DanLduck

If being in the B1G helps the Dawgs, how much more will it help us! We already out recruit them. Adding B1G territory will only strengthen that. Biggest concern for me is travel, especially for all other sports. Even in the pro's, the team that travels the farthest often struggle. With the way air travel has been of late, we could see lots of flight delays and long travel times. If we don't already, best we buy a jet, or sign a deal with a private company to charter our teams. The times, they are a changing. I would LOVE to win one more Pac12 championship.

We now have a hockey team! It's no longer a club sport.

I love listening to these coach's interviews. They make me wish I could suit up for them! No wonder so many blue-chip guys want to come here. Coach Lanning isn't afraid to have smart, strong, great coaches around him. Articulate, intelligent, experienced, what a great group. I'd say we have nothing to fear from B1G competition. Go Ducks!

Actually, he's the Beaver guy. We will hear lots if this kind of talk in the immediate future. We, as Duck fans, need to let it roll off our backs. This really started with USuC, and finished with an impossible media deal. And if the shoe was on the other foot, it surely would end the same. UO pres says the competition with OSU will continue (if they allow it) but life is hard sometimes. Beaver fans have for a very long time been very vitriolic about us Ducks. Even to the point of absurdity. They have a lot of gall expecting us to take it in the shorts to benefit them. When have they ever done anything for us. In fact, when was the last time you read or heard a Beaver even be "civil" regarding us Ducks?! So syonara rodents. Enjoy dominating the Mt. West...if you can!

Finally!! Football. Is. Back! Now we can talk about actual "football" and not speculation. Go DUCKS!!

Hind sight is always 20-20. When OK & UT announced they were joining the SEC (or rather it was leaked) George K had only been on the job for a few weeks. He had not had time to feel out Pac12 leadership for expansion thoughts, and no one but USC knew about their plans to bolt. The Pac12 seemed destined for remaining strong. So holding back and waiting was not necessarily a bad idea. Expansion was difficult because the main thinking was still academics first. Also, the political climate could make things difficult to add religious based schools such as BYU, Baylor, TCU and others. Rushing into expansion seemed too risky. Now, we wish we had done so. I can't believe Fox or ESPN will risk losing the west coast. But, they do seem to have the leverage. I also believe that any future expansion has to be included for a media deal to bid on. If San Diego or Dallas are to be included, this can only help the bottom line. We are 1 month away from real football. I sure hope we can hang on and stay together until then.

Ouch! and hilarious!! I don't know if my tears are from laughing so hard, or from fear that it's too close to the truth!

Great get! Love keeping the family together. Keep it rollin' coach Lanning!

I hope it's true. Then quickly add SMU to take CU's place in '24. Then add SDSU and one or 3 others. And then finally, let's play football!!

So I just watched highlights from our Fiesta bowl win over CU, 2002, and then last year's win. We dominated both but in 2002 they actually could tackle and looked like they were trying. Last year we scored td's with a offensive lineman, a linebacker, 2 qb sneaks and a pick 6. I don't think I would have been tackled! No wonder DS fired the whole team! See ya CU, don't let the door hit ya on the way out!!

BOTH!

Sorry, no $$$ in the ACC. This is click bait.

I honestly think this is a relevant question. College ball has always been more regional. I don't think it survives being forced to being national. The forced emphasis on a national championship has totally ruined a team having a good season and ending in a fun bowl game, for players and for fans. Attendance is still important for schools athletic budget, and it's been on a steady decline now for years, across all teams and conferences. With rising costs, families and fans have to be more discretionary with their spending. I think that this $$$ driven realignment push will alienate fans. Especially when coupled with NIL and transfer craziness. I want to stay put, remain Pac12. If college football becomes NFL lite, I think it hurts fans. I think it would be wise for those deciding to acknowledge that. The NBA has suffered greatly in viewership due to fans unhappiness. The same could happen to CFB if fans were riled enough. IE: watching our Ducks play the marquis teams of B1G would get alot of eyes, but against the likes of Rutgers, Indiana, etc, not so much. I want the joy of facing my CAL friends after a beat down, or boldly grinning at my WSU supporting brother after we spank them. And I really get excited at the thought of Lanning starting another 12-0 run against the Dawgs! Beating Baylor leaves me, meh. Come on George K, deliver the goods. Healthy $$ media contract, add SDSU and maybe others and let's go kick some Big12 butt!

Since Colorado left the Big12 for the Pac, they have done very poorly. Same for Nebraska with the B1G. With Oklahoma and Texas gone, the Big12 seems more winnable for CU. The Pac is more competitive even without LA schools. I can see why they might consider a move. But I do not see UW or Oregon thinking the B1G us a better option. I think this is cluck bait. Gotta wait till media contract is announced.

Unbelievable. 52.5 million a year!? Come on Justin , we be best friends!!!

Congrats Justin!! Remember how much good friends we are....?

It's my understanding that Oregon has solid NIL support, but they WILL NOT get into bidding wars. They encourage players to wait for the real (big) $$. Williams would have been nice...lost him to a team playing similar defence and great coaching...we'll get the next one.

Excellent point.

I supposed it needed doing, yet a pretty awful way for a kid to be treated. Those who made other teams were lucky, the others... I know it has become al about $$, but it is still about the people too. That said, it will be interesting to see how CU actually develops over the next 3-4 years with recruitment, player development, and W & L.

Hey, anyone can kick it straight through. It takes skill to call "bank shot"!

At least they're "looking into it". Teams on the east coast have the luxury of having dozens and dozens of smaller program schools to choose from. All within a reasonable distance for travel. Us on the "left" coast, not so much. I believe scheduling a 4th OOC will be difficult. However, as much as I'd hate to help out LA schools, they will now be OOC and thus an attractive opponent. If the SEC is determined to stay at 8, the Pac needs to go to 8. Like it or not, the SEC leads the way. Remember, the aim is a Natty. It's not keeping the fan base happy with home game selection. Having another win vs a loss will make all Pac teams seem better thus helping the Pac winner of making the playoffs. Strength of schedule doesn't seem to affect the SEC, it shouldn't worry us. Btw, as an old Pac fan, I'd be happy playing 10 conference games and a bi-yearly trip vs Hawaii. (I'd go to all away games) and then winning the Rosebowl.

I expect to hear a lot of howling from up north after the media picks. Having us at 4th, below them, should go straight to their heads. Coach Lanning needs to start another 12 in a row this year!

That really is a great moment in Duck history. Camden may want to forget it but I hope we never do. I hope it gets added to pregame hype. The " OMG" moment, so quickly followed by relief, it's simply awesome. A quick little roller-coaster ride of emotions. And cuz it ends on a high, let's see it often!

I guess the "proof is in the pudding" as they say. What else could Hanks say, "sorry, we bad"? I'll believe it when I see it. However, all my football friends from other conferences are convinced their officials are the worst. So maybe it just goes with the territory. Let's hope for improvement.

This is troubling. (And I'm not even a fan or supporter of Title IX) If you can't do it right, don't do it. That's what I grew up hearing. Also, common sense leadership would suggest doing better here. I hope Oregon has some kind of valid reason for the seeming mistreatment. I didn't realize that they had $0 financial assistance. They might as well be a club sport.