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Last seasons disappointment in our defense will be contrasted with the exhilaration of finally seeing Landing's defense come alive this season. This video gives us a hint of things to come, just what we need as we get close to fall camp, thanks. I am sure the leaders of the defense are getting even more fired up than we are. It will be nice to see the right student athletes in the correct positions executing what Lanning wants to see, and the players skills allowing that to happen. Between the upgrade of our receiver corps, and the defense being filled up with the talent needed to execute the Lanning D, things are looking up, Go Ducks!

Looks like that fish is in the boat, and he is showing it to the crowd, well done! Now bring it home!

Once again George Kliavkoff moving at the speed of....... you guessed it, a turtle going up a slide. I mean it is a great idea, but you have to act decisively or at least make a decision. Create committee to see if it makes sense. Then make another committee to see if it is feasible. Then finally make a decision based on common sense, it is too late to make the decision. I'm starting to not like George!

I would add Pre's character was compelling. His intensity, integrity, sensitivity and intellect were a unique combination, and his races were must see. Much like Tiger, or Michael you just wanted to see what they did, and how they did it.

Just the neighbor up norths dog doing a little howling. Nothing to see here. We just need its owner to get it to shut up. I have a feeling the Ducks, 15-5 over the last twenty years, will do just that this fall.

Some go for the ride, some never go to Vegas and never get on the ride. Enjoy the ride if you like it, or just wait for the football. I'll wait for the footballl. I have no control and don't care about the circus ride.

Agree comparisons are often viewed from a cloudy lens. As someone who still compete athletically I love the saying the older I get the faster I was. I think the same can be said about how tough we use to be. While there are differences between generations and what circumstances we encounter, human nature is fairly constant. The other element is we have no idea how this all went down. One thing is for sure, if a kid signed up to play under Sanders, this kind of grandstanding should have been expected, still may not have been acceptable.

I like the questioning about what went before this public vote. How much was communicated to this kid before he was dismissed with the vote? If Sanders told the kid he was going to face the team after another offense, then he definitely needed the public vote. The one thing I would think needed to be clear from Sanders was it is now strike 3 and you're out. If Sanders son breaks the rules 3 times and he isn't out, that is where the team will fall apart. This has to now be the rule, end of story. I can also understand how this could cause some trouble with the team if this wasn't clear. Lanning seems to have a one strike and your out policy on some level. I hope he is clear with this, and more clear about the policy than he was when kicked Holden off the team.

He went undefeated in the regular season, seems like it worked. I won't question a coach's methods, especially with tough love. As long as it isn't physical or mental abuse, the tougher the better. These young men need to know there is an equation that works in this world. Follow the rules and work you tail off, you will learn and grow. Break the rules, slack off and you will never know what you could have been. I also like he brought the players into the decision. When the players make a choice like that they are saying what is acceptable. This also plays out on the field too. I give kudos to Sanders, not to say he will be as successful at Boulder.

It comes down to depth when you get to the end of the year. Most teams, Oregon included, may have to look at what qb depth they have. This may be the key to many of the predictions. The one qb who gets little respect is Rising. I think he is going to surprise quite a few people. Utah may be the team who thumps both the dawgs and the spoiled children. That is if Rising stays healthy. The kid just knows how to win and the team is behind him.

And where is the ivy growing up the sides of the building? Maybe Charles can rent Mac for the USC get together? Get a large TV and have a USC overflow viewing party sponsored by FishDuck. I know I have way too many crazy ideas! Maybe Charles ends up making some money?

Where will Oregon rank on total defense and offense at the end of the season? I pick Oregon to be in the top 10 on offense, once again. With even more weapons, an O-line with experience, and a few early games to gel they should be around where they were last year. The defense was 71st last season. Georgia is the only team with both offense and defense in the top ten. I don't think this is realistic for us. I look for us to get in the top twenty if we are to compete for anything big this year. I also look for the Oregon defense to never be anywhere near 70th again under Lanning. What are the thoughts on how these two statistics will play out? Another favorite stat is turnover margin. Oregon did pretty well last year and it would be nice to continue to be in the upper third. One thing is for sure sc won't be the top turnover margin team again. That was the stat that allowed them to hold it all together last year.

My understanding that smorgasbord is being served here (see attached photo) now, although quite a few people are getting a little indigestion, and I think they are beginning to identify the cause.

I am excited that Lanning is getting the kind of student athlete he wants to run the offense and defense he envisions. I also don't think he is chasing stars like the previous coach, but sees both the transfers, and young recruits he wants. For me the joy of the recruiting numbers was always hollow after MariØ was done with his classes. It was like after going to an all you can eat smorgasborg and you just feel bloated, and many of the decisions made were poor. With Lanning it seem like we are waiting for our reservation at 2* restaurant that people are talking about maybe earning the elusive third star in the future. Everything on the menu piques your interest. There is potential with every player he recruits to be a unique experience. The next exciting step is to see Lanning and his assistants make that vision come alive. This is the most exciting step, although it is still interesting to contemplate all the ingredients, and the inevitable experience of tasting that first bite in September and hopefully the final bite early next year. Of course that will be followed by a very nice beverage!

He can do two things sadly lacking last year, close and wrap. Burch can close on a player, get to the qb, rb, ball extremely quick. He can also wrap up, guys don't get away from his grip, and he hits with full force. The only question I have is, can he go both ways? The guy would be a beast at TE. 6' 5", 275 lbs and he has wheels, can catch. If we get in a bind, there are guys who can at least block and be a distraction, Burch is on the list. I couldn't watch the whole thing, too much!

I think your right, Helfrich deserves most of the credit. I do think each coach gained a great deal from the previous coach up to Helfrich. Slick and MariØ took over a bit of a dumpster fire of a program, and did some good things on the recruiting and assistant coach front. We also lucked out on the last second recruiting of Justin. In hindsight it should have been Allioti's turn to run the program, but the OC stepping into that role was the Oregon way. Helfrich was the next boy wonder offensive coach.

I would add humility and modesty doesn't rule out competitiveness. I see a confidence and inner strength in Lanning that is complemented with a fire that feeds his intellect. Now can that all blend into with the Oregon magic, stay tuned, I know I will!

Agree, but I would add brilliance and arrogance aren't a pretty combination. The arrogance hurts with recruiting and managing assistants. It also hurts with play calling at times. If you were to try and picture arrogance and brilliance in one person Chip would be one of the poster boys. At Oregon he was in the perfect situation where arrogance was overshadowed, by the humility and modesty surrounding him. Fortunately Lanning, is once again, bringing back humility and modesty. This is one aspect so completely different than the previous two guys!

Agree on Chip, what has saved him at ucla was his brilliance as a coach. I think coaches don't fully appreciate the Oregon advantage and too often think they are miracle workers while not able to acknowledge the advantage Oregon has as a program. That is what happened to slick, and is now happening to MariØ. It seems Lanning loves Oregon, knows the advantage, and is leveraging it for all it's worth. Let's hope Lanning never gets so full of himself that he ventures off and fails too. I do agree Helfrich was an amazing coach, just that he was an amazing assistant coach. He failed at many things as a head coach. Too bad he hasn't been able to jump back into the game. Maybe he is just being a great Dad. I hope so, and is enjoying life, being a great Dad is the most important job anyway!

It was tough recruiting back in Brooks day, very tough. It wasn't easy when Bellotti took over. Here is Frost's quote just after he left, about recruiting at Oregon. "Every kid in the country wanted to come to Oregon. They saw how we played, they saw the facilities, they saw the uniforms, the winning. Everybody was interested in Oregon. I'm telling recruits down here they don't have to go 3,000 miles away to get that anymore, Oregon just came to them." Slick saw that, the previous coach not so much, and recruited with that knowledge. MariØ saw that too, but almost destroyed that allure. Lanning is renewing that fascination. He is also building a staff, and culture which has the ability to be something special. The young student athletes can sense this and are lining up again. I will agree to disagree about the era of Helfrich.

Great stuff, if DL can develop and utilize as well as Chip we have a Natty. Chip took a DB and made him lightening out of a bootle, in a dynamic offense that was worth more than the ticket price while giving us our first Heisman. He also allowed Alliotti to create a defense that was as good as the recruiting, at the time, would allow. That is an amazing analysis of the situation we await to see. The big if is, can Dan actually develop and utilize the talent he is bringing in. I am willing to watch no matter what NIL, conference stuff, and tv contracts come our way.

Interesting MariØ can't recruit at Miami, surrounded by talent, at his alma mater. He can recruit at Oregon, in the middle of nowhere, without any connection to the program. Makes you wonder just how hard it is to recruit too Eugene if you know the formula. Not saying Lanning isn't working his tail off, but the Oregon Program isn't what Scott Frost was saying. You can recruit to Oregon, and Scott Frost was completely wrong! I suppose this is one of the reasons head coaches who leave Oregon fail at a high rate?

Same guy who came up with roboduck. I still have PTSD over seeing Oregon wear blue and the orange. Those two uniforms in 2016 played a small part in Helfrich losing his job. I am sure of it!

We do need to set some boundaries on the throwback thing. Dan is wearing Adidas, simple black might be cool, but Nike all the way. The cheerleader is in a full plaid bib overalls, and the big collars, that isn't going to work, ever again! Those two style combos need to be put 8' deep. Maybe a uniform to give some respect to these three guys.

Would be epic to see the Ducks put on the old uni's and torch sc in their old jerseys, one last time!