Charles Fischer

Cool! Thanks Axel, as this is a “resume” game for both teams. when we consider that the Pac 12 only has two teams that are currently ranked in the top 25 in both polls, (Oregon state and Arizona), it makes this game have that much more meaning as I consider it another tough conference game.

“It’s that old saying: hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but the lack of hard work definitely guarantees you’re gonna end up on the other end of it,” Dana Altman said. “We’re gonna have to work. I wish I had a magic wand, but I sure don’t.” Some of this is Dana's fault; none of the veteran transfers he recruited were good three-point shooters...On3 has a good article about that today. (Subscriber only)

I think Dan Lanning, this quality staff, and reasonable NIL income can still do very well in the new environment. What do I predict for Oregon? Winning.

In this morning‘s Eugene Register-Guard, it was revealed that most of these transfer players still have a year of eligibility. Only Jacob Young is out of eligibility, and they all have to decide if they are going to return. Dana also made it clear that whoever remains had better be prepared to work very hard, so there will be a blending of the new and the old next year for sure. It is even possible we could see will Richardson return next year!

I am surprised to hear that Bittle was mentioned, as he struck me as someone who would want to work. It will be interesting to see which of the big-men stay and who goes. I do think Dana has something to point to..."this is what happens when you ignore my system." These Ducks have to work harder...

More later, but this a new record at Oregon as they have had multiple home runs FIVE GAMES in a row! The Zags are No. 23 in one Baseball poll, and No. 19 in another as they've swept three games from both Cal State Fullerton, Oklahoma State and beat Missouri. They have a pitcher who throws 97 mph, but I am not sure if we will see him. Oregon is starting Jacob Hughes, 1-0, 1.59 ERA from Meridian, Idaho and who has a brother Gabriel, on the Gonzaga team and won freshman All-American honors as a pitcher. I wonder if we will see a brotherly pitching duel?

I recall Graves declaring that Prince would be one of the top draft picks of the WNBA when she left.

Bob Gregory coming to Oregon as an analyst from Washington got the ire and respect of some Husky fans. I do think it is so cute when they refer to us as the "Zeros;" like the number of National Championship won by Husky men? My friends....in case you did not notice...for Oregon Football News....this current time is like the DEAD SEA, and tidbits like this below are amusing to read during such a time. For those who do not wish to read what Husky fans are writing--don't. "Don’t kid yourself He’s a good coach and a nice pickup for Oregon if it happens." "I agree that he's a good coach and a good guy, and they're not asking him to be the DC. I just think he's spent an entire career at places known for the highest ethical standards, and landing at a place that is known for the opposite. I wish him all the best, as soon as he leaves Eugene." "Objectively, it's a good move for the Zeros (I refuse to use the word "smart" in connection with them). They have a pretty new staff that does not have recent experience playing or coaching against Pac-12 teams. Whether we liked Gregory at UW or not, they get a seasoned Pac-12 defensive coach and recent DC of a consistently top 3 defense to help them scout all of the other Pac-12 teams. Gregory has prepared or been an integral part of preparing for and executing relatively successful defensive game plans against these teams for almost a decade. He is not allowed to be in a recruiting role (his Achilles heel at UW) if he is an off-field defensive analyst. Besides, the Zeros have above average to strong recruiters up and down their coaching staff, so he adds relatively little value there. Their perceived weakness as a coaching staff is coaching chops. I would say that Gregory is definitely a net positive in that department for them. I bet Tosh Lupoi is pushing hard for this, since Gregory was his DC when he played at Cal. Gregory also coaches the same position group as Tosh does, so perhaps Tosh feels that BG can be a redundancy for him at that position group, as well?" "Lol he went from our DC and interim HC to an “Analyst” for Oregon. That tells you everything you need to know about how bad we were under JL." "Bob Gregory was not a great DC but I think he was a good LBer coach that was unfortunate enough to play in a defense that was very unfriendly to ILBs the last few years. He wasn’t a great recruiter but he was a good position coach. And if he does get hired as an analyst he’s not going to be asked to do much recruiting at all." "LMAO. Let me get this straight. So Ulo (a walk-on) doesn’t count as a hidden gem find for Gregory because Ulo worked hard? But the other coaches find hidden gems but they Do count because it furthers your argument? I’m not saying I want Bob Gregory back as our ILB coach. But the man did have an eye for talent. He just wasn’t able to recruit well enough to get most of his targets. But my main point is to laugh at your take that all the other coaches found hidden gems when Bob didn’t… even though our two starters this year are hidden gems lol." "I know he's a good coach ... but don't sell yourself and work for a program that continually used negative recruiting tactics during your time at UW ... sit on the sidelines till something better comes up ..." "Gregory absolutely did not want to be the DC. He turned down Lake when he asked him initially. But good ole Jimmy circled around and came back and told him that he had to be the DC because there was nobody else." "We all have our opinions, mine is that Gregory was not a good recruiter and so, so as a coach and horrible as a DC. And he chose to continue working for Lake even after figuring out what we did that he was a fake head coach. Anyway, glad he is now Oregon's problem." "I sincerely doubt that the Oregon staff looks at it that way. He’s a good defensive mind." "Yes he is. Worked for Jeff Tedford and Chris Petersen. He could be a solid help for the Ducks. Adding some actual coaching help." "He's a good coach that has been around the west coast forever. Good pickup for the Ducks." "OH please make this happen...Everyone drop AD Rod Mullens a note and draw comparisons of Gregory to the great Oregon Alum Denny Shuler. Include the fact Denny scored the first Ducks TD ever in Autzen Stadium!" "It’s Rob Mullens. BTW, Bellotti thought very highly of Gregory. Veteran coach in the Pac-12 should be a plus for this new staff."

Whew! Big Inning!

I have my doubts about that....and I'll explain why (my opinion) in an upcoming article. I've been pondering this for a bit...

The final between BYU and No. 11 Oregon is 9-3!

It was surprising to hear Coach Graves being so frank...."we act entitled, and we haven't done anything." Whew!

I'm not sure Manny Diaz would agree. This is one time I wish I had an "Ouch!" reaction symbol, as a thumbs up doesn't do it. I am putting together a list of new ones to add and "Ouch!" is one of them.

Yep. It is out in the open now; there is NO WAY anyone can pay 8 million to a QB, make a profit, and it pencils out. Ditto for a "charity" paying $50,000 a year to the third string offensive lineman at Texas? If there is regulation on the horizon...this time will be considered by the players to be a Golden Age for them. Don't TOUCH my NIL.

With Conerly...most signs are pointing at USC unfortunately, because we expect to get out-bid in NIL. I NEVER thought I would be writing such a thing.

Or his position coach...what a terrible spot to put Athletic Administrations into!

Well, that is RPI, but in the usual poll below--we still have a few weeks yet. But our Tuesday opponent is ranked No. 23! D1Baseball Top 25: Virginia, Arizona Make Big Moves • D1Baseball D1BASEBALL.COM Virginia and Arizona surged in the D1Baseball Top 25, while Louisville and UConn entered the rankings.

For those who like to dive into it... Recapping all of the offers Dan Lanning and Oregon made last week 247SPORTS.COM Recapping all of the offers Dan Lanning and Oregon made last week

Good for the former Oregon pitcher, but I know a bunch of SF Giant fans who are also Oregon fans who may not be pleased!

Well....here are TEN candidates! (And we know two of them from above) College Recruiting: The 10 best remaining QB prospects in 2023 class DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM You can count on the Oregon Ducks to try hard to sign one of these remaining QBs in the 2023 class.

This seems plausible, but what about the chance to WIN? QB Carousel: A landing spot has opened up for Marcus Mariota DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Quarterbacks in the NFL are getting traded all over the place. Fortunately for Duck fans, it may have opened a perfect spot for Marcus Mariota to reboot his career.

And the ESPN hype of the SEC resulted in ONE to the Sweet Sixteen? Talk about undeserved... Now THAT was deserved...

Yes, and it may not be from a top-flight program as players prove themselves at lower levels and emerge. Right now, Oregon's leading hitter on the Baseball team transferred in from a D-3 school. Talent is talent....

This is from ChicoDuck, who does superb player analysis. All is not lost, as there are talented targets remaining! Eli Holstein 6' 3-1/2" and 226 Pounds - Zackary High School - Zackary, Louisiana Zackary H.S. Enrollment about 1,600 kids (9-12) Four-Time 5A State Champions in Football Holstein led his team to 15-0 Record and the 5A State Tile in 2021 as a Junior. He was also 5A Louisiana Player of the Year. As a sophomore, he led Zackary to a State Quarterfinal round before bowing out. He is a great athlete. According to Geaux247 at a sanctioned event (May 19, 2021) he recorded a 4.69 40-Clock, a 4.40 Short Shuttle, an impressive 38" Vert and an equally impressive 42'0 Power Ball. His 118.50 SPARQ score at 6'3 and 212 pounds is eye-opening. FRESHMAN YEAR He started and played very well for a 14-year-old at the Varsity level. His mechanics, though clunky were good considering his age. He made impressive 40 yard Go routes, 35-yard flag routes and even executed a screen play. SOPHOMORE YEAR He looked like a different guy with a year of snaps under his belt. His decision-making was faster. The clock in his head starting to phase with the speed of the game. His mechanics eroded as he was playing some hero ball. He was looking like a gunslinger. He can really fire a ball. He unhinges his trail leg when he does it, but the velocity is there. JUNIOR YEAR Can make all the throws to all three levels. Their offense went vertical. Very impressive passing attack. Reminded me of the Rams "Greatest Show on Turf" His Center had trouble snapping to him at the same point. Holstein handled these errant snaps without any problems. It didn't appear to affect his clock. This kid is a very cool cat. Big arm. Lots of 50+ yard vertical routes either from a set platform and on the move. Very impressive core strength. Looked off the Safety and came back to throw a 25-yard laser to his opposite Split Receiver for a TD. Next level stuff right there. He's ready for D1. MECHANICS He has a very compact stride. It's a bit odd. I think at the next level (wherever he goes) the QB coach is going to try to uncoil him by lengthen his lead leg a little. Though that affects his release time a microsecond, his clock is running fast enough it won't matter. It will help him generate a little more velocity when he needs it, and flatten the trajectory. He has quiet feet for a HS kid. He remains anchored and rarely unhinges. His core is very strong and will only get stronger as he matures. One film clip where he's flushed out of the pocket and he uncorks a 58 yard throw on the run without setting his feet is a testament to how strong he is. This kid is D1 ready right now. At his next stop they will adjust the level of where ball is received at the snap. He has a bit of a baseball windup. They will get him to bring it more to his chin/ear for a more consistent launch platform. It will make him even more accurate than he already is. SUMMARY He decommitted from Texas A&M three days after Oregon offered him on March 15th. The key phrase in his decommit tweet "...with all of the coaching changes...". Of his potential finalists only Miami and Oregon could have prompted this, as they're the only two schools on his radar with staff changes. Let's not kid ourselves here. This kid is really good. He's nobody's "backup" plan. He is a premier talent that can take a team to the Big Show and win it.

This is a good one, but on other sites--it is evident that there are more targets for the Ducks, although this one is key to focus on. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks’ eyes turn to 5-star QB Jaden Rashada DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM With the expected news that Nico Iamaleava Jr. has committed to Tennessee, Oregon’s efforts will likely ramp up on recruiting a new 5-star QB to Eugene.