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On 1/16/2024 at 2:43 PM, Ben H said:
Ironically, Jabbar Muhammad did not mention Martin when asked who was contacting him from Oregon. Listed a bunch of coaches but not Martin. Maybe Lanning has known this was coming and that is why there is no mention of Martin from Muhammad even though that would have been his position coach. Lanning has a great track record for replacing staff so I am confident he will get this one right as well.
I picked up on this as well regarding no mention of DM by Jabbar.
This may have been in the works for awhile.
Just speculating
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On 1/16/2024 at 2:35 PM, noDucknewby said:
This one's a bit of a head-scratcher to me. Sure a DC job with MSU would make career sense, but a lateral move as CB coach? I can't imagine the draw of his alma mater is that strong, especially since we're loaded and MSU is in rebuild mode.
Could this possibly be Lanning giving him the nudge?
Was wondering the same thing. Dan is not shy about making a move if it's for the greater good.
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Is Martin leaving?
EDIT- just saw the post with the link to the article.
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On 1/15/2024 at 11:39 PM, Jon Joseph said:
He Gone! I think that Michigan gives OC Sherron Moore who was undefeated as a pinch hitter coach the gig. How many Michigan assistant coaches have defeated That Team Down South?
If Harbaugh goes, and I think he does, I agree they will promote Moore.
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On 1/15/2024 at 7:43 AM, Jon Joseph said:
Thanks, Don. Did he receive an official 'offer?' I doubt it. Did Alabama reach out to his agent, Heck Yes! Part of the game is not to make an official offer if there is no interest. The Bama AD, Greg Byrne, is scrambling today to make sure everyone knows that DeBoer was his first choice. Right?
Spot on. The way this works is via the agent.
It was known in coaching circles early in the fall that this might be Saban's last ride. Saban's agent is Jimmy Sexton. Dan's agent is Jimmy Sexton. Dan's interest was checked early on and he said 'no thanks'.
No AD EVER shows his hand by saying who was contacted. It's done via the agent who then shares his Intel with the AD. Oh and Sexton also represents Sark, Kiffin, and DeBoer. It doesn't matter if Dan was officially offered. He shut it down via his agent early on.
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On 1/14/2024 at 9:15 PM, Dav3d said:
To quote a favorite coach of mine "They're playing for clicks. We're playing for wins!"
My favorite coach as well.
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On 1/14/2024 at 6:00 PM, Haywarduck said:
Another coach who will last maybe 2-3 years. He has spent more time in the NFL than in college. Good coach, but the dawgs have hired another guy who will jump ship as soon as his resume lets him.
Saw on Twitter he has had 18 jobs in 24 years. If the Florida job opens he's gone.
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On 1/14/2024 at 4:42 PM, Jon Joseph said:
Fisch leaving opens a 30-day transfer window for Wildcats players. I expect that many of his better players will follow him into the Power 2 B1G and out of the B12. QB Julian Sayin is committed to Alabama.
Not so sure. Media accounts of his meeting with the players are pretty brutal.
He basically walked in, said he was leaving and walked out. Word is the players were 'beyond angry'. -
Last report was he restructured his contract and was staying at UA.
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On 1/13/2024 at 4:42 PM, Utki said:
Sorry to bring it up again but where is the evidence Lanning was offered the Bama job? I am glad Deboer is gone as he, in my opinion, is currently a better coach than Lanning. But I still am curious if we have actual EVIDENCE (not supposition) of Lanning turning down the job and not just homer hagiography worship of Lanning and hoping he chose Oregon over Bama. All that being said I am so glad Lanning is our coach.
It was not a secret in coaching circles that this was probably Nick's last ride.
Other interesting factiod, Saban, Norvell,Lanning and DeBoer and Sark all have the same agent, Jimmy Sexton.
Guessing when they talked it was about more than the local weather.
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On 1/13/2024 at 1:16 PM, The Kamikaze Kid said:
If I'm Fisch, I stay at Zona, win the B12 then take the next good BIG or SEC job that opens up. I'd rather be the next Florida coach than put out the kennel fire up north.
This is exactly what I see him doing. He is a Florida guy and that job could very well open next year.
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On 1/12/2024 at 4:52 PM, Charles Fischer said:
An answer to Oregon prayers?
Wow- they are really reaching.
But then again maybe, just maybe Wilcox is the guy to lead them into the Big.
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On 1/12/2024 at 4:49 PM, Charles Fischer said:
Duck fans on other sites are reporting that Softy literally was crying on air today...
I would give anything to hear Softy crying on the air. Pure gold!
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On 1/11/2024 at 11:06 AM, EastBayDuckDad said:
No equivocation at all in that video, short and direct. Lanning just raised the OBD brand a level or two by staying put. Eugene is now a destination and not a coaching layover.
The only one possibly heading back to Tuscaloosa for a new job is sportscaster Kamerman at KVAL for his Bama insider sourced 'scoop' that DL was there last night.
Kamerman won't be getting press credentials from UO anytime soon.
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On 1/10/2024 at 7:06 PM, Santa Rosa Duck said:
Just read several reports that Dan Lanning is in Tuscaloosa right now.
Where did you read those reports?
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On 1/10/2024 at 9:45 AM, Krsmqn said:
For me, Tez Johnson. From everything this kid has been through, to being the all time leader in receptions in his first year with OBD, this kid has something special.
Honorable mentions:
Bucky & Jordan - for keeping that rock moving on the ground.
Bo (of course) - well, for obvious reasons.
T-Ferg & Lil' Herbert - for their outstanding contributions along the line.
JPJ - again, for obvious reasons.
The entire Defense - for being so vastly improved in this regimes second year.
And lastly, the rest of the 2023 transfer players - for having such a positive impact on the team.
Could not agree more about the defense. Dan knew when he took the job rebuilding the defense was priority 1. He continues to address it via the portal and recruiting.
They were so much better coached than under the previous regime.
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On 1/9/2024 at 7:24 AM, Haywarduck said:
Strange, why would Dan Lanning be in Texas.............. and a follow up home visit. Dan knows how to seal the deal!
I hope Dan did not make a home visit unless he did so on Sunday. The dead period for recruiting is 1/5-7. There is an exception for transfers so if he did visit it would have had to have been on Sunday which is plausible.
Just hoping this is the case.
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Not to hijack this excellent thread because these responses are fantastic and show the depth and breadth of the knowledge on this board along with the well thought out responses but.....
I was thinking last night as I watched the neighbors from the north incur that beating, Dan has pretty much revamped the roster 100% now. I know Hutson was a Cristobal guy as was Pat Herbert (clearly other factors there) but are there any MC guys still left? I'm not including the guys like JPJ and Franklin who declared for the draft either.
Who am I forgetting?
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Very good and thought provoking article. Certainly there are positives that all of those coaches brought to the table with the exception of Taggart. Yes, I know he helped change the face of recruiting to Oregon and Cristobal further (and to his credit) enhanced it.
Chip was an enigma. We loved what he did on the field and in some moments he displayed a wicked sense of humor, but he was just not someone who seemed invested from the very beginning.
Not much more to say about MH. Just not the right guy. Not going to ruminate on Mario because we have filleted that topic many ways here.
That brings us to Dan and what makes him different. I remember the day Dan was hired, he was genuinely overjoyed at getting the job AND he stayed on at Georgia to finish what he started there. He chose not to leave them in a bind as they were prepping for a national championship. I also remember his introductory presser when he thanked his wife and kids with real and genuine heartfelt emotion in his voice. He also profusely thanked all those who had given him an opportunity previously. The 'thank yous' did not come across as perfunctory. All of that struck a chord with me.
You are at this point probably asking yourself what is the point of this diatribe. Well, in my line of work there is one thing that I learned early on and it has served me well, you have to build and cultivate relationships because that's what matters most. You can be the best sales person, best lawyer, doctor, plumber etc. but what really matters are the relationships you build with people and that is what I think makes Dan different. Mario and Chip had little interest in relationships although they talked a good game. Helfrich tried but just did not have the right DNA. Not a slam at MH. Some people just don't but they are still often times successful.
The net here is in my mind a simple one, Dan doesn't have to be the smartest man in the room, he is not arrogant and the absolute most important thing that makes Dan different (in a very good way) IMO is a simple premise, Dan is comfortable in his own skin.
I think he has what it takes to take our OBD to new heights.
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On 1/9/2024 at 7:24 AM, Haywarduck said:
Strange, why would Dan Lanning be in Texas.............. and a follow up home visit. Dan knows how to seal the deal!
Has it been confirmed Dan did a home visit? There were rumors but wasn't sure if it was just that, Twitter rumors.
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The truly best part- Husky fans and those pesky Colorado fans were in a total meltdown over it. Beav and SC fans were no where to be found.
Mission accomplished.
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On 1/4/2024 at 3:54 PM, Charles Fischer said:
This makes Gary Bryant Jr. expendable if the Texas A&M transfer decides to join us. I'd like Bryant, but he may decide to leave if the transfer comes, and if so--it is a good trade for us. With Tez and Holden in hand, things look good.
Now we need Ferguson to stay!
The fact that Casey Kelly is in the portal makes me wonder about Ferguson. With Herbert and Ferguson and Sadiq it might mean Kelly figured his playing time would be limited.
Just guessing. No inside info.
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Charles- is this article from a current edition of the The Athletic?
I have been thinking about a subscription for awhile now so was just curious if this is current or from a past edition.
Thanks
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RUMOR- he wants to play corner and UO sees him as a safety or nickel.
Interesting none the less
Update: Jan. 22 News on Lock-Down Corner Transfer Jabbar Muhammad
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