In anticipating Dan Lanning’s someday becoming Oregon’s Winningest football Coach I started looking to see who he was already ahead of. One thing led to another and I have come up with what might be some fodder to make the summer a little interesting as we await the crash of helmets this fall. I’ll (hopefully) add a bit at a time, as I (hopefully) gather the info. Those who also have such interest, feel free to fill in details, but don’t get ahead of me.

The first coaches are already well in his dust as the coaching position was probably a whole lot different than what it is now. The word “staff” probably didn’t exist, nor did “recruiting”. Most of these guys were one season office holders, who didn’t lunch with a fan base or donors. It was a paid position for these gridiron pioneers

Cal young, son of one of Eugene’s earliest settlers, started the whole shebang off in 1893, put the team together and conquered Albany Collegiate Institute, now Lewis and Clark, 44-2 on March 26, 1894 after a series of intrasquad games.

J A Church, about whom I know nothing took the reins that fall. He Went 0-2-1 starting out losing to Oregon Agricultural College (Aggies), as OSU was then known, 18-0, then to Portland University (now University of Portland) 12-0 before tying Pacific 0-0. Not sure if there was an offensive player of the year that season. The Webfoots were part of the Oregon Intercollegiate Football Association in it second year of existence. By the way, there was probably not a defensive player of the year either as the team consisted of less than a couple dozen players, most playing on both sides of the ball.

Percy Benson did better in 1895 and Lanning can’t match his 4-0-0 winning percentage but has destroyed his list of wins. Benson had been QB for the Cal Bears from 1892 though 1894 and took the HC job in 1895. Probably not going to find that kind of career progress these days.

Benson started out with a little revenge vs the Aggies winning 46-0 at Kinkaid Field. Edged out Willamette 8-4 at the state fairgrounds, and beat Portland U 6-4 in Portland then finished his perfect season by beating Willamette 6-0 on Kinkaid Field. It was Oregon’s first conference championship.

Oregon became an independent team in 1896 while J F Frick led them to a 2-1 campaign. Don’t know anything else about him. Oregon beat OAC twice in a single season home and home series 2-0 then 12-8. The crowds for those game were “a small number” at Kinkaid and about 300 in Corvallis. For that alone I consider Frick a great coach. The Webfoots lost their only other game 12-6 to Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland as about 3000 watched.

That's EIGHT Ducks drafted so far.

The most players Oregon had selected in a single draft prior to 2024 was 6 (four times including last year).

With 5 players selected in thr 4th round alone, the Ducks have seen 7 players picked through four rounds which is now the most ever.

There are a couple more players who could get drafted today still.

Good 4th round for the Ducks

Higher than I expected him to go

How will I ever catch up. got to protect my head from explosion.

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Got a text from the No. 65 player in the nation and he told me that he'll be back in Eugene this week for the spring game. I asked him what he was looking forward to about the visit.

"Absolutely everything! I’m just really excited to be back," Cure said. "This time I’ll be around the academic side more!"

The Ducks are a real player to snag one of the best players in the Midwest this cycle.

from the O

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/20...y-for-mens-basketball-center-nfaly-dante.html

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Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson won't be going too, too far from Eugene as he is selected at No. 44 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round. He was selected as a guard.

Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon​

Several weeks ago, a reporter asked Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores if the team was set at cornerback after signing Shaq Griffin. “You can never have enough corners,” he responded, smiling. Minnesota drafted Mekhi Blackmon last year, but adding Jackson would give the cornerbacks a different body type and vibe. Jackson is lanky, fast and competitive. He might be gone by No. 108.

Round 4​

DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon: He’s one of the draft’s fastest defensive tackle prospects. That alone might pique the 49ers’ interest and they hosted Dorlus on a visit. Dorlus could give 49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek the precise type of weapon he covets: A strong end for base downs who can slide inside to beat guards with his athleticism in nickel situations.
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Are they still playing it? Is it on TV?

I took a look back at the impact Oregon had on Bo Nix and the impact Bo Nix had on Oregon for Flock Talk today. The poem at the end is an original by me.

OL recruit ran into him at the airport on his way for a visit:

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$112,000,000.00 WITH $85M guaranteed.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40015717/lions-wr-amon-ra-st-brown-agree-four-year-extension

Very pleasant demeanor. Pretty funny when he's asked who the fastest WR's are. I'd love to see his and Tez's 40 times, or better yet, head to head 100m.

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While it's natural to feel a sense of loss when star players depart, Stein's comments remind us that football is a team sport, and success often hinges on the collective effort of every player on the roster.

this is the same interviewer that Scott shared with the Dan Lanning interview.
Tez and Dillon interview

came away very impressed with both Tez and Dillon for different reasons.
Dillon in particular comes across as very thoughtful/mindful.
Tez is a character.
well worth the time to listen to...........though it's a bit long

If you didn't already like this dude, check this out. Great segment here:

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