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If Dante returns, I think we win some more games. Heck... we might even be very surprised by the response and outcome we see from this group of kids. However, I also really fear for Dante. This concussion stuff (aka. brain damage) is serious business. I'm hoping our boys can provide him with the protection needed, and I'm hoping that the psychological impact of that hit doesn't carry over onto the field. I have to remind myself that we still have the pieces required to play some really good ball.

Akili Smith Jr to the rescue.... There's a chance..... Just gimme a chance ..

When I said "little bit of time," I should have provided some definition for that. I'd say that Dan has at least through 2027 to get our program back on track. And, assuming that he is willing to learn from his mistakes -- which it appears that he does, he will definitely turn things back around. My humble prediction is that Lanning will end up going down in Oregon football history as a Football God.

I have not been one to call for Coach Lanning’s head but I questioned the decision to promote Coach Meh’ to OC from the moment it was announced and did not understand why he decided not to do a national search. He was a terrible OC at Rutgers. This season falls squarely on Coach Lanning - the OC decision and failure to properly evaluate the OL. I do believe that Coach Lanning has earned the right to right the ship and am thankful he made, what I am sure was a hard decision, to fire the OC. All coaches make bad hires, from time to time, but they realize those mistakes and correct them quickly. Hopefully he doesn’t skip the hiring process going forward.

They need to bring someone in immediately who can SIMPLIFY everything the offense is doing—whether that’s a consultant, an interim coordinator, or even a high school coach looking for a gig. When you have highly rated, 6'5", 340-pound linemen who can't consistently get you one yard of push, you don't need anything complex. IMHO, you just need to get back to basic fundamentals. Maybe Curt Cignetti or Bob Chesney has a graduate assistant they wouldn't mind parting with! Go Ducks!

I watched the offensive film breakdown on Oregon vs Illinois on youtube (Sco Ducks X and O's) lets be clear, the rage against Mehringer is too much. Raiola got that guy fired with all the wide open misreads. Im talking WIDE OPEN. even the play where everyone is off to the side. Thats a good play if Raiola just realizes the numbers are in his favor to the left instead of putting Dakorien in motion. Just throw the ball to him. you had 5 on 2. throw the damn ball over there.

I just hope that Coach Lanning and our AD do a true national OC search, and we look for great play callers and developers of talent regardless of system, not just solid recruiters. Our staff has gotten their a$&es handed to them by more experienced coaching staffs, in the games that have mattered the most, the past few years. It’s time to turn a weakness into a strength and finally do something with all of that “talent” you have assembled.

3 things the Ducks should prioritize in an OC candidate3 things Oregon should prioritize in its next offensive coordinator: 1. Veteran Experience 2. Proven Play-Caller 3. Quarterback Development https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/10/26/oregon-football-offensive-coordinator-candidate-priorities/92437793007/

It’s possible, but no way will it be Oregon, who will most likely have 4+ losses by the end of the regular season.

College basketball is hard to watch, IMO, with all of the roster turnover. I don’t even know who is on the Oregon team anymore.

I don't know how’d you do anything else during the season. You don’t have time to install a new offensive system, learn the personnel and what they are capable of/not capable of, etc. while you are prepping for the next opponent. You could hire one of those experienced candidates immediately for a “trial period” (for both parties) as an offensive consultant/analyst.

First the good news. Forward Malique Ewin won his court case and will be eligible to play for the Ducks this season. Here are the B1G Ten preseason predictions for the Ducks in 2026-2027. New York Times and ESPN have Oregon at #13. CBS, Detroit News, USA Today and Yahoo list the Ducks at #14. Hoops HQ has Oregon at #16. Their comment: The loss of long time head coach Dana Altman could be a fatal blow before it even begins. Substack writer Campbell Manahan has Oregon at #17. His comment: Dana Altman saw this roster and quit. He has Rutgers at #18 and said the Scarlet Knights are worse than Oregon? This is bad. From CBS Sports and the cost of competing in college basketball. Tier 1 - 20 million plus rosters Duke Florida Kentucky Illinois Louisville Michigan North Carolina St. Johns Tennessee Texas Texas Tech Tier 2 - just under 20 million Arkansas UConn Indiana Kansas Tier 3 - 15.1 - 17.5 million Arizona Auburn Cincinnati Gonzaga Houston Miami Michigan St. LSU Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma St. Mississippi South Carolina Texas A&M USC Vanderbilt Tier 4 - 12.1 - 15 million Alabama Baylor BYU Creighton Georgetown Marquette Maryland Mississippi St. Ohio St. OREGON Pittsburgh Providence SMU UCLA Villanova Virginia West Virginia Xavier Tier 5 - 10 - 12 million Clemson Georgia Iowa St. MInnesota North Carolina St. Nebraska Syracuse TCU Wisconsin Tier 6 - 7.1 - 9.9 million ASU Butler California DePaul FSU Iowa Northwestern Penn St. Purdue Rutgers Seton Hall UCF Utah Virginia Tech Tier 7 - 5 - 7 million Boston College Colorado Georgia Tech Kansas St. Notre Dame Stanford Wake Forest Washington

A little over a FG favorite 3.5 with an O/U 49.5 Oregon Ducks' Shocking Betting Odds vs. Northwestern After Staff Changes

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That's true. I'm not talking about a championship game winner getting in with three losses. I mean could a three loss team have one of the twelve best resumes and get in this year? I don't think there are enough zero or one loss teams to fill up the spots right now half way through the season.

It's possible... A three loss tram made the playoffs once already with Clemson sneaking in as the ACC champ in 2024.

I am in no way saying the UO still has a chance to make the playoffs simply because I don't see them winning out from here. But what if they did and finished 9-3? Are we sure that this year a three loss team wouldn't get in? Right now, with around half the season in the books, there are only two SEC teams with under two losses. In the BIG that number is four. With so many games left with head to head match ups and some upsets thrown in, the list of two loss teams will shrink each week. Does a two loss ACC team with a weak schedule slide by an SEC or BIG team that went 3-3 against ranked opponents? Parody seems to have over taken college football this year and I think that's a great thing. This year, I think a three loss team may get in. Maybe even more than one.

Instant Takeaways: Oregon blows out Stanford in final exhibition game before regular season startsThe Oregon men's basketball program found success with a dominating win over visiting Stanford. Here are our instant takeaways from the win. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-blows-out-stanford-in-final-exhibition-game-before-regular-season-starts-291793487/

2 college head coaches and 1 NFL head coach who could be Oregon’s next offensive coordinator3 head coaches who could become Dan Lanning's next offensive coordinatorMike Norvell - Florida StateMike Locksley - MarylandShane Steichen - Indianapolis ColtsAutzen Zoo2 college head coaches and 1 NFL head coach who could be...The Oregon Ducks have started the season with a disappointing 4-3 record, and with the team failing to meet expectations, it was only a matter of time before aFive Realistic Candidates to Replace Drew Mehringer as Oregon Offensive CoordinatorThe Oregon Ducks have now opened up one of the more intriguing coaching positions within the coach Dan Lanning staff. Two of the names that peaked my attention:Joe Sloan, Kentucky Offensive CoordinatorMitch Dahlen, Oregon State Offensive CoordinatorChip Kelly is always an intriguing candidate. But we also want someone who can recruit well which is not his strong card.Oregon Ducks On SIFive Realistic Candidates to Replace Drew Mehringer as Or...Coach Dan Lanning verbally painted the picture changes needed to be made for the Oregon Ducks. Especially after scoring only 10 points in the letdown loss to Il

Northeastern doesn’t have a football team.

Get some O. Hire Luke Getsy! 🤪 I think he's the OC at Northeastern? 😁

I am not sure about where I acted like I was a better coach than anyone. Not sure why I have to put my money where my mouth is.

Norvell is gone after this year. Makes a ton of sense for all of the above reasons.

Check out George Wrighster on the "Unafraid Show." He makes a lot of good points.

Good take. But "he's bought a little bit of time". Hmmmm? Has any Oregon coach had a better record in his first four seasons than DL, now 2-2 in the two seasons of a 12-team PO? Kirby Smart is 0-2. Disappointing? Heck yes. But Dan is 4-3 playing a schedule that, by every metric, is ranked in the 20 most difficult in 2026. Playing with a backup QB instead of a preseason top-5 QB at the wheel. I don't care who is calling the plays; Oregon wins on Saturday with a healthy Dante Moore. Oregon is 1-2 vs. the top-25 and should be 2-2. 6-2 SC lost on the road to a team now ranked No. 25 and dropped from 16 to 31. Ridiculous. What coach would be better than DL? He screwed up. He lost the offseason. Fortunately, in today's portal-picking world, and after encouraging dead weight to transfer out, Dan has the resources and recruiting skills to get Oregon back in the PO hunt next season. Miami, which has played a lightweight schedule, is No. 1. 2021 was the last time Miami was on top of CFB. It's a disappointing season. It happens to every program.