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Can Smith play LB? Dude looks tough as nails. He has the athleticism and knows offenses. Probably a silly thought but it would be fun watching Smith knock back RBs at the LOS.

I don't know, it doesn't quite land the same as it does with Lanning's Oregon. Maybe you have to be a Kentucky fan to get the vib? Sorry Will, Kentucky isn't Oregon and you aren't Lanning. Hope you prove otherwise though. Would love to see you tear up Bama, Texas and Okie along the way for sure.

Your recognition of Lanning and this staffs ability to recognize talent and develope that talent, imo, is spot on. Mariø, while at Oregon anyhow, not so much.

I am excited for this defense. Most of these guys have been in the system multiple years. The base should be set in stone at this point. Multiple years of practice, film study, game play, strength/conditioning and what not should create a cohesion and understanding not seen at Oregon in a long time. Hopefully Lanning and Hampton open it up and let this defense eat. There is no reason not too. If this D cant play well into the playbook, cant play above base defense, there is a problem. A problem only Lanning can address. This defense, on paper, looks nasty. Let them fly and live with the results.

Also, congrats on the health changes. It's hard to do all the things necessary, especially when you get above 50. I am also on a health journey at 57 years old. Lost 40lbs of body fat and gained 12 lbs lean muscle bringing my fat down to 15%. Off all meds and feel 35 again. Stay with it brother. It's super hard but worth it.

Yea, at this point, for me, NC or bust. No excuses. Oregon has stacked a ton of talent. From here on out, in my mind, it's all on Lanning and his staff. Injuries aside, there is no reason this talent can't win the whole thing.

Oregon has been the high water mark for USC for 20 years. Nice to see they have finally come to terms with that fact.

Wasn't Oregon #1 in the nation in recruiting average. I remember it being a thing due to the smaller class size. Could be wrong though. The quality of the talent Oregon brings in is outstanding. Dudes who can play winning football year one.

70-30 to 60-40ish. I don't know how you limit Hill. The guy flashed "elite" as a true freshman. When the game is still in Question, imo, you gotta thin the heard to Hill and Davison. Hopefully Mehringer can recognize the hot hand quicker than Stein showed. Or risk simply being known as Meh'. I feel pretty comfortable knowing Davison is in the backfield early. He can alleviate a ton of pressure of this young O line as they work some kinks out. The concerns fans have about this team are really good problems to have. It is good to be a Duck.

I think Lupoi coached his career best last year. He played a huge role in the recruitment and development of the talent. There is a lot of criticism of Lupoi from many fans. I ingnor game chat critics, out side of game chat some make good arguments. It will be interesting to see how the next few years play out. I am grateful that Lupoi spent this time with the Ducks. He is a big reason, not the only reason, Oregon is at the elite level they are.

Yea, Lanning didn't hit the portal for O line or LB. Ducks can pull top talent in the portal. A reputation well earned by proven development at every position group. It seems Lanning is comfortable with the talent on the team.

How about Bill Johnson. 1984 Olympic gold medalist. Born in California but called home in east Multnomah County. Passed away in 2016 in Gresham.

Never underestimate a well developed glute

It has been impressive how Oregon has hit another gear since hiring Lanning. The men leading this University's athletic department are proving to be some of the best in the country. If Oregon can secure another top 5 class this November, that will be 4 stacked on top of each other. That is dominance from the men leading this program. Huge respect to all of them, from Knight to the guy that drives the truck. With this latest recruit Sabb and more to come, Oregon is in pole position to dominate the College gamefor the next 5-6 years. At this point, the difference between winning a NC and elimination comes down to coaching and health. The talent is as good as any team, no longer an obstacle. From here, IMO, it's all on Lanning and the rest of this staff. I am really hoping Lanning has developed the chops to take Oregon to the promise land. Super excited to find out

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Thanks for the article David. The names you dropped for pass catchers is ridiculous. If these guys play to their ceiling, this could be the best room in the nation, maybe ever. The first question I have is how much does the game slow down for Donte. How has his game elevated in managing the O. Can he be better a reading the D pre snap and with the ball in play. My second question is the tackle position. Gotta give Moore 3 Mississippi minimum. This is a young O line outside of center and right guard. Terry, as a coach, has earned benefit of doubt for sure. Top O line coach in the business imo. So it's not realy a concern, but it has my attention. I think this passing game comes down to Moores development and how Terry builds and develops this young O line. The guys catching the ball are all Dudes! Maybe 1 or 2 secondaries in the country will be able to keep up. Gunna be a lot of Snoopy Dancin' for Duck fans this year

What an exciting topic to discuss. Great defenses are a thing of beauty. Watching my favorite defense in cfb stomp on the souls of opposing offenses is by far they most exciting part of the game for me. Last year had stretches where the D flashed that OSU/UGA type of excellence. Other times not so much. You would think I would have more empathy for opposing fan bases, I just don't. My gut tells me this is the year Oregon fields the top D in the B1G and possibly the nation. Sitting here on July 2nd it's all speculation but this feels different than going into any year prior. This D might just match the all-time great Duck offenses of the past. I will be interested to see how Oregon has fixed the red zone issues from last year. It was pretty frustrating when redzone was automatic point for the opponent. I am also interested in seeing how Oregon performs post Lupoi. How much of the defensive issues were directly on Lupoi's in game coaching? That said, there were times this D was elite last year. With another year of experience, from coaching to the young DB's, this defense is going to be absolutely nasty. NC or bust in my mind.

5*+ DJ Pickett on Oregon per On3 Oregon: “Oregon has a lot of resources, and it’s somewhere I feel like I can be successful at. That’s a long ways from home, but I’d have less distractions. And it’s an opportunity to get to play early, and everybody in the building, they’re just really cool people. They’ve got the connection with Nike, and after school is over I could get more into the Nike business. They have all the resources, in my opinion. They’re about their business, and they take the defensive side serious. They’re prepared, and they do everything well.” It's not a leap to conclude that Nike and Knight are behind Oregons recruiting success. When Lanning was hired he made it clear that the Knight and Nike connection was a major factor. DL is a great recruiter and hot up and comer. Knight played a huge role in locking Lanning in. DL snub of Bama and aTm is a direct effect of the Knight factor imo.

It's no secret, they just call it valuation and use collectives like Division Street. Just word games is all, imo. You don't even have to be among the best players in the highest rated sport going to storied school to cash in. Livvy Dunne and Bronny James were/are top 5 NIL earners. There are a lot of reasons athletes choose a school. But money, opportunity and connections will always top the list. As will "can you get me to the league?". "Money talks" will never not be a thing. These come from the collective. And it's not always talent alone that gets you paid. Sanders and James have name recognition and Dunne has beauty. These 3 are top 5 earners at one point. The game has changed and Oregon has the greatest sports marketing organization in history backing them. That makes a huge difference.

Precisely. The game changed overnight. It's great that Oregon has the "flex" to produce in this new environment. Oregon, as a sports business, stepped into the opportunities created very quickly. I applaud that even if my thinking of what college football now is has a degree of lag with such rapid change in the reality we see now. Well done Mr. Knight, even if it's click bait.

Oregon FB's Recruiting Run Funded By Nike BROBIBLE.COM Nike founder Phil Knight wants the University of Oregon to win a national championship in... Pretty obvious who funds Oregons NIL. Nonetheless, it puts a ton of pressure on DL. Especially on 4th and 3 from 30. Looks like Oregon is Texas 2.0. I love the fact that with the new CFB, Knight is willing to dump a truck load of Cash on that big yellow O at Autzen.

Oregon fans are the clear winner. One could argue that that's the way it should be.

The "reload" era has arrived!