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I agree with Charles. Great point HappyToBeADuck!

I believe most people feel as you do. College sports is headed down a rabbit hole no one likes. The Pac-12 will have a media short term contract done, but I think it can still be debatable whether the Pac-12 will survive or not. After the next BIG Ten contract opens up will they possibly invite Oregon, Washington, Stanford, maybe Cal to join UCLA and USC for a 'West Coast Pod'? According to most write ups, is what they are predicting. But there's no guarantee that will happen. A lot can happen in the next 5 or 6 years. Could adding SDSU and SMU strengthen the Pac-12 down the road? I believe they would. Could possibly adding Tulane and UNLV as well help? from what I have read about these schools and media growth could strengthen the Pac-12 down the road. My biggest concern is will the Pac-12 finally make the best decisions possible for the conference to be successful? From what has happen in the past makes this the most debatable of all. Let's face it, the ACC is in danger down the road as well. The BIG and SEC could pick apart what they desire to have. You are right, Oregon can't or should not rely on Phil Knight's money. Oregon will most likely benefit from him in a trust fund after he no longer is with us. Back in 2009, this was published: In his largest stock move to date, Nike's chairman and co-founder on Wednesday gave 20 million shares of his company's stock, worth about $1.32 billion, to three trusts in his name. Nike disclosed the move in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing does not say who ultimately will benefit from the trusts. What is interesting is the person overseeing the trusts, according to the filing: Pat Kilkenny, who served as UO's top athletics official when Knight donated $100 million to the department. Knight still owns 65 million shares worth about 4.3 billion, the filing shows. Nike shares closed Wednesday at 66.14 on the New York Stock Exchange, just 29 cents off a 52-week high. The stock has gained 30 percent year-to-date. Can you imagine what it is worth now? Of course we know that his wife and children will benefit the most. But I am sure Oregon will too. Phil Knight places $1.3 billion of Nike stock in trusts WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Nike's chairman and co-founder gives 20 million shares to three different trusts, likely to pass on to heirs, and names former Oregon Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny as trustee.

More in-depth story to what all is talking about. San Diego State 'Intends To Resign From Mountain West,' Per Reports Last Stand for San Diego State? SDSU wants it both ways in negotiating an exit from the Mountain West. But the MW might play a little bit of hardball. San Diego State wants it both ways as it is negotiating an exit from the Mountain West MWWIRE.COM San Diego State ‘Intends To Resign From Mountain West,’ Per Reports Aztecs on the move? Contact/Follow @JeremyMauss & @MWCwire Last Stand for San Diego...

Interesting take on realignment/playoff. In spite of the idea coming from a 'Dog' up North with a slight jab to their hated rival Oregon. All in fun though. College football conferences are messy and confusing. Let[s start over. A year ago, Max took a stab at a different sort of conference realignment. It was a system built around four major conferences with 16 teams each, plus minor conferences affiliated with the majors. The key qualification is that it would be possible for the teams from the lower conferences to jump into the higher conferences through on-field success with a system of promotion and relegation. The conferences were reasonably balanced in terms of geographic diversity, team quality, and market viability. It was a good system. Alas, we’re no closer to resolving the ongoing fight over conference alignment. A lot has changed in the last year, but none of those changes have brought us much closer to true stability. With that in mind, I started to revisit Max’s idea: what would it look like if we started from scratch and wanted to build conference alignment and scheduling in college football without the ultimate control of TV networks, the CFP, and other interests removed from fan experience? When I started to think through the idea, there were a few guiding principles that I knew I wanted to preserve: I love the promotion/relegation system. It preserves and restores the sanctity of the regular season. Of course, a few teams in the middle of a conference will have games that don’t matter much at the end of the year, but with relatively small divisions, most games will have great importance for most teams. At the same time, I need to find a way to preserve the most important regional rivalries. Fan rivalries and the history attached to them are the sorts of things that distinguish college football from most other major American sports. The number of 100-year-old college football rivalries is probably longer than the list of 100-year-old rivalries in all major American sports combined. While I’m not the biggest fan of the tournament structure at the end of the season, I recognize that I’m in the minority on that question. The ideal system should have an exciting postseason that doesn’t negate the games played in the regular season. With those criteria in mind, I came up with two options for a new conference alignment and schedule. A Modest Realignment Proposal WWW.UWDAWGPOUND.COM College football conferences are messy and confusing. Let’s start over.

This is an intricate part of the equation, helping coaches develop players to be great on the field. Older experienced team members mentoring the younger ones: Jackson Powers-Johnson will push to replace Alex Forsyth as the team's starting center this fall. Powers-Johnson received ample help from Forsyth to get to this point. For the first time in the 2020s, the Ducks will enter a season without Alex Forsyth on the roster. The longtime starting center has moved on after a trio of seasons heading the offense. It remains unclear who will replace him. Jackson Powers-Johnson and Marcus Harper are seen as the most likely replacements, but an injury sidelined Harper for the final few weeks of spring, making it a challenge to assess the competition's current standing. Powers-Johnson believes the two years spent with Forsyth have provided him the confidence to take over if it is his time. "Alex was, and it sucks to say 'was' because he's not here anymore, such a big part of my development at center," Powers-Johnson said during an episode of the Autzen Audibles podcast. "Older guys can be done with the practice and just walk off the field, but he always stayed after." Powers-Johnson says Alex Forsyth gave him 'the guidelines' to become a great center 247SPORTS.COM Jackson Powers-Johnson will push to replace Alex Forsyth as the team's starting center this fall. Powers-Johnson received ample help from Forsyth to get to this point.

Oregon QB Commit Michael Van Buren Hard at Work Recruiting for the Ducks Checking in with one of Will Stein's quarterback commits in the 2024 recruiting class. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/oregon-qb-commit-michael-van-buren-hard-at-work-recruiting-for-the-ducks

4-star safety Marquis Gallegos puts Ducks among top schools, sets commitment date For the second consecutive day, an elite safety prospect in the class of 2024 has named the Oregon Ducks in their top five schools. On Wednesday, it was Jakob Gude of Langston Hughes High School in Georgia, and on Thursday, it was Marquis Gallegos of Chaminade High School in California. In comparison, Gallegos is taller than Gude, but slightly leaner at 6’1″ and 175 lbs. Similarly to Gude, Gallegos uses his lean frame to maximize his speed, which makes him an elite ball-hawk safety (he grabbed 7 INTs in his junior year of high school). According to 247 Sports, Gallgoes is the 21st-best safety in his class, which is higher than Gude is ranked. Gallegos announced that on Tuesday, June 27th he will announce his commitment. In addition, Gallegos will take an official visit with the Ducks just four days before his commitment date, along with a vast number of other recruits. Oregon Football: 4-star S, Marquis Gallegos puts Ducks in his top five DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star safety Marquis Gallegos puts Ducks among top schools, sets commitment date

Major Oregon LB target, Justin Williams

5-star OT announces top 10 schools; One Pac-12 team notably left off list The Oregon Ducks continue to be in a great position to land one of the best players in the entire 2024 class, and one of the best offensive linemen in program history. What’s notable is that one Pac-12 team that was originally thought to be in the mix has seemingly fallen by the wayside in the recruitment. 5-star OT Brandon Baker announced his top 10 schools on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, the Ducks made the cut. Maybe surprising to some, the USC Trojans received no mention. Oregon Recruiting: 5-star OT Brandon Baker names top 10 schools DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 5-star OT Brandon Baker cut his list of teams down to 10. There’s one Pac-12 team that is notable missing from that list.

Washington has one verbal commit now for the 2024 recruiting class as they are set to host a number of top prospects the next two weekends. On Monday, Garfield quarterback EJ Caminong announced via social networks his intention to open up his commitment after having been verbally committed to the hometown Washington Huskies since the end of October. And Wednesday the Huskies saw another prospect reopen his recruiting process after having been committed to UW for the last nine months. Receiver Landon Bell from Henderson, Nev. announced his decision via his social networks. Landon Bell the second prospect this week to open up their recruitment after committing to Washington 247SPORTS.COM Washington has one verbal commit now for the 2024 recruiting class as they are set to host a number of top prospects the next two weekends.

4-star Safety, Jakob Gude puts Oregon in his top five On Wednesday, another quality 2024 DB, Jakob Gude, showed interest in joining forces with the Ducks after high school when he named the Oregon Ducks one of his top five schools. Gude is ranked by 247Sports as a top 50 safety in next year’s class and the 53rd best player from his home state, Georgia. Gude is nearly 6 feet tall and is 180 lbs. In pass defense, he uses his lean frame to cover ground more quickly than many bigger safeties could. While that lean frame can sometimes hurt Gude in the run game, his ability to position himself before and during the play can often make up for his lack of size. Oregon Football: 4-star Safety, Jakob Gude puts Oregon in his top 5 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star Safety, Jakob Gude puts Oregon in his top five

In a list released by USA Today, the Ducks were at the top of the Pac-12 in total revenue. The results weren't particularly surprising, but Ohio State did lead the way, generating over $251.6 million in revenue with $225.73 million in total expenses. This list can only produce numbers from public universities, as private institutions do not make this information public. As for the Pac-12, Oregon led the way over rival Washington. Oregon finished the 2022 season with $153,510,555 million in revenue and $140,565,297 million in expenses, leaving a net positive of $12,945,258 million throughout the fiscal 2021-2022 calendar year. Oregon allocated $530,816 to the athletic program in 2021-2022. Oregon listed as top revenue earning Pac-12 school during 2022 fiscal year 247SPORTS.COM In a list released by USA Today, the Ducks were at the top of the Pac-12 in total revenue.

4-star TE announces commitment date shortly after Oregon visit After taking a visit to Eugene over the weekend, Swanson has announced that he will be making his commitment announcement on Thursday morning. The Ducks are among the leaders to land Swanson, along with Texas, Utah, BYU, and Texas A&M. Oregon Recruiting: 4-star TE announces commitment date after UO visit DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM 4-star TE announces commitment date shortly after Oregon visit

Tyler Shough went 4-0 down the stretch last year for Texas Tech. You better believe the former Oregon Ducks QB is already gearing up to face his old team Sept. 9th. Former Oregon Ducks QB Officially Named Starter For Week 2 Opponent, Texas Tech. - 750 The Game T.CO By 750 The Game STAFF It is not a surprise that Texas Tech is making Tyler Shough...

Oregon lands in elite top 4 for Class of 2024 ATH out of Chicago Oregon landed in an elite class of finalists for blue-chip Class of 2024 prospect I’Marion Stewart Wednesday afternoon. Stewart, who is set to enter his senior year at Kentwood Academy in Chicago, is down to Oregon, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Michigan. In order to get to this top 4, Stewart had to cut offers from programs such as Penn State, Georgia, Washington, Nebraska and Texas A7M, to name a few. He stands at 6-1, 180 pounds and spent a lot of his time as a wide receiver and defensive back. He’s set to announce his commitment on June 16, per his personal Twitter account. Oregon lands in elite top 4 for Class of 2024 ATH out of Chicago SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Oregon is one of 4 teams in the running for a 4-star ATH out of Chicago.

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 offensive linemen The national analyst team had a lot of back and forth on the top offensive line recruit conversation, with Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei's Brandon Bakerwinning out against stout competition (the other contenders were also ranked within the top 30 overall). Not only is Baker the only projected offensive tackle among the top three offensive line recruits in the updated Rivals250, he could be among the safest bets at any premium position in the class. More tape of him working against some of the best competition in the nation won't hurt, though the resume is already among the best at the position to date. It's part of the reason why Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Texas and others are clamoring for a potential commitment. Should this recruitment end sooner rather than later, look for the Ducks or Buckeyes to be in the best shape to land the new No. 1 player in the offensive trenches. Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 offensive linemen OREGON.RIVALS.COM Brandon Baker sits in the top spot among offensive linemen, but there is plenty of depth at the position.

In anticipation of the 2023 College Football season, independent sportswriter Phil Steele has made his predictions for All-Conference and All-America teams, both of which include several Oregon Ducks. First, Steele believes that Oregon QB Bo Nix and edge rusher Brandon Dorlus will be the two Ducks to have All-American seasons, both of whom will earn fourth-team recognitions. The fourth-team selection likely means Steele sees Bo Nix as the fourth-best QB in 2023. While I would rank him slightly higher, four is much higher than much of the media has ranked him, such as his exclusion from On3’s top Heisman candidates. Oregon Football: Phil Steele names 15 Ducks in his All-America picks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Phil Steele names several Ducks in his All-America and All-Conference picks

Here's a rundown of the 2024 cycle's Pac-12 recruiter rankings with the Ducks atop the conference recruiting leaderboard and 6th nationally. Junior Adams maintains top spot on 2024 Pac-12 recruiters leaderboard 247SPORTS.COM Here's a rundown of the 2024 cycle's Pac-12 recruiter rankings with the Ducks atop the conference recruiting leaderboard and 6th nationally. The highest-paid wide receivers coaches in college football: 2023 edition Wide receivers coaches collectively aren't as highly-compensated as their defensive backfield counterparts. Junior Adams in at No. 8 nationally, highest-paid. https://footballscoop.com/news/the-highest-paid-wide-receivers-coaches-in-college-football-2023-edition

5-star arrives in Eugene for one-day visit with the Ducks A five-star has arrived in Eugene for a quick trip for the Ducks. 5-star cornerback Kobe Black of the 2024 recruiting class has arrived in Eugene for an unofficial visit with the Oregon Ducks football program. Black confirmed his expected arrival on social media on Tuesday morning. He is expected to be in Eugene for just one full day has he takes in the program in quick order. The 6-foot cornerback out of Connally high school in the state of Texas is rated as the No. 2 cornerback in the country by 247Sports. He is also rated by 247Sports as the No. 25 overall prospect regardless of position and the No. 5 player in Texas. The 247Sports Composite rankings have him as the No. 23 overall prospect, the No. 3 cornerback, and the No. 5 player in Texas. Black has taken official visits locked in or previously used with Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Texas. 247Sports' Gabe Brooks provided an updated scouting report on Black: 5-star arrives in Eugene for one-day visit with the Ducks 247SPORTS.COM A five-star has arrived in Eugene for a quick trip for the Ducks.

Wide Receiver Becoming a Numbers Game for Oregon The Oregon Ducks landed another big commitment on Monday, as 2024 Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei wide receiver Jack Ressler announced his commitment to Dan Lanning and Oregon. With Ressler in the fold, Junior Adams now has four wide receivers committed and space is limited at the position. After signing just two high school wide receivers in the 2023 cycle, it's looking like five could be the sweet spot in 2024. Dan Lanning and the Ducks will host numerous top targets for official visits this month and we're looking at some of the other wide receivers Oregon is still in the running for and who could be next in 2024. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article276366311.html#storylink=rss

Ducks extend offer to 5-star Bryce Underwood, No. 1 QB in 2025 class It should come as no surprise to see the Oregon Ducks targeting one of the very best quarterbacks in the 2025 class. Over the weekend, Dan Lanning and the Ducks extended an offer to 5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, who is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 1 QB in the 2025 class and No. 3 overall player. As you would expect, Underwood has offers from some of the top recruiting teams in the nation, including Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks extend offer to 2025 5-star quarterback DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ducks extend offer to 5-star Bryce Underwood, No. 1 QB in 2025 class

Thanks Charles! So now I get it, they made a big fat typo leaving out the '9' following the '7'.. Go Ducks, keep on reaching new heights!

Wanted to post this Canzano article. A tribute to an Oregon alum and 'Biggest Duck' fan who had past away this year. Canzano: Putting a face on the stadium crowd WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM A byproduct of this endeavor I never saw coming.

This is where Mario C. failed. He recruited, but never produced Oregon's recruits to see full potential on the field. If Washington is down to 2 three star recruits. How can they be ranked 7 nationally? Or are they counting transfer portals as well?

Top-50 rising senior Cam Scott recaps Oregon visit Four-star guard Cam Scott updates his recruitment. Top-50 rising senior Cam Scott recaps Oregon visit 247SPORTS.COM Four-star guard Cam Scott updates his recruitment.