coach told me of Stein: “He’s a stud. He’s won everywhere he has been. Some elite innovation on his film. Best trait is how he uses his players and capitalizes on their strengths.” Stein, 33, comes to Oregon from the University of Texas-San Antonio. He played his college ball at Louisville under Charlie Strong, among others. He was a star high school quarterback in Kentucky. While at Trinity High School he won three state titles. Stein still holds the school record for touchdown passes (54) in a single season. What do I think of the hire for Oregon? Intrigued. Also, let’s face it — the Ducks need to be a lot better on defense next season or it won’t matter who calls the plays on offense. That was apparent down the stretch this season. Still, I liked a lot of what I heard about Stein. Feels Kenny Dillingham-esque.

Of the 11 players who have announced leaving thus far--none were surprises to the coaching staff. (From another site a day and a half ago) Most were told how unrealistic it is for them to play much in 2023, and thus Lanning is making room. Before we become frustrated with a player or two who we wanted to remain--there are apparently other issues involved with some players, but again--only the coaches know the full truth as we are not there. In another thread it was reported (Post No. 40) that only 5% of the total snaps in the season had these 11 players in them. Not missing much, and 5% can/will be easily replaced. Significant roster turnover will be the norm now, and I would not be surprised if some of the transfers have a "fit" issue with the offense or defense.

This is not the number I have seen. In the article below, (wrote three days ago) they report over 3,000 in the portal last year, not 8,200. Where did you get that high of number? https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/article269614316.html

I'm with ya, man. "I never said I was noble."

Oh my...I can't celebrate a new offensive coordinator. Like me, he's on his way out...

Holy Crap! In the short video near the top...he says he wants to take deep shots twice a quarter? (Eight times a game?) "Under Stein’s tutelage, the UTSA wideouts smashed records and emerged as one of the top groups in the FBS in 2021. Joshua Cephus, De’Corian Clark, and Franklin combined to catch 204 passes for 2,585 yards and 25 TDs and made UTSA one of only three teams (Appalachian State, Ohio State) to have three receivers with at least 50 receptions and 750 yards in 2021." "This season, Franklin and Cephus combined for 2,085 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2022."

Whoa! Going through the bio of Will Stein, and I learn that Stein was the QB coach and OC for the high school that Card played at? I think you may have...nailed it.

At the time, Dilly was a questionable hire as well. We really knew very little about him, his philosophy, play-calling etc., as his time at Florida State did not move the needle. We simply knew that Lanning knew him, his background, coaching tree etc. We once hired an OC, not a HC of a tiny little college...New Hampshire, and did OK with that hire. I recall at the time of the ridicule from Beaver and Husky fans, so let's learn about him and see what he can do. I think Danny would tell us...

I do not want any reference to "that" word at all here. It was announced in this thread, and there is just no need for a high-brow forum. I edited out what you had...

Sounds tasty!

Have I told you how much I love you today? What you provide us in articles and managing the Duck News Hunter team is simply amazing. You add articles of a topic to a thread, you provide in-game updates and today you have KILLED-IT with the OC hire thread. While this is not the same arena, the quote from Winston Churchill applies, "Never, (at FishDuck) has so much been owed by so many to so few." (Battle of Britain) The time you put into this is crazy, and simply saying, "Thank you," seems lame. I do want to publicly thank you!

Boy...knock me over with a Duck Feather! What does he have left to prove? He looks NFL ready to me! (Maybe a BIG NIL contract?)

...and I'd love to know what it is. We are desperate for offensive linemen and searching the portal for OL, as well as the JCs...and we lose a former top-80 recruit? Who better to learn from than Klemm? Some guys are snake-bitten with injuries...is he one of those? Coaches not sold on upside? He isn't sold on his ability to break-through? I do not get this at all...

He might be a tweener. He is not as fast as Bassa or the Georgia linebackers and was not really great at pass coverage, or blitzing and I sense that Oregon is going lighter/faster. Or I am completely wrong. Just guessing...