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Actually I think he opts for an NFL OC gig. He hates to recruit.

And he did a masterful job of throwing shade at his predecessors. He clearly knew he was going to be asked and he thought about his answer in advance. It was very telling that he let the question be asked as opposed to opening the presser by saying something like 'let me address the issue on everyone's mind ....'. He very cleverly opened up talking about the game and then when the question came he took it head on. Very well done.

A&M fans/boosters are known to be demanding and have very high expectations. They are always in immediately, now mode. They won't be patient. They fail to see that program needs a complete overhaul culturally. They thought Jimbo could do that and he unfortunately failed. The coach there basically reports to a handful of boosters and the AD is merely a figure head.

This dude was one of Larry Scott's biggest enablers.

Thanks Charles for posting. Was not sure about the rules on posting stuff from behind pay walls. I have heard Dan will shut it down tonight at this presser.

Behind a pay wall, John Canzano posted his weekly mailbag10 mins ago and yes, the big questions were about Dan and TAMU. John said he does not think Dan is going anywhere. He commented that he thinks Dan has clearly seen what has transpired with his predecessors who left. He also said he believes Dan realizes he is sitting in one of the best jobs in college football and wants stability for his family. John also said he thinks Dan will address it tonight in his presser.

Dan's agent is Jimmy Sexton. Jimmy is very good at playing this game because it means more $$$$$$ for Jimmy. On a separate note, Dan's presser is tonight @ 6:45. I am guessing someone will asking him (looking at you James Crepea) That's how the Auburn thing was handled.

Maybe it's just me, but I just don't get the hype that Gameday gets. I've said it before, I think the the formula is old and tired. I get the students like it but other than that I just don't don't see the big deal. I honestly think they added McAfee because they knew it was getting stale and I'm not sure that he adds anything more than bluster. My $.02 opinion.

All Dan has to do is ask Marshall Malchow about life at TAMU. There's many reasons why Malchow left and I'm sure Dan has some pretty good insights already. If Jeff Traylor gets that job then maybe Stein makes a lateral move and goes back to Texas but it's also a pretty major rebuild there and that fan base or as one of my Texas friends calls it, 'that cult' is not patient. Jimbo had a good thing going at FSU and jumped for money. Look at what that got him. As Dan says, the grass is damn green in Eugene. Hope he continues to think that.

I find it interesting that neither Canzano or Crepea have weighed in on this yet. As I said in a previous post I will not be surprised if Crepea asks Dan at his presser tomorrow night.

You gotta admit the 'Wario' moniker is epic though

I wondered that as well.

Whew- those canes fans are one salty bunch.

I am sure Crepea will be more than happy to ask Dan about it tomorrow night at his presser.

Something to remember, Dan's chief of staff, Marshal Malchow came to UO from aTm. There's a reason he left, it's a toxic environment.

He may address it privately with the team and they are pretty well schooled on what's for public consumption. The internal media people at UO keep a good handle on things.

This is what happens when you don't cultivate your brand and that train left the station for OS 15 years ago.

Agree- don't fan the flames. Focus on what's at hand.

Had planned to join and was looking forward to meeting this crew. Unfortunately a positive covid test altered those plans. I will be there in spirit as well as in Autzen on Saturday night. Hope everyone has a great time and that we are celebrating a big win!

1000% agree. Dan knew when he took the job that the defense needed an overhaul. That was discussed fully during the interview process. He knew what he had to do to fix it. Is he 100% there? Probably not but he is close. The recruiting class coming in with Rushing et al will help to further solidify his vision for what the defense should look like. I am not a football savant in anyway compared to most of you here but my eyes certainly are telling me that defense is so much better. The previous regime never spent much time recruiting or coaching on defense IMO. I know everyone loved Joe Salavea but he was not a good coach or recruiter.

This is truly a special time. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Did Hutson redshirt? I had heard he had an injury but also pretty sure I saw him suited up on the sidelines at Utah. Was going to ask if Tez has another year and it sounds like he does. Was not sure. Good to know.

The exchange between DL and Crepea about the penalties was golden. If you watch the whole post game presser you will see it. I am sure they heard about it yesterday and will certainly hear about it today at practice.

I have heard via the rumor mill that Smith might be considering his future options.

Can’t imagine Dan will let the team think this is a ‘layup’. Just my perspective based on what I have seen thus far and let’s not forget the crowd will be pretty juiced by 7:30.