Steven A

Realistically, unless Oregon was your dream school like most of us non "student-athletes" walk-on alums here, the recruits need to know who their coaches will be before signing their LOIs

Would have been worse if he waited until after signing day. That would have been disingenuous to the recruits and we would have to have released them from their LOIs

He hated modern day recruiting

And we get to enjoy those dreams becoming nightmares.

AGREE 100(+) %, or whatever the max % is.

Nick is available

And Mullens said "what was shared with me is that the OFFICIAL CONTACT came on Saturday morning. That’s what’s been shared with me.” With agents involved, how could it be any different????

I'm gonna disagree. We need a lifer. Cal is a tough sell with VERY sub U of O facilities. Surround himself with good coaches who can recruit. We were willing to go 7+ mil per year. Justin will come cheaper and use the excess for assistants. I want more, but average 9 and an occasional playoff, Ok.

Twice burned, need a lifer, not rental, Wilcox + I'm sure Mullens sent a thank you note to FSU and they have been on his Xmas list for 4 years now. Miami next. From the sounds of what recruits said this weekend in regard to MC's visits, it was still up in the air. I think MC did it with more class, didn't use "company plane and resources" for his ditch. But that is like calling Moe the smart stooge.

Hey Mario, PLEASEEEEEE make up your mind well before 5 pm when my moderating shift starts.

No we don't. He harbored a spousal abuser for years. ZERO tolerance.

Check out how Miami is treating Diaz. That could be you next. So, hire Diaz as your new OC and sell that to Miami.

Let's hope they follow Mario and become Ducks!

Otherwise, can you imagine the number of dogs that would have been kicked without this outlet?

I hope they have a shorter than 15 year memory and that we can bring back that officiating crew.

Part of the non-comital on MC's part might be at the advice of his agent for his leverage. Kind of like when your attorney tells you to not speak to anyone (a friend told me that happens).

I’m thinking this is probably really tough on MC. Of course, he would like to coach at his alma mater, it‘s home, his extended family is there and mom is ill. Show him the Taggart tape .... dream job that lasts less than 2 years. Money might not be the deciding factor since Oregon can match anything that is thrown at him. Character might be holding him back, and I hope that is the case. He: 1) Has always talked about what a special place Eugene is compared to S. Flda. 2) Is building something special and has all the resources anyone could want. 3) Appears to build bonds with the recruits and their families. I hope he stays and continues his path here. But, if he goes, I won’t have Taggart feelings for him. I will wish him well and be thankful for his time here and for showing the world that Scott Frost was wrong, that you can recruit to Eugene. Besides, we’ll survive, it is only sport escapism.

If Michigan wins, set up an all SEC in one semi and Michigan v Cinn in the other, or Set up a potential all SEC final with 'Bama and Georgia avoiding each other in the semi? P.S. Send a thank you note to Baylor to avoid a 1 L Ok St v Cinn for #4

Head is spinning too much right now to even think about it. I just know we are not going to jump into the Lake.

Not sure if this link has been posted. Direct info from Mario's presser. Did not put any rumors to bed. PODCAST: Oregon embarrassed again, Mario Cristobal rumors, and what the hell just happened (247sports.com)

That's ok, you're on the same wavelength as Moorehead. When he was asked about Akron earlier in the week, he said he was focusing on the game Saturday (who is Akron playing today?) Explains a lot!

Thanks David. I needed a Kool Aid chaser for my coffee this am.

There was a playoff team on the field tonight if they had just played the right QB from day 1, hint it wasn't the Ducks. I think we saw the mental aspect of playing for your fallen brothers Part II. Go Utes in the Rose Bowl.

Of course, Mario will be on a plane ASAP after the game to go see his mom, so expect even more smoke later.

According to the next "VIP" article - "Anybody who has crossed paths with Mario Cristobal knows Miami is his dream job… Cristobal has always told people in his inner circle that everything he ever did in his coaching career was to one day come back to his alma mater as the head coach. " We don't know when he may have said that. After FIU, during 'Bama? More smoke? Definitely more $$$$ to stay now. I guess we'll see soon enough. Hopefully, he doesn't "Taggart" us