Our Oregon football program has sported some of the best offensive minds in the game, and now (almost poetically), Dan Lanning’s defensive prowess & passion have elevated Oregon into a true blue-blooded powerhouse. They rank 3rd in the country in this week’s dreaded AP Poll, after beating Penn State in a Whiteout matchup where the Ducks were rarely in doubt, and ...

Oregon Football: Where Does Dan Lanning Rank Today?

Thanks Alex, good article today for our forum to discuss. I grew up in Eugene and fondly remember Len Casaonova and all the great assistants he had on staff. His coaching tree is mighty impressive. Many of them went on to become great coaches.

I personally like Rich Brooks. I think he epitomizes the "Do More With Less" kind of Coach. I'm thankful that the two coaches before Dan Lanning (who shall remain nameless) proved that great athletes will come to Oregon.

I am now a big Dan Lanning fan! He definitely loves Oregon. He wears his heart on his sleeve. The players know he loves them and wants the best for them. His tough love teaches them to work to improve themselves (and himself). If you could design the perfect coach, I think it would look like Coach Lanning.

Lanning is special, and could end up as best if he remains at Oregon long enough, and continues to find and recruit extraordinary assistants.

Think of it....many feel Will Stein is one of the best OCs in the college game right now, he was coaching at UTSA, and at a high school before that? Talk about finding a-diamond-in-the-rough!

Nice article Alex...

Well I guess you could say DL is OBD's "Diamond in the Rough". 😁

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