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If SDSU and SMU join the pack, I would like those schools to be a legit power in the pack. Gets more eyeballs on the Ducks in those regions. Hopefully the Ducks can win a NC game in the first couple years of an expanded play-off. That would solidify the Pac as a power conference. Especially if Utah, SDSU and SMU are in the mix year in, year out

The PNW is decorated in green and yellow. Fusky will be a footnote come play off expansion.

Haven't watched baseball in years. Tuned in and having a blast watching. Go Ducks!

Why should I pay for sports "entertainment " I am not interested in?

From SBlive sports "As a junior, the 6-foot, 175-pound athlete was one of the nation's most productive pass-catchers, accumulating 90 receptions for 2,051 yards and 31 touchdowns."

Nice grab, big up side. Could be a great asset. 2 deep in the WR room is geting stout. Ducks have landed a number of TP guys that were highly rated coming out of HS. I think a few of these guys saw what Bo Nix did last year, resurecting his career... "why not me too". Ducks are cashing in on Bo's success at Oregon. Well done coach.

When Pittman broke his arm,didn't he make that catch on the sideline? I think he could be a great player, he hasn't done so yet.

Kids fast! A ton of raw talent. 3* with a senior year to improve. WS might have found a good one here. I can think of a couple 3* that ended up to be great QB's.

The only plus side we will no longer have to tune into the "ocho" to see the opening kickoff. It's just a matter of time before they add 20 sec to TV timeouts. Gotta get paid!

I have never seen anyone fail upward like Mariø. Ok... there is one other guy but sheesh!

Player skill, scheme, play calling, game and clock management, injury and health, diet, sleep patterns, weather... What a wonderful game we are fans of!

Great article David. You only need to look at the Patriots to confirm your point of players win games. Brady moved south and won, Pats became mediocre. Bucky had great players and beat Oregon badly with a 3rd string QB. A very talented 3rd string QB for sure. IMO, if you have great players in OL, DL and QB you win a ton of games. A few Dudes scattered throughout the other position groups and you win titles. Coaching at the college level can't be overlooked though. College football is a coaches game more than any league out there. Probably due to recruiting and development would be my guess. Bo Nix? I have been on the Nix band wagon from day one. The guy doesnt have the strongest arm in college football. He is not even the most accurate or fastest. But... Bo Nix is a baller. He is a leader. Cliche: men would run through brick walls for the guy. Nix would do the same for his guys. Just look at Utes game last year for proof. Bo has the experience, competitiveness and intelligence to carry Oregon to the promise land in 23'. He has command of the offense from LOS and the game has slowed for him at a level that only a few QB's have achieved. Nix is a special Dude with all the support he needs around him on both sides of the ball (potentially). He will be unbridled, giving him the freedom to QB this team to greatness. At every level, IMO, Duck Nation needs to set our sites on a NC trophy this year. Sure, there are reasons I could/should be pessimistic. But Oregon has talent and depth they haven't seen. And... Bo Nix!!!

Food for thought I am 54 and have always had cable TV since I was about 12. If it wasn't for College Football I would cut cable. Pac needs to lead College Football into the great unknown and set up streaming content. Cable subscriptions might not carry #'s in the near future that these conferences and teams are demanding. It might be a huge risk, sure. But couldn't be much worse than present circumstances. The rewards could be massive.

Great post! I am not going to attempt to articulate my thoughts after reading this. I know my lane and am going to stay in it. That said... I love a good fight. I have always been a sword rather than pen type. Time and place for everything I guess. Jon, you are our guy on this. However, if someone needs to be slapped, give me a call... JK. Kidding aside, I would be all in on the legal boys giving a proverbial beat down to these rats. This would make for one of the best off seasons known to man.

The rule is 1 year? Isn't DL outside the 1 year threshold? If not, how is the 1 year calculated? Start of spring ball? Start of fall camp? Signed contract? If this was covered, I missed it.

Oregon has wanted to compete for titles for a long time. The upward trajectory this program to get to where they are at took vision, determination, imagination, grit and... It is no surprise that Oregon leads the Pac in NIL. Ducks have had 30 years of outside the box, get it done experiences. Eugene Oregons Mighty Ducks are an international brand. No small feat considering the size and geographic location of Track Town. Jealousy of the Ducks, conference wide, tastes sweet. Heck, USC stated they bounced in part to stick it to the Ducks. I am impressed with what Oregon has created. Partly why I am a big fan. Hopefully they can get the hardware in the next couple years and solidify how the world sees them. A true blue blood

I think Stein is a great hire. It will be intersting to see how much risk Stein is willing to take on his own side of the field. Hope we don't see the 4d attempts we saw last year with Dilly. Will DL have enough confidence in WS that he feels comfortable to put more of his energy into defensive side of the ball? Oregon needs to show vast improvement on D or fans and media are going to be rough on our young coach. Spring starts in a few weeks. Looking forward to getting an idea of how Ducks have progressed. Two really bad losses last year puts DL on the radar as far as fans go.

Holden should be reinstated. He did nothing wrong. He wasn't even in possession of a firearm. Holden was outside, gun was inside. Nothing more to see here. Bo drops back to pass, has Holden in the corner of the endzone, touchdown Oregon!

If Holden didn't commit a crime, which the prosecutor doesn't seem to believe they can prove, then that only leaves possession of a firearm. Holden is an adult and a citizen of the United States. Dismissing him because he owns a firearm leaves the University in legal jeopardy? Regardless of how I feel about guns, or any of us feel about guns for that matter, Holden has a constitutional right to own, possess and carry a firearm. If it was an illegal carry then charge the man. That they are not charging him means something. Tough spot for Lanning and the University.

Players might regret their decision to commit to one of the LA schools. But it's their choice and with the portal they can always rectify their youthful ignorance of choosing to play for those traitors. If a kid wants to play for UCLA or USC, I don't feel sorry for them. They chose to play there.

Holden should get benefit of doubt. However, Presumption of innocents only applies in court of law in this day and age . Public opinion not so much. Lanning should sit down with Holden and have a serious talk. Ask some pointed questions. Get a good read on what happened. Lanning is not the courts and is not obligated to let Holden back on the team. I do think if Holden truly did no wrong he should be given an opportunity to play. Could come back to bite DL if he lets Holden back, but right is right. I hope this young man is in fact innocent. Problem is that there has been smoke more than once surrounding Holden. Tough position this kid is putting himself and others in. For the rest of the team, be careful of who you run around with. It could cost you your future.

This dude will be a Duck in 24

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Allegedly, dude gets his day in court. That said, Dan lanning gets to chose who is a Duck. A pending felony is a distraction Ducks could do without

Ask again after the spring game and 2nd portal. As a fan, for now I will say... 12-0, 42 ppg, defensively 22 ppg