I know there is another thread about our potential OC, but it was getting long and time for a new thread. Below is the latest...

Ducks expected to promote Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton to fill vacated coordinator roles

Oregon is expected to promote from within to replace both outgoing coordinators, per reports. Drew Mehringer is expected to become the new offensive coordinator and Chris Hampton the defensive coordinator.

Dan Lanning breaks down desired traits in offensive coordinator hire

Five Things to Know About Oregon's New Offensive Coordinator Drew Mehringer

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning decided to hire internally when it came to offensive and defensive coordinator vacancies. Co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Drew Mehringer is reportedly set to step into a new role with the program.

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Five Things to Know About Oregon's New Offensive Coordina...

The Oregon Ducks didn’t have to look far when searching for their next offensive and defensive coordinators. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Chris Hampton will

I trust coach Lanning but I will admit that I was hoping to get coordinators with current multi-year proven track records of play calling success for both of the new coordinator positions. It feels good to promote from within until you find out they were not ready for the new position.

Oregon is a top 10 program with the goal of a national title. Our new coaches will be going up against more experienced play callers next year while attempting to win that elusive national championship. Hopefully, his coaching hires work out again for Coach Lanning and OBD.

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I believe both Hampton and Mehringer worked games from the booth. Unless a person was listening in on the game conversation between the coaches, one doesn’t really know who was making the calls. Both of these coaches were titled “co-coordinator” for a reason. Possibly the die was cast for them to have the inside track for their new jobs some time ago.

1 hour ago, Grandpa Duck said:

Possibly the die was cast for them to have the inside track for their new jobs some time ago.

I am 90% positive that was the case for Hampton. Come to Oregon as the co-DC to become THE DC when Lupoi leaves.

For Mehringer I am sure that was potentially part of the deal with bringing in Stein. He wasn't ready when Dilly left but he is probably ready now.

I'll trust Lanning... Because what else am I going to do? Sit here and be mad about it? I'll probably just be proven wrong.

I would also like to point out that a lot of people weren't too keen on Stein, a young up and comer from a G6 team... But he turned out pretty good.

I'm non plussed by Drew.

It's like your best friend that every chick would die to be their girlfriend and instead he picks a girl that leaves a lot to be desired. You could have anybody! Why them?

I hope to be proven wrong with Drew being successful, but I'm not feeling great about this.

Question marks for the hire. Effect on Dante, who replaces him at QB coach, new co-coordinators, what type of O will we have, and who calls plays in the playoffs?

5 major questions after Oregon Ducks' hiring of Drew Mehringer at OC

I trust Dan Lanning.

Lanning's made good hires and now all of a sudden he's blowing it?

28 minutes ago, TerryM9 said:

I trust Dan Lanning.

Agree. He's been spot on since he was hired as far as assistants goes. I fail to see how all of a sudden he's making two bad moves.

I always believe in promoting from within if I have well qualified people, but don’t hesitate to go outside when needed. Dan seems to be of the same mindset, thumbs up!

When the coordinators left, Dan Lanning talked to the media about his goals of helping everyone in the program to meet their goals and dreams - players and coaches.

How is he helping his coaches if he doesn't promote from within if those coaches are ready?

If these two guys are ready and don't get promoted, they will be hired elsewhere which means we lose some good position coaches, co-coordinators, and recruiters that already buy into the culture and Dan's expectations of them.

What kind of return on investment does that give DL???

We all know about DL's little black book of people he would hire when the opportunity came. He has made some great hires that at the time many people questioned. Dan hasn't had to fire anyone, so I assume he is happy with who he has hired so far.

Besides... the Ducks are winning!!!

Dan is going to stick around as long as he keeps winning... and he is going to do whatever it takes to win... because he likes it here.