Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted December 2, 2022 So how did Lanning’s first year go as far as the national media’s opinion is concerned? How did Oregon’s head coach fare compared to the likes of Mario Cristobal, who was in his first year with the Miami Hurricanes? Or perhaps Joe Moorhead in his first year with Akron? What about Lincoln Riley at USC? Let’s take a look at the coaching grades according to USA TODAY: Oregon Football: Grading Dan Lanning, Mario Cristobal after 2022 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Have you paid attention to Joe Moorhead’s year at Akron? How does Dan Lanning’s 2022 season compare to Mario Cristobal’s... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck No. 2 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I would grade Lanning higher, and Dickert too. A first time head coach has to be looked upon like a first time starting qb. You have to give them a little grace as they are going to make mistakes, and Lanning did. Riley deserves an A, while MariØ is going to have to go summer school to try and catch up to the first year coaches. The problem, MariØ still thinks he should be teaching the class. With an $80 million contract why shouldn't he think that way, all the way up to the buyout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 3 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I'll bet the bloom is off the A grade Riley rose after that U$C showing in last night's second half. Couldn't happen to a more worthy fellow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 4 Share Posted December 3, 2022 The transfer portal gets an A+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 5 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I agree with most but I would give DL a C -the D was bad. LR I would give a B-. DeBoer was the guy I wanted for the Ducks originally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 6 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I'm sorry... After watching Riley land in the perfect storm for a first year coach at USC (No Oregon or Washington, and winning 3 other games by dumb luck AND the skin of their teeth) I find it hard to justify the A- grade he received. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
