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Hayes: Sources convinced Big Ten isn't finished raiding the Pac-12 So we’re going to continue with this charade, this exercise in futility, despite the inevitable. The Pac-12 may soon sign a new, undervalued media rights deal. The Pac-12 may soon believe it has saved itself for the time being. But ladies and gentlemen, the Pac-12 isn’t long for the new college sports landscape. “If anyone thinks the Big Ten isn’t coming back for more, they’re not following along,” an industry source told Saturday Out West this week. The official end of the wildly underrated Pac-12 arrives when the Big Ten finds a media rights partner — network or cable television, and/or a streaming service — to foot the bill for the conference to add more schools from the Pac-12. Because the Big Ten isn’t leaving USC and UCLA alone on the West coast. It must protect its investment. Hayes: Sources convinced Big Ten isn’t finished raiding the Pac-12 SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM 'If anyone thinks the Big Ten isn't coming back for more, they're not following along,' a source told our Matt Hayes. Bottom line: The Pac-12 is in trouble as a Power 5 league.

Oregon Set to Host Texas OT Blake Frazier Frazier is a top offensive linemen nationally and was offered by the Ducks in January. We're in the last week of the February dead period, which means that visits will ramp up again in the near future. Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have laid a strong foundation and are ready to capitalize in 2024. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article272583776.html#storylink=rss

Oregon Recruiting: 4-star ATH Aaron Butler puts Ducks in top 5 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star ATH Aaron Butler has put the Ducks among his top schools after decommitting from USC in January.

Bronny James and Oregon commit Kwame Evans projected lottery picks in 2024 NBA mock draft. Bronny James isn’t the only name that Oregon Duck fans should be focused on, though. While James is yet to make his commitment and is still said to be heavily considering the Ducks, there is an Oregon commit who is in the mix for a top pick in 2024. 5-star PF Kwame Evans is even higher on the board than James is. According to ESPN’s latest 2024 mock, Evans is projected to go to the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 9 overall pick, with James is projected to go to the Orlando Magic with the No. 10 overall pick. Could that be a pair of Ducks in the top 10 of the draft? Time will tell. NBA Draft: Bronny James, Kwame Evans lottery picks in 2024 NBA mock DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Both Bronny James and Oregon’s Kwame Evans are projected top-10 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Could that be a pair of Ducks in the top 10? We’ll see…

Every QB that the Ducks have offered in 2024 recruiting class We are currently in a recruiting dead period, where in-person contact between recruits and coaches is not permitted. However, starting on March 1, we enter a quiet period, where visits can take place once again. We already know of a few visits that are going to take place in the coming months for Oregon, and as we get closer to the Ducks’ Spring Game on April 29, there will undoubtedly be more announced. Oregon Recruiting: Every QB Ducks offered in 2024 class DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks have a lot of QB options in 2024, but they will need to add a prep guy in the 2024 class. Here’s who they’ve offered so far.

Vancouver (Wash.) Evergreen offensive lineman Fox Crader hasn't backed away from his commitment to Oregon. Not in the least. But, he did acknowledge he was surprised at the departure of offensive line coach Adrian Klemm to the NFL. "I'm not going to lie, that one hurt," said Crader. "He had told me he was going to let me know, he made 3-5 visits to my school to keep me in the loop and I actually thought he wasn’t going. He never said he wasn't and in my head it kind of sounded like he was really serious about it but but obviously I was hoping he was going to stay. So that one hurt a little bit." Crader has talked with head coach Dan Lanning numerous times since the departure of Klemm and he's looking forward to meeting new offensive line coach A'Lique Terry. Oregon OL commit Fox Crader talks position coaching change with Ducks 247SPORTS.COM Vancouver (Wash.) Evergreen offensive lineman Fox Crader talked about his reaction to the departure of the offensive line coach at Oregon, where he's committed...

The Oregon Ducks are continuing to fill out their roster ahead of the 2023 spring football season, this time bolstering the special teams’ depth chart. On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that long-snapper Keller Stafford had accepted a preferred walk-on roster position with the Ducks, coming in to attempt to replace former long-snapper Karsten Battles. Oregon Football: Ducks get commitment from PWO long snapper DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Walk-on long-snapper Keller Stafford will join his high school QB Austin Novosad this coming season in Eugene.

Canzano: While we wait for white smoke to rise from the chimney at Pac-12 Conference headquarters signaling the approval of a new media-rights deal, it’s worth a discussion about the campus leaders who will light the match. The Pac-12 presidents and chancellors got some key things wrong in the last decade plus. That required a unique blend of ignorance, apathy and arrogance. But as Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “The best way to correct a mistake is to make it right.” Canzano: Time for big bosses in Pac-12 to lead WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Presidents and chancellors must get it right.

Oregon Football Recruiting 2024 Hot Board: Running Back BY MAX TORRES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED OREGON DUCKS NEWS, ANALYSIS AND MORE https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article272561461.html#storylink=rss

Oregon Recruiting: 5-star CB Bryce West to visit Ducks this spring DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 5-star CB Bryce West is expected to take a visit to Eugene later this spring.

Davhon Keys, 4-star Texas linebacker, receives Oregon Ducks offer, planning visit Rivals four-star linebacker Davhon Keys plans to visit Oregon this spring https://t.co/riKYozUBkA

Pac-12 Football: Where each team could land if conference breaks up DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Pac-12 may sign a new media rights deal and start to thrive. If not, though, these teams could be on the move.

If you get past all that is being said, even Dennis Dodd is saying most likely ESPN/Amazon will be who the Pac'12 will sign a media deal with. This is also what Canzano is saying. CBS/Turner were never ever serious contenders. Sad to understand though why the Pac12's ineptness to make crucial decisions at the most opportunistic time is beyond reasoning. But it is what it is at this point. Hopefully soon will know what that media deal will wind up being. No matter what happens with the Pac-12, I am trusting Oregon along with Phil Knight will make the best decision for Oregon moving forward. Will the Pac-12 break up? Where each team would go if league disintegrates over media rights deal By Dennis Dodd Will the Pac-12 break up? Where each team would go if league disintegrates over media rights deal - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM What's ahead for the Pac-12 -- and college football -- if its top remaining teams depart?

The Pac-12 Conference has gone stealth in the last few days. My spider senses are tingling. There’s a lot of outside noise, but the conference has tightened the inner circle. • It could be that the conference wants Monday’s joint statement of unity to do the talking. The Pac-12 was annoyed at some erroneous reports and misinformation that was clouding the space. • A consultant who works closely behind the scenes with schools and conferences all over the country told me this week that “only about 50 percent” of what we see reported is accurate. Regardless of whether it’s the SEC, Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC or Big 12… “that 50 percent figure holds up across the board,” per the source. It’s why you have to be careful with what you read and why I’m committed to giving you sourced, in-depth reporting and commentary that you can’t get anywhere else here. Canzano stated that neither CBS or Turner networks were ever seriously involved. He expect's ESPN/Amazon to end up with Pac-12's media rights. Canzano: Big 12 talks with Fresno State while Pac-12 plots WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM A few things for your Friday...

In a 35-minute interview, Yormark talked about the Big 12’s media rights deal, what he values in potential expansion candidates, and his conference’s ongoing spat with the Pac-12. He also talked about the Super Bowl, the value of college basketball and the early departure of Texas and Oklahoma from his conference, among other topics. Canzano: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark sounds off WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Exclusive interview on "Canzano & Wilner: The Podcast"

"The Pac-12 Conference issued a written statement from its 10 remaining presidents and chancellors on Monday. It read:" "The statement amounts to a curious public-relations punch from the 10 conference stakeholders, designed to combat some criticism and uncertainty unearthed last week by a variety of media outlets." "One Pac-12 source said: “Some of the media narrative on that is not accurate.” Canzano: Pac-12 punches back with statement on unity WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Conference says it's "highly confident" in future growth.

Can't wait to see Will Stein's offense in action with Bo Nix as the QB! Especially with all the RPOs in the mix.

From what I found on SMU's endowment. This site states their endowment is 2.1 billion dollars. They are ranked number 72 amongst universities nationally in education. Dallas/Ft. Worth market is very good. Agree with Charles about Utah. Will SMU joining the Pac12 become an upside for the University and the conference as a whole down the road? Hard to say with TCU sharing the same market. Southern Methodist University - College Confidential WWW.COLLEGECONFIDENTIAL.COM Southern Methodist University Data, Ratings and Rankings https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/smu-3613

The winner Eagles! The score 42-31 Chiefs passing yards - 260 Eagles rushing yards - 250 MVP - Jalen Hurts

Jaxson Jones is blowing up on the recruiting trail, but he’s locked in with the Ducks. A former Washington commit who quickly flipped to Oregon after a visit to Eugene, Jones told Ducks Digest’s Max Torres that he’s firmly committed to Oregon as part of the 2024 class. He plans to sign during the Early Signing Period in December and enroll early. Fast-rising Oregon edge rusher commit re-affirms pledge to Ducks SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM One of Oregon's 2024 commits re-affirmed his pledge to the Ducks on Saturday.

The Oregon Ducks are staying active on the recruiting trail, and they got good news this past week, landing among the top schools for one of the top safeties in the northeast. 4-star Jaylen McClain, the No. 21 safety and No. 242 overall player in the 2024 class recently cut his recruiting list down to 10 schools, with the Ducks listed among teams like Georgia, Michigan, USC, Penn State, and several others. Oregon Recruiting: 4-star Jaylen McClain puts Oregon among top schools DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star safety Jaylen McClain lists Ducks among top schools

Kel'el Ware showing better play after benching two weeks ago 247SPORTS.COM Dana Altman has been consistent in his messaging all year about star freshman Kel'el Ware. He's commented the need to get Ware to play with more energy and consistency game to

Oregon Football: Which transfer has biggest impact on Ducks in 2023 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks have added some of the top transfers in the nation this offseason. Which ones will have the biggest impact in 2023?

Losers of three straight, the Ducks (14-9, 5-7) can't take many more losses. With six Pac-12 games remaining, Graves believes the team would need to win three or four of them to ensure an at-large berth in next month's NCAA Tournament. Graves conveyed that standing to the team prior to practices this week. The Ducks have dug themselves a hole, but can still dig themselves out, he believes. "I think it's important to know that we're still in a position to get there. We've got to win some games, and to do that we've got to play with more of a sense of urgency. I think it's still something that is attainable," Graves said of reaching the tournament field. Kelly Graves: 'The level of urgency right now is 10 out of 10' 247SPORTS.COM Kelly Graves: 'The level of urgency right now is 10 out of 10'