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Evidently DeBoring reads Duckwire and had to temper expectations. “It will be very similar to a game format,” Lanning said on Saturday. What Lanning means by that “game format” is that the Ducks’ roster will be split into two teams consisting of an offense, defense, and special teams. They will then play the game as you would any other week of the season and determine a winner in the end.

Just like Riley leaving due to SEC future, Rattler tastes like chicken.

Unfortunately for Miami, the biggest change was the time zone.

Spring games seem to be a bit like All-Star games, no one going 100%, more beauty contestesque than real football. But a nice reward for the teams and fans. It will be interesting to see what the fan totals are for the big boys.

Oregon Ducks’ Micah Williams runs world-leading time in 100 meters WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Williams' time of 9.83 seconds is a personal best and is tied for the seventh-fastest all-conditions time ever by a collegian.

There aren't any details here and maybe this is sour grapes. Hopefully, there will be some follow-up. Spencer Rattler Says He Left ‘Toxic Situation’ at Oklahoma WWW.SI.COM The quarterback transferred to South Carolina in December to take over their starting role.

Thanks, I almost spelled Oregon, "Regn", since he misused the O while here.

Miami spring football game to give first glimpse at return of 'The U' as Mari Cristbal ushers in a new era. Cristbal abruptly left a stable job at Oregon to help bring his alma mater back to prominence. Since Miami joined the ACC in 2004, the criticisms pushed toward the football program have been loud. Miami doesn't spend. Miami doesn't care. Miami doesn't take football seriously enough. Miami doesn't invest. Well this offseason, in a long-awaited response, "The U" convinced Mari Cristbal to leave a playoff-adjacent, new-money program at Oregon to return to the beaches of Coral Gables. It also stole Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich, one of the driving forces behind the Tigers' ACC dynasty, and also nabbed Broyles Award-winning offensive coordinator Josh Gattis from Michigan and picked veteran assistant Kevin Steele to run the defense. Calling Miami's spring game the start of a new era is an understatement. In front of a sold-out house at MLS Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium, Saturday marks the Hurricanes' reintroduction to the world of big-time college football. Even two decades after their most recent national championship, the mystique behind "The U" still remains. Between 1983 and 2001, the Hurricanes won five national championships under four different coaching staffs. No other program won more than three over that time period. Amid external criticism, the university finally stood its ground and swung for the fences. "The University of Miami is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of excellence," Miami president Julio Frenk wrote in September. "As our football team gets ready to kick off conference play this evening, I want to make clear that the Board of Trustees and I, as president, recognize the essential part of our brand and reputation derived from athletics and we are fully committed to building championship-caliber teams at the U." Cristbal, of course, embodies that Miami culture. He grew up in the city and played high school ball before playing offensive line on national championship squads in 1989 and 1991. Later, he served as head coach at Miami-based FIU before earning a reputation as perhaps the best Florida recruiter in America while at Alabama, including National Recruiter of the Year honors from 247Sports in 2015 after the Tide signed Calvin Ridley and Ronnie Harrison from the state. After getting promoted to head coach at Oregon, Cristbal quickly turned the program into a national contender. The Ducks went 35-13 under his leadership with three straight appearances in the Pac-12 Championship Game. More importantly, Cristbal reeled in four consecutive top-15 classes to a spot hundreds of miles away from elite talent. If Miami created the perfect coach for its program in a lab, the result would look a lot like Cristbal. But now, the good feelings from the splash hiring take a back seat. "The U" will soon expect results. Luckily, there's real reasons for excitement when the Hurricanes take the field on Saturday. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was a revelation after throwing for more than 2,600 yards in just eight starts last season, including 22 passing touchdowns. Early returns from camp are that the staff believes Van Dyke can be one of the ACC's best quarterbacks in Gattis' system. The defense has work to do after falling to No. 75 in total defense last year, but the talent has never been in question. Six of the top eight tacklers are back, while former five-stars James Williams and Leonard Taylor should step into bigger roles in Year 2. More importantly, Steele will need to find a way to bring back the swagger that has characterized the great Hurricanes defenses of the past. Additionally, Cristbal acted fast to fill holes over the offseason. The Hurricanes added Oregon offensive line transfers Jonathan Denis and Logan Sagapolu to quickly fill out the room. Running back Henry Parrish rushed for 553 yards on 5.3 yards per carry in a platoon system at Ole Miss, and should slot in nicely next to emerging talent Jaylan Knighton. Miami added eight transfers overall. Outside of highly rated UAB edge rusher Antonio Moultrie, the rest arrived from Power Five schools. Outside of Lincoln Riley joining USC, there might not be a more hyped coaching change in college football than Cristbal rejoining "The U". Managing expectations, both publicly and in his own locker room, can be a real challenge for first-year head coaches. However, with the challenge comes an opportunity to reintroduce one of the most historic programs in college football to the national stage. "The U" is back on Saturday -- at least for one day." I think they nailed that one.

Here is a plus for Riley.... Tennessee is reportedly in "a good place" with Bru McCoy following his recent official visit to Knoxville. The 6-foot-3 receiver entered the transfer portal in January. The former five-star recruit did not suit up for the Trojans last year following an offseason arrest for a felony domestic violence charge. While the Los Angeles district attorney declined to press charges, USC suspended McCoy in August from team activities and he never returned to the field. New USC coach Lincoln Riley was asked this week if the team ever considered bringing McCoy back in the fold. “Yeah, I mean, (I) kind of was kept in the loop there as things played out,” Riley said. “But as I understand it, I believe he’s going to transfer.”

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Bryan Clay Invitational updates: Decathlete Max Vollmer joins exclusive club WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Oregon heptathlete Taylor Chocek also sets five event personal records en route to 5,514 points as she came away victorious out...

Let's see, they say "Yet, with remarks so conspicuously over the top, Dillingham made it far too transparent that he is trying to elevate Oregon over USC." It seems a classic case of BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, as the Kamikaze points out.

Be a team, win a Championship, and every player gets to cash in. Kansas players set to cash in thanks to NIL, potentially setting a model for future NCAA title-winning teams - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Jayhawk players will reap financial rewards for their 'barnstorming tour' after winning the NCAA championship

According to Sark you need to put in your 5 years and shut the ... up. Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian - DL Moro Ojomo won't be speaking to media after comments on the Longhorns' culture WWW.ESPN.COM Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says defensive lineman Moro Ojomo won't be speaking to the media "for a while" after the fifth-year senior questioned the focus of some younger players.

This is the only point I am going to disagree with. The cupboard is not bare, especially on the D side. The only thing that may bring us down is injuries.

Fair. However, I look at it based upon where he started from and what he has done with what he has to deal with. We sure don't see any coaches from sub-500 teams, but that doesn't mean they are bad coaches.

What do you think of the list? Should J Smith be there now? And, two years max before Lanning moves up. Hopefully past Lincoln. Ranking the top 10 college football coaches under age 45 entering the 2022 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Many of these up-and-comers have already reached significant career milestones College football position battles to watch going forward as 2022 spring practices conclude - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM These battles impact whether teams like Alabama, Notre Dame and Texas will meet expectations in 2022

Although this has been discussed previously, sometimes ad nauseum, here is another voice. However it is a new article, so we may discuss it to our satisfaction. The new rule (31c) was meant to stop steering most threads to the extreme negative of what "may" happen, or will not happen for at least three years to OBD. So, since this is a new article--discuss as usual. Nick Saban: Current state of college football not ‘sustainable’ WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Alabama coach Nick Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. Of course, he is always angling for himself. Remember when he wanted to outlaw the hurry-up for "safety reasons". And, calling for a change in SEC scheduling that he knows will only take place after he is gone.

Don't see that happening. Interesting jury per Canzano.

Especially his last season, playing for the Natty.

I'm going to add the University for not having controls on the conditioning coach's credentials. If you are replacing Radcliffe (?) then you better know who you are getting and vet him or her.

As usual, we know some of the winners in this suit ..... regardless of the outcome, the attorneys are looking at at least 6 figure incomes.

Per Duck Territory 24/7 Chase Cota breaks down why he chose Oregon 247SPORTS.COM The day Chase Cota chose Oregon as his transfer destination, some viewed it as a no-brainer. Cota, a Medford, Oregon, native, grew up a Duck fan. His dad, Chad, was a member

I hope the coaching staff listened to Kenjon Barner's interview with John Canzano. He said when he was at Carolina several veterans were very helpful, especially Steve Smith who would ask him what he did the day before after practice that made him better the next day. We want that type of culture instilled.

And properly administered.