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Sources: Pac-12 leaders presented with Apple streaming deal
According to sources, the first year of what's expected to be a relatively short-term contract with Apple would start in 2024-25 and begin relatively low relative to the league's hopes. But the deal, sources said, would incrementally improve and potentially be competitive with its peers in the Big 12 and ACC down the road, provided certain subscription numbers are met.
Sources - Pac-12 leaders presented with Apple streaming deal - ESPN
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Although several options were presented to Pac-12 presidents and chancellors, the primarily subscription-based Apple streaming deal emerged as the likely leader when commissioner George...-
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Oregon WR target, fringe 4/5-star prospect, reveals commitment date
Oregon WR target, fringe 4/5-star prospect, reveals commitment date
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An Oregon WR prospect has announced a commitment date. -
On 8/1/2023 at 2:21 PM, Washington Waddler said:
While not a major doubt, I’m still a bit on the fence regarding the ‘all systems go’ effectiveness of our reconfigured OL until someone takes charge of being the play calling center. While we may not have a clear choice like Grasu or Forsyth, Powers-Johnson and Harper are both inching into that role. It is key to the effectiveness of Stein’s calls and Nix’s execution.
What was amazing is what Stein accomplished at UTSA scoring capabilities in 2022 behind an injury racked, depleted front offensive line. It's impressive.
Yes, I have confidence in what Stein is able to do and accomplish at Oregon. This article takes a deep dive in what the numbers say. Again, mind you, amazing what he accomplished behind a depleted front line.
A deep dive into what the numbers say about Will Stein's UTSA offenses
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A deep dive into what the numbers say about Will Stein's UTSA offenses-
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Oregon already holds a top-10 recruiting class for 2024, and the Ducks are wasting no time trying to improve on that ranking for the next group. For the second time in as many days, the Ducks have landed a commitment from a Rivals250 prospect in the 2025 class.
Monday, that honor went to legacy quarterback
Akili Smith, Jr. who announced a pledge to his father's alma mater after participating in the Saturday Nigh Live event over the weekend in Eugene.QUAAAACK: 2025 Rivals250 legacy QB Akili Smith, Jr. commits to Oregon
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Oregon landed its second SNL commitment Monday when legacy quarterback Akili Smith, Jr. announced his pledge.-
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Ducks pick up prediction to land Oregon legacy player and elite 2025 QB
The positive results from Oreogn’s Saturday Night Live camp over the weekend continue to come pouring in.
On Sunday afternoon, 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins logged a prediction for the Ducks to land a commitment from 4-star QB Akili Smith Jr., the son of Oregon legend Akili Smith.
Oregon Recruiting: Ducks pick up prediction to land elite 2025 QB
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Ducks pick up prediction to land Oregon legacy player and elite 2025 QB
The positive results from Oreogn’s Saturday Night Live camp over the weekend continue to come pouring in.
On Sunday afternoon, 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins logged a prediction for the Ducks to land a commitment from 4-star QB Akili Smith Jr., the son of Oregon legend Akili Smith.
Oregon Recruiting: Ducks pick up prediction to land elite 2025 QB
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In light of all the so-called rumors going on, I thought this was an interesting cynical take of what college football is turning into. I know it's from our hated dogs up North. But...
What Should the UW Do For a Conference? Here's a Super Idea
The future, at least for college football, looks preordained. -
Photos from Oregon's Saturday Night Live football camp
Oregon held its annual Saturday Night Live football camp on Saturday. With dozens of top prospects on hand, we've done our best to capture the event with a photo gallery.
Photos from Oregon's Saturday Night Live football camp
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Oregon held its annual Saturday Night Live football camp on Saturday. With dozens of top prospects on hand, we've done our best to capture the event with a photo gallery.-
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Wow, talking about calling the kettle black. TROJANSWIRE off base in their so-called speculations that not necessarily are true, but they could be? So let's play the innocents card while throwing shade towards Oregon and Washington on the demise of the Pact-12.
Suggesting that Oregon's only hope to get into the Big Ten is for the Pac-12 to perish.
One statement you could possibly take away from this article to be more truth than fiction is this..."George Kliavkoff’s game theory and his calibration of priorities and first tasks was simply horrible throughout this process. That is not speculation. That’s a fact, Jack."
How Oregon and Washington might have fooled George Kliavkoff and the Pac-12
Oregon might have been playing the long game with the Pac-12
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Was @Ducks_Wire playing the “long con” the whole time with Kliavkoff and the #Pac12? Let’s talk. #GoDucks #B1G-
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Colorado's return to the Big 12 is more of a bandage than a long-term solution
Colorado retuning to the Big 12 feels more like radiation than a cure. I know our attention spans get shorter by the day, but to say the Big 12 "won" ignores all the losses in recent years. We can't forget why the Big 12 was desperate to poach Colorado from the Pac=12 and why it's still actively looking to expand.
It has to:
Why Big 12 luring Colorado back from Pac-12 is just a short-term solution with larger issues on the horizon - CBSSports.com
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Colorado's return to the Big 12 is more of a bandage than a long-term solutionPD posted this podcast. It's a good listen. If you haven't done so, here it is. Hopefully the Pac-12 heeds the warning signs and begin to take a more aggressive approach. While waiting to seal the media deal, they need to expand now with an SMU invite for the 2024 year and SDSU for the 2025 year.
We need a 10th school for the 2024 year. SMU can join with no restrictions and they have the donors to do it. SDSU can then give the MW notice they are leaving for the 2025 year. This gives their conference enough time to evade the higher exit fee.
Canzano & Wilner: The Podcast
Colorado announced it was leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12 this week. John Canzano and Jon Wilner posted a special edition of the podcast to address questions and strategy.
Listen here as John and Jon discuss Colorado to Big 12...This is a special podcast
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Pac-12 fans deserve better from leadership
Colorado’s departure is latest in a long string of fumbling from Pac-12 leaders
Pac-12 fans deserve better from leadership
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Colorado’s reported departure from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big 12 is latest in a long string of fumbling from Pac-12 leaders. -
Interesting, in the article PD posted, there is the section talking about Oregon's option joining the Big 12:
"There have been rumors floating around that the Ducks and Washington Huskies were meeting with Big 12 presidents this week, potentially discussing a move. While we need to wait for things to be confirmed before sounding the alarm, I think that it is at least smart to consider a world in which Oregon heads to the Big 12 instead of the Big Ten."
Did both Oregon and Washington actually talked with the Big 12? There was this article, already posted, stating of a rumor the other mystery school was outside of the 4 corner schools in the Pac-12.
Pac-12 football: Who is the “mystery” program that could join Colorado?
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Another offseason, another wild round of realignment rumors. This time, it's Pac-12 football that looks to be disbanding amid uncertainties in the con...-
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David Stone, 5-star Oregon DL target, sets commitment date, finalists
David Stone, 5-star Oregon DL target, sets commitment date, finalists
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Of course, rumors will start flying around who that mystery school will be.
Pac-12 football: Who is the “mystery” program that could join Colorado?
To me, that means teams outside of Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. That leaves programs such as Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Cal, and Stanford. A lot of people are guessing Oregon.
That would be a huge move for the Ducks and that could very well be the case, but the “surprise” factor makes me think it’s not Oregon because that’s what everyone is guessing. Washington is also another popular guess. But if I were a betting man, I’d bet that we may see those two in the Big Ten in the coming years if the Pac-12 completely falls apart.
A surprise team could be Oregon State or Cal or Stanford. All three of those would surprise me.
In the end, Oregon is a strong contender and so is Washington, especially if both of those programs are worried about riding a sinking ship.
Pac-12 football: Who is the “mystery” program that could join Colorado?
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Another offseason, another wild round of realignment rumors. This time, it's Pac-12 football that looks to be disbanding amid uncertainties in the con... -
On 7/26/2023 at 2:18 PM, Charles Fischer said:
Can someone 'splain this to me? (RBU is "Running Back University")
Not sure where this guy (above) is getting his information, but according to Ducks Wire Stanford is ranked ninth in the Pac-12. Maybe he pulled numbers from 2016? That's how far back you might have to go when Christian McCaffrey was their running back.
Pac-12 Football: Who has the most talented running back room?
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Which Pac-12 team feels the best about their RB room going forward?-
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On 7/26/2023 at 12:37 PM, DUCati855 said:
My guess... tOSU is coming to Autzen to make up for the game missed due to Covid (as article noted). That would fulfill the H&H agreement that got botched.
That is what I was thinking as well. Let's face it, there is know way BIG would be thinking adding more schools during this contractual period. It would be a logistical nightmare scheduling more schools, besides the money isn't there to do so.
If we think about it, would it even be profitable for a conference to go beyond 16 teams? Scheduling and the availability for a team to climb high enough in that conference to make the playoffs? I'm not sure if it is? Not to mention the number of time spots available.
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Washington State's Ron Stone Jr. speaks out.
Last week, Stone Jr. and I spoke in person again. This time about greed and the game’s twisted landscape. He told me about being approached in the offseason by collectives that tried to lure him away from Pullman with a pile of NIL money.
“It kind of kills it for some players,” Stone Jr. said. “Everyone is chasing the financial gain and not the actual football gain, the athletic opportunity. It’s ‘Who can pay me more?’ and not ‘Who can play me more?’ It’s not ‘What scheme fits me better?’ It’s ‘Which car is better?’”
As long as college athletics is asking for congressional intervention on the matter, it ought to put Stone Jr. in front of a subcommittee.
Canzano: Playing the long game in a 'crazy world'
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Washington State's Ron Stone Jr. speaks out.-
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This is the article referring to that post:
Cryptic post with Ohio State and Oregon mascot draws Big Ten questions
Cryptic post with Ohio State and Oregon Ducks mascot draws questions
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Hey @BuckeyesWire do you have any idea what’s going on? -
Canzano: Oregon Ducks extend Dan Lanning's contract
New deal runs through 2028.
So glad this happened. The right move by Mullins!
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On 7/23/2023 at 5:40 PM, Annie said:
I don't see Portland or Hawaii games selling out, except possibly if the tickets prices for those games are extremely low.
Resale tickets for Portland St. PR seats on the 50 yard line is selling as low as $51. CL seats as low as $69. Seems reasonable. Hawaii a little higher in price. But still reasonable. Could be a possibility for a sell out or close to it.
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Oregon makes top group for elite 5-star edge defender in Class of 2025
Zion Grady is over a year from signing to play college football, but he’s already narrowing the focus of his recruitment. Grady, the top edge-defender in the Class of 2025, named his top 10 teams.
As one might expect, the Troy, Alabama native is showing a strong interest in playing in the SEC. He’s also considering playing in the Pac-12.
Oregon is the only 2025 Pac-12 team to make the cut for Grady’s top 10. The Ducks will compete with Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Tennessee, Texas and USC to land Grady.
Oregon makes top group for elite 5-star edge defender in Class of 2025
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Having fun again: Oregon QB Bo Nix is taking it all in during his final college football season
Having fun again: Oregon QB Bo Nix is taking it all in during his final college football season
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"I’ve been through all of it, the good and the bad," Nix said. "I’m still the same guy. I just want to show that to other people." -
Everything Commissioner George Kliavkoff said during Pac-12 Media Day regarding media rights and expansion
A complete transcript of everything Commissioner George Kliavkoff said regarding media rights and expansion from Pac-12 Media Day.
Everything Commissioner George Kliavkoff said during Pac-12 Media Day regarding media rights and expansion
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A complete transcript of everything Commissioner George Kliavkoff said regarding media rights and expansion from Pac-12 Media Day. -
Wait until you read this! Dubious indeed!
Fandom in college football is sometimes a touchy subject. There are teams that you love more than anything in the world and teams that you hate with a fiery passion. Despite the passionate feelings, there is often a sense of respect between groups, though.
Even college football fans who can’t stand the Oregon Ducks acknowledge that the team in Eugene is popular. It doesn’t matter how much you despise the green and yellow, it’s hard to deny that with the uniforms, the connection to Nike, and the rise to national prominence over the past couple of decades, the group of individuals that call themselves Oregon fans has grown exponentially.
However, a recent study that was done by SBRNet and analyzed by AL.com has a different view. The study uses polling data from the marketing research firm in partnership with the Center for Sports Analytics at Samford University, working to find out which schools in the nation have the largest fanbases for college football programs.
According to the study, Oregon doesn’t have a top-10 fanbase; nor do they have a top-20 fanbase, when looking at size. Somehow, the study conducted by SBRNet determines that the Ducks have the 37th largest fanbase in the nation — which ranks sixth in the Pac-12 conference alone — boasting just a total of 921,746 fans.
For reference, the No. 1 fanbase per the study is Ohio State, with a number of 6,151,180. You can see why we are dubious about the data.
Oregon Football: New study shows questionable view of Ducks fanbase
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Oregon’s fanbase is how big? A new study claims that the Ducks have a way smaller following than you might think. We respectfully disagree.
Apple Emerging as Media Partner for Pac-12 - Primarily Streaming
in Our Beloved Ducks
Pac-12 conference officials were ‘naïve’ about conference realignment
Sensible conversation