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    You got to love Coach Lanning.  Always looking for ways to promote Oregon and recruiting.

     

    Dan Lanning details meeting Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter at national championship game

     
     

    Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning turned a lot of heads earlier this week when he popped up down in Houston, Texas for the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

     

    While he wasn’t coaching in the game, Lanning accepted an invite from ESPN to join the broadcast crew and help preview the game, since he knew well what type of challenges the Washington Huskies might present, and had an idea of what the Michigan Wolverines needed to do in order to stop them. Lanning also explained in an interview with Oregon radion host John Canzano this week that it offered a great recruiting tool for the Ducks, allowing them to stay in the spotlight even when not playing on the biggest stage.

     

    “That’s usually a night in college football where everyone is talking about the two teams on TV,” Lanning said on The Bald Faced Truth. “But we felt like it was an opportunity for there to be another team that they’re talking about.”

     

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    Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning broke down his experience meeting Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter at the national championship game.

     

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    There's A Clear No. 1 Candidate At Alabama Right Now

     

    The search for Alabama's next head football coach continues, even as several top names have taken their names out of consideration.

     

    Florida State's Mike Norvell and Texas' Steve Sarkisian are set to receive lucrative contract extensions at their current schools, while Oregon's Dan Lanning says he has no desire to leave the Ducks.

     

    The dwindling options have made it clear that Alabama has one target in mind for the job: Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer.

     

    DeBoer is he highest profile coach remaining that could consider a move to Alabama.

     


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    On 1/12/2024 at 1:45 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said:

    Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

    Wow, did not take Texas long to copy from the originator Dan Lanning.  They knew it was too good not to copy.  Great recruiting tool.  But recruits will know this, you heard if first from Dan Lanning at Oregon.  Go Ducks!

     

    So, what Washington fans were hoping for an Oregon demise has quickly turned towards them.

     

    FSU's Norvell, Texas' Sarkisian staying, new deals in works for both

    Alabama's search for Nick Saban's replacement is now focussing on Washington's kale DeBoer, sources told ESPN.  Tide offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will also be interviewed, the sources said.

     

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    Texas' Steve Sarkisian and Florida State's Mike Norvell reaffirmed their commitments to their current schools on social media Friday after being linked to Alabama's high-profile vacancy.

     

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    Flock Talk: Family and Privilege

    ScottRead - DuckSports Authority

    Staff Writer

     

    Sharing some excerpts from Scott Read.  What's interesting to take note of is starting in the 5th paragraph below:

     

    Wednesday night was different. It never felt like it did with Taggart or even Mario. Part of that is simple, Dan Lanning is – in my opinion – at his dream job. He has taken Oregon recruiting to unprecedented heights. And, you know what, if he has a year where the class is ‘only’ ranked number 15, the fans in Eugene probably will not have the kind of melt down they would in Tuscaloosa, or Athens, or Columbus, or Texas, or a few other places where there is no off switch; where there is no such thing as an acceptable down cycle; where expectations are to win a national championship within four years or be looking for a new job.

     

    What a few coaches have not realized is that Oregon offers something that is sustainable long term: exceptional resources and much more reasonable expectations.

     

    I know some local journalists are still torqued about how Oregon fans treated Mark Helfrich, but remember, his ouster was not about the record in 2016. That season was a symptom of a bigger disease. It was the result of apathy on the recruiting trail, an arrogance that Xs and Os could overcome a significant deficiency in talent, and a culture that had rotted from within based on the apathy. Had Helfrich not bought the trite belief that Oregon could not be an elite recruiting school and recruited like the last three coaches have, I think he would still have a job. But that kind of effort on the recruiting trail was not in the DNA of the former staff.

     

    The announcement by Dan Lanning that he is returning should put to rest the yearly concerns about the ‘next big thing’ job that opens up. I know that many Alabama pundits are spouting off that Lanning was ‘never really a candidate’ but they are simply inaccurate. Athletic Directors never, ever want to let the world know how many guys they missed out on so they saying that ‘there is no offer until someone accepts’ has become dogma. 

     

    Lanning was asked about his interest very early in the process. He was absolutely the first guy that Greg Byrne wanted. Lanning was adamant that he was happy at Oregon. Byrne contacted Lanning’s agent on multiple occasions this season to continue feeling out the interest level. Is it true Lanning was not officially offered? Sure. But that is because Lanning said he was not interested in leaving long before the sides could even discuss potential terms.

     

    Don’t buy the negative spin that Alabama did not want Lanning. They did. He said no. That sends a message loud and clear to the Oregon faithful, to recruits, to current staff members, to potential future staff members, and to families of recruits that Oregon is not going to be a stepping stone any longer. Rob Mullens took a chance on Lanning and Lanning is going to continue to pay dividends (and receive some as well!) with that opportunity.

     

    He said no to Alabama. I don’t know that there is anything out there that will top what he could have had – because he feels he has all of that and more in Eugene.

     

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    Today in Flock Talk, how Dan Lanning just reshaped college football, plus a look ahead to another Polynesian Bowl.

     

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    Alabama coaching candidates: Kalen DeBoer, Dabo Swinney among options to replace Nick Saban

    One of the most coveted jobs in college football has opened after the greatest coach in history has called it quits

     

    Oregon coach Dan Lanning was immediately pointed toward as the frontrunner to replace Saban, though the Ducks boss ultimately shot down any interest and announced his intentions to remain at Eugene, Oregon, within 24 hours of Saban stepping away. Texas coach and former Alabama assistant Steve Sarkisian was another popular name making the rounds, but on Friday, he was removed from the running after the Longhorns announced he will be staying in Austin likely under a new contract.

     

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    One of the most coveted jobs in college football has opened after the greatest coach in history has called it quits

     

    On 1/12/2024 at 11:46 AM, Utki said:

    Was he offered Bama? Otherwise I'm not sure the loyalty angle.

    You are correct.  We are not sure who's all on Alabama's short list.  But, he did not wait in silence hoping to see if he made it on the short list.  He made sure to put himself out of the equation.  Especially with all the noise that was being put out there almost crowning him as Saban's successor (please read below the post titled "Flock Talk: Family and Privilege")

     

    Listening to the video, even on Game Day, he told them he was not leaving Oregon which was before Saban's announcement.  Great information in this video.  Yes, Oregon is making sure Lanning is well compensated (they should).  But I see Lanning is cut from a different cloth, old school loyalty, true to his words, faithful with a vision for Oregon.  Alabama is considered THE pinnacle school in college football, but he wasn't fazed by that.

     

    Bringing in the news for OBD I've read a lot on Dan Lanning, his story growing up, who he is as a coach, a family man, as a person.  I believe Oregon has a rare jewel.

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    "It's rare in sports, especially college football, to see a coach demonstrate as much loyalty to a team as Dan Lanning has shown to the Oregon Ducks.  The benefit of that for Oregon football is a coach with an unclouded vision for the future, ready to take on the Big Ten and bring the best talent with him."

     

    Yes, this is rare in today's college sports to have a coach like Lanning.  We need to count our blessings and enjoy the ride!  The future is bright for our Oregon Ducks!

     

    This could have been a different story instead of a victory march heading into the Big Ten conference.

     

     

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    Dan Lanning appeared on the Pat McAfee Show where he talked about his excitement to join the Big Ten and his love of recruiting.

     

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    Which Alabama players could Oregon potentially pursue after Nick Saban's retirement?

     

    Following Saban’s retirement, schools around the country will be clamoring to land Alabama players who don’t want to play for whoever the new Crimson Tide coach is. Alabama players will have a 30-day window into the NCAA transfer portal following Saban’s retirement.

     

    "Below, I’ve compiled a list of the eight Crimson Tide players I think the Ducks are most likely to pursue if they decide to transfer. All of these situations are hypotheticals, and I’m thinking several steps ahead here. But there will inevitably be Crimson Tide players who decide to transfer after Saban’s retirement, and these eight players are who I think Oregon is most likely to pursue."

     
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    6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn Oregon Football: Alabama players with ties to the Ducks

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    A look at some players for the Alabama Crimson Tide that have ties to the Oregon Ducks.

     

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    5 things to know about Evan Stewart, the Oregon Ducks newest elite WR addition

     
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    Some of the top things for Oregon Duck fans to know about Evan Stewart, their newest wide receiver addition from Texas A&M.

     

    Where WR Evan Stewart stands among the top-rated transfers in Dan Lanning era

     
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    A look at where Oregon Ducks’ new wide receiver transfer Evan Stewart ranks among top-rated transfers to come to Oregon under Dan Lanning.

     

     

    What will the reintroduction of N'Faly Dante look like for Oregon?

     

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    What will the return of N’Faly Dante look like for the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team?

     

    N’Faly Dante was spotted back on the basketball court at Matt Knight Arena on Tuesday afternoon. The center has been out since November when he injured his knee and had to receive surgery.

    Dante was wearing a brace when seen playing but signs are pointing to the senior being able to return to game action soon.

     

     

     

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