The Kamikaze Kid

ASU (Phoenix) behind WSU (Pullman) is an absolute embarrassment.

In my opinion: Pac 10= little league Big/Pac= minor league BIG 10= major league Independent= League of their own?

Between failing on expansion and the self sabotage of voting against playoff expansion I'd have to score it : Wet Paper Bag 1 Pac 12 0 As much as I hate the thought of leaving the Pac, circumstances dictate it as the only viable option.

"Even in January, Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff stated the league was in favor of an expanded playoff with automatic bids, yet for whatever reason voted against it anyway. That may have signed the league’s demise." How a conference that is routinely shut out of the playoffs closes it's own door in is beyond me. The yacht club is now a bunch of kids on floaty toys in the kiddie pool.

I can't see any option that doesn't suck somehow. In the end, I think we're going to be looking at one of three end results. 1: Join either BIG or SEC as they battle each other forming two super conferences. 2: Some sort of melding between Pac and Big 12. 3: NCAA/ Conferences Leaders sit down and create football exclusive realignments while maintaining current conferences for all other sports. In the end, I see option three as the most logical but it would require the most cooperation which makes me skeptical of this option coming to fruition.

Oh I agree it's ridiculous. I'm just saying to even be considered for SEC membership, the UO would have to show a commitment to stadium expansion and increasing the opperations budget (coaches salaries) to match those of the SEC. If the Ducks showed they were all in on playing big boy football, I think they would be a very enticing school to add.

I remember threads on this board several months back talking about how the Pac 12 presidents thought of the conference more as their private yacht club instead of a billion dollar business. Now that the yachts are sinking, how will that fine wine and cheese taste paddling around in their dinghies? Failure of leadership indeed.

Pass the popcorn. This should get interesting.

Agreed. It makes me sick also.

The more I digest this latest news, the more moving to the SEC seems to be the biggest win for all involved. For the SEC, they would match The BIG's expanded Pacific coast reach and bring in one of the biggest national brands. This would be a revenue bonus instead of a drain. For the UO, having an SEC affiliation would keep them at the front of the line with 4/5 star SoCal talent and keep them nationally relevant. To entice the SEC, UO should immediately go all in on Lanning and double his pay putting him up at SEC levels. They should also begin plans for expanding Autzen to 70,000+ capacity. Regularly bringing in Alabama and LSU et al would justify the expense. What ever the costs involved with travel, pay raises and stadium upgrades, it would be more than offset by the increased revenue involved with SEC affiliation. By putting Lanning on par with his fellow upper level SEC coaches, there won't be a need for him to move on to greener pastures. Joining the SEC would also put Lanning right in his wheel house of recruiting five star SEC talent. Also, five star SEC type kids wouldn't have to leave the SEC to play for the UO. This is truly a go big or go home moment. I hope the UO is up for the challenge.

UO and Miami both joining the SEC would sure make things interesting.

This just may be the kick in the pants the Ducks need to take some bold steps they wouldn't take otherwise.

Until I see a five star hooper actually do something for the Ducks, I'm not going to care about losing them. I'd take a solid three/ four year four star over a five star one and done any day.

What if Ducks, UU, CU and AZ schools join Big 12? UO still rules the west coast, still the top dog in a conference and now expands their footprint into Texas and east coast.

I'm pretty sure Eastern Washington would take Montana so maybe 3rd place in the state is a better spot for the fuskies.

I’m sure Mario is searching in his junk drawer right now for his Euro League bling.

Just the thought of a Duck in the Heisman conversation the year after Mario leaves would be good enough for me.

Confident enough to believe he's a one and done NBA first round pick. Not confident enough to believe he can win the starting position against a guy that didn't project to be drafted.

I totally forgot about Wooten which ironically, is the point of my post!

UO's NBA Seniors: Prichard, Boucher, Duarte UO one and dones: Brown, King, Bol UO leave early: Dorsey, Bell and Brooks (after receiving Pac 12 player of the Year) See a pattern?

I actually want the thank Fusky fans for keeping this hammer vs nail “rivalry“ interesting.

Mario’s game plan on both sides of the ball seemed to be based on a conservative play not to lose philosophy. This would be appropriate for an under dog team just trying to keep it close into the fourth quarter. Lanning seems to embrace a pedal to the metal philosophy that trusts his play makers to make plays. I think Lanning’s mentality fits this roster much better and I think that makes the Ducks far more dangerous than the odds makers predict.

Luckily, we rarely have to choose.

Until USC and UO walk some walk on the field, you have to go with Utah as the favorites for now. I think the Utes will be even better next year but I also think the same for the Ducks. I have a believe it when I see it attitude with USC as it seems there has been way to much hype generated about them so far.

Locklyn was the one hire I saw as a head scratcher at first do to his lack of experience. After listening to him speak and hearing how players think of him, he now seems like one of the best hires on the staff. It may take this team a year to gel and for the coaching staff to adjust to their new roles but they may also storm right out the gate as a top five team and coaches like Locklyn are the reason why.