Here's how it all went down in the final days:

I will give a quick summary. Never, since the UCLA teams of the 1970s, have I seen such a complete track team. Oregon is still a huge distance program, but not to the exclusion of the sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws, multis, or the middle distances.

They are prepared to put on a show. I don’t know about NCAA team titles, but I do know that Oregon has some good freshmen and transfers that will make an immediate impact. The women have lots of new faces in the sprints.

They recruited Southern California and Arizona and signed quality women sprinters. All of which are good, but no superstars. So let’s see who emerges, but the depth on the women’s relay team is awesome.

With the latest transfer from Auburn, the men now have a much improved situation in the sprints. This new Nigerian addition is a big time Olympic quality sprinter. Oregon now has some depth for a relay team, but they will need a second superstar sprinter to stay with the top sprint programs in the 4x100.
Let’s hope to see Rodrick Pleasants and PJ amp it up to make this a blur relay team.

The women have the high school national champion in the 800 as a new Freshman… how do you top that? Answer, by the men bringing in a freshman who made the Kenyan Olympic team in the 800. Add to that several Star 800 returners and we are going to see Hayward shake.

As an ex competitive lifter, I have a soft spot in my heart for the throwers. Well we have a few that have me salivating. Jaida Ross is the top athlete on the track team, men and women. Jaida finished 4th in last summers Olympics in the shot, and she is also great in the discus. The men have two fabulous freshmen shot putters. Ben Smith was the top high school shot putter in the U.S. Then there is Kobe Lawrence from Jamaica! I have heard glowing reports about Kobe. He was one of the top three high school shot putters IN THE WORLD. Since then he has become bigger, and more explosive.

There is so much more talent than I could write about or any of you would want to read about. We are loaded with talent. There is no town like Track Town! I have my seats and hotel reservations for the Big 10 and NCAA Championships. I’m excited.

Tulane RB Makhi Hughes - the brother of Oregon signee Na'Eem Offord - will be visiting this weekend. Over the course of two collegiate seasons, the 5-11, 210-pound sophomore recorded 2,779 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns on 523 carries. Additionally, he recorded 243 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns on 30 receptions.

The other known visitor is former Florida State WR Malik Benson. Benson played two seasons at Hutchinson JC and earned first-team NJCAA DI All-America honors in 2021 after making 43 receptions for 1,229 yards and 11 touchdowns. He played for Alabama in 2023 before trasnferring to Florida State for this season. He is going to be another of those that takes advantage of the new JUCO rule and looks for another team to play for in 2025.

Forget about that parochial game for those provincial people in the Midwest.
We have the world’s greatest athletes coming to the cultural center of international sports. Hayward Field rocks! Be there or be a Philistine.

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Today in the War Room just a quick look at how Oregon REALLY uses the transfer portal:

Sadly the end has come. It was a great season, despite the final game score. Thanks so much for all who took part, even for a game, in this bit of fun. I hope to see you all, and others in the fall. A little early to et up the first week so


With that in mind Scott and Adam DOMINATED as the two who had faith in the Chestnuts. Otherwise it was a pretty tight grouping.


Scott 84
Adam 81
Gray -22
64 Oregon -23
10 Duck -24
Gave -24
Ski -24
Rockin -26
Shark -26
Me -27
CKC -27
Duckville -27
Ells -27
Twell -29
Corky -29
Fish -30
Brandon -30
Corey -31
Billy -31
Trent -31
Quack -34


Now .. what matters most ... Scott came roaring out of the pack to take the cup while Brandon, despite a rough week, held on to the next spot making our twp leaders the leaders. Congratulations on that, guys. Rockin was only a few points from breaking up the pair so well done there too. Here are the final standings.

Scott 1135
Brandon 1112
Rockin 1110
Me 1078
Adam 1062
Fish 1057
10duck 1056
Ski 1026
Shark 1023
Quack 966
Trent 959
Gray 956
64Oregon 931
Duckville 902
CKC 891
Tar 877
Corkey 823
Corey 808
Duckfan 767
Grave 719
Billy 571
Twell 524
Ells 280

Again thanks for the fun.

Today on Take Two, looking ahead to the growth that happens in the shadows, plus a trip to cover the Polynesian Bowl.

Makes it official via Instagram

Not about playing time. Needs to be closer to family

Final 2025 class ranking?

Just a note: in a program with talent all over the track and field, it is likely that our top women and top men recruits both run the 800. 800 runners are usually of average size and build. They don’t impress anyone getting out of the bus, but man oh man is that event a thrill to watch!


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This is really good news. Lisa is extremely well respected. I had an opportunity to meet and talk with her before she initially left and I was very impressed.

Not a ton of stuff today.

Good morning all,

We are already starting to look forward to 2025 on the field and the 2026 recruiting class. Here is the Inside Read for today:

Who would you like to see win it all?

Ducks bounce back for win over Maryland. Here is our game recap:

Tight game early with Maryland leading 14-12 with 15:33 left in first half

Thought I would flip the script a little from Friday's Flock Talk and look at the season from a different lens.