Ktmguy2018 No. 1 Share Posted Friday at 07:28 PM Not sure how I feel about this one but if there is someone that can turn this kid's career around, it would be DL and Tosh. USC transfer, former Georgia DL Bear Alexander visiting Oregon WWW.ON3.COM . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyotherduck No. 2 Share Posted Friday at 07:52 PM If the coaching staff thinks he'll be a good fit, then he'll a good fit. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 3 Share Posted Friday at 08:07 PM The culture around Oregon and Lanning is super strong. I'm sure if Lanning thinks he can be a strong edition to the team he'll shape up to play. If he doesn't he'll be gone before the spring portal window closes. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted Friday at 08:13 PM I think DL knows him more than most from their Georgia days so there must be enough there to at least kick the tires on the possibility of him becoming another Jordan Burch. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 5 Share Posted Friday at 08:14 PM Welcome aboard or hard pass, I’m fine with whatever Danimal decides. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 6 Share Posted Friday at 08:36 PM ON3 now predicting Alexander to OBD. The optics of his departure from U$C looked bad at the time but the subsequent Trojenz fire sale to the portal perhaps puts it in perspective. If DL and Tosh feel that he can fit the culture, then that is the way it is. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 7 Share Posted Friday at 08:43 PM On 12/20/2024 at 3:13 PM, kirklandduck said: I think DL knows him more than most from their Georgia days so there must be enough there to at least kick the tires on the possibility of him becoming another Jordan Burch. Absolutely, Lanning will be on top of this. I will say that Bear did show potential on the field at GA, but he apparently didn’t fit. Who knows? You can’t blame a kid for chasing money if that was indeed the case. Maybe he is ready to get down to tacs and will be a great fit in Eugene? I truly hope so. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted Friday at 09:52 PM RED ALERT! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 9 Share Posted Friday at 10:11 PM (edited) On 12/20/2024 at 12:36 PM, EastBayDuckDad said: ON3 now predicting Alexander to OBD. The optics of his departure from U$C looked bad at the time but the subsequent Trojenz fire sale to the portal perhaps puts it in perspective. If DL and Tosh feel that he can fit the culture, then that is the way it is. This is the way! For you Mando fans. Edited Friday at 10:12 PM by Just Ducky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 10 Share Posted Friday at 10:38 PM I would make all NIL deals dependent on performance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuackyQuack No. 11 Share Posted Friday at 11:23 PM On 12/20/2024 at 2:38 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: I would make all NIL deals dependent on performance. That is the complete opposite of what NIL is... But in Dan we trust with who he wants to bring into his program! Not sure how I feel about Bear's Georgia tattoo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 12 Share Posted Friday at 11:23 PM On 12/20/2024 at 5:11 PM, Just Ducky said: This is the way! For you Mando fans. I love it, this is the way!!! Bear is absolutely an exceptional talent. I wish we could have kept him at GA. I wouldn’t be surprised if he pays big dividends at Oregon. Well done CDL if this works out. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sousa No. 13 Share Posted yesterday at 12:33 AM On 12/20/2024 at 3:23 PM, QuackyQuack said: That is the complete opposite of what NIL is... Well, yes and no. The Name, Image, and Likeness of guys who perform are a lot more valuable. Michael Jordan's contract with Nike hauled in a lot more money for him than mine did for me. Ewers was on Fanville because he was a lot more well known than Ty Thompson... and I think that was mostly because of performance on the field. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 14 Share Posted yesterday at 01:31 AM Bear should certainly have a lot of motivation next season - he is playing to improve his NFL draft stock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 15 Share Posted 23 hours ago On 12/20/2024 at 3:23 PM, QuackyQuack said: That is the complete opposite of what NIL is... But in Dan we trust with who he wants to bring into his program! Not sure how I feel about Bear's Georgia tattoo... Doesn't DL have one too? I think it's a life journey thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanducky No. 16 Share Posted 23 hours ago He's comitted. Oregon football lands transfer portal commitment from USC DT Bear Alexander 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted 23 hours ago USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander transfers to Oregon Ducks WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks got some beef in the trenches. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notalot No. 18 Share Posted 23 hours ago (edited) Bear got caught in an Oregon bear trap. This will be interesting to watch develop. In DanL we trust. Go Ducks. Edited 23 hours ago by Notalot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan2785 No. 19 Share Posted 22 hours ago On 12/20/2024 at 2:11 PM, Just Ducky said: This is the way! For you Mando fans. So say we all! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 20 Share Posted 22 hours ago We'll, there ya go. He's now a Duck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 21 Share Posted 8 hours ago This One Tests My Trust Meter. Bear Alexander lands at Oregon, as Ducks try to solve a big puzzle TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM You wanted him, Oregon? You got him. The Ducks now have to deal with Bear Alexander drama. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 22 Share Posted 7 hours ago I seriously doubt this becomes a 'massive headache' for the program. If BA becomes a distraction, Lanning and the staff have shown they know how to minimize that. If Alexander chooses that path, the NIL $$$ will be the most noticeable loss. Should BA prove to be a decent contributor and teammate, OBD win again! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 23 Share Posted 5 hours ago I think back to usucs horrible defense in the past probably driving the big bear nuts and was extremely frustrating for a man of his talents. Im sure Tosh and Dan will straighten him out if anyone can. We will need him in the trenches next season and I’m glad we got him. Go s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grateful Duck No. 24 Share Posted 4 hours ago (Not so) Bold prediction: Trojan wire will write a mid-season (complaint) article about Bear turning his narrative around after looking like an all conference d-lineman and possible early round NFL pick next year. The talent is there, but defensive coaching (and holding players responsible for performance) at SC is minimal at best. If Bear wants to f*** around, he'll do it on the bench if not from his living room couch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartm25 No. 25 Share Posted 1 hour ago My initial thoughts were, “Not interested.” But if Dan Lanning sees something, then hard to argue. Just hope it’s not a move due to lack of better options. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
