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Managing Editor of USA Today’s @Ducks_Wire | Host of the Sco-ing Long Podcast | UO Alum

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6 months
Just a reminder that only 1 of these players is expected to be a Heisman Trophy finalist, while the other sits out 4th quarters of blowout wins.
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The next time the Oregon Ducks play a conference game in Autzen Stadium will be on October 5, 2024. The opponent: Michigan State. The coach: Jonathan Smith.
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6 months
Matayo and DJ Uiagalelei meet after the game and share a very special moment.
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4 months
28-for-35, 363 yards, 5 TD. Breaks Marcus Mariota's single-season TD record. Breaks Marcus Mariota's single-season passing yards record. Breaks Mac Jones' single-season completion % record. Thanks for the memories, Bo.
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4 months
The past week for Oregon Duck fans: — Your biggest rival gets blown out in the National Championship Game. — Your coach turns down the most prestigious job in college football to stay in Eugene. — You add a transfer from 5-star Texas A&M WR Evan Stewart, plus 4-star UTSA CB…
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7 months
Dan Lanning gets the biggest road win of his career. Dude is feeling it.
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2 years
Devon Allen 40-yard dash. Murmurs from NFL scouts after he crossed.
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5 months
The first Rimington Trophy winner in both Pac-12 history and Oregon Ducks history, @BigJax58 .
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2 years
Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit are tearing Cristobal and his game management to shreds right now. This is like crack to an Oregon fan.
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4 months
“You were so close, so I wonder how you watch this game?” “That’s the fuel.” — Dan Lanning
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6 months
Just a perfect graphic to be shown on the final #Pac12AfterDark game. No notes. Rest easy, sweet prince.
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2 years
“The University of Oregon is my favorite GameDay spot. The Oregon Duck is my favorite mascot. And today, the Oregon Ducks are my favorite team!” Great to have Lee Corso back in Eugene.
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9 months
Was just sent this update for the Bo Nix billboard in NYC. What a statement piece, and what a great recruiting tool for UO. (📷: @TheGuyOlson )
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An Introspective Bo Nix: "I know that tomorrow the sun will come up, and the Lord will be sitting on the throne. There's more to life than college football. I'm going to enjoy my time with my teammates. As crazy as it sounds, I'm going to enjoy this plane ride home with the…
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2 years
Rece Davis just confirmed that Lee Corso is in Eugene and will be on the show tomorrow morning. “He’s not missing this with his affinity for the Duck. He’s here to have a reunion with him.”
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Zachary Neel
15 days
You were saying?
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Digital DAM 🦫
15 days
I cannot believe this fanbase had the audacity to talk about spring game attendance on this app.
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6 months
Full quote from Oregon HC Dan Lanning on the rumors surrounding the Texas A&M job.
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1 month
First look at WR Evan Stewart in Oregon gear on Tuesday.
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4 months
"It's not Liberty's fault that they're the team we have to face." — Dan Lanning, per the ESPN broadcast.
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16 days
Bo Nix celebrating with family in Alabama. (Video from ESPN)
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2 years
Kirk Herbstreit showing some real love for the Ducks on College Gameday: "I think everyone forgot that Oregon still plays football after Week 1 when they got embarrassed by Georgia. Be careful. Autzen is still Autzen, and this defense with Dan Lanning is still real."
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6 months
Dan Lanning asked what he has told Matayo Uiagalelei about going up against his brother, DJ Uiagalelei, in this matchup. "Hit your brother. Go hit your brother."
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2 years
5-star OT Josh Conerly and 4-star CB Jahlil Florence. 2 massive commits for Dan Lanning. Both flipped from the USC Trojans. DAN LANNING MEANS BUSINESS!!!!!
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Zachary Neel
9 months
VERY important note in Oregon's press release: "In coming years, the UO will prioritize the long-held traditions, including competition across all sports with Oregon State University." The Civil War is not going away.
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4 months
Bo Nix curtain call. Oregon legend.
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Zachary Neel
2 months
The Bo Nix era at Oregon ended with his Pro Day earlier this week. The Dillon Gabriel/Dante Moore era officially started on Thursday.
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Zachary Neel
4 months
I think what continually impresses me the most is how Dan Lanning and the Ducks routinely are able to turn these rumors into victories. Statements about commitment. Endless loyalty shown to the fan base. Building massive recruiting wins. It's really impressive to watch.
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4 months
For the record, I don’t believe Lanning leaves Oregon to take the Alabama job. He has consistently said he has no desires of leaving Eugene when other jobs have opened before, and while Bama is way bigger than those jobs, I believe him. If Saban retired 2 years from now, it may…
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7 months
Oregon staying up on the trends.
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1 year
This seems like a great time to remind Oregon fans that Bucky Irving still has two years of eligibility remaining.
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Zachary Neel
8 months
Oregon just announced that next week vs. Colorado will be the inaugural "stripe-out" game. Even-numbered sections encouraged to wear green, odd-numbered sections to wear yellow. If it works, that will look great.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
When we’re debating who the QB1 is for Oregon in 2024, just keep this throw from Ty Thompson in your memory banks.
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Zachary Neel
2 years
If all things go right, Oregon vs. UCLA could be a top-10 showdown at Autzen in a few weeks. College GameDay?
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Zachary Neel
8 months
Credit to UO fans, the stripe out looks pretty good.
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Zachary Neel
7 months
For the record, Terrance Ferguson looked to be okay walking off the field after going down with an apparent injury on that final drive.
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4 months
Oregon EDGE Jordan Burch announces on his IG that he is returning for one more year in Eugene.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
You love seeing this. Walk-on WR Darrian Anderson gets the catch and run, is immediately surrounded by teammates celebrating him on the sideline. Little things like that show so much.
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19 days
Jabbar Muhammad on his decision to go from UW to UO: “As a kid, everyone dreams of coming to Oregon. When I got into the portal I got in contact with the coaches about what they had building here and what they could do for me and it’s something that attracted me.”
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Zachary Neel
1 month
Live and in the flesh, new Oregon RB coach Ra’Shaad Samples is here.
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Zachary Neel
2 years
No Pac-12 picks from the College GameDay crew. West-coast bias alive and well.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
Putting these three "answers" side by side is such incredible content. Well done.
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nathan
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“They all say the same thing” Spot the difference ⬇️
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2 months
Oregon OC Will Stein on Jurrion Dickey: “He looks like the player that we all anticipated he would look like. I love that kid, he has worked his tail off to get in good shape, and to go out and produce for us. The sky is the limit for him.”
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Zachary Neel
1 year
Since coming to Eugene, OL coach Adrian Klemm has helped land: •No. 1 OT Josh Conerly •No. 1 JUCO OT George Silva •Most coveted transfer portal OT Ajani Cornelius. Also coached one of the best offensive lines in the nation in 2022. That hire looks better every day.
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Zachary Neel
8 months
Dan Lanning was asked about whether or not he regrets what he said about Colorado back at Oregon’s media day in July.
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Zachary Neel
4 months
“It’s dreams vs. reality. Here’s the reality: you play at Oregon, they dream of playing at Oregon.” Oof.
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Oregon Football
4 months
Ducks vs. Them: Fiesta Bowl Cinematic Recap A cinematic ending to an incredible season. #GoDucks
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Zachary Neel
9 months
Oregon track star Micah Williams has been added to the Ducks football roster as a walk-on WR. That’s going to be fun to watch.
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Zachary Neel
8 months
"Buffaloes win it! Do you believe now?!?" No, Mark Jones. No, I actually lost a lot of belief in Colorado tonight.
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Zachary Neel
4 months
Feels relevant.
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Matt Zenitz
4 months
Washington All-Pac 12 cornerback Jabbar Muhammad has entered the transfer portal, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @247sports . Had 46 tackles and three interceptions this year.
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Dante Moore on his decision to transfer from UCLA to Oregon: “At the end of the day, when I hit the portal, I hit up Coach Lanning and I kind of knew where I was going already. Out of high school, if things went right I would’ve been here.”
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Zachary Neel
6 months
In an alternate universe, this play is part of UO history, as Bo Nix’s record 7th TD pass in a game. Instead, the Pac-12 refs wanted the spotlight.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
At this point, @BigJax58 just needs his own weekly segment on @GetUpESPN
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Oregon WR Tez Johnson on QB Dante Moore: “He’s got a really good ball. He's very intelligent, very smart, because he played really early. He knows what defense Coach Lanning is already in right now because Coach Lanning is a little tricky. There's little defensive disguises,…
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Zachary Neel
5 months
After his interview, after talking 1-on-1 with Kalen DeBoer, and Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix came and shook all of the media members hands, thanking us for our coverage this year. It’s been an absolute joy to cover him the past two years.
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1 month
Urban Meyer just walked into Oregon’s practice. He’s here in Eugene for the coaches clinic.
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1 month
Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel on why he chose Oregon: “With everyone coming back and knowing what was coming in, it was a no-brainer.”
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Zachary Neel
4 months
Dan Lanning, the newly cemented 'King of Eugene,' is in attendance at MKA tonight. High-fives the students as he walks to his seats at center court.
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5 months
"Bo Nix the babysitter gives out way too much ice cream, I can tell you that much. " — Dan Lanning.
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5 months
Get your 🦆🦆🦆 ready, Duck fans.
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5 months
Tough one for the Ducks. Felt like they really had a chance to win it all this year, if not at least make it to the CFP. Played one of their worst games of the year on the biggest stage. That one is going to sting for a while.
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Zachary Neel
2 years
Interesting note from @SWiltfong247 on the CBS Sports HQ show. Says people have told him that watching the way Dan Lanning works at Oregon reminds them of a young Pete Carroll at USC. That's not a comparison you use lightly.
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1 year
Oregon K Camden Lewis also tells me that he is officially sticking around in Eugene for the 2023 season. In 4 years with the Ducks, Lewis is 191-for-194 on XP, and 27-for-32 on FGA in the past two seasons.
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Zachary Neel
3 months
Dan Lanning made waves with his viral pregame speech vs. Colorado. He recently went into detail about that speech with @ryenarussillo . “I don’t regret anything that happened in the locker room. But I don't know that I'll ever have a camera in the locker room again that doesn’t…
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Zachary Neel
2 months
Charles Barkley has.....the Oregon Ducks in the national championship game. Alright, Chuck!
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NCAA March Madness
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Chuck’s bracket! #MarchMadness All Pac-12 National Championship 🏆 Auburn out in the Sweet 16 😮 James Madison > Duke 👀 GUARANTEED! @NBAonTNT
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6 months
Third week in a row that the Ducks serve up some 🥞 on @GetUpESPN , this time with @Steven_Jones74 getting the love.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
I don't think Oregon fans will ever forgive Mario for the way he didn't use Trey Benson.
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4 months
When talking about uniforms in the game: “One school provided EA Sports more than 3,500 assets to assist designers.” Hmmm wonder which school that was 😂
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4 months
Sources: New information on EA Sports College Football coming Monday Story:
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7 months
Both @BigJax58 and Patrick Herbert getting some pancake love from @SaturdayJeff on ‘Get Up’ this morning. Gonna need Pt. 2 with Herbert’s blindside pancake on Wednesday.
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Oregon RB Jordan James on new Ducks RB Jay Harris: "He's a big, physical guy. Hard to tackle. He's gonna be somebody that helps us win games." Also says he can't believe Harris was playing DII ball before coming to Oregon.
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2 years
BREAKING: 4-star RB Jordan James has committed to the Oregon Ducks. Originally a verbal to the Georgia Bulldogs, Dan Lanning was able to flip him to the Ducks. Massive victory.
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6 months
"You win those two games, and Oregon is going to be in the playoff. They deserve to be at that place right now." — Kirk Herbstreit.
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5 months
Bo Nix confirms in IG that Bucky is playing in the Fiesta Bowl.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
The three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award were announced on Tuesday morning. Marvin Harrison Jr. Rome Odunze Malik Nabers No Troy Franklin.
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6 months
It's been pretty loud all night. I don't think it got louder than when Marcus Mariota was just introduced on the field. He's going to remain King of Eugene for a long time.
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Zachary Neel
1 year
MAJOR FLIP. 5-star Peyton Bowen has announced that he will commit to the Oregon Ducks, flipping from Notre Dame. Just a massive win for Dan Lanning and his staff.
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"If you're scared your coach is leaving, then come play for us. The Ducks aren't going anywhere, and I'm not leaving."
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1 year
Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell is in Eugene for the Oregon Pro Day, rooting his brother Noah on.
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Dan Lanning on his thoughts when Jeffrey Bassa got the INT: "Go down! Go down!" Bassa instead returned it for a TD. "I think there are probably some other people across the world who are really excited that he did not go down." UO spread: -6.5. Final Score: UO 38, TTU 30.
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Brandon Dorlus is here at practice today for the Ducks.
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2 months
In the end, N'Faly Dante and Jermaine Couisnard combine for 60 of Oregon's 73 points, 28 of their 43 rebounds, and six of their 13 assists. No other Duck scored in the second half. Only Jadrian Tracey added 2 points in OT. A legendary performance from the leading duo.
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7 months
Dan Lanning says that both Bucky Irving and Khyree Jackson should be good to go on Saturday vs. Utah. Both practiced on Monday.
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Zachary Neel
7 months
Oregon held the grand opening for “The Jake” on Thursday, a new state-of-the-art teaching facility/clubhouse at @EmeraldValleyGC . Good lord. As an avid golfer, it’s one of the most impressive things I’ve seen. I’d pay a lot of money to be able to practice there.
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1 year
5-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor is in Eugene and checking out Hayward Field — the one recruiting chip that no other school in the nation can offer.
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6 months
"And they are led by Heisman front-runner Bo Nix" *Cuts to shot of Ty Thompson on the sideline* Good start, FOX.
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Zachary Neel
7 months
My favorite Jestin Jacobs sequence of the game. Knocks Ward out of bounds short of the sticks, perfectly fits run on 3rd and 2 to force 4th down. Brings a new level of physicality to Oregon’s defense.
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Zachary Neel
5 months
Lanning: "We've gotten some clarity this morning." Says Bo Nix will be playing in the Fiesta Bowl.
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Zachary Neel
2 years
BREAKING: 4-star OL Dave Iuli has committed to the Oregon Ducks. As recent as Monday, he was thought of as a virtual lock to Miami. Now he's a Duck. Recruiting in a nutshell.
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Lanning: "We're not going into a bye week, we're going into a work week. A lot of other teams are going to relax this week; we're going to get better."
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2 years
Russell Wilson and Ciara in the building for Oregon vs. Stanford. Wilson's sister, Anna, plays for the Cardinal.
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2 years
Down goes No. 4 Clemson. Down goes No. 6 Alabama. Up goes No. 8 Oregon.
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4 months
Oregon Duck fans can celebrate today. It looks like Justin Herbert finally has a head coach worth his salt.
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Zachary Neel
6 months
"Dan Lanning is going to win a national championship at Oregon, and he's going to do it soon." @VoiceoftheDucks has seen some great UO teams. These 2023 Ducks are up there among the best. He's been enjoying the ride this season and encourages fans to relax and do the same.
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Zachary Neel
2 years
The rankings will call it an upset, but Oregon was the far superior team from start to finish. Big win for the Ducks. Big win for Dan Lanning.
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Zachary Neel
5 months
Good to see Dan getting some family time over the holiday. He and the entire Oregon staff have been grinding 24/7 for months now. Well deserved time away from the HDC.
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Dan Lanning
5 months
Christmas Eve Hike #4
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2 months
Oregon QB Bo Nix looking good in the throwing drills.
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2 years
“I can’t tell you how proud I am to wear that ‘O’ everyday. I pinch myself every morning that I wake up, I promise. I’m thrilled to be associated with this place.” -Dan Lanning
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1 year
I asked Lanning for his thoughts on Oregon commits taking visits to other schools. Got this gem out of it: “I probably wasn't my wife's first choice, but over time, I won her over. We have to do the same thing when it comes to recruiting.”
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Zachary Neel
5 months
You take a triple Duck day whenever you can get one.
@CoachDanLanning
Dan Lanning
5 months
🦆 🦆 🦆
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Interesting nugget on Ra'Shaad Samples: Son of Reginald Samples, the head coach at Duncanville HS in Texas. Duncanville is the current home of 2025 5-star WR Dakorien Moore, the No. 1 WR in the nation. Currently an LSU commit, but Oregon has been pushing hard to flip.
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Oregon had major needs at WR, CB, LB, and OL after the season ended. Lanning went out and landed a WR and CB from Alabama, a Big Ten LB from Iowa, and now an IOL from Texas. That's how you utilize the transfer portal to improve the roster.
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7 months
We can never trust the AP Poll because, on Sunday morning, Washington is going to be ranked ahead of Oregon despite almost losing to the 2 worst teams in the Pac-12 in consecutive weeks. The CFP Committee can make a statement on Tuesday, though they probably won't.
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