DanLduck

Yes!! Come back Travis!! Come back!!

Demetrius Martin is the new DB coach. His son is a 2023 4* recruit and has verbalized his commitment to the Ducks also.

Christian Gonzalez has followed his CB coach from Colorado to the Ducks. He is from 2020 class and was a 4* recruit from Texas. This seems like a great get with our needs at DB.

There is so much more at stake here than compensation for players. There will be a huge trickle down affect that will influence kids at all levels of play. How early will parents want the kids to focus in on a certain position or concentrate on one sport. Now, instead of hoping for a good education, it will be which school will pay the most $$. There needs to be more regulating of this freedom before it gets beyond help.

The problem are the rules that limit colleges from acquiring players, or employees. The 85 limit is an issue. The real problem is that most "employees" as you say, won't end up in a better situation. Some won't even get a scholarship offer. Yes, a few will do well, most won't. The rich will get richer and further the divide between the haves and have-nots. Remember too, positions are specialized, and limited in number. How does a coach manage a team effectively when at any time player's can switch schools. Personally, I don't like the portal or nil, but that's just me.

Maybe Coach Adam's will bring one or two from the dawgs.

So now Josh Lupoi is official. Does this mean all the new coaches have been hired, and is so, when are they all on campus?

I think this would help make college sports go back to being student athletes. I don't see universities giving up rights to their names etc. The new super league will not be associated to schools, but towns, and will be fully owned by NFL and be a feeder/developer league.

Yes, and when boosters can pay a walk on's tuition, then there really is not an 85 limit to scholarships.

Aren't teams allowed some over 85 again this year due to covid year seniors?

Longevity only works when you are winning. This was Utah's first Rose Bowl. Let them keep their consistency. We need good coaching, period. I hope this new crew gets it done. Every new hire has been on winning programs and shares the recognition of the value of good recruiting. I believe the hire of Dan Lanning will be very successful for Oregon. If he is, he and his staff will get other offers. And life will go on. Longevity is great only when it's mutual for both parties. I am grateful for Cristobal, and even more grateful Oregon got paid for his leaving. We are about to soar to new heights and we will have so much fun reading about the new defense and offense right here at Fishduck!

He was here for 4 years. 2020 gave him an extra year.

Quite possibly.

If the Utes win big, will that make the Pac12 look better? If tOSU loses twice in the same year to different Pac12 teams, that should say something!

I absolutely agree with your points David. I am grateful they came to Oregon, and even more grateful they left. WT gave us Cristobal. MC gave us great recruiting, which most of us never thought possible, at least not top 10. Our program now is certainly in better shape after MC, than after Helfrich. If we are admittedly in the "only a Natty or bust" group, coaches will come and go. We need to expect and respect that. No one seems to mention the coach's family. As much as we love Eugene and the Pacific NW, not everyone loves to live here. The weather, culture, politics, etc. are not every one's cup of tea. It is very possible that Mrs. Cristobal wanted to move. There are major differences living in the south from the NW. If a coach or player doesn't want to be here, I don't want them to be here. We should honor other's choices. It's what liberty is all about. Finally, civility is one of the things I cherish most about the OBD forum. I don't expect Charles to have to be a hall monitor either. We need to monitor ourselves. Name calling and childish rants are what we expect from that purple team up north, not from educated, intelligent fans like us.

Thanks Notalot! I like that name!! But I'll share it with Coach. lol But, outside of the yogurt, as a coach he is an animal on that side line, so Danimal works for me.

You are a lucky man. My wife is all about the family and entertaining!

Um, none of our coaches are named Graham. So, why be concerned? Only the analyst has an immediate connection, the rest have been elsewhere since ASU. Is this story due to a slow news week? C'mon. Let them screw up first before we get excited.

I for one was glad AB played. He was starter all year, he earned it. Now it's up to coach Lanning and his other coaches to develop and prepare TT and JB for action. A clean start for the whole qb room. Nix will have to show improvement to win starting.

Yes, but none of those players were around when he came to Oregon.

Yes, some interesting points. My concern is the "unrealistic expectations" comment. How long does Lanning get before it gets too critical around here? If DL continues to get good recruiting classes, won't we expect to see results immediately on the field? On another note, I watched the end of the Clemson game. Reportedly, all his players healthy played in the game. No opt outs for NFL. That is amazing. Is that a result of good coaching, great identity, or why? Whatever the reason, wish we had it here.

Thanks for understanding my sarcasm. You said it exactly right.

I've heard that is a saying in the SEC. I've also heard that Texas A&M coach said that NIL has been around for a long time, only now its legal! I'm seeing some hesitancy in new coaching hires by Lanning. Worries that infractions may occur. So what. If Texas can pay Olineman $50k/year, anything goes. We want a Natty, at any cost. Right? So, let's get to it!

Personally, I believe MC that he was all in while he was here. I'm happy for him and his family. I'm Also happy the new coach understands the importance of recruiting.

I like this idea the best JJ. Now, can we sell it to the other conferences? The "playoff" has ruined bowl games. Even players have little interest. This idea could save a bunch of them.