Drake

Bio says he played DE and LB, and started all four years at Austin Peay. Made the Deans List each of the four years, and graduated in 2014. He has 10 years of coaching experience, and may fit in well with the “young and hungry” coaching staff at Oregon.

Agreed. NIL Money is being tossed at high school kids, and the amount is increasing at hyper-inflation rates. Anytime costs double in just a few years there are problems that need to be addressed for the long-term well being of the sport. As far as a full time GM for men’s basketball. The team has an executive director/assistant coach, and 4 assistant coaches. If you include DA, that is 6 people managing a roster of 16 to 18 players. Although, I have know idea of what an executive director does for the team.

Without reading the article, success relies heavily on developing and nurturing relationships. From what I can tell, DL is genuine in developing his relationships with both coaches, and players. As a leader and recruiter, DL has to create a clear vision of goals, and expectations, and a path for everyone to achieve those goals. Add in an infectious personality that people are drawn towards. Today, money buys a team, developing relationships creates family, and families will work, and fight for each other. That is my quick assessment of what DL is all about. Good coach, that has an opportunity to be the GOAT at Oregon.

I recommend that Campbell should also request that all tech corporations pool their revenues, and share equally. Makes about as much sense.

Is there a big gray area that can be used by “agents” to shop their player to other teams? We all know that if there is an inch of wiggle room, they will take a mile. Until someone is actually punished, it will continue. Seems like a monetary penalty would need to be huge to make it less appealing to the elite level boosters.

Hmmm… Is excluding purple from my wardrobe irrational? Btw…I only wear orange when state law mandates it.

Two things that are annoying within college football, the purple mutt fans in Seattle, and the trojan band. Have to laugh that Riley is at the end of his $10 million rope.

Agreed. It took 6 long years after the infamous “83 toilet bowl game” to finally muster enough wins to qualify for that bowl game. It put an end to the 26 year drought of sitting at home with no invites. They went 2-9 twice when I was at U of O. But, the rodents were one of the wins both times. Not the greatest year when that is what you hang your hat on for the highlight of your season. Two sports that must be watched live when you have the time, college football rivalry games, and baseball. The TV just doesn’t do either game justice.

Been watching Duck football for over 50 years. Everyone wants to win. The ebb and flow of college football never ends. It is a big wallet type of game now, and most fans are just hitching a ride. Enjoy the ride.

I like the way that overtime works. Seems that a fair number of hockey games were decided in overtime.

Streak started.

Had to add the gunfight scene above….try to count the rounds out of Charlie’s pistol.

Who are the Ducks? They are one good seasons campaign away from a title with the talent we have now. To win you need to have a little luck avoiding injuries, and a schedule that minimizes long stretches of slugfests against other conference contenders. I am not a fan that believes that a title defines the Ducks. It would be more of a FINALLY moment for me. Hope we get it done, but winning 12 to 13 games a year is accomplished in the BIG by elite level teams. We simply are consistently one of the “Best Teams” who hasn’t won a title, for at least the last 20 years. I will not include the 80 years, or so, before that.

He was in many very good movies, if you like Open Range, then you have to like the Lonesome Dove mini series. I always laugh during the Open Range gunfight scene. Charley Waite’s (Costner) Colt revolver has a seemingly endless supply of ammo. Seems like he racks off 16 to 18 shots without reloading, fans about 8 to 9 rounds into one guy. I will generally rewatch it I have the time. Another good role was in the Great Santini. He definitely is an unlikeable character, but in line with his characters hard nosed style as a leader of men, he performs a selfless act of heroism at the end. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster.