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  1. You may not have noticed the menu bar in the header. There is a new item called “News.” We invited you to explore this section. When you click on the word “News,” you will see an index of multiple links to sports news sites for your enjoyment! From now on, except for a very few circumstances, our threads will be just one page. Advertising only appears on the first page and we want to make as much money as possible for the site. The bonus in doing this is that it will be easier for everyone to move around the thread. You will always be able to refer to the previous thread for reference. To see the previous thread for this topic click Here Visit this thread often for new upcoming videos This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion.
  2. Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning Prioritizing 5-Star Recruit Tyler Atkinson The Oregon Ducks and coach Dan Lanning hosted a number of elite recruits over the weekend, including five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. Can Oregon land Atkinson over the Georgia Bulldogs and Ohio State Buckeyes? Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning Prioritizing 5-Star Recruit Tyler Atkinson WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks hosted a number of elite recruiting targets over the weekend, including five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. Widely considered one of the top l
  3. You may not have noticed the menu bar in the header. There is a new item called “News.” We invited you to explore this section. When you click on the word “News,” you will see an index of multiple links to sports news sites for your enjoyment! From now on, except for a very few circumstances, our threads will be just one page. Advertising only appears on the first page and we want to make as much money as possible for the site. The bonus in doing this is that it will be easier for everyone to move around the thread. You will always be able to refer to the previous thread for reference. To see the previous thread for this topic click Here. This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion.
  4. Evan Stewart's injury leaves a void in the offense, and someone has to pick up the slack.
  5. Thanks Alex for a great article! I totally agree with your selections. As mentioned below, others that could step up in a great way. Discussing what comes next after Evan Stewart's injury DEVELOPING: Oregon Football LOSING Evan Stewart to injury in 2025 creates HUGE opportunity for Ducks
  6. Check Out Oregon's Official Visit Pics Check Out Oregon's Official Visit Pics - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Several of Oregon's top official visitors have released pictures from the photo shoot. Check out several of them here.
  7. So this cycle has not really worked out as Oregon had hoped in quarterback recruiting. I mean it really started with the very late decision by 5-Star Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele to sign and later end up at Cal. Can’t blame him for walking into the quarterback room at Oregon and feeling like it was a much easier path to start at Cal. Oregon moved on and made a massive push for 5-Star QB Jared Curtis who ultimately ended up at Georgia. In my mind with the way Oregon’s current quarterback room sets up, Curtis would have been an ideal and seamless transition for Dan Lanning Now that comes with variables as does the rest of this article. And keep in mind, Oregon is one of the best at giving themselves options and rolling with the punches. Because of the transfer portal you have to operate this way. And because of the transfer portal I’m also nearly zero concerned with Oregon signing a prep quarterback in this cycle. While it might be preferred, it wouldn’t be an issue if the Ducks miss on every option and hit the portal. The success rate in the portal has been really good at the position. But they continue on expanding options with a lot of uncertainty about how it could play out. Oregon's Quarterback Recruiting: Panic or Patience? - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon is in on several top quarterbacks in this recruiting cycle but even if they miss out on all of them it could still work out.
  8. LATEST On Oregon WR Evan Stewart Injury | What Does It Mean For Ducks Offense?
  9. LATEST On Oregon WR Evan Stewart Injury | What Does It Mean For Ducks Offense?
  10. Dante Moore's Journey to Oregon may result in a BREAKOUT season for the Ducks!!
  11. Josh Conerly Jr. Recruiting Oregon Ducks 5-Star Target Immanuel Iheanacho The Oregon Ducks were listed in five-star offensive tackle recruit Immanuel Iheanacho's final four schools, and former Ducks offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. sent a message to Iheanacho in hopes of helping recruit the five-star to Oregon. Josh Conerly Jr. Recruiting Oregon Ducks 5-Star Target Immanuel Iheanacho WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks are looking to turn things around with recruiting. One of the program’s top targets from the class of 2026 is five-star offensive tackle Immanu
  12. 🤔 Hmm, If they're willing to pay 10 million for a TE, how much they’re willing to spend for a QB?
  13. The biggest winners and losers from House v. NCAA settlement: Amateurism is dead and the class divide grows Down to the availability of all "student-athletes" to enjoy the free dining, college athletics will never be the same. The biggest winners and losers from House v. NCAA settlement: Amateurism is dead and the class divide grows - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Down to the availability of all "student-athletes" to enjoy the free dining, college athletics will never be the same
  14. College sports power conferences hire MLB exec to serve in CEO role after House v. NCAA settlement approval Bryan Seeley will be in charge of overseeing revenue sharing and NIL deals as the college sports landscape drastically changes College sports power conferences hire MLB exec to serve in CEO role after House v. NCAA settlement approval - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Bryan Seeley will be in charge of overseeing revenue sharing and NIL deals as the college sports landscape drastically changes
  15. Posted by Jon Joseph: Below is my response to an article by Jon Wilner of the Wilner Hotline, I’m disagreeing with only one side of the 11-5 format being told and making the B1G the Playoff format bad guy. Every CFB metric, including the number of folks tuning in, supports the B1G and the SEC having at least 4 teams each in the PO field. Viewers equal dollars at a time when CFB desperately needs dollars. Why trust a committee that had Boise State ranked as the ninth-best team in the country? Would Boise have defeated the 3-loss Illinois, Bama, Ole Miss, and South Carolina teams? Compared to these four teams, Boise had a weak strength-of-schedule. There was no explanation from the committee as to why Boise's SOS was ignored. Since the inception of One True Champion, the BCS, no team without a Blue Chip Roster has won a title. The B12 has no Blue Chip teams. The ACC has two Blue Chip teams, Clemson and Miami, and sometimes a third in FSU. The ACC, in particular, with eight conference games, and the B12 do not have an in-conference strength of schedule close to the SEC and the B1G. The CBB committee, with its disclosed and followed metrics, would publicly deal with this. The football committee decides its rankings sub rosa. If the ACC wants 3 teams in, stop enabling Notre Dame's independence. And play 9 conference games. Many 9 conference game B1G teams plan 10 P4 games, so don't try to justify 8 conference games because Louisville plays Kentucky, or because you're propping up Notre Dame. The B1G has indicated that it would consider the 5-11 format IF the SEC plays 9 conference games. An entirely reasonable request, no? If you believe Sankey and the SEC ADs weren't aware that the SEC would have had 6 teams in a 16-team 2024-25 PO field before being so informed by SEC coaches in Destin, Florida, don't get hurt falling off the pumpkin wagon. The Advisory Committee was a phony detente move by Sankey, who will be hailed as a hero if he goes 11-5, notwithstanding staying at 8 conference games. Sports journalists can't see through Sankey's ploy? They need Petitti to speak up and tear down the SEC's newfound interest in 11-5? So much for impartial journalism. And Jon, to the best of my knowledge, the NFL does not invite UFL teams to its PO. Add Notre Dame, Clemson, ASU, CU, FSU, and perhaps a couple of others to the Power 2, and what program outside of this group could win a PO? This is not CBB, where mid-majors can make tournament noise and win four games in a row on the way to a CFB title. The ACC and the B12 readily accepted media money. The media marketplace has decided on two winners, the SEC and the B1G. Harsh, but thus goes capitalism. From the B1G's POV, take a look at the SEC cheerleader, ESPN's FPI top 25. Only 81.25% of the SEC is ranked in the top 25. If I'm Tony Petitti, here's my Exhibit A(uburn.) Thanks for the great coverage of CFB, but as a Ducks fan, I prefer Petitti to follow the advice attributed to Teddy Roosevelt: Speak softly and carry a B1G stick. I never want to see Tony doing the Sesame Street act Sankey went with in 2023-24 when lobbying for Bama to be in instead of FSU. Sankey won the argument. Tony should roll over for the 11-5 model without the SEC playing a 9th conference game? I hope you are willing, without supporting the position, to explain what you believe to be the B1G's reasons for four automatic qualifiers. KEY TAKEAWAYS * Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti remains silent on his controversial playoff proposal. * The 4-4-2-2-1 model gives Big Ten and SEC four automatic bids. * Critics demand transparency, comparing Petitti's silence to other commissioners' open discussions. College Football Playoff controversy: Time for Big Ten commissioner to explain his radical proposal WWW.KSL.COM As the College Football Playoff world debates proposed formats for 2026 and beyond, the architect of what many consider the nuclear option has remained deafeningly silent.
  16. Oregon Ducks' Iapani Laloulu Named Big Ten's Top Returning Interior Offensive Lineman The Oregon Ducks' lone returning starter from the previous offensive line, Iapani Laloulu, is expected to be the best interior offensive lineman in the Big Ten next season. In consideration is Iowa Hawkeyes' Logan Jones and Penn State Nittany Lions' Olaivavega Idane. The Oregon Ducks lone returning starter Iapani Laloulu is expected to be the best int WWW.SI.COM A paramount strength that the 2025 Oregon Ducks will have is at quarterback with incoming junior Dante Moore, thanks to his offensive line protecting him and gi
  17. Oregon Lands Commitment From Blue-Chip EDGE Prince Tavizon Oregon’s 2027 recruiting class got started with a bang on Sunday, as San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln 4-Star EDGE Prince Tavizon announced his commitment to Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Tavizon was on campus for his third trip to Eugene this year, as Oregon continued to emerge as the team to beat for one of the best defensive prospects on the West Coast. I listed Tavizon in my Five most important weekend visitors heading into the weekend. It looks like the blue-chipper saw all he needed to feel comfortable committing to play his college football in Eugene.. On the latest episode of the Ducks Dish Podcast, ScoopDuck’s Max Torres and Justin Hopkins break down Tavizon’s commitment and what it means for Oregon Football moving forward as June gets underway. Tavizon has seen his stock take off on the recruiting trail this spring, with offers from Notre Dame, Texas, USC and Miami all coming in. The rising junior captured a state title with the Hornets in 2024 alongside true freshman Oregon quarterback Akili Smith Jr., as Lincoln knocked off Northern California powerhouse Pittsburg 28-26 for its second state crown in three years. As a sophomore the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Tavizon recorded 13 sacks. He hopes to increase that mark in 2025 as he aims for 20 sacks. The newest Duck continues Oregon’s pipeline to one of San Diego and indeed California’s most prestigious high school football programs. Tavizon joins a long list of former Hornets to play for Oregon including names like legendary quarterback Akili Smith, Tyree Robinson, Isaiah World and Jahlil Florence. PODCAST: 4-Star EDGE Prince Tavizon Commits to Oregon Ducks WWW.ON3.COM ScoopDuck's Max Torres and Justin Hopkins break down the newest commitment in Oregon's 2027 class: Lincoln EDGE Prince Tavizon.
  18. Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Jordon Davison Here is a breakdown of what Oregon true freshman Jordon Davison showed during his first spring football camp. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-football-jordon-davison-ducks-football-spring-football-250546278/
  19. Quackkkk, Lets Hope these recruits stays with Oregon! Oregon lands second verbal commitment in 24 hour period via Cameron Pritchett Oregon Football lands another commitment from elite 4-star EDGE in 2027 class Oregon Football lands another commitment from elite 4-star EDGE in 2027 class DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks landed another commitment in the 2027 class, picking up 4-star EDGE Cameron Pritchett.
  20. Oregon Ducks' Ra'Shaad Samples Leading Charge For Four-Star Recruit Noah Roberts The Oregon Ducks are in hot pursuit over one of the top running backs in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Four-star running back Noah Roberts has the Ducks among his leader thanks to a budding relationship with Oregon running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples. Oregon Ducks' Ra'Shaad Samples Leading Charge For Four-Star Recruit Noah Roberts WWW.SI.COM Currently sitting with the No. 27 ranked recruiting class in the 2026 cycle according to 247Sports' rankings, the Oregon Ducks are at a pivotal point on the rec
  21. OVERLOOKED? Oregon's Evan Stewart will play HUGE leadership role for Ducks in 2025 in WR room
  22. Yes, that is why it shocked me about the amount! Instead of a signed Letter of Intent, should be changed to a binding contract.
  23. College football's summer agenda: One area every top 25 team must address for success in 2025 Looking closer at our way-too-early rankings and determining every team's most important item on the to-do list College football's summer agenda: One area every top 25 team must address for success in 2025 - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Looking closer at our way-too-early rankings and determining every team's most important item on the to-do list
  24. REALIGNMENT: Future Pac-12 Schools Formally Leave Mountain West Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State all officially announced their intention to leave the Mountain West Conference, effective August 1st, 2026. What does it mean for the future of the Pac-12? REALIGNMENT: Future Pac-12 Schools Formally Leave Mountain West WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Months ago, the Pac-12 and Mountain West went to war in the courts. Four weeks ago, the Pac-12 and Mountain West agreed to mediation talks. Twenty four hours ago, the two dueling...
  25. USC is putting out the big bucks for recruits 🤨 The USC Trojans have pulled off a massive recruiting win, landing five-star tight end Mark Bowman, the No. 1 TE in the 2026 class. On Friday, the Mater Dei standout committed to the Trojans, choosing USC over powerhouse programs like Georgia, Texas, and Oregon. His decision not only strengthened USC’s top-ranked recruiting class but also brought a major financial boost. Bowman is reportedly set to earn around $10 million in NIL deals. No. 1 TE Reportedly Set to Earn Around $10 Million After Committing to Historic College Football Program SPORTS.YAHOO.COM The number one tight end recruit is set to earn around $10 million after committing to a historic program.