So, ASU fired Todd Graham, but said that the rest of the staff was 'aces' and wanted to keep them together; it is the reason that they hired Herm Edwards - because he was the only coach willing to be told 'Come here as HC, but keep the entire staff.'

Since he was hired, DC Phil Bennett quit and now OC Billy Napier is set to become the head coach at Louisiana Lafayette. You can be sure that the rest of the staff will likely disperse, so the university has a HC who has not coached in 9 (NINE) years, has no staff ready to go and is going to look like a who's who of NFL cast-offs (most likely).

This was an extremely poorly thought out solution.

I do not really believe I have the experience or acumen to walk in and be an athletic director at a major university, but damn, I think I could do better than this! This is just a strategically ridiculous move. But one which makes me laugh at the utter stupidity of this sleeping (now buried) 'giant'

Not too surprising, would have been nice to see him haul the rock one last time.

Per both of the other sites.. sometime this week or possibly into the week after. Not yet sure when he will announce.

2018, no name or star rating yet.

I’m gonna guess Sewell or Williams.

Cristobal talking before the Thursday practice in Las Vegas.

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Pretty Interesting.....the ASU AD sounds like a head case!

https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...y-season-was-even-crazier-than-usual-in-2017/

Duck over PSU

No surprise here.

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So, I just saw that the 2018-2019 National Championship Game will be played at Levi Stadium. Kind of a risky location in January? All the other games have either been played in predominantly warm places or in domes. Even the Pac-12 Championship games have been sketchy weather-wise there.

1. Shough says he will sign and be an EE. How many do we expect to sign next week, and how many EE's do we know of?

2. Has the number of possible transfers gone up/down since the coaching change (for example, have any WR's who may have been on their way out who have changed their mind, especially with the decommits)?

3. The talk was 28-32 range for this class, has that changed?

4. In 'incoming recruit' thread we were told to expect a commit this week or early next. Signing day is next Wed., we know it wasn't Cota. Does the activity around the bowl game with Sewell and D.Williams relate to this info, or is it someone else (and is it going to happen before signing)?

5. We haven't heard anything from or about King and Lamar (Thompson's buddy) out of Florida, what is the prognosis?

ready to EE:

Stephens all in

Want something to do after the Vegas Bowl?

http://www.camcolvin.com/vegas-bowl-after-party/

IMHO...very cool article that has many subsections.....some of which are about the Ducks.

Fun look back at the 2007 season. Lots of good articles here.

Have fun.

https://www.sbnation.com/a/2007-college-football-season

OR...cut to the chase and read this:

https://www.sbnation.com/a/2007-college-football-season/oregon-ducks-dennis-dixon

And this:

https://www.sbnation.com/a/2007-college-football-season/south-florida-bulls

And, last, this:

https://www.sbnation.com/a/2007-college-football-season/chip-kelly-oregon-offensive-coordinator

My thoughts on some upcoming announcements.

Water Cooler Wednesday: Cota picks today

Will be in Las Vegas with his mother to watch oregon play, per Greg Biggins.

He’s been pegged to Oregon by Biggins after this little nugget. Huge!

Also, word is Penei Sewell will also be in Vegas and will get his “in home” after the bowl game Saturday.

This is awesome.

... his recent twitter follows are pretty telling.

Coaches from Ole Miss, Florida, and Oklahoma State.

All schools that need QB’s in the future and have minimal depth.