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I hate losing beef at the DL position: 4-Star Recruit Tomuhini Topui De-Committs From Oregon Ducks: USC Trojans? WWW.SI.COM Four-star defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui announced on Tuesday that he has de-committed from the Oregon Ducks, and...

Didn’t love Lupoi’s explanation; not compelling IMO. With 3.5 weeks to prepare, I have a hard time accepting Lupoi’s “reasons”. Any former coaches/ XsOs guys on the forum that can help me understand the connection between game-plan and adjustments. If the other team is smoking your defense, can you make adjustments to nullify it, or are adjustments restricted by the game-plan?

I’m with you @Smith72! I expect great things from Sadiq.

Great job! I agree with the entire premise of the article. Really want to see the reliance on the portal continue to go down; especially at position groups like the OL where consistency and chemistry are paramount. I was stunned during one of tosu’s games when a graphic showed their roster construction was nearly all 4th and 5th year starters. That longevity, consistency, and loyalty make all the difference.

USC Trojans Flip Oregon Ducks Quarterback Commit Jonas Williams WWW.SI.COM Four-star quarterback Jonas Williams and former Oregon Ducks commit has flipped his...

I think Dante Moore has more “arm talent” than Justin Herbert . . . not to be confused with “arm strength”, which Dante has more than enough of. Dante looks like he can really command the pace and trajectory of his throws. Will be really exciting to watch him perform.

Never heard of him before, but I trust Dan Lanning. Oregon Ducks hire Ross Douglas as new WR coach DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks have reportedly hired former Syracuse WR coach Ross Douglas to replace Junior...

I've got some issues with his ranking. Here's my take: (1) Kirby Smart - A good QB away from winning it all again (2) Dabo Swinney - Took down Saban/Bama while they were in their prime (3) Ryan Day - Hard to keep him lower now that he's won an NC (4) Kalen DeBoer - Once he gets HIS QB, look out (5) Kyle Whittingham - He's been loyal to Utah. If he was HC at any marquee program, I think he'd have multiple NCs (6) Dan Lanning - Only thing he lacks, IMO, is more experience Don't like Marcus Freeman at #5, at all. My ranking of DL at #6 is not an insult in any way. He has as much upside or more than anyone on that list, but the business is tough, and those other coaches have been successful for a long time. If I had to start fresh with a program and had to pick a Top 3: (1) Dan Lanning, (2) Kalen DeBoer, and (3) Kirby Smart . . . and the order is intentional.

Hoping it $48.5M

I would be shocked if DG lands with the 49ers. If rumors of Purdy's contract being just less than $50M / year are true, that is a deal they would take in an instant. As a wild 49ers fan, I follow all the 49ers beat writers / content creators, and the big worry is if Purdy would try to reset the QB market at $60M / year. I think fans and content creators, alike, would be ecstatic for the current rumored contract. Also, unless Trent Williams can switch to RT, then DG would be getting flattened on a regular basis; 49ers have a serious RT problem. Not sure where he could end up, but I know I'll root for him if he ever ends up a starting NFL QB.

Good! Chip Kelly left before my universal hatred of osu captured him, too.

I have LaMichael James and Jonathan Stewart as my #1 and #2, respectively. After that, I’d have Barner, DAT, Freeman, and Irving somewhere close by.

Yes! The defense he coached in his last year had 8 (EIGHT) players drafted . . . 5 (FIVE) in the 1st round. Two of the five 1st rounders were D Tackles . . . that is my dream for the Ducks: NFL D-Tackles. I didn't officially confirm this, but that would indicate that those players were on the defense for the entire tenure (or longer) Dan Lanning was the DC. I understand they were not all fully developed at the beginning, but sheesh!! Imagine having 5 future 1st rounders, and 8 in total, wow. It's gotta make the job easier.

Isn't the hallmark of an offensive/defensive "genius" the ability to adapt your scheme to fit the personnel? Seems to me that would always be the default as opposed to sticking to a scheme that doesn't suit your players. But I'm not, and never will be, a coach, so I'm a bit of a keyboard warrior with no idea what to do. However, I've watched sports for many years and the theme I've seen that sets certain coaches apart is their ability to adapt their scheme to their personnel and to what the opposition presents. An unpopular question: Is Dan Lanning a defensive genius, OR is he the beneficiary of working in Smart's shadow and being surrounded by NFL talent? The answer could be "Yes" to both parts of the question above. And, I'm not suggesting dissatisfaction with Dan Lanning as head coach. Merely posing the question since I think it's worth asking, it can be good to discuss, and maybe because Dan Lanning needs a little bit of help/development defensively still. But overall as a head coach, A+ if I'm grading.

I've never been high on the "vacating wins" punishment; seems silly to me. Fine them and move on.

Though I can barely hold back my hatred for osu, the only thing I agree with what McElroy said is, ". . .worthy champion". A quick story: In college, we had a roommate from a wealthy family that confessed to us that he had been "salami-style" stealing our shampoo (i.e., take shampoo from a different roommate each day) in order to save money and hide the fact he was stealing. We appreciated his honesty, and not caring very much, we all laughed about it and easily moved on. A few days later, he entered the apartment and triumphantly declared that he bought his own shampoo. He had a look on his face that made it appear he expected us to congratulate and applaud him for this. We were unimpressed because normal people buy their own shampoo and don't steal from others. That is how I feel about osu having to "overcome" something. Really!? They had the most expensive, talented, experienced roster in the nation with legendary coaches as OC and DC; arguably the best coaching staff in the nation. You didn't overcome hardship, you just finally played up to what was expected of you. A worthy champion, yes . . . but no applause for your "hardship".

I still give Brady the GOAT status, but Mahomes is approaching rapidly. Hard to argue, if KC 3-peats, that they aren't the best team--or had the best stretch--in NFL history. I guess, now that I've typed that, I'd probably only give them the best stretch in NFL history because there are some LOADED teams from the past. Amazing how teams with excellent HC's and QB's can have prolonged success.

This is concerning, especially because DL had been given the "defensive genius" label. He still could be if they overhaul and things improve, but the Ducks defense didn't look the part against elite competition.

I was rooting for Buffalo in this one. I'm to the point now that I'm rooting against KC in almost every scenario. Nothing will turn me against a player/team than seeing the best player in the world getting treated with kid gloves, and even worse, when the best player (Mahomes) flops . . . in football. Unfortunately I'm compelled to root for the Eagles in this one. I like Andy Reid, and I generally like the KC team, but at some point I have to oppose the team that has stymied my 49ers their last two SB trips.

So good!! Sadiq must be unleashed next year . . . and every year he's on the Ducks roster.

I'll take someone from the Lanning, Sark, DeBoer group. If I were forced to put money on it, as much as I don't want to say it, I would go with either Sark or DeBoer before Lanning; primarily because of the monsters they always have at every position group. DeBoer only needs his style of QB that can pass all over the field, rather than only run or throw bombs. Sark appears to have a generational talent in Manning at QB. Pair Manning with the Texas monsters and they'll be formidable. I think Lanning is setting up for a serious run at the National Championship starting in 2026+. He needs to recruit more athletic beef on the Dline, and more length at the DB spot. Couple that with Dante Moore having two years experience and developing chemistry with the offense, and we could finally see the ultimate prize come to Eugene.

It's a shame it could take that long. Every person in the sports media world, that I watched, thought the Ducks got hosed with their path to the CFP. Strike while the iron's hot.

Thank you @Darren Perkins!! We need this during the offseason. 1) What will Oregon’s record be and how far will they get in the playoffs? -- Somewhere between 10-2 and 11-1 is my expectation. Let's get past the first round of the CFP is my minimum hope/expectation. 2) Will there be a dominant team in college football? -- NO then Yes. To start the season, I think there will be a lot of developing teams without one really standing out, and by the end of the year one or two will emerge. 3) What the heck will happen with Lincoln Riley and USC? -- Hopefully he continues to perform below expectations, but do well enough to not get let go. My ultimate fear is USC getting someone like Deion Sanders. 4) Will there be any changes to the playoff seedings and who deserves a first-round bye? -- There should be. Why wait when there is an ultra-rare, general consensus about certain items, specifically the seeding? 5) How will the SEC “rebound” from having only three teams in the playoff? -- The SEC will be fine, but they won't have a stranglehold anymore. 6) Will a team not from the SEC, B1G, or named Notre Dame make the semi-finals? -- Likely not, but best bets would be Clemson / Miami from the ACC. 7) Will Michigan and Alabama bounce back? -- If DeBoer gets HIS QB (an actual competent passer), then watch out for Bama. Michigan is a toss-up for me. 8) Will Dante Moore succeed at quarterback? -- He appears to have all the "arm-talent" in the world. Let's make it happen!! 9) Will the Ducks lose a coordinator? Maybe 2? -- Hard to predict. If Will Stein's offense can bounce back, then he's most likely to get scooped up. Lupoi is a known entity, and if the Ducks D is incredible, questions will remain as to who's responsible, Lupoi or Lanning. 10) What is your gut feeling for 2025? -- Always nervous excitement. I trust Dan Lanning. I'm concerned about the OLine (chemistry) and the Dline (bulk/depth). Can't wait to see Dante Moore in action!!!

Definitely a possibility. It was a fun pondering exercise for myself to consider all angles, possibilities, implications, etc.