FishDuck Article Administrator No. 1 Share Posted January 9 Oregon’s run game in 2024 was good. At 13-1 with a B1G Championship under their belt, the Ducks were a very good team this year. However, the run game, like much of the offense in 2024, took a significant dip from 2023. That needs to change for 2025 as Dan Lanning and the Ducks will look to maintain their hold ... Rebuilding Oregon’s Offense for 2025: Running Back | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Oregon’s run game in 2024 was good. At 13-1 with a B1G Championship under their belt, the Ducks were a very good team this year... 1 2 Two Sites: FishDuck and the Our Beloved Ducks forum, The only "Forum with Decorum!" And All-Volunteer? What a wonderful community of Duck fans! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 2 Share Posted January 9 This player will help the RB cause. No. 1 running back in transfer portal commits to college football powerhouse WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The NCAA transfer portal has seen yet another elite name come off the board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dksez No. 3 Share Posted January 9 For whatever reason, Whittington (post-surgery) has seemed slow or hesitant with his first two steps. (I wonder how many TFLs he had this year.) Two workarounds to get him into open field, where his lateral shiftiness confounds tacklers: 1. Make him a favorite quick-release receiver. 2. Put the QB under center, giving NW his first two steps before he gets the hand-off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 4 Share Posted January 9 On 1/9/2025 at 8:48 AM, dksez said: For whatever reason, Whittington (post-surgery) has seemed slow or hesitant with his first two steps. (I wonder how many TFLs he had this year.) Two workarounds to get him into open field, where his lateral shiftiness confounds tacklers: 1. Make him a favorite quick-release receiver. 2. Put the QB under center, giving NW his first two steps before he gets the hand-off. Even pre-injury in the Dillingham version of the offense Whittington would get fly sweeps but often get tackled for negative yardage. To make those sweep type plays really work it requires a player of next level speed. Speed that Whittington frankly doesn't have. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 5 Share Posted January 9 Keep recruiting and picking the portal as Dan has done to date and those who stay will be champions. Huge transfer portal win should make Oregon fans grieving process a little easier FANSIDED.COM Dan Lanning is taking a page out of Ohio State's book as he revamps Ducks offense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted January 9 The Breakaway RB is the stark difference between 2024 Oregon and the other Duck teams that contended for a title, or as far back as Reuben Droughns, whose team didn't have a Natty in sight, but he was thunder & lightning. James was, "not a 60 yard run, but would get 60 in a drive". As David mentioned, the lack of a explosive play from the RB was noticeable through the game, particularly in the 2nd half. But perhaps some lightning can be in the forecast in 2025. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 7 Share Posted January 9 The No. 1 High School team in California (Mater Dei) featured the Max-Prep POY for California, a rare Rivals 5-Star who is coming to Oregon. He has to be the most under-the-radar 5-Star to ever sign with Oregon, and we will possibly see him in Spring Football, but for certain in Fall Camp. Jordon Davison, Rivals 5-Star Running Back And he wears cool gloves and shoes... 3 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted January 9 With Makhi Hughes coming in and presumably becoming RB1, I wonder if Noah will transfer out at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOD No. 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) Must agree with Charles. Davison a big dude, against excellent competition, looked pretty fast. LaGarrett Blount comes to mind. Blount, undrafted, lasted 9 years in the NFL and was a part of 3 Super Bowl winners. 6,000+ yards an almost 70 TDs Ds and left the game with a reported $7 million in the bank. It seems like it has been a while since the Ducks have had a hammer. Looking forward to watching where Jordan fits. The Trinity League in SoCal is considered the big stage in high school football. Edited January 9 by AnotherOD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
