NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted September 30 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! Sometimes there are articles of interest, but they really don't merit their own thread...Those articles will now go in here. These postings will relate back to OBD in some way. 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. Be sure to come back often...You just might find something of interest to ponder... This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted September 30 Weekend Volleyball Recap Oregon made short work of Illinois and Indiana en route to a 2-0 start in Big Ten play. Weekend Volleyball Recap WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Oregon made short work of Illinois and Indiana en route to a 2-0 start in Big Ten play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 3 Share Posted October 6 Ashton Jeanty reached 1000 yards on just 90 carries! https://thespun.com/boise-state/ashton-jeanty-reached-1000-rushing-yards-on-the-season-on-just-90-carries Boise State looking tougher each week! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 4 Share Posted October 6 Danno Lives in the Trojans Hearts and Minds. And It Feels So Good. Lincoln Riley hot seat talk is ridiculous, but USC is playing catch-up TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It is ridiculous to think Lincoln Riley should be fired, but it is obvious that he wasted a whole year at USC and is paying the price for his 2023 mistakes. Traveler has gone from a Dark Horse to a Show Pony that looks good before the race starts and that's it. Yes, Riley waited too long to jettison Grinch, but this would have had SC recruiting as well as Danno and Friends. Right? SC overpaid this guy who wanted nothing to do with the SEC. Riley defeated LSU in LV and sprung a few leaks in Row The Boat Land. Be prepared. After playing like zombies in the 1st half, SC rallied for the W versus Wisconsin. Post game several players said: 'We didn't think they'd be that good.' This just in, you went 7-5 last season. Prepare for Everyone to be Good! SC will make the same mistake with Riley that Riley made with Grinch. Riley is a heck of an OC; That's All Folks. This weekend: Half-Priced Northwest 2-0; Solid Gold LA 0-2. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 5 Share Posted October 10 Sabrina Ionescu, Duck icon, in WNBA Finals. Oregon Ducks Star Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty Earn Second Shot at WNBA Title WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks icon Sabrina Ionescu sought out revenge from last postseason's disappointment after falling to the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 WNBA Finals. This pos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuackyQuack No. 6 Share Posted October 10 Top goals - become Oregon's most winningest coach... Love this guy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted October 17 Dan Lanning named to Dodd Trophy midseason watch list Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning named to Dodd Trophy watch list DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning was named to the Dodd Trophy midseason watch list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted October 17 Seven 2nd Half of the Season Storylines From CBS. College football storylines to watch over second half of 2024 season as unlikely stars drive CFP, Heisman talk - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM These seven storylines will dominate conversation of college football for the second half of 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 9 Share Posted October 17 Tony Bennett Virginia BBall coach to step down immediately, no reason given. Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately APNEWS.COM Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately. The program said Thursday that Bennett will announce his retirement at a news conference Friday. \ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 10 Share Posted October 18 Oregon stars are rising. Oregon's Evan Stewart, Derrick Harmon: Massive NIL Increase After Beating Ohio State WWW.SI.COM It was a big weekend for the Oregon Ducks after defeating then-No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 on Saturday, Oct. 12. Not only did the Ducks get a big win on the field, b Athletes are receiving confirmation of their value and hard work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 11 Share Posted October 22 Dennis Dodd Supports OBD Members Who Have Called For Centralized College Officiating. How one controversial call in Georgia-Texas sparked widespread fallout: Fines, fury and now maybe reform - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Was the decision to pick up the flag after Texas students provided ample time to consult the jumbotron the turning point college football officiating needed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted October 23 Dillon Gabriel's career unlike any other: Seven stories that make the Oregon QB worth appreciating Gabriel, who turns 24 before the end of the year, has experienced a career that will be hard to top Dillon Gabriel's career unlike any other: Seven stories that make the Oregon QB worth appreciating - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Gabriel, who turns 24 before the end of the year, has experienced a career that will be hard to top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 13 Share Posted October 24 Once (ok, twice) bitten, twice shy on Auburn's hiring practices Firing Hugh Freeze was apparently at the top of Auburn’s mind when they hired him FANSIDED.COM We want prenup! Prepared his buyout over life of contract instead of the normal 30 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 14 Share Posted October 25 Ashton Jeanty chose Boise State over NIL money! Ashton Jeanty chose Boise State over NIL money and now is chasing Barry Sanders WWW.USATODAY.COM Ashton Jeanty's return to Boise State set up a season to remember: a CFP run, a Heisman Trophy race and chasing Barry Sanders' NCAA rushing record. Good beyond the game background on this remarkable young man! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuackyQuack No. 15 Share Posted October 26 Young Concrete making a name for himself! As the Uiagaleleis Turn: Meet Matayo, DJ's younger brother and Oregon's newest pass-rushing star - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Matayo Uiagalelei stepped into a bigger role after Jordan Burch was injured before a crucial showdown... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted October 31 Dan Lanning is staying put in Oregon but his buyout is still noteworthy The Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has made it clear that he is happy in Eugene and with how the Ducks are playing, he isn't going anywhere. However, fans are still curious about his buyout. Dan Lanning's buyout as of Dec. 1, 2024 To be transparent, Lanning's buyout is the ninth-largest in all of college football. Currently, his buyout is resting at $45,366,667. It's not exactly pocket change. In fact, as a third-year head coach, Lanning's buyout is massive for such a young coach. Top-ten college football head coach buyouts: 1. Kirby Smart, Georgia – $118,083,333 2. Kalen DeBoer, Alabama – $70,050,000 3. Mike Norvell, Florida State – $63,778,333 4. Brian Kelly, LSU – $61,738,333 5. Dabo Swinney, Clemson – $60,000,000 6. James Franklin, Penn State – $56,666,667 7. Matt Rhule, Nebraska – $56,287,500 8. Steve Sarkisian, Texas – $55,044,583 9. Dan Lanning, Oregon – $45,366,667 10. Brett Venables, Oklahoma – $44,808,333 Dan Lanning is staying put in Oregon but his buyout is still noteworthy AUTZENZOO.COM Dan Lanning has made it clear he is happy in Eugene and with how the Ducks are playing, he isn't going anywhere. Yet, fans are still curious about his buyout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 17 Share Posted October 31 On 10/31/2024 at 11:53 AM, NJDuck said: Lanning's buyout is the ninth-largest in all of college football. Probably moving up a spot with Nike Norvel being ahead of him (for now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 18 Share Posted October 31 GO, GO, BO! Denver was in the Bo Know. Bo Nix captures NFL honor for month of October SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Bo Nix is putting up some big numbers for the Denver Broncos in his rookie season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 19 Share Posted November 15 Get ready to help pay the athletes. Ticket prices will increase. But Canzano says they won't have a 10% tax fee added like Tennessee. Oregon Ducks Football Season Ticket Prices To Increase Next Season WWW.SI.COM Starting next season, the price of Oregon Ducks football season tickets will be increased. In an interview with reporter John Canzano, Oregon Athletic Director Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 20 Share Posted December 2 The DOJ and Many AGs Say 'No Way' Games Will Be Played at this VENU! https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/doj-attorneys-general-venu/2024/11/27/id/1189606/?ns_mail_uid=f8c5397c-c0a4-4f29-a406-c4111ced1363&ns_mail_job=DM717418_12022024&s=acs&dkt_nbr=0101247trxjq But with the NCAA buying the House and going to direct pay-to-play, NCAA Prez, Charlie Baker, is working with the new Congress for NFL-like litigation relief. I continue to believe that no such relief will be granted without a player's collective being able to bargain with "management." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroBurst61 No. 21 Share Posted December 2 On 12/2/2024 at 8:24 AM, Jon Joseph said: continue to believe that no such relief will be granted without a player's collective being able to bargain with "management." Let us hope. HOWever all "controls and guardrails" for industry (including the "sports" industries) are in the process of being "minimized" in our current reiteration of the capitalist model. So forgive me if I don't hold my breathe in hoping "litigation" will, in the end, favor no one above the needs, the wants, and desires of the new NFL-lite. Again, NFL-Heavy is also "waiting in the wings" with their own "army" of litigators (and law firms) waiting to throw their "monkey wrenches" into the process if there is even a perception of the NFL-lite impeding upon Any of the profits currently enjoyed by NFL-Heavy. Yeah, so get used to the chaos, it's only shown the "tip of the iceberg" of what is to come. Change is hard! And rarely painless. Go Quackers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 22 Share Posted December 23 Worth every penny, especially considering his previous two predecessors! How much has Oregon football coach Dan Lanning earned in bonuses heading into Rose Bowl? WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning has earned some hefty bonuses this season during the Ducks' historic run to a Big Ten title and CFP berth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 23 Share Posted Friday at 01:56 PM #14 I'm thrilled that Dan Lanning said, “(Coaching in the NFL) used to be a goal of mine,” Lanning said last week on The Zach Gelb Show. “At this point, everybody can realize that I’m not going anywhere.” Highest-Paid College Football Coaches: USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Contract Buy Out WWW.SI.COM The 15 highest-paid college football coaches in 2024 include Georgia's Kirby Smart, USC's Lincoln Riley, Texas' Steve Sarkisian, Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Ohio “I love what we have here," Lanning continued. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 24 Share Posted Friday at 04:44 PM Are one or both of these TEs on Dan's Radar? 2 Tennessee tight ends add their names to list of Vols in the transfer portal ALLFORTENNESSEE.COM In recent days, there has been plenty of movement for the Tennessee football roster now that the season has come to an end. Following the loss to Ohio State in These two were off Radar on Saturday in Columbus. Now, they are saying, 'Goodbye Vols,' having said, 'Goodbye Columbus.' tOSU signed a goog looking TE transfer from Purdue. Cage Chip! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 25 Share Posted Friday at 04:52 PM Don't Want to be on this list. 5 teams that underperformed in 2024. And Mari(o), you just made the list, buddy. 5 most disappointing college football teams in 2024 SATURDAYBLITZ.COM As the year comes to an end it is always nice to look back and reflect. With the College Football Playoff now in full swing and filling the headlines we are rem Oklahoma State, You're Not OK. Mike Gundy and the Cowboys will be in Autzen on 9/6/25. BLAST BRUTUS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 26 Share Posted Friday at 07:18 PM On 12/27/2024 at 8:52 AM, Jon Joseph said: Don't Want to be on this list. 5 teams that underperformed in 2024. And Mari(o), you just made the list, buddy. Shocking, just shocking! 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 27 Share Posted yesterday at 06:14 PM Love the Love for OBD's Payton Pritchard. Four under-the-radar NBA Eastern Conference performers WWW.YARDBARKER.COM We're giving the quiet achievers of this conference their flowers. Also love that PP hoops for The Olde Towne Team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 28 Share Posted yesterday at 06:21 PM On 12/27/2024 at 8:52 AM, Jon Joseph said: Don't Want to be on this list. 5 teams that underperformed in 2024. 7-5 Pittsburgh is on the list? but Alabama wasn't "disappointing"? Didn't "underperform?" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 29 Share Posted yesterday at 06:53 PM On 12/29/2024 at 1:21 PM, 30Duck said: 7-5 Pittsburgh is on the list? but Alabama wasn't "disappointing"? Didn't "underperform?" Alabama? Underperform? Call in the Finebaum Inquisition Squad. Or, simply tune into ESecPN. BTW, Pitt went down the tube when its transfer QB from Bama got hurt. Was Milroe unavailable for the Tennessee, Oklahoma, and VANDERBILT games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
