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Ducks land among top schools for 4-star OL Eddy Pierre-Louis Oregon Recruiting: Ducks land among top schools for 4-star IOL DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks land among top schools for 4-star OL Eddy Pierre-Louis

Not sure if anyone read the article that was posted from Wilner. To me writers closer to the conference for accurate news would be Wilner, Canzano and Michele Bodkin. I believe they would break out accurate news as they hear and confirm it first before other news outlets. This is my opinion, but usually national news outlets would reverberate news from local and regional news sources. This tells me a lot of national information about the Pac-12 media rights and doomsday approach on the survival of the Pac-12 is pure hearsay. Every President/CEO/AD in the Pac-12 are doing their due diligence for their universities to make the right choices moving forward. They are not doing their job if they aren't. I can't see Colorado moving to the Big 12 without seeing what the Pac-12 is going to offer in media rights deal. Wilner talks about a wide range of pertinent information worth reading. He touches on Colorado, Arizona and ASU. He touches on media value for the Pac-12 vs Big 12. He touches on Streaming and more. I know this is just my opinion, but I read a lot of information that is out there. Yes, there is a lot of smoke and mirrors going on that has no value in what they are writing. Here are some excerpts from Wilner's article: The Pac-12’s agreement with ESPN and Fox averages $20.8 million while the Big 12’s deal with ESPN and Fox averages $22 million — a difference of 5.5 percent. Yes, Texas and Oklahoma were worth more to the Big 12 than USC and UCLA were worth to the Pac-12, but the Big 12 also added schools that expanded its footprint and improved its market reach. So we are probably back where we started, with the leagues having similar valuations. Shouldn’t Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff come out and say something at this point? Even if it’s not great news? His complete silence and hiding are making him look like an ineffective leader. — @troyboy8ball This has been an ongoing topic of debate inside and outside the conference for months. Kliavkoff undoubtedly views radio silence as the approach that best serves his bosses (the presidents) and his negotiating partners. But the absence of messaging from the person leading the negotiations, combined with the length of time required for resolution, created a vacuum filled by rumor, speculation and destabilization efforts. Could those rumors prompt the Pac-12 presidents to lose faith in the process and, consequently, Kliavkoff’s leadership? We’ll have an answer when the saga concludes. Will conferences look at jettisoning poor performing schools besides adding schools? Nebraska has sucked since joining the Big Ten, and Vanderbilt has been a non-factor in the SEC for years. — @A_C_Taylor I am not aware of any major conference booting a member for poor performance, and there’s no reason to expect the expulsion process to begin soon, anywhere. That said, college football will look much different in 10 or 20 years. We could very well see the Power Five broken into tiers, with 30-35 heavyweights participating in a Saturday version of the NFL. Why? Because subsidization lies at the heart of college sports: — The elite football programs subsidize the rest of the Power Five. — The Power Five subsidizes the rest of the Football Bowl Subdivision. — The Football Bowl Subdivision subsidizes the rest of Division I. — Division I subsidizes the other NCAA divisions. The NCAA has more than 1,000 members, but only 15-20 provide the rocket fuel. That’s one of the reasons — perhaps the essential reason — why the college sports world is so screwed up. Are the Big Ten and NBC colluding by having games like Washington-Michigan State on a streaming-only platform (Peacock) to further devalue the Huskies and Oregon? They could then point to the streaming numbers of this game as evidence to justify offering them a smaller share down the road? — @Al_Avina That is one heck of a conspiracy theory, but I have zero reason to believe it carries any validity. NBC wants to push viewers to Peacock through its agreement with the Big Ten and is using big games and brand names to achieve the goal. It’s not placing the Huskies on Peacock to devalue their revenue share for possible Big Ten membership years down the road. And we should note that games involving Michigan and Penn State will be shown exclusively on Peacock in the early weeks of the season. This is the future, folks. Once ESPN moves to streaming in a few years, the rate of acceptance will accelerate. If the Pac-12 signs a less-than-optimal media deal, would it likely be announced on a Friday, weekend, or holiday? (Or some kind of inverse if it’s good news?) Would there otherwise be anything to read into the timing of a news release? — Alex Fox If I understand the question correctly, you’re wondering if the conference would go public Monday through Thursday with a deal worth more than the Big 12’s agreement but on Friday (or the weekend) if the deal is worth less. I cannot imagine a scenario in which the valuation frames the timing of an announcement. The conference has avoided major leaks thus far, in part because of Kliavkoff’s extremely tight circle of advisers and confidantes. But when (if) a deal is finalized, the news is more likely to become public through leaks to anonymous sources in the media than through a formal announcement by the Pac-12. And those leaks could very well originate with one of the media companies involved, not someone affiliated with the Pac-12. Any truth to this statement: “Colorado has been in ‘substantive’ talks with the Big 12 about possibly joining the growing league, a source with knowledge of the discussions tells CBS Sports.” — @BruinStrmShadow I won’t comment on any specific media report rooted in anonymous sources and subjective descriptions of events. (For example, how do you define “substantive”?) But generally speaking, the Hotline has assumed all along that Colorado, Utah and the Arizona schools were engaged, to varying degrees, in membership discussions with Big 12 representatives. Given the length of time required for the Pac-12’s media negotiations, the schools must perform due diligence. They owe it to their athletes and fans to have a suitable landing spot. Also, it’s realignment. Everybody is talking to everybody. I have read quotes from numerous Pac-12 leaders that have said their order of business is to 1) finalize the media rights deal, 2) get the grant-of-rights signed, then 3) focus on expansion. Practically speaking, don’t they have No. 1 and 3 backwards? Wouldn’t the Pac-12’s media partners want to know exactly what they are getting and paying for? — Wayne Niebroski They would, for sure. Understandably, this issue has confounded fans over the months-long process. Yes, the media partners would want some sense of the membership structure given the role brand value, media markets and game inventory have on valuation. As a result, triggers could be baked into the agreement: The Pac-12 would receive X dollars as a 10-school league and Y dollars if larger. Look at the issues as three airplanes that must prepare for arrival at the same time but with a single runway available. Kliavkoff would agree to a media rights deal, present it to the presidents for approval (the grant-of-rights piece), then call a formal vote on expansion. The conference won’t announce a media deal unless the grant-of-rights deal has been signed, but it could take a few days for the formal expansion announcement given the legal documents involved. At least, that’s how we envision the process unfolding. I apologize if this is too long, but wanted to bring out some points. I love my Ducks! Go Ducks, Fly High! Wilner Mailbag: Keys to Pac-12 survival (the Arizona schools), Colorado’s role, a UW conspiracy theory, Kliavkoff’s silence and more SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>The Hotline mailbag is published every week. Send questions to pac12hotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline. Some...

Oregon Ducks — CB Nikko Reed Collegiate Stats 18 Games | 49 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INT, 8 PBU Former Recruiting Rating: 3-star (81) National Ranking: No. 1,940 Analysis: Following the Christian Gonzalez path, Nikko Reed is transferring from Colorado to Oregon and working to be a mainstay in the defensive secondary. Duck fans didn’t get to see him this spring, so he could be a breakout for all fans involved. Oregon Ducks — LB Jestin Jacobs Collegiate Stats 19 Games | 63 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU Former Recruiting Rating: 3-star (93) National Ranking: No. 152 Analysis: Duck fans are excited about what Jestin Jacobs can bring from the Big Ten to the Pac-12, and it feels like he has what it takes to be a huge impact-player on the Oregon defense this season. Defensive breakout candidates for each Pac-12 team in 2023 season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Who is currently unknown in the Pac-12 that will be a household name by the end of the season? We have our candidates.

Wilner Mailbag: Keys to Pac-12 survival (the Arizona schools), Colorado’s role, a UW conspiracy theory, Kliavkoff’s silence and more SPORTS360AZ.COM <p>The Hotline mailbag is published every week. Send questions to pac12hotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline. Some...

Oregon Ducks — WR Tez Johnson Collegiate Stats 36 Games | 141 catches, 1,809 yards, 8 TD Former Recruiting Rating: 3-star (81) National Ranking: No. 1,565 Analysis: Oregon fans learned who Tez Johnson was during the annual spring game, and it feels like the rest of the conference will quickly find out what he is capable of this year. Oregon Ducks — RB Jordan James Collegiate Stats 10 Games | 46 carries, 189 yards, 5 TD Former Recruiting Rating: 4-star (93) National Ranking: No. 164 Analysis: While Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington will get most of the attention, I think that Jordan James will carve out a nice role for himself this season and be a big-time contributor in the running game. Offensive breakout candidates for each Pac-12 team in 2023 season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Few Pac-12 fans knew Bucky Irving or Troy Franklin a year ago. Who are the offensive candidates to become household names this year around?

Live Updates: No. 2 Oregon squares off against No. 1 Vanderbilt in winner's bracket matchup Follow along for live updates between No. 2 Oregon and No. 1 Vanderbilt in a winner's bracket matchup. Live Updates: No. 2 Oregon squares off against No. 1 Vanderbilt in winner's bracket matchup 247SPORTS.COM Follow along for live updates between No. 2 Oregon and No. 1 Vanderbilt in a winner's bracket matchup.

The 2024 recruiting class is stealing all the headlines for Oregon in the month of June, but don't be so quick to forget about the 2023 class. Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks signed 29 recruits between the high school and junior college ranks in the 2023 class, which finished the cycle ranked No. 9 nationally and No. 2 in the Pac-12 behind USC. 19 recruits enrolled early and we saw some very promising debuts in the spring game from the likes of Matayo Uiagalelei and Cole Martin. Today we're taking a look at the ten remaining recruits that will enroll at Oregon this month. https://www.bnd.com/sports/college/article276064591.html#storylink=rss

Well, here we go. California legislators just open that can of worms, allowing college athletes to be paid a share of revenue from their school. California Assembly passes bill allowing college athletes to be paid by schools WWW.USATODAY.COM A bill passed by the California Assembly would allow college athletes to be paid a share of revenue from their school.

SDSU watched Utah make the jump from the Mountain West to the Pac-12. The Aztecs are hoping to take a similar path ‘The golden spot’: What is future of San Diego State Athletics? Are the Aztecs Pac-12 bound? WWW.DESERET.COM SDSU watched Utah make the jump from the Mountain West to the Pac-12. The Aztecs, who fell to the Utes in the NCAA Softball Super Regional are hoping to take a similar path

The pursuit of a media rights agreement and decision on expansion are the most significant issues facing the Pac-12 but hardly the only unresolved matters with long-haul implications. For instance, the football schedule for the 2024 season and beyond must be reconfigured without the Los Angeles schools but, potentially, with one or two new members. What format works best for securing multiple bids for the expanded College Football Playoff? Should the Pac-12 return to divisions? Should it plow forward with nine conference games or drop to an eight-game model? On that last topic, we believe there's a third option. Our (latest) radical idea for the Pac-12 football schedule: Play 10 conference games WWW.KSL.COM Adding a conference game would alleviate supply-side and economic pressure.

Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Tevita Pome'e Here is a breakdown of what Oregon freshman Tevita Pome'e showed during his first spring football camp. Today, we continue this series with defensive lineman Tevita Pome'e. Recruit Stats: 3-star prospect / 714th-rated overall prospect / 79th-rated defensive lineman Height/Weight: 6-foot-3/ 315 pounds Outlook this fall: The wide-bodied freshman from Utah looked the part physically in his first spring camp. Well over 300 pounds already, Pome'e looks ready to play nose tackle at the heart of the defense. Senior Casey Rogers commended the way Pome'e "transformed himself in the weight room" and noted that he'd "come along way" over the course of spring. He was credited with one takedown in the spring game. Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Tevita Pome'e 247SPORTS.COM Here is a breakdown of what Oregon freshman Tevita Pome'e showed during his first spring football camp.

Oregon makes the Top 9 for 4-star QB Oregon made the cut after just offering a scholarship a few weeks ago for one of the top prospects at the QB position. Oregon makes the Top 9 for 4-star QB 247SPORTS.COM Oregon made the cut after just offering a scholarship a few weeks ago for one of the top prospects at the QB position.

When it comes to the NCAA baseball tournament, having a regional in Nashville is pretty much a sure thing. Vanderbilt has hosted a regional nine times and the Commodores are making their 17th straight postseason appearance. Vandy, as the No. 6 national seed, would host a Super Regional should it advance. Oregon Ducks Regional Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM An outstanding March where they finished 18-2, Vanderbilt earned its No. 6 national seed by winning the SEC tournament.

The Oregon Ducks got on a hot streak during the month of May, and it was hard to ignore. After picking up four 4-star commitments in the month alone, Oregon shot up to the top 10 of the national recruiting rankings, where they now sit at No. 6 overall. With the string of official visits now getting set to take place in Eugene, it is likely that the hot streak is going to continue for Dan Lanning and his team, but this is a great time to sit back and reflect on what they’ve been able to accomplish so far. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks named among biggest winners in month of May DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks added 4 blue-chip recruits and a pair of top-130 players in the month of May. Not a bad haul.

Cry me a river, bring out the violins. USC is upset and whining they might be on Peacock. USC football in Big Ten cannot be relegated to Peacock TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM #USC fans have put up with Pac-12 Network for a decade. Having #B1G games on Peacock will not go down well (and it shouldn’t).

USC to play Kansas State, Georgia to face Oregon in Las Vegas tournament in November USC to play Kansas State, Georgia to face Oregon in Las Vegas tournament in November WWW.ON3.COM .

Basketball regional semi-finals. Great game highlights from the past.

Oregon makes the Top 5 for one of its top RB prospects Oregon has made the final five for one of their top running back prospects in the 2024 class. Oregon makes the Top 5 for one of its top RB prospects 247SPORTS.COM Oregon has made the final five for one of their top running back prospects in the 2024 class.

Dates, times and television partners were set this week for this year’s college bowl games. The Pac-12 has tie-ins to seven bowls, with a possibility for others depending on availability. The Pac-12 champion goes to either the College Football Playoff, or a New Year’s 6 bowl game. Another Pac-12 team could qualify for a NY6 bowl, depending on final CFP ranking and record. The remaining Pac-12 teams play in contracted bowls. Here is the lineup: 2023 Pac-12 bowl affiliations, dates, times, TV, league opponents WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Pac-12 is contracted to six bowl games for the upcoming season, as well as a NY6 game and/or College Football Playoff

As the Ducks prepare to take the field 24 hours from now, it's time to break down what the Ducks are up against in the Nashville Regional. As Oregon attempts to turn in an upset bid, it's important to dive deep into each team and see what the Ducks are against. Oregon and Xavier meet at 10 AM PST on ESPN+ for the first game of the Regional. Previewing Oregon's opponents in the Nashville Regional 247SPORTS.COM As the Ducks prepare to take the field 24 hours from now, it's time to break down what the Ducks are up against in the Nashville Regional.

Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Solomon Davis Here is a breakdown of what Oregon freshman Solomon Davis showed during his first spring football camp. Today, we continue this series with defensive back Solomon Davis. Recruit Stats: 3-star prospect / 708th-rated overall prospect / 49th-rated safety Height/Weight: 6-foot / 184 pounds Outlook this fall: Among the more under-the-radar recruits in Oregon's class, Davis committed on signing day in December without much fanfare, as the day brought many other surprises. Davis was likely overlooked when he arrived as well, as the lowest rated defensive back to enroll for spring. He showed a little something while media watched though, flashing his speed and explosiveness before parlaying that into a pair of spring game tackles. Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Solomon Davis 247SPORTS.COM Here is a breakdown of what Oregon freshman Solomon Davis showed during his first spring football camp.

Skyler Gill excited to bring her defensive pedigree west to Oregon Oregon landed a commitment from North Alabama transfer Skyler Gill on Thursday. A two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year, Gill is excited to get to work in Eugene. Skyler Gill excited to bring her defensive pedigree west to Oregon 247SPORTS.COM Oregon landed a commitment from North Alabama transfer Skyler Gill on Thursday. A two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year, Gill is excited to get to work in Eugene.

'26 Standout Tay Lockett was active on the travel circuit this off-season San Diego (Calif.) University City freshman athlete Tay Lockett is one of the region’s top two-way players and has been very active checking out colleges this off-season. Oregon is another school high on Locket’s list and one of his most recent offers. “I was going to visit in June but had to re-schedule,” Lockett said. “I like coach Meat (Demetrice Martin) , he’s a good coach and a good guy and that was a big offer for me. “He wanted me to come out and camp with them and work me out but I have some family obligations so I’ll have to get up there another time.” '26 Standout Tay Lockett was active on the travel circuit this off-season 247SPORTS.COM San Diego (Calif.) University City freshman athlete Tay Lockett is one of the region’s top two-way players and has been very active checking out colleges this off-season.

Hi all, We are looking into hopefully attend one of the home games in November. Is Ticketmaster a good site to order from? Any other suggestions? Thanks

The Holiday Bowl has filed a lawsuit against the Pac-12 Conference and UCLA, seeking more than $3 million in damages because of the league’s refusal to reimburse the bowl after UCLA elected not to play the 2021 game hours before kickoff, Action Network has learned. The Holiday Bowl filed a suit in Superior Court in the county of San Diego Tuesday, claiming the non-profit San Diego Bowl Game Association lost more than $3 million from the cancellation of the 2021 game. This wiped out the 43-year-old bowl association’s reserves. The complaint states the Holiday Bowl “has engaged and continues to engage in good faith with the Pac-12 to negotiate a resolution of the dispute without success.” Because the Pac-12 didn’t compensate the Holiday Bowl for the 2021 cancellation, the Holiday Bowl, to offset those losses, did not pay the Pac-12 for providing a participating team (Oregon) in the 2022 bowl. Even by doing this, the Holiday Bowl still would have lost “hundreds of thousands of dollars,” but was willing to take that loss to be a good partner with the Pac-12. About two weeks ago, the Pac-12 notified the Holiday Bowl that it would file a lawsuit if the bowl didn’t pay the conference the money the Pac-12 said it was owed from the 2022 game by Wednesday, May 31. The notification did not reference the 2021 cancellation. Holiday Bowl Files Lawsuit Against Pac-12, UCLA WWW.ACTIONNETWORK.COM Read Brett McMurphy's report about the Holiday Bowl filing a lawsuit against the Pac-12 and UCLA after the Bruins opted out of the 2021 bowl game.