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This is a fun read... Ticket Punched For Super Regionals - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon run-ruled Arkansas on Sunday with a walk-off grand slam by Ariel Carlson to win their NCAA Regional.

Saturday afternoon was a big day for the Oregon Duck football program as they secured commitments from 4-star defensive lineman Xadavien Sims and 4-star quarterback Michael Buren. The commitments vault the Oregon Ducks into the Top 5 in the national recruiting rankings, now opening the door to a question. Can the 2024 recruiting class become the highest-rated class in program history? That honor currently goes to the 2021 recruiting class that signed 23 recruits, and four 5-star prospects and finished with a 287.67 ranking under Mario Cristobal. The short answer is yes. The Ducks are in a position to make a run at that class ranking and sign its top class ever. The finish over the next seven months will decide how close Oregon gets there. With latest commitments in the fold, can Oregon now go for its best class ever? 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks are in a position to now ask the question: Can they sign the best class ever?

The Pac-12 is primed to be one of the best conferences not named the SEC for the 2023 college football season. Recruiting has been at an all-time high in the past several seasons and the talent pool in the Pac-12 shows it. Teams such as Oregon, USC and even Washington match up well with any program in the country where pure talent is concerned. On3.com went ahead and ranked the Top 100 players in college football and the Pac-12 is represented favorably. But there were some glaring snubs when it comes to Oregon. Quarterback Bo Nix is ranked 13th overall. That’s it for Oregon. No Troy Franklin. No Jordan Burch. Here are the Pac-12 players listed with their 2022 stats and the Ducks we felt that had a legitimate case to be included in the ranking. Several Ducks get snubbed in On3.com Top 100 ranking DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Bo Nix is ranked highly among the top 100 players in 2023. What about the other Ducks?

The No. 1 player in Oklahoma has made his decision, and he's set to leave the Mid-South region in favor of the Pacific Northwest. Four-star Durant (Okla.) defensive end Xadavien Sims announced his commitment to Oregon on Saturday. Sims opted for the Ducks over a top-five that also included Michigan State, Oklahoma, TCU, and Vanderbilt, with the Sooners especially making a strong push throughout the process. In the end, Dan Lanning and the Pac-12 program won out for the top player in the Sooner State, winning a head-to-head battle over Brent Venables. Lanning and the Ducks have had some success in the region, particularly in Texas, and Sims is the latest in that development. ***** 6'4" | 280 LBS | SDE | 2024 DURANT DURANT, OK RIVALS REACTS RIVALS REACTS Xadavien Sims moved into Oklahoma for his junior season after beginning his prep career in the Lone Star State. The four-star is a well-built prospect with a good-looking frame at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds. He has shown the ability to play all over the defensive line, from the edge to sliding inside. Sims plays with a lot of strength in the trenches, where's he able to win consistently at the point of attack. His track and field background, where he throws the shot put and discus, shows up on tape as he battles offensive linemen. Furthermore, Sims features some athletic upside that can be tapped into even further on the next level. He has played tight end and linebacker, showcasing ability to play in space. The best is likely still ahead for the Rivals100 recruit.

Four-Star '25 DB Chuck McDonald talks new Michigan offer and potential summer visit plans Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei sophomore defensive back Chuck McDonald is one of the top young corners out West and landed a big offer from Michigan earlier in the week. McDonald said there are several other schools he would like to visit including Alabama, Notre Dame, Oregon and Texas A&M. He talked about what he likes about each program: Oregon- “I’ve never been to Oregon so I definitely want to go and check them out. I like coach Meat (Demetrice Martin) a lot as well. He’s a great guy and a great coach and produces a lot of corners and just got a guy drafted in the 1st round so I have a lot of interest.” Four-Star '25 DB Chuck McDonald talks new Michigan offer and potential summer visit plans 247SPORTS.COM Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei sophomore defensive back Chuck McDonald is one of the top young corners out West and landed a big offer from Michigan earlier in the week.

To go along with your post, thought this would be a complimentary addition: Position Outlook: Ducks offensive line stacked with talent, experience One of the many positions on the Oregon Ducks roster where Dan Lanning and the rest of the coaching staff have made a concerted effort to increase the level of talent is on the offensive line. Oregon Football: Ducks offensive line stacked with talent, experience DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM There very well could be 5 new starters on the UO offensive line this fall. Despite the newness, the Ducks have the talent to be really good up front.

Here it is enlarged. Exactly what you said above.

Tehya Bird is proving to be a different player in critical situations and in the postseason. The Oregon third baseman, a .277 hitter on the season, is hitting more than 100 points higher with two outs and runners in scoring position following yet another clutch hit. Bird’s three-run home run in the second capped a 10-pitch at-bat and gave Oregon the lead for good in a 5-4 win over Notre Dame Friday afternoon at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. “I thought she had a really good at-bat,” Oregon coach Melyssa Lombardi said. “She continued to foul off pitches; it allowed her to get in a really good rhythm at the plate and then she got her pitch to hit. Love all these guys in different moments have come up big for us. It’s not just one or two.” The Ducks (36-15) advance to the winner’s bracket semifinal and will face the winner of regional host No. 11 seed Arkansas and Harvard at 12 p.m. PT Saturday. The Fighting Irish will play the loser of that game in the first elimination game of the regional at 2:30 p.m. Tehya Bird powers Oregon softball past Notre Dame in Fayetteville Regional WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Bird’s three-run home run in the second capped a 10-pitch at-bat and gave Oregon the lead for good in a 5-4 win over Notre Dame Friday afternoon at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

SAN FRANCISCO – May 19, 2023 – The Pac-12 Conference today reported the financial performance for the financial year 2021-2022, with record total revenues of $581M and record distributions at $444M, representing an average of $37M per member university. The increase in reported revenues and distributions from the last Pac-12 pre-pandemic 2019-2020 financial results, at 9% and 10% respectively, is primarily a result of increases in media rights, post-season Bowl revenues and NCAA basketball tournament revenue distributions. The equity value of the Pac-12’s full ownership of its Pac-12 Networks is not included in reported results. For 2021-2022, the Pac-12 Conference reported revenues of $464M and net operating expenses of $41M. For 2021-2022, the Pac-12 Networks reported revenues of $117M and net operating expenses of $77M. Consolidated expenses for the Conference and Networks together decreased by 9% from the last pre-pandemic 2019-2020 financial results. A summary of consolidated results is set forth below. Pac-12 announces record 2021-22 financial results PAC-12.COM In first reported financial year since the Covid-19 pandemic, record consolidated revenue at $581M with record total distributions at $444M, up 9% and 10% respectively from the last Pac-12...

Agree, too bad this didn't happen before decisions were made to move USC to the Big 10

ESPN’s Greg McElroy: Big Ten would rather raid the ACC, not the Pac-12 I understand him saying what he is saying due to the unrest the ACC is facing right now, why he thinks BIG 10 would go after schools on the East Coast over the West Coast. I don't agree with him on his reasoning towards the West Coast, just because they apprehended the LA market. ESPN's Greg McElroy: Big Ten would rather raid the ACC, not the Pac-12 | SuperWest Sports SUPERWESTSPORTS.COM ESPN's Greg McElroy: Big Ten would rather raid the ACC, not the Pac-12

Here's the first rundown of the 2024 cycle's Pac-12 recruiter rankings with the Ducks atop the conference recruiting leaderboard and 7th nationally. The Ducks are once again out in front on the Pac-12 recruiting leaderboard. This isn't unfamiliar territory, as the program has signed the league's top class in four of the past five years. This class is far from done though. There are still dozens of highly-regarded preps who've yet to pick a school. The Ducks continue to get work done on the recruiting trail, and that fact is due to the hard work of its assistant coaches. These coaches act as the point-men in numerous recruitments for top prospects. They deal with the day-to-day grind, help coordinate visits and close the deal. And when they do the latter, they're credited in 247Sports Recruiter Rankings. These rankings help communicate which coaches have enjoyed the most success on the trail. As things stand right now, the Ducks are miles ahead of the rest of the league with a No. 7 ranking. Colorado is second-best with a 34th national ranking. Here is a rundown of the Pac-12's 10 best recruiting coaches to date. The 10 best Pac-12 recruiters for the 2024 class 247SPORTS.COM Here's the first rundown of the 2024 cycle's Pac-12 recruiter rankings with the Ducks atop the conference recruiting leaderboard and 7th nationally.

Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Jayden Limar Here is a breakdown of what Oregon true freshman Jayden Limar showed during his first spring football camp. Today, we continue this series with running back Jayden Limar. Recruit Stats: 4-star prospect / 294th-rated overall prospect /18th-rated running back Height/Weight: 5-foot-11 / 190 pounds Outlook this fall: One of two early enrollee running backs on hand for spring, Limar appeared to make strong first impressions. Veteran running back Noah Whittington referred to the freshmen pairing of Dante Dowdell and Limar as "thunder and lightning" with Limar's speed impressing during offseason training. Limar's spring game was a fairly quiet one. He carried the ball twice for six yards and caught one pass for 14. He also memorably dropped a pass for a would-be third down conversion. Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Jayden Limar 247SPORTS.COM Here is a breakdown of what Oregon true freshman Jayden Limar showed during his first spring football camp.

I don't know about you, always feels good beating a Big 10 team. Highlights of the Oregon vs Michigan State game for your enjoyment. GO DUCKS, FLY HIGH!!

4-star TE Puts Oregon in his top 5 For the second day in a row, a high-quality tight end prospect placed the Oregon Ducks among their top five schools. On Thursday, it was Ryner Swanson, the 19th-best tight end in the class of 2023, who expressed an interest in Oregon. The Ducks’ star tight end in 2022 was Terrance Ferguson, but this spring, he went down with an injury that could keep him off the field for a while. Following Ferguson’s injury the Ducks have made multiple TE pickups in the transfer portal such as Kaden Ludwick from Colorado and Casey Kellyfrom Ole Miss In the class of 2024, the No. 1 TE Jaden Reddell has shown a strong interest in the Ducks after putting them in his top five Wednesday. As players, Swanson and Reddell differ. One of Reddell’s biggest strengths is his speed, but one of Swanson’s is his size. Swanson often uses that size to both bring down contested catches and break tackles in the open field. Swanson is a California native, but the only school in his home state that has extended him an offer is Stanford. Oregon is the only coastal school in his top five, and it is also one of the closer schools to his hometown. If those factors are selling points for Swanson, the Ducks could be closer to the top of that five than the bottom of it. Oregon Football: 4-star TE Puts Oregon in his top 5 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Top-20 TE prospect, Ryner Swanson, puts the Oregon Ducks in his top five schools.

Position Outlook: Nikko Reed adds another playmaker to crowded cornerback room Oregon Football: Nikko Reed adds another playmaker to crowded CB room DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Who will be competing for the starting CB spots at Oregon, and how good are their chances of securing it? We broke down the options.

By Pac-12 Conference: The Pac-12 Conference strongly disagrees w-12ith the complaint issued by the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, which alleges that the students at the University of Southern California who play football and basketball should be treated as employees, and not students. The General Counsel’s allegations are completely at odds with decades of established law and, more importantly, if accepted by the NLRB and the courts, would have a profound and negative impact on college sports and the many student-athletes in our Conference. Pac-12 Statement on NLRB Complaint below. Pac-12 Statement on NLRB Complaint PAC-12.COM The Pac-12 Conference strongly disagrees with the complaint issued by the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, which alleges that the students at the University of...

Oregon’s hopes of an NCAA Tournament at-large bid are approaching extinction. Three relievers combined to allow seven runs and the Ducks committed four errors in a 12-5 loss to last-place Utah Thursday night at Smith’s Ballpark. It snapped a 12-game win streak for UO, which last lost to Utah on April 2, 2017. It was the fifth straight loss and eighth in nine games for Oregon (31-20, 14-14 Pac-12), which entered the weekend No. 39 in RPI compared to Utah’s 144, making it one of UO’s worst losses of the season. Oregon baseball falls to Utah for first time since 2017 WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Three relievers combined to allow seven runs and the Ducks committed four errors in a 12-5 loss to last-place Utah Thursday night at Smith’s Ballpark

Since they are predicting Akili Smith Jr.will become a Duck in the 2025 class, thought it would be fun to see some of Akili Smith Sr. highlights. Go Ducks!

Miles Lockhart Entering Pivotal Stretch of Recruitment When I first head of 2024 Chandler (Ariz.) Basha cornerback Miles Lockhart, I was curious to get the full story on what kind of player he was. I asked his head coach Chris McDonald, and he said he was just like Cole Martin, but a year younger. His coverage ability, short area burst and overall athleticism have helped him earn 23 scholarship offers. Now he's entering an important stretch of his recruitment as he eyes official visits. "I have Ohio State the 23rd through the 25th of June," he told Ducks Digest at Basha's spring showcase. "I have Wisconsin the 15th through the 17th of June. I need to set up Oregon. And then I'm probably going to set one up to Texas A&M as well." As his official visits start to come into focus, his feel for his top schools has also gotten clearer. "Those schools really are my top schools. Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio State, (Texas) A&M." https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article275571256.html#storylink=rss

Oregon offers 2024 four-star WR out of Texas Oregon's recruiting session continues to work in full motion as OC Will Stein offers four-star Ashton Bethel-Roman Recruiting and offer season is in full bloom, and Oregon continues to make strides in Texas just one season after signing six prospects from the Lone Star State a season ago. Oregon has emerged even more in Texas as former UTSA offensive coordinator and Lake Travis High School offensive coordinator Will Stein continues to use his connections and put the Ducks back into discussions. Recently, Stein has offered four-star WR Ashton Bethel-Roman out of Ridge Point High School in Missouri City, Texas. Oregon offers 2024 four-star WR out of Texas 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's recruiting session continues to work in full motion as OC Will Stein offers four-star Ashton Bethel-Roman

As the streaming wars continue to heat up with various platforms jostling for position, ESPN is preparing a move that could significantly bolster its direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering, according to the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ reports that ESPN is “laying the groundwork” to sell its channel directly to cord-cutters as a subscription-streaming service in the coming years. ESPN plans to go streaming-only as uncertainty surrounds cable TV WWW.ON3.COM .

I thought this was an interesting article to go along with the conversations. The best recruits Oregon has ever landed by position Here's a recap of Oregon's "best ever" recruits list by position group since the recruiting boom in 2002. The best recruits Oregon has ever landed by position 247SPORTS.COM Here's a recap of Oregon's "best ever" recruits list by position group since the recruiting boom in 2002.

Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Cole Martin Here is a breakdown of what Oregon true freshman Cole Martin showed during his first spring football camp. Today, we continue this series with cornerback Cole Martin. Recruit Stats: 4-star prospect / 239th-rated overall prospect /28nd-rated wide receiver Height/Weight: 5-foot-10 / 175 pounds Outlook this fall: Martin had arguably the most impactful spring game of any freshmen participant. He was credited with three tackles and a pass break-up. His play popped too, as he exhibited impressive coverage skills as well as a highlight play or two in run support. It's no surprise that CB coach Demetrice Martin's kid is a bit more advanced than other freshmen on the roster, but his spring game impact was larger than just about anyone had expected. Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Cole Martin 247SPORTS.COM Here is a breakdown of what Oregon true freshman Cole Martin showed during his first spring football camp.

The Ducks are poised for a monster weekend on the recruiting trail as they're the favorites to land 2024 quarterback Michael Van Buren and defensive lineman Xadavien Sims. But even more good news is likely on the way. Today I'm logging a prediction for Oregon to land 2024 San Jacinto (Calif.) wide receiver Dillon Gresham. Confidence meter: 8/10 Gresham is slated to make his college commitment on Monday May 22 at 9 am PST. EXPLAINING THE PICK Gresham flew a little under the radar recently, but that really changed this spring. His most recent trip to Eugene in April looks like it really moved the needle in his recruitment. Junior Adams has not so quietly become one of the best recruiters on Oregon's staff and has proven to be a major asset on the trail, especially for top talent in his native state of California. Gresham hasn't quite attracted the national attention that Jordan Anderson and Tyseer Denmark have in their recruitments, but that's perfectly fine with the Ducks. They've made him a big priority in the 2024 class. While they had some real momentum for other targets like Aaron Butler, another elite wide receiver out of Southern California, his relationship with Deion Sanders really pushed that one over the edge. But Oregon stayed involved with Gresham and that looks like it's going to pay off in a big way. He's also good friends with Anderson, who's been one of Oregon's biggest recruiters from the moment he committed in December. Furthermore, the coaching staff has deep ties to the talent hotbed of Southern California and they're going to continue returning for top talent for years to come. Gresham has been insanely productive on the field during his high school career and he should be a very strong addition to this class. His commitment would give the Ducks three wide receivers in 2024 and I think they still would like to add a big-bodied pass catcher at the position. https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article275559821.html#storylink=rss Dillon Gresham Announces Top Schools, Sets Commitment Date https://www.bnd.com/sports/college/article275558546.html#storylink=rss