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My thoughts go to an example like Justin Flowe. He has a good year and he could be off to the NFL….really hope to see him dominate this year, but would be sad to see him leave. Paying huge NIL $$$$ for a player that plays for one year under this scenario certainly doesn’t generate the “return” anticipated (not knocking down Flowe, just an example ). These types of scenarios will play out over the next few years and I hope will bring some sanity to how NIL is approached by each team. While the “big name” QB recruits will probably always generate more NIL revenue under the current system. There will definitely be problems in some locker rooms between the “haves and have nots”. Young men with lots of cash…what could go wrong? Someone is probably writing a movie script as we speak reflecting this type of scenario. A more sensible approach to the NIL payouts to be inclusive of all the players is what I would recommend if I had a voice inside of Division Street.

Kind of makes you want to dance.

What I like about Coach Lanning is that he didn’t wait around hoping something good would happen because of his work ethic. He went out and created opportunities for himself. In a very short time he went from a high school position to working for some very prestigious coaching staffs in the college ranks. He connects with the players, but perhaps more importantly he connects with coaches and has gained their respect. While I expect some bumps in the road because of the learning curve associated with coaching at an elite level. I anticipate that those bumps get smoothed out quickly. Oregon could be a dream job for him. Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment, would you capture it? Or let it slip? I think Lanning and his staff will capture it even if their palms are sweaty, knees weak and arms are heavy… Look forward to watching his team and staff drop some bombs on the PAC 12.

Point is, we were a LOT closer to a 9-3 year than folks want to admit." They spent all Spring and Fall practicing to hang 7 points on the Grizzlies last year. Seems to me they were much closer to 3 - 9.

Memorial Day, A day set aside to remember those who have served in our military services. May we have gratitude to the the many brave men and women who sacrificed their lives, or sustained injury in mind and, or body in the course of their service.

Ebb and flow of golf.

HC Brandon Staley’s background is defense. I suspect that with a few more personnel changes they will become a better defense. Their defense does very poorly against the run. They are decent in pass coverage. They also have Mike Williams and some solid young receivers to accompany the “triplets”. Herbert has a lot of targets available to him when he drops back to pass. Herbert is definitely the main ingredient of the triplets.

Responding to orange feet. Unfortunately, another loss at Autzen. Same year as the “Cal uniform”. Btw…The blue uniform day was also Justin Herbert’s first start his freshman year, and broke our 12 game win streak over the pups. Hope we go at least 20 in a row on our current win streak.

Is Justin Flowe ready to play?

I like the combination. Some uniforms are more appealing to me than others. I have never been one that needs to see green and yellow every game day. I know which team on the field or court is the Ducks ; ) However, after some losses while wearing non-typical colors, I would like to unceremoniously burn a few combos. This uniform never needs to see the light of day again. Can anyone name the team that beat us that day, and significance of the game?

Great memories. Went to that game. My buddy bought tickets right in the middle of a bunch of cocky USC fans. That day, Kenyon completely silenced those guys. The best part is the cocky fans got cranky, and then left early. Career day for him in the Coliseum. Thank You Kenyon.

Excitement is contagious. If a top recruit is excited about his opportunity then it is helpful to have him out there talking Up the Duck program. In the end, maybe none of the guys he chats with commit to Oregon, but they all will remember having that conversation. What’s good about that is those guys may know someone else that might fit a need for the program. Never hurts.

For those that got to watch Bo Jackson play in college and the NFL that was a special time. What an amazing athlete. Watching him break bats like twigs in baseball was always entertaining. Love watching his highlights in both sports. That play pretty much ended Bosworth’s football career. Of course, most NFL defensive guys had their hands full with Bo Jackson.

Hope he arrives on a sunny day…lol

Vernon Adams was uncanny when he was healthy at QB. That guy just was able to “see the field” and find receivers. Fun to watch him play. Once VA he moved on we were in trouble at QB, and our defense was not improving. Helfrich, a good OC, was imploding as a head coach. He had problems recruiting, but also complacency had crept into the program on his watch. It was reported more than once that some of his players were skipping “recommended workouts” before his last fall practice session began.

What a nice addition. Practicing during the winter months will become a lot more enjoyable for golf team members. Should help sway a few recruits to come to Oregon. After Peter Jacobsen’s playing career ended, he really became an ambassador for golf for in Oregon. It is a nice tribute to he and his family.

How many stock options?

Oh my…I have a large bin jammed full of t shirts and sweatshirts. A couple of coaches coats, rain gear, many pairs of running shoes, Air Jordan’s, wind breakers, Nike Pro, socks, and many hats. Wife has worked at Nike for a long time. Too long according to her….

That nails it for me…lol

“Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you are in control, they are in control.” Tom Landry In my opinion, a discussion of unacceptable behavior should have taken place at practice.

2009 War for the Roses. Winner goes to the Rose Bowl. Rodent faithful were flying their hideous car flags all week in the Portland area. In 2008 and 2009 if the rodents win the game formerly known as a war fought on American soil they go to the Rose Bowl. Chip Kelly goes for the dagger on 4th down to run out the clock. Might not be last second, but very satisfying to watch over and over…lol Btw…2008 score Ducks 65, rodents 38 ; )

“I didn’t quite understand the Notre Dame deal. But, obviously I have not been a student of the BCS.” Mike Belloti Notre Dame happens to be 0 - 8 in BCS and NY6 games since the 1994 Cotton Bowl.

I think we were one injury away from flipping coins on the sidelines to see who punts and kicks field goals. Now we have some depth and competition. Be nice to have a field goal kicker that consistently puts points on the board and a kicker that significantly limits return opportunities.

The Prefontaine Classic is about a week away. It is part of the World Athletics Tour and participants needs to be ranked in the top 50 in the world to compete. Great way to see world class track and field. Always enjoyed sitting in Hayward’s old bleachers on a warm spring day track meet. Fans would stomp out a cadence and cheer loudly as our elite distance runners were doing battle on the track. Good fans, great memories.