HawaiiDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted October 7, 2022 What Grade Should Dan Lanning Receive So Far As Oregon Football’s Coach? – Oregon Sports News OREGONSPORTSNEWS.COM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 2 Share Posted October 7, 2022 He has not got it all figured out yet, but is miles ahead of most new coaches and our prior coach. I give him an A- since I am delighted, and yet see extensive upside left. 1 2 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 3 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Beat legit top 20 team. Check Come from behind road win. Check Separates from underdogs early in games. Double Check Visible team improvement week to week. Check Seems like an A grade to me. 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic No. 4 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On an 'A-F' basis I'd say B+ to A-. His team has been exhibiting disciplinary issues which have actually accelerated of late. This is about the only complaint I can think of - but it's an important one. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbieduck No. 5 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) As a coaching staff the offensive side of the ball gets a high mark. My expectations for our Defense, with our talent, and Lanning’s experience under Kirby, haven’t been realized yet But it’s still early in the season. Edited October 7, 2022 by debbieduck 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I give him a B+. Has done an admirable job molding the program in his vision so far but it's still a work in progress. The pass defense is a big sore point. Once he fixes that (and penalties) I'll move that up to an A. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic No. 7 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 11:14 AM, debbieduck said: My expectations for our Defense, with our talent, and Lanning’s experience under Kirby, haven’t been realized yet Defensive issues are Lupoi's single, primary responsibility and Lanning's secondary one. I'd absolutely agree with you if it weren't that the head coach is tasked with leaning on his O.C. for offense and his D.C. for defense while he runs the overall program. If I had one knock (besides discipline issues) on Dan Lanning I'd have to point to Tosh Lupoi as his choice for D.C. However, I believe Lanning firmly believes in him so I'll try too as well. And you're also absolutely right, we are only 5 games into Lanning's 1st season. 4-1 isn't bad given the schedule they've played so far. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDuck No. 8 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 11:14 AM, debbieduck said: As a coaching staff the offensive side of the ball gets a high mark. My expectations for our Defense, with our talent, and Lanning’s experience under Kirby, haven’t been realized yet But it’s still early in the season. New schemes and such, I think as long as we continue to see improvement, and we have, it's going to be good. Position coaches already seem to develop players better, not just recruit 4/5 star kids. That is HUGE 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Moderator No. 9 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 11:14 AM, debbieduck said: My expectations for our Defense, with our talent, and Lanning’s experience under Kirby, haven’t been realized yet New defensive scheme. Also, the defensive back positions are some of the most difficult positions to develop young players. We have some very young DBs. Rule changes that protect QBs put a lot of pressure on a defensive backfield. Receivers also have the 5 yard rule that allows them to run freely in the middle of the field without contact. Defending the passing game against an experienced QB is difficult at best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCati855 Moderator No. 10 Share Posted October 7, 2022 4 wins 5 games = 80% But, it's not fair to knock him 20% for losing to the Defending National Champs... which we all suspected would be a loss. So I knock him 8% because of the blowout. That puts him at 92%. So a low "A" from me. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Moderator No. 11 Share Posted October 7, 2022 He isn't a student, he is an employee. The guy has earned a raise, especially if you look at what other programs have done under new coaches, or really any metric other than a grading system. I always hated the grading system we use in most situations. A student starts out with an A and then works their way down, based on mistakes, then they get even more conservative so they don't make mistakes. Lanning has made some mistakes, but he has learned and improved. So far he is probably the greatest employee we have had as the leader of this program. The guy deserves a raise and to be treated as the boss, leader of the program, and I am extremely grateful he is our coach. 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 12 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 11:41 AM, cartm25 said: - Riley (an offensive genius) turned around the USC O overnight. Lanning (a defensive genius) has not done that with the Ducks D. Riley and his team of over-rated self-absorbed cheats have beaten nobody. Ok, Beavs are decent, Riley only managed to hang 17 on them. Took late into the game to seal the victory. I have no respect for SC and their turncoat ways. U$C will be exposed as frauds soon. When they bounce to B1G they will never be relevant again. Oh yea... B+ for Lanning. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw Moderator No. 13 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Incomplete. Too early to tell, even though all signs so far are good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 14 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I say a B to B+ ---He needs to get the showboating and penalties down a whole bunch. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasDuck No. 15 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Ask me again after the UW game lol. I'd say B- for now. Defense is a big problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyD No. 16 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I'll give him an A as a very early interim grade because: 1. This is his FIRST ever head coaching job....imagine what an incredible leap that is at any level let alone coming to a program with the expectations that are at Oregon. Think of your first day nervousness walking into a new job. Then imagine how he had to have felt walking into this. Excited yes, but it still has to be pretty overwhelming. i can picture him laying in bed at three in the morning staring at the ceiling and saying to his wife "can you freakin' even believe I'm the head football coach at the University of Oregon? How did I get from waiter at Outback Steakhouse to this. Can I really do this?" and her saying "go back to sleep. You've got a team meeting early tomorrow." 2. He's won the games he was expected to win. Not pretty but he has the "W's" and has created some momentum. All that said, it is way too early to even have any clue whatsoever about what kind of HC he'll be in the long run. I think it'll take at least two seasons to truly get an accurate read on him. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishDuckFan No. 17 Share Posted October 8, 2022 For a first time head coach from William Jewell College who knows what he wants and gets what he wants...................................A+. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 18 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I give Lanning an A so far. I’m discounting the GA game bc there were many variables working against the Ducks that day. 1st time this and that ext… Plus playing against a very good team that played very well that day. It was the perfect storm for a disastrous start, and possibly unavoidable that particular day. That being said, the rebound has been spectacular. The Ducks look strong. I’m 100% sure that what happened on Sept 3 will not even come close to happening again, no matter who the Ducks play. Yes, they certainly need to clean up the penalties but this team has great potential. I know it’s cliche but I honestly believe the only team left on the schedule that can beat the Ducks is the Ducks. GO DUCKS!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownslowav8r No. 19 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) On 10/7/2022 at 11:13 AM, Mic said: His team has been exhibiting disciplinary issues which have actually accelerated of late. I’m wondering if this is a sign that (the dreaded) complacency starting to “infect” the players. That caveat aside, solid A. Handled the leap from associate to head coach beautifully. Edited October 8, 2022 by lownslowav8r 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 20 Share Posted October 8, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 6:15 PM, SoGaDawg said: I give Lanning an A so far. I’m discounting the GA game bc there were many variables working against the Ducks that day. 1st time this and that ext… Plus playing against a very good team that played very well that day. It was the perfect storm for a disastrous start, and possibly unavoidable that particular day. That being said, the rebound has been spectacular. The Ducks look strong. I’m 100% sure that what happened on Sept 3 will not even come close to happening again, no matter who the Ducks play. Yes, they certainly need to clean up the penalties but this team has great potential. I know it’s cliche but I honestly believe the only team left on the schedule that can beat the Ducks is the Ducks. GO DUCKS!!! Glad you are having a great season watching the Ducks. You might bleed Dawg red but you clearly have a strip of green and yellow running through you. Love seeing new fans added to the flock 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 21 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Absolutely, I’m loving watching these Ducks!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 22 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) On 10/7/2022 at 9:55 PM, Log Haulin said: Glad you are having a great season watching the Ducks. You might bleed Dawg red but you clearly have a strip of green and yellow running through you. Love seeing new fans added to the flock That Washington St game had me on the edge of my seat. Apologies, I had a slight error with the quoting. I’ll blame it on fat thumbs On 10/7/2022 at 9:55 PM, Log Haulin said: Edited October 8, 2022 by SoGaDawg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrod No. 23 Share Posted October 8, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 2:41 PM, cartm25 said: Overall: INCOMPLETE (still 2/3 the season remaining) 1st Q / Trimester Grade: B Reasons for “B” and not “A”: - Slaughtered by Georgia. Could have earned an “A” with a loss as long as the Ducks didn’t get embarrassed, but they did. - The WSU game. It was an exciting win, but I still maintain that WSU lost that game more than the Ducks won it. - Riley (an offensive genius) turned around the USC O overnight. Lanning (a defensive genius) has not done that with the Ducks D. I believe defense is harder to do a 180 with, so until I see some tangible improvement, no “A”. I anticipate this will swing by the end of the year. Riley put up 17 at OSU... Riley generally folds when his offense gets punched in the mouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic No. 24 Share Posted October 8, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 8:34 PM, Lrod said: Riley put up 17 at OSU... Riley generally folds when his offense gets punched in the mouth. That's right, they struggled against a pretty game OSU defense. The Trojans might just be a bit of a paper tiger against a big, strong physical smash-mouth team. the Beavers aren't that, but they were more physical than the Trojans were prepared for. To me, the University of Southern California Trojans have always been a 'prima donna' team. When things are going their way, watch out! When the 1st sign of trouble seeps in and they get a couple of bad breaks they can fall apart faster than wet graham crackers. They've been a mentally fragile team for decades. Oregon, sadly, has exhibited some of the same characteristics in recent years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
