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FOOTBALL PRACTICE RECAP: AUG. 2 Preseason camp began for the Oregon football team Wednesday, with a practice in the afternoon on the team's outdoor practice fields. The Ducks will be back in action Thursday afternoon. After Wednesday's practice, which was closed to media, head coach Dan Lanning met with reporters. Below are some highlights, with video of his full interview session below. Football Practice Recap: Aug. 2 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Ducks began preseason camp with a workout Wednesday afternoon.

Kansas, Oregon and USC make early impression for four-star '25 DB Jae’on Young It could be yet another Oregon-USC battle for one of the top prospects out West. Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon junior athlete Jae'on Young is a two-sport standout and will be one of the most heavily recruited prospects in the West Coast ’25 class. Young is a talented cover corner who had a big sophomore season for one of the state’s top programs. He finished the season with 42 tackles and five interceptions and then went out and had a big year on the track last Spring. He ran six sub 11.0-100m with a personal best of 10.77 and a 21.87-200m. He also ran anchor on the schools 4X100m relay team that qualified for the Masters meet and it will be fun to see what kind of times Young can put up over the next couple of years. Kansas, Oregon and USC make early impression for four-star '25 DB Jae’on Young 247SPORTS.COM It could be yet another Oregon-USC battle for one of the top prospects out West.

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Lanning says pair of Oregon freshmen 'good to go' after car accident Oregon coach Dan Lanning says true freshmen Dante Dowdell and Jerry Mixon were able to practice on Wednesday following a car accident earlier in the week. Lanning says pair of Oregon freshmen 'good to go' after car accident 247SPORTS.COM Oregon coach Dan Lanning says true freshmen Dante Dowdell and Jerry Mixon were able to practice on Wednesday following a car...

Dan Lanning Interview after Day 1 Fall Practice Everything Dan Lanning said following Oregon's first fall practice - Transcript Everything Dan Lanning said following Oregon's first fall practice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon head coach Dan Lanning met with the media following the Ducks' first fall practice. Below is a complete transcript of the...

TV sources assess Pac-12 media proposal as 'Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic' As Arizona President Robert Robbins assesses the Pac-12 Conference’s media rights proposal – which primarily entails a majority streaming deal with Apple TV+ – two key questions will need to be addressed: How substantially would a heavy streaming deal cut into the visibility and exposure of the Pac-12’s brand? Long-entrenched Pac-12 fans are still tethered to linear TV networks, which offer broader reach and incessant promotion of league inventory. Plus, what level of risk would schools be assuming by entering into a pact with subscription-based financial incentives? ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that element was central to the proposal that Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff unveiled to members Tuesday. “If the Pac-12 had a better linear [network] offer – in terms of cash and distribution – they would not be considering Apple,” Neal Pilson, the former longtime CBS Sports president, told On3 on Wednesday. “Half the remaining Pac-12 schools will probably move to the Big Ten and the Big 12, which means the end of the Pac-12. So, we are talking about rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.” Uncertainty continues to mount, especially in light of Yahoo! Sports’ Dan Wetzel’s report that Big Ten presidents have begun discussions surrounding the possible addition of Oregon and Washington. The conference is not trying to appear predatory but is doing due diligence. The Big Ten could add Stanford and Cal if the Pac-12 fully collapses. It’s becoming increasingly clear Kliavkoff’s chances of pulling together the Pac-9 is weakening. TV sources: Pac-12 deal is 'Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic' WWW.ON3.COM In a proposed rights deal with Apple TV+, TV sources pinpoint concerns about Pac-12 visibility and risk with a subscription...

Jon Gold: Pac-12 doesn't deserve another bite at the Apple, and now some of its teams might not get one, either I was driving this morning and saw not one but two DirecTV trucks and not one but two signs for junk removal, and I couldn’t help but think about the Pac-12 and Larry Scott and George Kliavkoff. All day Tuesday, in the wake of the news that Kliavkoff had reportedly presented Pac-12 powers that be with an insufficient media rights deal focused on a streaming partnership with Apple, I was thinking of apple adages. I couldn’t help myself. Like “an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it sure won’t keep the Big 12 at bay.” Like “an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and that’s good, because Stanford will be one of just a few teams remaining when all is said and done.” And, of course, a rotten apple spoils the bunch. Gold: Pac-12 doesn’t deserve another bite at the Apple, and now some of its teams might not get one, either SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Many miscalculations have landed the Pac-12 in a position from which it will never recover. What kind of miracle can George...

Remember that the article says talks are only in preliminary stages... Sources: Big Ten has begun preliminary talks to potentially add Oregon, Washington, Cal and Stanford The Big Ten has begun exploratory discussions about expanding membership to 18 or even 20 teams, industry sources have told Yahoo Sports. The schools being considered are Oregon and Washington if the league adds two schools, and Cal and Stanford if it wants to move to 20. All four institutions are currently members of the Pac-12. The discussions are in the very early stages, sources caution. No decision, including on whether to expand or stay put at 16 teams, has been made or is considered imminent. The Big Ten may also patiently wait to see what happens with other Pac-12 schools and their potential move to the Big 12 before acting at all. However, ballooning the league to as many 20 teams by adding a six-team West Coast flank — including 2024 arrivals USC and UCLA — is a real possibility. This is especially true if the Pac-12, which dates back to 1915, falls apart in the near future. Sources: Big Ten has begun preliminary talks to potentially add Oregon, Washington, Cal and Stanford SPORTS.YAHOO.COM The Big Ten has been reluctant to move to 20 teams, even if many in college athletics believe expansive superconferences are...

Four-star '25 WR Phillip Bell hears from schools all over Mission Viejo (Calif.) junior wide receiver Phillip Bell is among the state’s top prospects, regardless of class and as expected, his phone was active Tuesday. Aug. 1 was the first day that players in the junior class could receive phone calls from college coaches. Bell’s phone began to rang right when the clock hit midnight. Bell has been one of our favorite players in his class since he was a freshman. He’s currently rated the No. 44 prospect in the 247Sports Composite and No. 77 in the Top247. He has been receiving national scholarship offers since middle school, and it didn’t take long for his phone to start ringing. “Junior Adams at Oregon was the first coach who called,” Bell said. “He called right at 12:00 and we had a good conversion. Four-star '25 WR Phillip Bell hears from schools all over 247SPORTS.COM It didn't take long for schools to reach out to one of the top receiver prospects in the national '25 class.

Oregon lands commitment from emerging tight end Kade Caton The Oregon Ducks have added yet another tight-end prospect to their 2024 recruiting class and this time it comes from an unranked prospect from the state of Texas. 2024 tight end Kade Caton of Manvel high school in Texas announced on August 2nd he was committing to the Oregon Ducks. Prior to his commitment, Caton had been offered scholarships by 13 college programs. Those schools were Arkansas State, Incarnate Word, Lamar, Maine, North Texas, Rice, Sam Houston State, San Diego State, Syracuse, Texas State, UNLV, and UTSA. Oregon offered Caton a scholarship during an unofficial and attending an Oregon football camp on campus in the last week of June. Five weeks later he committed to the Ducks. Oregon lands commitment from emerging tight end Kade Caton 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks have added another peice to their growing 2024 recruiting class.

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The Oregon Athletic Department will host a Fall Fan Fest on Sunday, August 13, in the Moshofsky Center. Student-athletes from Oregon football, soccer, volleyball, women's basketball and men's basketball will be in attendance, with various games, inflatables, activity stations, agility drills and much more available for fans to enjoy. The event will start at 11 a.m. PT and will run until 12:30 p.m. Admission is free, and fans must sign a liability waiver upon entry. Parking will be available for free in the Moshofsky Lot and the Autzen East Lot. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos with student-athletes in attendance, but no autographs will be permitted. No food or drink is allowed inside the Moshofsky Center. Available activities for fans will include: Football Passing Station Football Receiving Station Football Field Goal Kicking Soccer Penalty Kicks Dunk Tank Photo Station Combine Station Lawn Games Fall Fan Fest Set For August 13 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Oregon Athletic Department will host a Fall Fan Fest on Sunday, August 13, in the Moshofsky Center with...

I remember posting quite a while back that when the NFL went to streaming on Thursday Night Football, they lost 40% audience share as opposed to when it was on linear tv.

Social media reacts to reported Pac-12 streaming deal with Apple TV After over a year of negotiating and looking for a media rights deal that would see the remaining Pac-12 schools get as much revenue as some of the competing conferences in the nation, commissioner Georgia Kliavkoff finally presented some numbers to his constituents on Tuesday afternoon. The reception may not have been what he had hoped it would be. As anticipated, fans of the Pac-12 and college football in general chimed in via social media to comment on the deal, many of whom took a chance to declare a time of death for the conference. Will the lackluster numbers result in more defections for the conference that is trying — and apparently failing — to stay afloat? Time will tell. For now, here are some of the best reactions on social media to the new deal numbers that are being floated. Social media reacts to reported Pac-12 streaming deal with Apple TV DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Social media reacts to reported Pac-12 streaming deal with Apple TV

Dan Lanning Wants Dylan Williams to be Oregon's Nakobe Dean Oregon's 2024 recruiting class is ranked No. 12 in the country and recently landed a commitment from Long Beach (Calif.) Poly linebacker Dylan Williams. Ducks Digest checked in with the standout backer to discuss his decision and what's next for him after committing to Oregon. For Williams, his pledge to Oregon came down to development and he's confident the Ducks can get the best out of him. "I feel like the coaching staff at Oregon is going to take me to the next level with my game and develop me," Williams said. "Coach Tosh Lupoi, Coach Dan Lanning, Coach B-Mike (Bryan Michalowski), they're going to develop me very well." The 6-foot-2, 210-pound defender projects to be a key part of Oregon's defense in the near future. Dan Lanning has big plans for him and wants to him to develop in the mold of a Butkus Award winner he coached in the SEC. "We run a 4-2-5 up in Eugene so I'll be playing both the mic and the money. Coach Lanning tells me all the time he sees me as Nakobe Dean. He wants to turn me exactly into that, Quay Walker-type. That's exactly how Coach Lanning sees me... To read the rest of the article, click here.

Pac-12 future remains murky as details of media deal arrive without a vote to accept terms Pac-12 leaders were presented details, including potential payouts, of a long-awaited media rights deal Tuesday by Commissioner George Kliavkoff and concluded the meeting without voting on whether to accept the terms, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Pac-12 was not making its internal discussion public, and gave no further details about prospective network or streaming partners nor the value. Pac-12 future remains murky as details of media deal arrive without a vote to accept terms WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Pac-12 leaders were presented details of a long-awaited media rights deal Tuesday by Commissioner George Kliavkoff and the...

Oregon women’s basketball adds Medford’s Ula Chamberlin Oregon added another in-state guard to its roster. Medford’s Ula Chamberlin, who began her career at Weber State and last played at UC San Diego, was awarded a scholarship with the Ducks on Tuesday. The 5-foot-8 guard has appeared in 56 career games with 26 starts and averaged 7.6 points while shooting 35% from the field. “Ula is a high-energy player who is eager to show what she can do,” Oregon coach Kelly Graves said in a release. “She is a versatile player who can knock down the mid-range shot in addition to being a 3-point threat. Ula will bring experience and leadership to our locker room, which will be beneficial to a young team. She can take defenders on the dribble and possesses great court vision. Plus, she’s a hard-working local kid who knows what it means to be a Duck and couldn’t be more excited to be here.” Oregon women’s basketball adds Medford’s Ula Chamberlin WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon added another in-state guard to its roster.

Sione Laulea III, Nation's No. 1 JUCO Prospect, Names Top Five Schools One of Oregon's top cornerback targets in the 2024 class has trimmed his list of suitors. Another one of the nation's premier college football recruits is nearing a decision. On Monday, San Mateo (Calif.) College of San Mateo cornerback Sione Laulea III announced his top five schools. The group consisted of Miami, Oregon, Oklahoma, Penn State and USC. Laulea is listed at 6'4", 185 pounds and is ranked the No. 1 junior college prospect in the country by 247Sports. He has 18 reported scholarship offers and told Ducks Digest earlier this summer that he could make his decision "towards August", following his final official visit to Oregon. To continue reading this article, click here.

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After the happenings this week, there aren't many people in the conference I believe in, somehow I believe Lanning. This article will make you feel good about our coach... Dan Lanning explains why he signed an extension with a large buyout Oregon head coach Dan Lanning offered comment on his new deal at the program's media day less than a week after signing a contract extension through the 2028 season. Dan Lanning's actions last week signaled his commitment to Oregon for the long haul. His comments at the program's media day on Monday afternoon simply reiterated it. The 37-year old's new deal adds one year and keeps him under contract though 2028. It will also ups his pay considerably, beginning this year when he's owed $2.3 million more than he was under his initial agreement. In total, he's now set to make $45 million over the next six years. Lanning also agreed to a $20 million buyout for the deal's duration, making it a challenge for opposing schools to poach him before his deal runs out. Dan Lanning explains why he signed an extension with a large buyout 247SPORTS.COM Oregon head coach Dan Lanning offered comment on his new deal at the program's media day less than a week after signing a...

Meet the new Ducks: What UO transfers want Oregon fans to know about them The 2023 college football season unofficially kicked off on Monday afternoon for the Oregon Ducks with the annual media day taking place inside the club level at Autzen Stadium. There, media members got a chance to sit down and talk to over 40 of the players on the team and get their perspectives going into the new season. It offered an opportunity to talk to a handful of new players on the team for the first time. That’s what I was focused on. With over 50 players on the roster this season that will be wearing the green and yellow for the first time, I wanted to take the chance and find out what Oregon fans who knew nothing about these players, should know about these players. What better source than the players themselves? I asked the incoming transfers — all but two of them I could get to due to interview scheduling — what they wanted Duck fans to know about them and who they are going into the season. These are the answers I got. Oregon Football: What UO transfers want Duck fans to know about them DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM “Hard-working, dedicated, unselfish.” We asked Oregon’s incoming transfers what they want Duck fans to know about them. The...

New transfer portal additions outline why Oregon was the choice Oregon has added more than a dozen players from the transfer portal. Ten addressed media members for the first time on Monday afternoon. Each provided an explanation for why Oregon was the choice. Oregon reloaded its roster this offseason with the addition of 15 transfer portal players. The majority of those players are expected to play sizable roles this fall. Monday's Oregon media day provided the first opportunity to speak with 10 of Oregon's new additions. Most of the players enrolled in spring spoke in April, while others like Jordan Burch and Traeshon Holden among others did not. Additional portal players have been added since spring ball's conclusion. Each of these new players was asked why Oregon was the choice. Here is a rundown of all 10 player's answers from the school's media day. You can expect to find more in-depth stories written on each of these players journeys to Oregon in the coming days and weeks. New transfer portal additions outline why Oregon was the choice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon has added more than a dozen players from the transfer portal. Ten addressed media members for the first time on...

Ducks off to blazing start in 2025, among top-ranked schools in national rankings Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are working hard to turn in one of the top-rated recruiting classes in the 2024 class at the moment, with one of the best blue-chip ratios in the Pac-12 Conference, and a top-15 rated class at the moment. That hasn’t stopped them from getting off to a blazing hot start on the 2025 class, where they’ve already picked up a handful of blue-chip players and rank among the top schools in the nation. On Monday, the Ducks landed a commitment from 4-star quarterback Akili Smith Jr., the son of Oregon legend Akili Smith, a former Pac-10 Player of the Year and the No. 3 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. The Ducks also have commitments from 4-star WR Dallas Wilson, the No. 24 player in the 2024 class, as well as 4-star WR Adrian Wilson, the No. 163 player in the class. Earlier in the year, Oregon also grabbed a commitment from 3-star IOL Sandman Thompson. So with four commitments already in 2025, where do the Ducks stand in the national rankings? Let’s take a look... Oregon Recruiting: Ducks off to blazing start in 2025 national ranking DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM In the past few days, Oregon has added a pair of elite players in the 2025 class. They now rank as one of the best teams in the...