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    Reports: Oregon to promote safeties coach Chris Hampton to DB coach; bigger roles for Michalowski, Wadood

    The Ducks are planning on promoting safeties coach Chris Hampton to defensive backs coach.

     

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    The Ducks are planning on promoting safeties coach Chris Hampton to defensive backs coach.

     

     

     

     

    Dan Lanning is reportedly promoting multiple Oregon staffers.

    Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports that co-defensive coordinator Chris Hampton will have his position coaching role expanded from working with safeties to all defensive backs. Hampton already holds the title of co-defensive coordinator.

     

    Hampton’s promotion follows the departure of Demtrice Martin to Michigan State. Per Zenitz, Hampton turned down multiple defensive coordinator offers from Power 5 programs to remain with the Ducks.

     

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    westicon.png Dan Lanning promoting multiple Oregon staffers, per report

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    Dan Lanning is reportedly making some internal promotions for his 2024 staff, including one to address a recent departure.

     

     

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    Oregon CB coach Demetrice Martin is off to Michigan State.

     

    After staving off Alabama for Dan Lanning's services as head coach, the Ducks lost its first member of the coaching staff this offseason as Demetrice Martin has accepted the cornerbacks coach position at Michigan State. Martin played cornerback and wide receiver for the Spartans from 1992-1995. 

     

    The news was announced on Tuesday by 247Sports Matt Zenitz and confirmed by DuckTerritory.com.

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon Ducks’ CB coach Demetrice Martin to take job at Michigan State

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    Oregon Ducks’ cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin is expected to leave Eugene and join the coaching staff at Michigan State.

     

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    247touch.png Oregon CB coach Demetrice Martin takes position at Michigan State

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    Oregon CB coach Demetrice Martin is off to Michigan State.

     

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    Sorry to see this happen.  Wonder what enticed him go other than it being his alma mater maybe?

     

    BREAKING: Oregon cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin to take job at Michigan State

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon Ducks’ CB coach Demetrice Martin to take job at Michigan State

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    Oregon Ducks’ cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin is expected to leave Eugene and join the coaching staff at Michigan State.

     

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    Oregon CB coach Demetrice Martin is off to Michigan State.

     

     

    Here's What Fisch Has Inherited From Diminished Husky Football Roster

    The UW has just 64 players on scholarship, 21 under the limit.

     

    Newly hired Jedd Fisch, no matter what he says at his introductory news conference on Tuesday morning, is facing a rebuild.

     

    By stepping up as the fourth Husky football coach in six revolving-door seasons, Fisch will pay a price for the continuous leadership turnover and prior personnel mistakes made that DeBoer was able to sidestep.

     

    In six weeks time, the Huskies have had nearly four dozen players graduate, enter the portal, ask for scholarship releases or de-commit. While two were future recruits, that still pencils out to a near 40 percent roster rollover, which is going to inflict some pain no matter what's done.

     

    You simply can't find quality replacements for all of these guys at once, especially this late in a recruiting cycle.

     

    With a pair of subpar recruiting classes — and no starters to show for it now — someone will have to pay for it. That will be Fisch initially. Of his 64 inherited players, just 14 have even started a UW game.

     

    No Husky position area currently is well stocked, especially quarterback, where in the past week starter Michael Penix Jr. used up his eligibility, back-up Dylan Morris transferred to James Madison, reclassified freshman Austin Mack entered the transfer portal, Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers re-entered the portal, San Diego State transfer Will Haskell re-entered the portal and 2025 Southern California recruit Jackson Kollock de-committed.

     

    Fisch better get his rest, make sure his phone numbers are up to date and buckle up. 

     

    https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/heres-what-fisch-has-inherited-from-diminished-husky-football-roster

     

    Talent and depth across multiple events were on display in Seattle.

     

    The Oregon track and field team had an impressive performance at the UW Preview inside the Dempsey Indoor Facility in Seattle, securing eight winds.  Some top performances came from Klaudia Kazimierska and Maddy Elmore in the women's mile, and James Harding in the men's 600 meters.  Jadyn Mays stood out with victories in both the 60 and 200 meters.

     

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    Talent and depth across multiple events were on display in Seattle

     

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    Where does Oregon stand when it comes to transfer portal needs?

     

    The Oregon Ducks have not utilized the transfer portal as abundantly this year as we’ve seen in prior years, but they’ve arguably been more prolific and proficient with their additions, getting commitments from some of the best available players in the portal.

     

    With just 9 incoming transfers so far, Oregon has the No. 4-ranked class in the nation after adding the No. 3, No. 6, No. 18, and No. 53 players in the class with commitments from Evan Stewart, Dante Moore, Ja’Maree Caldwell, and Dillon Gabriel at the top of the list.

     

    Going into the offseason, they had a roster that was stacked with blue-chip players, but there were a handful of needs and potential needs, depending on who decided to return to Eugene for 2024 or head into the NFL Draft. Fortunately for Oregon fans, many of those players have decided to come back for one last ride.

     

    So with the roster in its current construction, are there any other needs that the Ducks need to fill in the transfer portal this year? Let’s take a look back at our needs coming into the offseason and assess:

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon Football: Where Ducks stand as far as remaining transfer needs

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    A look at where the Oregon Ducks stand in terms of remaining needs in the transfer portal after adding some top-level talent.

     

     

    Oregon's return to health will boost development of its roster 

    As Oregon gets more players back from injury, Dana Altman said it'll aid in the development of the roster ahead of its key road swing.

     

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    As Oregon gets more players back from injury, Dana Altman said it'll aid in the development of the roster ahead of its key road swing.

     

     

    Here we go again, rumors are circling.  Of course his name would be mentioned.  With Arizona's financial woes and I'm sure players leaving, not a good place to start as a head coach.  Let's hope he doesn't bite IF they come knocking.

     

    Oregon OC Will Stein mentioned as candidate for Arizona coaching job

     

    While Stein is certainly a strong candidate with his offensive success at Oregon and his strong recruiting ties in the Big 12 base, mainly Texas, it’s fair to say that there are other candidates who will likely be at the top of the list for the Wildcats.

     

    We will see over the coming days who Arizona chooses to replace Fisch, but it will likely happen relatively quickly.

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon OC Will Stein mentioned as candidate for Arizona coaching job

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    Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein has been mentioned as a candidate for the Arizona Wildcats’ head coaching job.

     

    On 1/14/2024 at 2:56 PM, OregonDucks said:

    1) The chances of Harbough being in Michigan in 2 years seem slim.
    2) What percentage of LDS kids, who go on their mission, enroll in the school they committed to out of high school (excluding BYU)?

    3) Also, what will Oregon’s WR room look like in 2 years (we already have two 4-star commits in the 2025 class)?

    I believe they did spend the time to recruit him.  He is pretty fast.  Holding the second fastest 100m dash, set at 10.15.  Not bad to have in your WR room.

     

    Good question, not sure the percentage of LDS kids after their mission enrolls in the school they originally committed to.

     

    Oregon defensive back Evan Williams shared a farewell message to Duck Nation on Sunday.

    The DB has no more eligibility after using his COVID year in 2023. Williams will now declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.

    “THANK YOU, What a journey it’s been,” Williams wrote in a note posted on social media. “A year ago I stepped into this program simply looking for an opportunity and instead I found a second home. Duck Nation, I will forever be thankful for you!

     

    “Mom and Dad, thank you for surrounding me with love and giving me every tool I could ever need to succeed. I love you guys always. Thank you to all of my coaches along the way for helping me to be the best version of myself on that field. To all my teammates, I truly can’t name a group of guys that I’d rather go to war with on any given Saturday. I’m honored to call y’all my brothers. And B, you already know what it is…. we did this!!

     

    “I’m truly grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to live out something that I’ve been dreaming about since a kid. With all that being said, I am declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.”

    Williams spent his first 4 college seasons with the Fresno State Bulldogs. The defender collected 226 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 4 interceptions over 39 games with the Bulldogs.

     

    The DB spent the 2023 season with the Ducks and racked up 82 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries. The versatile DB should have no problem getting drafted and making his mark at the next level.

     

     

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    On 1/14/2024 at 2:21 PM, Jon Joseph said:

    And Jim Harbaugh has announced that he will begin meeting with NFL teams next week.

    If Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan, Oregon's chances of getting Gatlin Bair increased considerably!  It seems to be a two team race between Michigan and Oregon.

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    The Oregon Ducks have certainly been among one of the most proficient teams in the transfer portal this offseason, which was the case last year and the year before as well. Dan Lanning and his team made an early splash with the additions of Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore, Kobe Savage, and Jay Harris before the new year, and they’ve kept that momentum rolling into 2024 with the addition of some real blue-chip players this past week.

     

    On Monday, the Ducks got a commitment from UTSA CB Kam Alexander,and they followed it up on Thursday by adding Texas A&M WR Evan Stewart, the No. 2 player in the transfer portal. To close the week out, Oregon added Houston DT Ja’Maree Caldwell on Friday night, the No. 17 player in the transfer portal.

     

    There’s a chance the Ducks could continue adding top talent as well, with rumors swirling on Saturday that Lanning could be after former Washington Huskies’ CB Jabbar Muhammad as well.

     

    All of the additions have Oregon among the top-rated teams in the transfer portal rankings. What’s interesting to note, though, is how high the Ducks are in the rankings despite having nowhere near the number of commits the other teams in the same range do. To help highlight that, we will show the average ranking of transfer commits per team in the rankings.

     

    Take a look:

     

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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon Football: Ducks skyrocket up transfer portal rankings

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    After a trio of blue-chip additions over the past week, the Oregon Ducks have leaped up the 2024 transfer portal rankings.

     

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