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Hard to believe we even have the back-ups we have. Loved our undersized LB's effort, back in the day, but hated seeing the opposing qb's shove them out of the way. I mean we have 4*'s backing up 5*'s and more 4*'s behind them. We are, quietly, becoming LBU!

Exactly the guy I will always wonder about. For him and the program, if he had stayed around we can only wonder what would have developed.

Everyone who gets a scholarship a should have to create a bar graph with this data. After completing it they should put their name on the bar they intend to be on. They should then have to interview one player from each group and learn what went into their process and decision, along with the outcome. Louis King is a classic, top 25 recruit in the nation who didn't realize the work it took to be a draft pick and make an NBA team. Kenny Wooten might be a classic guy who left early after one skill seemed to be enough to make the NBA, it wasn't. I definitely realize there is a lot which goes into the decision to go pro in college basketball. Louis King was one of 8 children and has made more money than most college graduates. I would guess he would stick around a bit longer if he though that time would have ensured an NBA contract.

Dana needs to only point out the success Payton has had after staying 4 years and developing under his guidance. I hope more student athletes learn from his example. We have another local kid coming into the program next year. Payton has provided a nice blueprint for how to learn and lead. Nice success story, and hopefully it continues.

I love that Lanning is bringing in local kids who want to be Ducks. Having that connection to the state of Oregon is important. I also love the stats on the Pancake Honcho who was just below the feed on twitter. Samson Okunlola | Rivals.com N.RIVALS.COM Samson Okunlola - 2023 4 Star Offensive tackle for Thayer Academy (Braintree, MA) on Rivals.com

The dawgs games are actually the weakest part of a few teams schedule. No longer are the dawgs feared or revered. A day to remember September 4, 2021 at the mistake on the lake, Montana 13-7! Pick the dawgs as a contender or lurking at your own risk.

Interesting from the outright favorite in past, to now the dark horse favorite. The dawgs will always be the favorite to some, I suppose. As far as Utah and WSU I think this year will be different because they won't have that underdog hanging on them. When everyone says you can't there is a fire within a team we saw with Utah and WSU last season. You can't, at least I hope they can't, recreate what happened last year with Utah. That type of inspiration only comes around every so often, and it won't be there this year. As far as WSU they also no longer have the disarray they turned into a ray of focus few teams had. They now have a coach who has to recreate the same magic, which won't be easy. If he does then WSU has, once again, made a head coach, and he won't be there long. As far as the south UCLA will be interesting and the sc team will be one to watch. Actually few people will go to their games, but the program may be on the rise. The real story will be Oregon winning the National Title. I, once again, pick Oregon to win it all!

If there are unlimited visits, I still have eligibility. I would pay to have a visit like these kids get. Maybe there could be an alumni visitation weekend where alumni pony up for the cost and get to act like 5 star recruits? Anyone else want to sign up?

An inspired, seasoned Will Richardson is just what a very good Dana Altman team needs. This is very good news, now bring back our old Will Richardson!

The teeth of the NCAA 'transformation committee.' I expect to see more tough action by these toothless old men. The only person of consequence on the committee, any guesses................................The Co-Chair, Mr Shankey SEC Commissioner. The only Pac-12 representative Patrick Chun of WSU, no not that Patrick Chun, just an administrator for WSU.

Agree, he was under the Mario spell, and the Oregon program kept him in place. Fortunately it only took a few hours for the Lanning machine to bring him back out of the portal.

I think it will take a matter of a few plays to see the identity, on the field Lanning wants. We will see downfield explosion plays on offense, and havoc will be created on defense. The problem with the last crew was what was said didn't align with what was done. If Lanning stays true to what he has said, there will be an identity quickly! How smoothly that happens might be the question. I expect some speed bumps, and some work needed between games to tweak the execution we see on the field. That will be on Lanning and the leadership on the field we have, time will tell. I will be surprised if all goes smoothly though.

Riley seems like the perfect fit for sc, could have fit in at the mistake on the lake too. I already don't like the guy. I would say a good rivalry re-escalated

Thanks for sharing, and Jaden seems like a very good qb. Steve Clarkson is part of the problem, in my opinion, on the camps these kids go to in order to get scholarships. Play football, then play other sports and become a well rounded student athlete. Don't go on the camp tour trying to get the best scholarship offer you can. Quarterback Guru: Steve Clarkson WWW.CBSNEWS.COM Morley Safer interviews the "QB Guru" who says the new norm to get to the NFL as a quarterback starts with a tutor like him training kids as young as 8. Morley Safer reports.

Smarts quote, 'we had difficulty getting him to the ground' when they sacked him 5 times reminded me of the great Lou Holtz. His quotes were classic and it was nice to see a coach channel that mentality, and to be frank manipulation of the data. One of my favorite Holtz quotes, "Don't tell your problems to people: eighty percent don't care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them."

I love this quote, 'He’s done more for the people he worked for than (they) did for him.' This something too often lost with many working out there now. Work harder than the next guy, make sure others benefit from your work and you will thrive. If this attitude is seen on the field and sideline then the Ducks will reach their goal of winning a National Title. I have a feeling this is the outlook Lanning is looking for in his players so, as the saying goes, the future looks very bright!

Seven is a weapon at this level and the next as a Tyreek is used. After seeing Hill sign a $120 million dollar contract Seven would do well to stay out of the backfield, and work on becoming the same type of weapon Hill is. Seven should work on catching the ball and getting open. He has the other skills already. The mistake with DAT was letting him become the everyday RB his senior year. If he had worked harder at becoming a WR he may have had a career more like what we see with Tyreek. Little guys who are quick are an incredible weapon. The jet sweep, quick screen, but he needs to stay out of the backfield. I just hope the staff didn't sell him on being a RB like DAT was promised. I have a feeling this staff knows exactly how to use Seven. The reason he was transferring is he knew the previous staff didn't.

And then the antivenin will be the speedy little guy. I still want to see the lightening quick little guy with magnets for hands! I suppose we have Seven, and keep the Seven's coming!

I still want to see what Cam McCormick can do with a full season of stats. I hope the young man gets his chance this year. He could be our surprise player of the year if he does!

I don't bet on games, especially Oregon games, because I have a way too emotionally take on all things sports. I think Oregon is going to crush every team they play, but know this game especially is full of unknowns. I do hope in the future Oregon will be a team, program you can count on to show up and lay it on the line. That is all I want to see, and if the oblong ball bounces a few too many times the wrong way, then oh well. Just bring it, and play smart game everyone can be proud of.

Pretty entertaining piece of writing. He confirms all the recruiting success Mari'no'O had then has an 'agent try to suggest not having a strong qb is associated with his weakness in recruiting. That is like saying the USA 400 relay team has all kinds of speed, but they always lose the race because they are slow. The relay team loses because they can't hand off the baton, and have no skill other than running fast. Mari'no'O is the same as our sprinters. He has all kinds of skill at recruiting, but can't hand off the job of coaching. He can recruit, but can't do the other little things it takes to win the big race. The USA sprinters, much like Mari'n0'O won't win the big race until they get down the skill it takes to turn raw talent into game day talent. Running real fast and recruiting extremely well look great, and are impressive feats. The problem is there are many other things it takes to win big.

Interesting, "Washington is NOT Headed Down!" You're not headed up, which should be the concern.

This sign explains sc in the recent past and our program when it was run well. I hope we see Lanning with our Ducks back in a row and sc continuing to be everywhere, but where they should be!

Bingo, the complexity of executing a passing attack is multi-faceted, but hinges on the QB. This is where the magic of Dillingham will either be applauded or criticized. There is an expectation, at this point, he will be able to turn Nix and others into what Oregon expects. Right now few expect anything other than flawless execution.

My point was I doubt everything around sc was a deciding factor. It was Riley, money, and it was decided long ago. Caleb Williams spent months in the portal, also never a question where he was going, just negotiations.