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Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Maceal Afaese medically retires Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Maceal Afaese medically retires WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The 6-foot-4, 259-pound Afaese was entering his fourth-year sophomore season

Notable quotes from Dan Lanning following Oregon's first spring practice The second year of Dan Lanning’s tenure in Eugene with the Oregon Ducks officially started on Thursday morning, with the team taking the field for their first spring practice of the year. It’s a season that has some high expectations from fans and the college football world at large, with quarterback Bo Nix coming back for one final season, boasting aspirations of being named a Heisman Trophy finalist when all is said and done After notching 10 wins in his first year with the Ducks, Lanning knows that he will need a strong second act in order to keep the momentum rolling in Eugene. As the Ducks continue to work towards the annual spring game on April 29th, we got a chance to catch up with the head coach following the first of 15 practices. Here are some of his most notable quotes from the interview: Oregon Football: Notable quotes from Dan Lanning after first practice DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM “I haven’t been around a lot of spring practices that weren’t good on day one.” Dan Lanning broke down the Ducks’ first practice on Thursday.

Maybe Dodd didn't like being called out by the Utah AD on the validity of his article.

5 Oregon players with most to gain, lose during spring practice 2023 5 Oregon players with most to gain, lose during spring practice 2023 WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM 5 Oregon players with the most to gain or lose during spring practice, with an emphasis on potential to see a dramatic movement on the depth chart

Photo Gallery: Ducks return to field for first spring practice of 2023 Oregon Football: Photos from the first day of Ducks’ spring practice DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM First spring practice in Eugene. Feels equivalent to the first day of school. Photos from Oregon's first day of spring football practice 247SPORTS.COM Thursday marked the first spring football practice of the year for the Oregon Ducks. With 26 new scholarship players and several new coaches, there were plenty of fresh Jersey Numbers for New Oregon Ducks as Spring Practice Begins https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article273232615.html#storylink=rss

Oregon Ducks spring practice observations: 26 newcomers on roster, multiple departures Oregon opened its second spring practice under Dan Lanning with 26 new scholarship players on the roster. Nearly all the new players were on the outdoor fields at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex Thursday morning, with multiple limited offensive linemen and a couple of departures from last season. Nine of 10 FBS & FCS transfers are on campus, with Tysheem Johnson being the only one yet to arrive. The numbers for the new transfers and freshmen are: Jordan Burch (1), Jestin Jacobs (4), Traeshon Holden (5), Matayo Uiagaleilei (10), Khyree Jackson (15), Tez Johnson (15), Austin Novosad (16), Kenyon Sadiq (18), Tyler Turner (19), Dante Dowdell (24), Cole Martin (25), Jayden Limar (27), Evan Williams (33), Connor Soelle (42), Teitum Tuioti (44), Luke Dunne (45), Junior Angilau (54), Jaeden Moore (56), Tevita Pome’e (59), Ajani Cornelius (65), George Silva (71), Iapani Laloulu (72), Gernorris Wilson (78), Ashton Cozart (80), Johnny Bowens III (91), My’Keil Gardner (93), Grant Meadors (93) and Nick Duzansky (96). A few returning players changed jersey numbers, including Jeff Bassa (2 from 33), Jamal Hill (9 from 19), Luke Basso (43 from 57) and DJ Beckum (35 from 31). Oregon Ducks spring practice observations: 26 newcomers on roster, multiple departures WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Nearly all the new players were on the outdoor fields at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex Thursday morning, with multiple limited offensive linemen and a couple of departures from last season. Spring Ball Takeaways: Ducks open 2023 season with new faces, new energy Oregon Football: Takeaways from Ducks’ first spring practice DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Spring ball is finally here. Some of our biggest takeaways from the first day of practice in Eugene.

Oregon Football: Ducks' 2023 Spring Preview Quarterback Bo Nix and the Ducks' offense will be under new direction this spring, among some other changes taking place. https://athlonsports.com/college-football/oregon-football-ducks-2023-spring-preview

If no one did not see this article and interview that goes along with the other articles. Here it is from Mark Harlan. Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan: I Am Tired Of Outside Forces Creating Narratives Involving Utah, Our Conference SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan joined Unrivaled on Wednesday afternoon to set the record straight regarding the on-going Pac-12 media rights negotiations and why he’s tired of outside forces creating narratives. The Pac-12 has been surrounded by rumors of “sure demise” since USC and UCLA announced their intention to leave the Conference of Champions after this upcoming football season, last summer. One of the main rumors consistently reported on in the last eight months has been that Utah, ASU, Arizona, and Colorado are in talks to join the Big 12. Last week, we put out an article challenging that notion based on conversations had with reliable sources around the situation. Harlan joined Scott Mitchell and Alex Kirry on the heels of this interview from ASU President Michael Crow, further cementing that the Utes are staying put in the Pac-12, and the remaining members are committed and close to signing a deal they are happy with. We’ve Always Had A Plan Harlan started out by saying he and the rest of his colleagues have never not been clear in their intent to stick together as 10 to form a plan that worked for everyone. He further explained that forging a deal of this nature with all the moving parts and people to please is hard and takes time. “I’ve been clear all along- the other schools in our conference have been clear all along that we’re together,” Harlan said. “We’re 10. We’ve said it. We’re working hard with our commissioner to get this deal done. It’s a complicated deal. There is structure and high expectations with ADs and certainly the presidents and chancellors for the commissioner to nail this thing so we can march forward.” Harlan continued by hinting the Pac-12 has never been on anyone else’s timetable, and therefore outsiders have taken liberties in their reporting on what is going on. It reached a point, according to Harlan where he felt like he had to say something, hence, the now infamous, “Give me a break,” Tweet. “Because we aren’t hitting certain people’s expectations of time and outside forces, people start chipping away,” Harlan said. “They start creating things like ‘Four Corners’ and whatever comes up. Whatever causes the clicks- whatever it might be. So yes. I read an article by a writer that I actually have great respect for in Dennis Dodd, but the article had a bunch of things that weren’t true.” There is a Podcast interview in with the write up. Utah AD Mark Harlan: I Am Tired Of Outsiders Creating Narratives KSLSPORTS.COM Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan set the record straight on the Pac-12 media rights negotiations and why he chose to speak up.

What's the season-defining game for each Top 25 team next season? From the opening week matchups of blue bloods to the November conference battles defining the college football landscape, a season-defining game can come at any point. Last season, fans were treated to Ohio State outlasting Notre Dame, Georgia announcing its intention of winning back-to-back titles with a 49-3 rout of Oregon, and Florida State reasserting its place in the top 25 all within the first week of action. Of course these were followed up with Tennessee's defeat of Alabama, Georgia's rout of Tennessee and Michigan's second straight statement against Ohio State on the way to the College Football Playoff. A season-defining game can be previously circled on the calendar for months or come out of nowhere in college football but these are the ones our writers have their eyes on for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team this upcoming fall. What's the season-defining game for each Top 25 team next season? WWW.ESPN.COM These are the biggest games for each of the Way-Too-Early Top 25 teams next season.

Predicting who the fourth Pac-12 expansion candidate could be There is still one mystery program that is viewed as a Pac-12 expansion candidate Not sure if this was ever posted. Interesting take why Kevin Borba logically thinks the fourth mystery school could be either Tulane or Rice to go along with the other three candidates SDSU, SMU, Colorado Stste. Mostly due to media ranking and AAU/institute ranking. https://www.si.com/college/stanford/football/predicting-who-the-fourth-pac-12-expansion-candidate-could-be

Zabien Brown Breaks Down Top Four Schools, Decision Timeline Zabien Brown is one of the top cornerbacks in his class and has the Ducks as a finalist. Zabien Brown is one of the top defensive backs in the country and has some of the biggest names in college football recruiting him to their schools. On Sunday, the 2024 cornerback out of Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei released a top four of Oregon, USC, Ohio State and Alabama. Ducks Digest stopped by Mater Dei on Wednesday to get the latest from Brown as he takes a big step in his recruitment. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/zabien-brown-breaks-down-top-four-schools-decision-timeline

Oregon Football Recruiting Visitor List: Week of March 13 Dan Lanning and his coaching staff are bringing a lot of talent to campus to kick off the spring. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/oregon-football-recruiting-visitor-list-week-of-march-13

Five freshmen who hardly played in 2022 who could be big in 2023 Dan Lanning didn't play true freshmen much a season ago. That allowed the majority of Oregon's 2022 signing class to redshirt with only five members avoiding it. Regardless of Lanning's desire to play true frosh, every season second-year players develop into contributors. That's an annual tradition everywhere. Because of the lack of playing time a year ago, it's a bit difficult to peg five players from the 2022 cycle who are ready to take a step this season, but, I've done my best to identify a few I think have a chance to play bigger roles in year two than in year one. This list is obviously not exhaustive, and I'm not including Josh Conerly Jr., who appeared in all 13 games a season ago. The other 16 frosh are fair game though. There are several others I'm not including in my five who I could see being factors during the 2023 season as well. Five freshmen who hardly played in 2022 who could be big in 2023 247SPORTS.COM Five freshmen who hardly played in 2022 who could be big in 2023

A proposed bill in the Oregon state House would require public universities to receive approval from the state Legislature if they wish to change conference affiliation for college sports. House Bill 3427, proposed by Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, calls for public state universities that wish to “change the athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports” to make the recommendation to “the appropriate legislative committees for review.” The desired change in conferences “may not take effect unless it has first been submitted to the appropriate legislative committees ... and has been approved by the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly may adopt, amend or reject the proposed change,” according to the proposed HB 3427. A public hearing and possible work session for the bill has been called for March 28 at 3 p.m. Oregon House bill would require approval of state Legislature for public universities to change conferences WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM A public hearing and possible work session for the bill has been called for March 28 at 3 p.m.

Yes, I thought it was a good piece by Michelle Bodkin as well.

Breaking Down The Recent Drama Of Pac-12 Media Rights “We’re close to knowing where we’re going to be, and I think we’re close to a deal,” Crow said. “I think that the Pac-12 media rights became more complicated with the departure of USC and UCLA. The media rights became more complicated also, as things always do because markets go like this. They’re up and down, up and down. But, we have fabulous sports teams and the remaining teams, we’re going to get a good offer. We’re in the final stages of that process.” Report: ASU President Michael Crow, Pac-12 Media Rights KSLSPORTS.COM ASU President Michael Crow went on record with ASU student paper, The State Press, on Pac-12 media rights saying they are close to a deal. ASU PRESIDENT TALKS PAC-12 MEDIA RIGHTS, CONFERENCE REALIGNMENT, COYOTES VOTE ASU President Michael Crow said Pac-12 media rights negotiations are in the final stages and that the school is committed to playing the Pac-12 conference in a meeting Tuesday with THE STATE PRESS. Discussions about ASU moving to the Big 12 CBS Sports reported last week the Big 12 "renewed contact" with ASU, Arizona, Colorado and Utah and that the four schools' interest in leaving for the Big 12 has "picked up in recent weeks." "There have been no discussions with the Big 12 conference on moving," Crow said. "I mean, there's been discussions between everyone everywhere on all things related to where our conference is going and where stuff's going to end up and what's happening. We are committed to the Pac-12." ASU president talks Pac-12 media rights, conference realignment, Coyotes vote - The Arizona State Press WWW.STATEPRESS.COM Arizona State University's independent student-run news organization covering Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale.

Oregon Spring Preview: Ducks Searching for a New Alpha at Cornerback The Ducks have a talented group but need someone to step up with Christian Gonzalez likely a first-round pick in next month's NFL Draft. Next Man Up Meet the 10 scholarship cornerbacks expected to be on the roster for spring ball. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-spring-preview-ducks-searching-for-a-new-alpha-at-cornerback

Assessing Chase Cota's performance at Oregon Pro Day Assessing Chase Cota’s performance at Oregon Pro Day DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon WR Chase Cota showed what he could do in front of 31 NFL scouts at the Oregon Pro Day, putting up some impressive numbers. How Chase Cota, Ryan Walk, Bennett Williams performed at Oregon’s pro day How Chase Cota, Ryan Walk, Bennett Williams performed at Oregon’s pro day WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Chase Cota, Ryan Walk and Bennett Williams weren’t invited to the NFL Scouting Combine but the former Ducks made the most of their opportunity to showcase their skills at Oregon’s pro day.

Assessing Bennett Williams' performance at Oregon Pro Day Assessing Bennett Williams’ performance at Oregon Pro Day DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon defensive back Bennett Williams had a nice showing at the Oregon Pro Day, which should improve his chances landing with an NFL team this spring.

Official measurements and times for all players at Oregon Ducks Pro Day One of the biggest job interviews of these young men’s lives is now over. Now there’s nothing left to do but sit and wait for what’s to come. NFL Draft: Official times, measurements for players at Oregon Pro Day DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Here are all of the measurements and times for the 12 Oregon Pro Day participants on Tuesday.

Here is a good film study review on Burch. Lanning is making upgrades to the roster to improve on the team's defensive side. But, like Charles and others mentioned, time is needed to take the defense to the next big time level. My hope is this coming season will see must needed improvements. Quacking the Roster: Edge Transfer Jordan Burch Film review from Burch’s three seasons as a DE at South Carolina before transferring to Oregon Quacking the Roster: Edge Transfer Jordan Burch WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Film review from Burch’s three seasons as a DE at South Carolina before transferring to Oregon

Oregon Spring Ball Player Spotlight: Kenyon Sadiq's instant-impact opportunity The Oregon Ducks will be taking the practice field and getting the spring football season later this week. This fact has brought a ton of excitement to Eugene. We’re going to continue by putting the spotlight on incoming 2023 TE Kenyon Sadiq, one of the top-rated players in Oregon’s most recent class. The Hype Going into Spring De’Anthony Thomas holds the record for the most touchdowns by a true freshman in Oregon Ducks history, with 18. Im not saying that Kenyon Sadiq is going to come close to breaking that, but I do think he will find a place on the list. Here’s our breakdown of the dynamic athlete who could end up carving out a sizeable role as a true freshman. Oregon Football: Kenyon Sadiq has big opportunity in spring DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Kenyon Sadiq is supremely talented and comes to Eugene at a position of need. Can he prove his worth this spring?

Spring Recruiting Party: High-profile recruits expected in Eugene over the coming weeks It feels like the world of college football is starting to wake up from hibernation. Since the start of February when national signing day took place, there hasn’t been much going on in the news cycle. Recruiting has been on a dead period, the transfer portal window was closed, and spring football was still weeks out. However, that’s starting to change. The Oregon Ducks start spring practice later this week, and recruits from all over the country are starting to flock to Eugene, with a number of high-profile visits announced over the next few weeks. Of course, the biggest recruiting weekend for Dan Lanning and Co. will be on April 29th with the annual Spring Game bringing the likes of 5-star QB Dylan Raiola, 5-star KJ Bolden, 5-star Dylan Stewart, and the entirety of the Elite 11 Camp to town. There are some incredibly important visits taking place between now and then as well. Below are the scheduled visits that we have confirmed will take place in the months of March and April so far. Of course, more will be added to the list as time goes on. Oregon Recruiting: Expected visitors before Ducks’ spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Between now and the end of April, some of the best prospects in the nation will be taking visits to Oregon.

New UO president's Big Ten roots add fuel to conference realignment fire What all of this means In a short-term view of things, this doesn’t mean much when it comes to the world of conference realignment. Scholz isn’t taking over at Oregon until July, and he won’t be able to throw his weight around in a major way immediately. In a long-term view of things, though, this certainly could be something that inches the University of Oregon on when it comes to the notion of leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. There are, of course, a ton of moving pieces, and it takes more than just the actions of one university president to make that sort of move happen. However, based on his track record, and his stated opinions on both realignment and the status of the Big Ten, it feels like fans who are in the camp of “Oregon needs to leave the Pac-12” should be happy with this hire. Oregon Football: New UO president’s has conference realignment history DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The new UO president has been vocal about his approval of conference realignment and Big Ten expansion in the past.

WNIT Know the Foe: the North Dakota State Bison WNIT Know the Foe: the North Dakota State Bison 247SPORTS.COM Get to know Oregon's opening round WNIT opponent — the North Dakota State Bison.