Will other conferences follow?

 

Big Ten discussing potential elimination of divisions as part of future football scheduling plans

 

On 1/26/2022 at 7:25 AM, Haywarduck said:

https://247sports.com/Player/Camar-Wheaton-46050152/

 

The next great Wheaton?

Thanks for that clip. Fun to see the running, but also the blocks that helped clear the way.

On 1/23/2022 at 9:59 AM, Haywarduck said:

I actually think Chip was pretty good at all three while at Oregon. With a little help in recruiting he could have taken us over the hump, almost did.

 

The big item I am speaking to is being the CEO, probably the biggest job, if they can step away from being a control freak. I think this was the downfall of both Cristobal and Chip. They became control freaks and couldn't delegate important roles. I think the culture of the coaches, players and program is the most critical part. Taking control and then guiding the program strongly is the hidden part we don't often see. Chip did this very well, Bellotti did it very well for a long time, but it wained. 

 

We see this in corporations, schools and many places. The leader, whether quietly, or loudly can make or break an organization by how he/she leads.  I am just wondering what dynamic Lanning will have with this element. What type of leadership will he provide with the Oregon Football Program and can he provide the strong leadership a program like ours needs?

With Chip  (IMHO) it was his condescending attitude to the local press (I always thought he sucked up to ESPN and other major networks, and he obviously basked in the glow of Erin Andrews), and, from what I saw & heard, his reluctance to schmooze with donors and be friendly to fans, and I think those things are part of being a good coach (not necessary to be a winning coach, but what I would call a good coach).

I couldn't get the link to work, but I remember when the movie was made, and I've seen it a few times. I have set foot in the president's office where the horse collapses, when I was helping to chaperone kids in my daughter's 5th grade class. President Boyd talked to the kids for a few minutes (but not about Animal House 😉 ). I ate lunch at the restaurant near Dexter Lake where part of the movie was filmed--it was a few years later and the decor in part of one room at that time was as it looked in the movie.

 

I'm on the right.

 

On 1/21/2022 at 3:09 PM, Haywarduck said:

.... He went to college and graduated from Oregon, he is now moving on to make a life with his wife. Something many of us did.

 

 

 

 

Yep, he'll always be an Oregon alum.

On 1/21/2022 at 1:53 PM, Steven A said:

Travis's instragram post.

 

Travis Dye announces transfer to USC (247sports.com)

 

 

 

It was a nice post, and what he said at the end didn't surprise me--that he recently became engaged and he and his fiancee are ready to start their life in California, he's going back home.

Isn't he from that area? Maybe that has something to do with it. I wish him luck, unless/except if the Ducks plays usc.

Article in Around the O by a former UO student about working hard and enjoying the first win as a coach.

 

Dick Harter: Holding Bricks in the Air

One reason I never make predictions about Duck games is that I could never bring myself to predict a loss. 🙂

Subject to change, I assume.

 

Rivals 2022 Team Rankings

One thing is--where does the money come from?

 

I don't know what it's like at other universities, but Oregon is a "state-supported" school with the state contributing only about 10% of what it costs to run the university. The university does a lot of fundraising. Some donors make huge contributions to the academic and/or sports side. (And there are many big donors other than the one that immediately springs to mind. 🙂 )

Maybe AB could make it in the CFL, though.

Right now on CBSSN.

 

He just completed a touchdown pass.

His arms certainly look well toned.

While I had thought that Travis might opt to go to the NFL, his decision to enter the portal is a total surprise to me. I wish him luck in whatever he does, but would love to see him change his mind and stay at OR for his final year.

Report card time--interesting to see Oregon State's grade over Oregon's.

 

 

I thought I saw DL on the sideline at least once.

It was nice also to see Saban smiling when he was congratulating Kirby Smart after the game.

Go Chargers! Go Justin! Step it up, Charger defense!

On 1/8/2022 at 10:06 AM, Just Ducky said:

My gosh I forgot A J Feeley. He rode more pine in both college and the pros than anyone that was drafted that I can think of. Seems like he played for ever. Probably made a lot of money in the process. 🤔

And along that line, let us not forget Kellen Clemens.

On 1/7/2022 at 12:26 PM, Jon Joseph said:

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1. OREGON - The Ducks open the 2022 season playing national champion or runner-up, Georgia, in Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Athens, Georgia, home of the Dawgs is 72 miles from Atlanta. Eugene is 2,712 miles from Atlanta. Rumor has it that there are more Georgia grads resident in Atlanta than there are Ducks grads? This contest is 'neutral' in name only. Oregon's QB will get his first start for the Ducks in this game. Fortunately, Oregon HC Dan Lanning is very familiar with the Dawgs roster and style of play, and has been involved in many games played in this stadium.

 

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Some day I'd like to see Georgia or Alabama or you-name-the-school  play the Ducks at a "neutral" site such as Allegiant Stadium.

When will the work be finished? Will they be playing at Reser this coming season?

Leadership Vacuum Jeopardizes Its Own Existence - Joe Moglia, Forbes.com, January 6, 2022

 

 

I'd love to see a high-flying offense again. But when the Ducks are on the one-yard (or closer) line trying to score, I wouldn't mind seeing a QB sneak instead of a play that starts 3 yards back.

The Duck goes  undercover!