I have been watching the YouTube version of the Duck's press conferences during Spring Football. I have been curious about the new coaching staff members and must say that I have been impressed with them to a man. What they may lack in experience in their new positions, they seem to make up for in terms of charisma, culture and connection with the athletes. I fear in-game efficiency and composure as the unit blends but am pleasantly pleased with the intellect and passion of them all.

Also notable in these videos is the absence of James Crepea. Previously, Aaron Fentress struck me as the most odious of the O-Live NegaDuck Journos. But James Crepea quickly eclipsed even Fentress when he showed up. I read (I think--at my age, it's possible I dreamt this) somewhere the the AD expressed displeasure with Crepea and he was shifted to the Beaver's Beat which, if true, seems a little too "on the nose."

His need to demonstrate his gridiron acumen, in the form of a press conference question, was tedious and I don't miss him.

12 hours ago, idontrollonshobbas said:

Also notable in these videos is the absence of James Crepea. Previously, Aaron Fentress struck me as the most odious of the O-Live NegaDuck Journos. But James Crepea quickly eclipsed even Fentress when he showed up. I read (I think--at my age, it's possible I dreamt this) somewhere the the AD expressed displeasure with Crepea and he was shifted to the Beaver's Beat which, if true, seems a little too "on the nose."

Yeah Crepea is on the Beavers beat now. Not sure why.

Though I wouldn't be surprised if he choose the move himself. He may have finally learned that Lanning answers few questions, especially of his.

Lanning will only give a general update of a player after the game and it's always the same, "so-and-so is doing well and we are waiting onore testing to determine the nature of the injury"

Haven't had anything super severe under Lanning injury wise.

If a player is out for a long time then Lanning will say that... Otherwise we won't know.

Lanning does not answer questions about scheme, period.

For the most part you don't get anything out of Lanning or his staff about injuries or scheme but you can get growth stories and that sort of thing. Just need to know what to ask but those questions generally aren't the things fans are dieing to know.

Thanks for the post, and thanks also, David, for the update.

When it comes to the press, I think Coach Lanning is following the model of mentor Nick Saban, and when it comes to the media, Kirby Smart is not loquacious.

Injuries? Unless compelled to report game availability, few coaches wax eloquent on the subject.

Compared to the guy at UNC, Dan is a chatterbox.

One of the best with the press was Oregon grad and USC coach John McKay. The man had a terrific sense of humor.