Lanning deserves his flowers. He has put on a clinic of how to coach a football team in an imperfect situation.

We have watched this guy coach his absolute backside off. He has taken it on the chin and kept getting off the mat. Over and over again.

We have seen him look compleatly lost, almost in tears, fear of what he has to say to his players and family.

He has lost significant players to injury. Delt with criminal activity of players and assistant coaches. Had a bad hire and had to take action mid season. Fans and some in media calling for his job.

He has stayed true to himself, God, team and family all the way through. And he just kept punching up, never quit.

I don't know what happens from here, but I love this man. So so proud of him. He has earned his right to coach this Oregon Ducks.

He has taken this season to a level few get an opportunity to. He will come out the other side stronger and better as coach, a man, father and husband then he ever intended to be when he started this adventure.

Win or lose, Lanning is my Coach. And the depth of that meaning makes my eyes sweaty.

Go Ducks! God willing, let's get it done this year.

Hope yer feelin better brother

Just now, JDuck said:

Hope yer feelin better brother

Thanks, getting pretty beat up right now. But that win feels really good.