The Kamikaze Kid

I hope Dan the man told Seven that he sees many explosion plays in his future as a Duck.

I remember that 3rd grade basketball team. They were no joke!

Mario seemed to embrace Vince Lombardi ball and just pound the other team long enough and get out with a win. Lanning seems to embrace dominating the other team in all phases and the wins will follow. I know which one I prefer.

I think we may be way under estimating the gravitational pull of The best D coordinator in the country coming out to Nike U.

I think we got the guy that could talk a velociraptor into playing for the Ducks.

It's hard not to believe that Mario had mentally checked out on his Ducks gig even before the first Utah game when the playoffs were still in play. He obviously was checked out when the Rose Bowl was in play. Lanning's character in finishing what he started at UGA adds another level of upgrade in my opinion.

Fuskies will now have just enough hope to be gut punched by their yearly beat down. USC will now have enough cred to give the Ducks that coveted quality win.

Sounds like his main role at UGA will be reduced to game prep which should free up some crucial time to get a top notch OC and stabilize the recruiting class.

I'm pretty sure DL will want as much tape on the guys he's coaching next year that he can get.

Actively coaching in the playoffs sounds like a great way to bring in recruits to me.

I'm happier than a duck in ducknip!

So I'm guessing giving receivers a fifteen yard cushion on 3rd and twelve won't be a thing anymore.

That gloating smile on USC's face just developed a nervous tick.

You can only deny something for so long until everybody knows that it's true.

If the UO wants to stay cutting edge, they need to get ahead of the pack. That's what they did with Chip. That's what they should do with Lanning.

The dude has basically gone from ball boy to top coordinator in the country in just 7-8 years. The guy is only 35. That's a trajectory that tells me he hasn't come close to hitting his peak yet. On the other hand, I think Mario hit his peak in 2019 thanks to Herbert and Troy Dye being handed to him as Seniors. He's been coasting ever since.

Expectations: Saved recruiting class, Some recruits follow him here, continued recruiting success, top O coordinator brought in, Pac North domination. Pac domination. playoff contender.

I'm sure there are extra sensitive negotiations happening behind the scenes due to Georgia's playoff run. I also think it's best for both schools to get this wrapped up sooner than later. Georgia doesn't want rumors turning into distractions and UO doesn't want recruits abandoning ship around signing day. An announcement anytime between today and Monday sounds about right.

If the Lanning deal falls through I'd say this is the way to go. What ever damage to one recruiting class and portal exodus happens, it would be worth it to get that top dog hire locked in the next year.

If Mario thought getting booed in the stands was bad, wait until he gets booed in the faculty room.

Here’s a quick overview of just how amazing the UGA defense was this year. Points allowed SEC: 66 in eight games. Next best is 171 by AnM Points allowed total: 83 in 12 games. Next best is 191 by AnM Points allowed per game SEC: 13 South Carolina, 0 Vanderbilt, 0 Arkansas, 10 Auburn, 13 Kentucky, 7 Florida, 6 Missouri, 17 Tennessee Also only gave up 3 to Clemson. That’s no soft schedule. UGA’s defense ranks at the top or in the top 5 in the country in almost every significant statistical category including total yards per game as well both run and passing yards. Lanning has been the UGA defensive coordinator since 2018 so that entire defensive squad are his guys. He seems like the real deal. If this hire happens, it could be an epic event.

And I'm sure Lawrence Taylor could show Sewell and Flowe a thing or two....

Who knows if this is true or not but if it is it would be awesome. Keeping teams under twenty alone would win the the Pac 12. Throw in a top notch O Coordinator and the Ducks would be regular playoff contenders.

I just have a feeling Kiffin will arrive in town around midnight on a private jet and be helicoptered to a meeting in Uncle Phill's Autzen bunker with a hiring announcement tomorrow morning.

What if Mullens and crew talked with the team and recruits and told them they were in serious talks with some A tier coaches but due to being A tier, they are committed to their current teams into January either because of playoffs, NY6 bowls or NFL. This will delay an announcement but keep us on track towards returning to championship contention. Seems like straight shooting like that could keep the bulk of the team and recruiting class together and set up long term success. I think the right hire is more important than a quick hire.