DanLduck

I'll take the optimism. Guys will be playing for pride and for each other. As it should be. I believe the players like coach Mac also. Could be a good motivation. I really could use a good game to watch, and what's better than watching a win!

I don't think I've ever called him that...

This is what NIL can be used for, a booster can pay schollies for all "walkon" kickers and longsnappers.

I think Utah will play like they want it more. It's been a long while since they had a big bowl game. Go Pac12!

Merry Christmas fellow Duck fans!! My rule of thumb is to ask myself, "who really wants to hear your opinion"?! And as others have said, read what you wrote outloud before hitting send. Charles, you have provided a format where I have learned so much about our Ducks and the game itself. Thank you! People in my little circle of life consider me the "Duck expert" because of you and this site. lol We are entering a new year, 2022, that is full of much hope for our Ducks, and also so much uncertainty. The great unknown. I look forward to enjoying this journey with all of you here on OBD forum. I raise a toast to the continued success of this fabulous site and us members.

As much as we love our Ducks, living in Eugene, in the liberal NW with the dampness and such isn't for every family. Not stating hard reasons for saying no is the classiest response. This way no one gets their feelings hurt. Whatever the reason, it's irrelevant. But, I think we under estimate how good Wilcox might be. He gives us fits every year. And let's all admit it, having the HC and both coordinators be alumni would have seemed pretty cool. At least at first. I am excited to see our growth and development moving forward.

I think the reverse, would encourage him to stay with Oregon.

When Oregon fired Helfrich, they left "family" and entered the "must win a Natty" club. Not being a blue blood program means we have to go with talented, less experienced leadership. Someone that is truly hungry for that success. I can't believe how excited I am about this hire! For me coach Lanning checks all the boxes. It is clear he genuinely cares for his players. He wants teachers, not just coaches. He will develop players (qb's I hope). I can only believe he will continue recruiting success. Yes, someday he will leave Eugene, but in the meantime, it should be a fun ride!

He did say he wants to be aggressive on offense, defense and special teams. Also an emphasis on teaching and fully developing players.

Yes, totally agree. Mature beyond his years. His experience may be limited, but it certainly has been storied. He has had some great coaches to emulate. I also am thrilled to hear him talk about hiring "teachers", not coaches. I'm hopeful for early success.

He said a lot of good things. "Explosion plays" got my attention. Also "attacking" in all phases of the game. Servant leadership was another. It should be an exciting ride. He seems to have a maturity beyond his years. His players will love him. Let's Go DUCKS!!

I hope he means that.

I gotta believe this will be a great hire. First of all, he has my name and same last initial. How great is that!! DL!! Too be honest, I am glad JW turned the job down. I was underwhelmed and uninspired with him or CK. A young, hard working, great recruiter is exciting! We should still be able to get top recruits. One thing for sure, our defense should be vastly improved. Maybe KT should reconsider and stay another year. Coach DL will start with a very tough schedule next year, one of our toughest ever. But, he is getting a team loaded with talent at every position. True, we will be inexperienced at QB, and that will be a need to address, I think his OC candidate is a former qb coach. That will help. I think we should be excited about this hire and about next season. We won't go undefeated, but we can still aim for winning Pac12 again. A week ago I was disappointed and blue, today I am excited and back to being green and yellow! I even want to watch the bowl game! Oh how I love to learn about my Ducks!

I agree with the pirate on this one. What about last game of the season, why just the bowl game? In fact, why not the whole senior season?! We harp about coaches leaving early, but it's ok for players? Football is a team sport, isn't it? If your worried about injuries, take out an insurance policy. Ifo did. Marcus did. The school paid the parents back for it too. Go out in style with your brothers. Play the bowl game.

Yes. It's official.

Chip Kelly is a coach who would use the portal to his benefit. Seems he doesn't like recruiting kids who haven't proven anything at D1 level. Question: how do transfer portal students count towards graduation requirements?

Funny, my wife said the same thing. She and I met at Oregon 42 years ago. She has sweetly watched with me all these years. Her knowledge of the game is simplistic, but enjoys it with me for the fun of being together. One time this year after seeing yet another 3 yd pass on 3rd and long, she said, " why doesn't he throw it further downfield?" I suggested she apply to be the OC, cuz that was a brilliant idea!! I too hope for a more fun to watch offense.

Fans?!? Too many negative Nellie's in my book.

How long do you think he would stay? Guy has burned a lot of bridges.

Sure, it can be done, MC proved that. But no one else has. So, can you repeat lightning in a bottle?

How long would he stay?!!? Guy burns more bridges than Grant's March through Georgia!!

Why would you want to keep this from happening? Why keep someone who doesn't want to be here? College football is big business. Everyone has been saying that on this site since NIL. Why wouldn't coaches move on for better perceived opportunities? You can't blame them. We all knew MC wasn't here forever. Some are happy, some are not. One thing for sure, top 10 recruiting classes are a thing of the past.

The past 3 recruiting classes have been the best Oregon EVER had. We were poised for a fourth. There is zero chance others will recruit like Cristobal. Zero. That means that right now is the best we is ever gonna be. Whom ever becomes head coach, will have to be someone who can coach up 3*. Just realize that as a fact.

I think it was a classy move by MC. He didn't have to call in to bft. I think the all in effort he gave Oregon the past 5 years is sign enough he cared about the school, community and the players. Oregon will always be a stepping stone now. After firing Helfrich, it's clear we have no patience. After reading all the "criticism" of MC here this year, it seems we on FD lack patience also. Well we got what many wished for. It may cost us 2-3 more years of waiting, but the current roster is young and full of potential. I hope we can find someone who can make the most of it.

Leaving before signing period is better than leaving after. How can we blame MC for wanting to go "home"? I bet you the only reason he hasn't already decided to leave is because of his character and a desire to do the right and best thing for him and his family. Besides, after reading this site all season, I'm surprised anyone is disappointed if he goes!