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This interview with Dan is really good (its 42 mins long) His authenticity really comes through.

Also worth noting are his comments about the NFL and his interest. SPOILER- he says he’s found his niche.

There is a lot of excitement over the players scheduled to be in town this weekend but for Flock Talk tomorrow I had three notes on some current Oregon commits plus my thhoughts on the Sharma flip.

THREE NOTES:

- The Sharma commitment to Oregon came as a bit of a surprise to many as he had a strong relationship with the Longhorn coaching staff and had been there on many occasions. Once he scheduled the trip to Austin, the flip was somewhat a foregone conclusion.

- Isaiah Mozee is visiting Nebraska this weekend. While it seemed everything was good last month, I would not be surprised if he decided to join his father in Lincoln and flips to the Cornhuskers.

- In a final piece of ‘bad’ news – Oregon tight end commit DaSaahn Brame is visiting Tennessee this weekend. He has been rumored to be on flip watch for over a week and the Vols seem poised to pounce as they will also be hosting five-star offensive lineman. This is not about competition – the Vols already have another good tight end committed in this class; it is just one of those things that is going to happen in recruiting.

For August 24.

Ducks not trending great at the moment. Williams is visiting Texas A&M and LSU this weekend but is not currently scheduled to make another trip to Eugene before the decision.

Baseball does matter to him and LSU has a very good history in baseball.

I did see a prediction for LSU today but that seems very premature given the decision is a month away.

I did not expect Oregon to have any August visits but this one could be an exception. If the Ducks do try to get him in it will be likely be kept as secret as possible.

I know there is no one at the HDC that is ready to throw in the towel here.

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Rivals250 defensive tackle Josiah Sharma is currently on a visit to Texas, and he decided to flip his commitment from the Ducks to Longhorns. The Sacramento native committed to Oregon a little under a month ago.

Coaches don’t sound happy. Yet another disruption to “the way things were” in CFB.

A big take from B1G Media Days, plus some thoughts ahead of a very busy weekend in Eugene.

Micah Williams transfers to USC.

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/20...r-sprinter-announces-transfer-commitment.html

Dan Lanning just got off stage. We'll have the full video uploaded soon, and then we get more time with him later in the breakout session.

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Hey everyone, @samspiegelman laid out the huge weekend for the Ducks here:


But I’ve got another name to add to the list. Four-star 2026 DB Elbert Hill just told me that he will be in town too.

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It’s shaping up to be a huge weekend in Eugene.

The latest on big visitors across the country here:

Further proof UCLA has no NIL strategy

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Will try to keep up to speed on anything that breaks during the day but have to drive to Central Oregon and check in on one of my sites today. A lot of driving for a 'check in' with the team

Oregon holds a top-five recruiting class in 2025 and is aiming to build on that and its 2026 haul with a star-studded group of visitors set for Saturday Night Live

Scoop: https://n.rivals.com/news/with-a-top-5-class-oregon-ready-to-roll-at-saturday-night-light

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Texas running back Tradarian Bell will be one of the weekend visitors in Eugene for SNL, and things are trending toward a commitment for the Ducks with him. The 2026 prospect spoke with Rivals analyst Marshall Levenson about his upcoming trip to see Oregon in person and what it could mean for his recruitment.

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Here is a quick recap of what Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti had to say Tuesday from tomorrow's article:

WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM: B1G Media Days

Oregon is not officially a member of the Big-10 Conference until next week – but they will still be a part of the conference media days being held this week. There will be a lot to unpack from the three day event with Oregon on tap for Thursday.

For Oregon fans there is a new name to get to know – Commissioner Tony Petitti. Petitti spoke first this morning and shared his thoughts on several important topics facing the conference now and in the future.

Petitti spoke at length about some very critical topics in the new 18-team conference and some of the exciting innovations that lay ahead. Oen of them – the replay center – is sure to at least give fans of the four former Pac-12 schools some hope for improvement over their last decade of flubs.

In a landmark expansion, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti announced the official induction of the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington into the Big Ten Conference, starting August 2nd. “On August 2nd we officially welcome the University of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and the University of Washington into the Big Ten Conference. These AAU member institutions are leaders in scholarship, innovation, scientific advancements and athletic excellence. Together they have won 302 NCAA team championships and will have 49 Olympians on Team USA in Paris. On the football field, they've combined for ten Heisman Trophies, 73 College Football Hall of Famers, 41 Rose Bowl Championships, and 173 first round NFL Draft picks, including six just this year. Our staff has focused on working with all four institutions to ensure they hit the ground running this summer. This includes extensive collaboration with our coaching groups on scheduling and championship formats, marketing and branding alignment and integration into the Big Ten Academic Alliance,” said Petitti.

Petitti also addressed the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and fair practices. “Additional transparency into third-party NIL deals and market norms will help stabilize college athletics and protect student-athletes. While significant strides have been made, there's still much to do. Changes to governance models and operational rules must be debated and implemented. State and local laws that create an uneven playing field still must be addressed. Litigation and administrative proceedings that seek to classify student-athletes regardless of sport or school as employees. We continue to work with Congress and our colleagues to address these challenges, and we are optimistic that we will build on the momentum of the past year. The goal remains to provide Big Ten student-athletes with a world-class education and the opportunity to compete at the highest level against the very best competition,” he remarked.

On the technological front, Petitti expressed excitement about new advancements set to debut this season. “This season we're excited to utilize technology to advance the sport of football. Over the last several years, the Big Ten Conference, steered by vice president for football administration, A.J. Edds, has championed legislation permitting coach-to-player helmet communication and the use of sideline video by student-athletes and coaches, both of which will be introduced this fall. This season we're proud to partner with Apple. The iPad is the ideal solution for our coaches and student-athletes to watch in-game video. We're excited to have both of these innovations on display here at Lucas Oil so our media, coaches, and players have the opportunity for a hands-on experience,” Petitti explained.

Furthermore, Petitti highlighted the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge centralized replay center. “Next month we look forward to unveiling the Big Ten's new state-of-the-art centralized replay center. It is the most comprehensive of its kind with 18 dedicated replay bays and six dedicated medical observation stations that will allow our staff to review plays while at the same time monitoring health and safety,” he announced.

These initiatives underscore the Big Ten's commitment to excellence, ensuring that the conference remains at the forefront of collegiate athletics, providing top-tier education and competition opportunities for its student-athletes.