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Totally agree, Kamidaze Kid. I think we lost a couple of highly ranked recruits due to conference uncertainty in the past couple of months. Everyone was recruiting against us with that. Coach Lanning is so excited with being in the B1G and it is full steam ahead on recruiting. It would be great to see some flips!

How Oregon Stacks Up to B1G Recruiting Oregon is actively recruiting the 2024 class. Which will be the first signed class at Oregon to play as a Big-10 conference member. Every year the SEC, Big-10 and ACC recruit the best of the best. Meanwhile Oregon had been taking advantage of several down years at USC in the Pac-12. That is until Lincoln Riley got them back on the right track. USC and UCLA have already been included in the B1G recruiting rankings. Oregon and Washington will likely be moved into the B1G rankings soon as well. How Oregon Stacks Up to B1G Recruiting - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Where does Oregon currently rank in the Big-10 conference recruiting rankings? Here is a closer look at how the Ducks stack...

I posted the referenced Wilner article on the Wilner article site last night. I will post below for reference here. Wilner – Pac-12 collapse: Tracing the 12 strategic blunders that led to Doomsday Wilner – Pac-12 collapse: Tracing the 12 strategic blunders that led to Doomsday SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>The morning after, devastation. “Gut-wrenching stuff,” one Pac-12 administrator noted. “So damn sad,” offered another. The...

The following is an article that expresses how the conference is where we are... Jon Gold: Pac-12's demise a decade's worth of naivete, in Larry Scott's own words Larry Scott strode up to the podium at Pac-12 Media Day on July 26, 2011, a conquering hero. He’d only been on the job 2 years and 4 months, but he’d led a tidal wave of momentum for the venerated conference out west, which was coming off the heyday of the Pete Carroll era at USC and entering the Chip Kelly era years at Oregon. A year earlier, the league had expanded by two schools — Colorado and Utah — and, just under three months earlier, Scott had announced a landmark, 12-year, $3 billion television rights deal with ESPN and Fox that, at the time, was the richest in college athletics history. Read the article below to see how the conference is where it is today...through Larry Scott's own words... Gold: Pac-12’s demise a decade’s worth of naivete, in Larry Scott’s own words SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM For nearly a decade, Larry Scott sold a vision for the Pac-12 that ultimately never came to fruition. Ultimately, that skewed vision helped doom the league.

This is an article behind a paywall so most of OBDF will not have access. You will have to give a recap of what Mandel wrote.

FOOTBALL PRACTICE RECAP: AUG. 5 The Oregon football team will have its first off day of this preseason camp Sunday, after the Ducks held their fourth workout of August on Saturday afternoon. Practice saw the team in shells — with shoulder pads on, but not full pads — for the second day in a row. After a recovery day Sunday, the Ducks will be back in action Monday. Football Practice Recap: Aug. 5 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Ducks practiced Saturday, after which head coach Dan Lanning met with media to discuss progress in camp and next...

Dan Lanning: Oregon Ducks ‘playing against the best of the best’ in move to Big Ten Dan Lanning said there would be “a lot” coming next for the Oregon Ducks. “So sit back and watch,” Lanning said Monday afternoon. “We have really clear direction right now,” Lanning said. “It’s not the what ifs, it’s not the where are. It’s really clear where we’re going to be in the future and how we’re set up for long term. ... Everybody’s always going to recruit hard against us. Ultimately we’re not really concerned about everybody else. We have a great option to sell here and it’s only stronger now because of what happened yesterday.” Dan Lanning: Oregon Ducks ‘playing against the best of the best’ in move to Big Ten WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Lanning was confident that the school’s administrators would “make the best decision for Oregon” and that the move to the Big...

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning comments on Big Ten move Dan Lanning walked up to his post-practice availability on Saturday and opened by saying, “It’s fun to hear the pads pop.” That’s probably especially true considering the drama that surrounded Lanning’s football program — and the rest of the Pac-12 — until Friday. Conference realignment and media rights negotiations have dominated headlines across college sports for months. Even after fall camp began for teams around the country, the conversation remained centered around the non-football aspects of major college football. With Oregon’s future now secured — the Ducks will head to the Big Ten alongside Washington, USC, and UCLA in 2024 — the attention can start to shift back to the upcoming 2023 football season. Of course, Lanning was still asked to give his thoughts on Oregon’s soon-to-be new conference. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning comments on Big Ten move SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Oregon head coach Dan Lanning says the move to the Big Ten has his players very excited.

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Dan Lanning wants Oregon Ducks to continue rivalry with Oregon State Beavers, at Autzen and Reser Stadium Dan Lanning wants Oregon to keep playing Oregon State, at Autzen and Reser Stadium. The second-year Ducks coach is of the same position as UO athletic director Rob Mullens, that Oregon wants to continue playing its in-state rival even after it departs for the Big Ten starting next season. “I know Oregon State is a great example of a game that we would love to keep,” Lanning said Saturday. “We want to get that opportunity to continue to play against them. I think it means a lot to the people in this state. That’s something we want but that’s also a little bit out of our control now; we have to see how the chips fall.” Dan Lanning wants Oregon Ducks to continue rivalry with Oregon State Beavers, at Autzen and Reser Stadium WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon wants to continue playing its in-state rival even after it departs for the Big Ten starting next season.

Head Coach Dan Lanning meets with the media following day 4 of Fall Camp Everything Oregon coach Dan Lanning said after Saturday's practice - Transcript Everything Oregon coach Dan Lanning said after Saturday's practice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon coach Dan Lanning spoke to media members for about eight minutes following Saturday's practice. He addressed the...

Troy Franklin ready to build off breakout season in 2023 The breakout season Troy Franklin enjoyed in 2022 caught the star receiver by surprise, he told reporters at Monday's football team media day. "I really didn't expect it," he said. "It was kind of crazy to me and shocking that I had the season that I had." Franklin finished among the Pac-12's best in receptions (61), receiving yards (891) and receiving scores (nine). Each of those figures more than tripled the numbers he put up during true freshman season in 2021. Franklin's emergence gives Bo Nix a reliable No. 1 target and also a player for teammates to model their games after. "I think I can take Troy Franklin and put his stuff in my game," USC transfer wideout Gary Bryant Jr. said. "I think we have a lot of receivers who are different as far as physical size or speed, but I think we could all take the little things that he does good and put it into our games." Troy Franklin ready to build off breakout season in 2023 247SPORTS.COM Oregon junior wide receiver Troy Franklin admits he surprised himself during his 2022 season. He intends to take an even...

Ducks making B1G recruiting push with help of conference realignment One of the biggest benefits that came with Friday’s news that the Oregon Ducks would be leaving the Pac-12 Conference alongside the Washington Huskies and moving to the Big Ten Conference was the boost that it gave both teams in the recruiting world. While the flashy uniforms and the elite facilities certainly help the Ducks when it comes to landing top-rated recruits, one of the biggest disadvantages they had was the exposure that they could offer prospects. Some of Oregon’s games came on ESPN and other national broadcasts, but a lot were also relegated to the Pac-12 Network, making it harder to players to be seen on a big stage. The move to the Big Ten changed that. Now, the Ducks will be playing against the best teams in the nation on NBC, CBS, and FOX once they officially make the move next year. It comes as no surprise that the school is trying hard to push that fact with recruits, and making it be known that they will be in one of the most elite conferences in the nation a year from now. Check out all of these posts for Oregon prospects and commits that came on social media Saturday... Oregon Ducks making B1G recruiting push after conference realignment DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks making B1G recruiting push with help of conference realignment

Following admittance into the Big 10 conference, University of Oregon president Karl Scholz and athletic director Rob Mullens held a press conference. The press conference lasted nearly 20 minutes. After more than 100 years membership in the Pac-12 conference, Oregon and Washington each joined the Big 10 on Friday. They'll begin competing in the conference during the 2024-25 athletic calendar. You can view a video of the press conference at the beginning of the article...A transcript follows the press conference... Everything Oregon president Karl Scholz and AD Rob Mullens said at Friday's press conference 247SPORTS.COM Following admittance into the Big 10 conference, University of Oregon president Karl Scholz and athletic director Rob Mullens...

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Statement from the Pac-12 Conference Statement from the Pac-12 Conference: Aug. 4, 2023 PAC-12.COM The Pac-12 Conference released the following statement on Aug. 4, 2023: Statement from the Pac-12 Conference "Today’s news is... In answer to question of where the rest of the Pac is going, according to the statement from the conference late yesterday, they are going to help out by doing the following: "We remain focused on securing the best possible future for each of our member universities." The problem is I don't think the conference has what's needed to do any of this...$$$.

FYI: Gene Smith is Ohio State AD Gene Smith: B1G's viewership with latest additions 'is going to be ridiculous' Gene Smith was just like the rest of the country on Friday, reacting to the latest round of realignment news as Ohio State’s AD. As the Pac-12 continues to crumble, the B1G landed Oregon and Washington as additions beginning in 2024. That brings the Ducks and Huskies to the league at the same time as USC and UCLA. The Big 12 also landed 3 programs from the Pac-12 in Arizona, Arizona State and Utah. In a conversation with Bill Rabinowitz of The Columbus Dispatch, Smith revealed he had an inkling last week that things might start falling after a conversation with Colorado AD Rick George in Indianapolis. As for the new additions, Smith admitted Oregon and Washington bring major value to the B1G’s television partnerships. Gene Smith: B1G’s viewership with latest additions ‘is going to be ridiculous’ SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Gene Smith believes the latest additions of Oregon and Washington will bring the B1G's value to another level.

Oregon's all-time record against new Big Ten rivals With the news that Oregon is leaving the Pac-12 for the greener pastures of the Big Ten, we thought it would be a good idea to see how the Ducks have fared against their so-to-be new rivals and peers. Oregon has played every current member of the Big Ten except Maryland and Rutgers, with the Ducks having some pretty good success. The only team that has had its way with Oregon, not surprisingly, is Ohio State as the Buckeyes have won nine of the 10 meetings. That one Duck win, however, came in the last meeting as Oregon ran over and through Ohio State in the Horseshoe. The Big Ten Conference is about to have a lot of members out west, but this is how the Ducks have done against the conference’s current teams. Oregon's all-time record against new Big Ten rivals DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks have some new peers around them. Here’s how they’ve stacked up over the years against each Big Ten opponent.

What remaining, departing Pac-12 schools said as 5 more teams leave conference August 4, 2023 will be marked as a historic day in college sports as the Pac-12 conference, with roots dating back to 1915, lost five schools to the Big Ten and Big 12. Below are the statements from each conference, departing and remaining school’s leadership. What remaining, departing Pac-12 schools said as 5 more teams leave conference WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM See the statements from each conference, departing and remaining school’s leadership amid a historic day in college sports

Oregon football defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi wants defense 'respected and feared' The last season of the Pac-12 Conference is gearing up to be the year of the quarterback. Besides Oregon’s Bo Nix, Southern California has reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, Washington has Michael Penix Jr., who was second in the NCAA last season with 4,641 passing yards, with quality starters returning at Arizona (Jayden de Laura), Utah (Cameron Rising) and Washington State (Cameron Ward), and the addition of former Clemson starter DJ Uiagalelei now at Oregon State. Limiting their production will be a tough task. “This conference has an awesome reputation (when it comes to quarterbacks),” said Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, who was a defensive lineman at Cal when Aaron Rodgers was the Golden Bears’ quarterback. “Offense excels and it all starts with the quarterback. … And we love that challenge. And we're going to do our best to affect those guys.” Oregon football defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi wants defense 'respected and feared' WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Is Oregon's pass defense improved heading into the year of the quarterback in the Pac-12?

Ranking the Big Ten teams that we can't wait to see Oregon play No matter your feelings about the Oregon Ducks leaving the Pac-12 Conference for a spot in the Big Ten on Friday, there is one aspect of the deal that is largely undeniable, no matter who you are. The marquee matchups that we are set to get over the coming years with the Ducks playing Big Ten teams is going to be incredibly enthralling, simply from an entertainment standpoint. While it is a bummer that we are missing out on yearly rivalries between Oregon and Stanford, or Washington State, we are also gaining annual or semi-annual matchups between the Ducks and Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State. Some of the best teams in the nation reside in the Big Ten now, and Oregon will get to play amongst them. So which opponents are we looking forward to seeing play the Ducks the most? Here are our rankings (excluding the western contingent of former Pac-12 schools): Ranking the Big Ten teams that we can’t wait to see Oregon Ducks play DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks have a slew of new rivalries that can be born in the next few years. Here are the Big Ten opponents we can’t wait to see...

3 former Oregon Ducks discuss program’s move to Big Ten: ‘You either adapt or you die’ They made their name as athletes in the Pac-10/Pac-12 as stars for the Oregon Ducks and later played in the NFL. They carry the pride of having helped the Ducks win conference championships after decades of program mediocrity. To see their conference crumble does not sit well with Joey Harrington, Kenjon Barner and George Wrighster. But they definitely support the Ducks’ move to the to the Big Ten in 2024 given the alternatives. 3 former Oregon Ducks discuss program’s move to Big Ten: ‘You either adapt or you die’ WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Joey Harrington, Kenjon Barner and George Wrighster support the Ducks’ move to the to the Big Ten in 2024 given the alternatives.

Washington State, Stanford unhappy after Washington, Oregon join Pac-12 defections with move to Big Ten After Oregon and Washington both announced on Friday they will leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in July 2024, leaders from both Washington State and Stanford issued statements after the mounting defections from the Pac-12 in the latest wave of conference realignment created a dire picture for a conference that both the Ducks and Huskies were charter members of in 1915. Washington State, Stanford unhappy after Washington, Oregon join Pac-12 defections with move to Big Ten - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM There is no clear landing spot for Stanford and Washington State, among others, as the Pac-12 faces dire straits

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach Chris Hampton meets with the media following day 3 of fall camp Everything co-DC Chris Hampton said following Oregon's third fall practice - Transcript Everything co-DC Chris Hampton said following Oregon's third fall practice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Chris Hampton spoke with media members for nearly 10 minutes...