I can see why the players would too.
Great guy, love the hire, love the way the program is going

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Sometimes I get the feeling Mullens goes the opposite way of what fans and players say because he just can't help himself--he has to be the smartest person in the room.

This is 3rd football coaching hire. First he chose continuity, a Man of Oregon and offensive coordinator, following the formula that had brought the Ducks a lot of success over 20 years. Helfrich wasn't equal to the job.

Next he chose a hot young coaching commodity from across the country, an up-and-comer with energy and personality, young and ambitious.

For his latest stab the Oregon AD is expected to nab a veteran, retread coach recently fired, a well-known name with a big reputation. Sumlin has recruited well, 2 top ten classes in the last 3 years, but he's had middling results at A&M since Johnny Football left.

With no natural ties to the Pacific Northwest, how long does he stay?

The players and the recruiting class will be disappointed. Even if Leavitt and/or Cristobal stay on they will all know it's a short-term arrangement. They both want to be head coaches. There are still some vacancies around the corner and more could follow. The NFL silly season is coming up. SMU needs a head coach. You never know when Bill Snyder or Nick Saban might retire. Herman Edwards could say something stupid before February; it's entirely possible.

What do you think about the prospect of a likely Sumlin hire for the Ducks, and what do you think the player morale and recruiting impact will be?

We'll compile recruit reactions in this thread.

I caught up with Tyler Shough.
"I think it is great for the program and will bring back some commits for sure."

Jevon Holland
"I’m excited. Still curious on how the other coach’s will turn out. So I’m staying patient and looking at the whole picture."

Jamal Elliott
"That’s my guy he offered me the scholarship to Oregon."

Chris Randazzo
"I love it. He was such a good OLine coach and him being Head Coach is amazing. I believe he will lead us in the right direction."

Sean Dollars
"Really it’s good for the Ducks because there gonna keep their recruits. It seems everybody likes Cristobal."

Justin Johnson
"I'm really happy seriously. I'm by far the happiest person right now."

Braden Lenzy
"Good."

Spencer Webb
"Great hire."

Jashaun Corbin
"It’s a great hire for Oregon."

My feelings the last 3 days

1)Hire Cristabol

2) Make Leavitt the assistant head coach, and the highest paid assistant in college football. 2.5million a year if need be

3) Arroyo named Offensive coordinator and get a nice raise

4) All other coaches receive raises unless for some reason Cristabol doesn't want them

As a side note if Leavitt leaves,I wonder if Cristabol would consider Heyward as the new DC. It would keep more recruits in the fold. Just a thought. He will probably have someone in mind that we don't know

We are going to keep track of decommitments due to this. It only seemed right.

4-star ATH Treshaun Harrison

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4-star ATH Braden Lenzy

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4-star DB Isaiah Bolden

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4-star WR Miles Battle

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never say die baby! We’re back, and in better shape than before!

I assume landing Leavitt will be the top priority for both Mario and Willie. Who ya got?

Congratulations to Coach Mario Cristobal! Thanks to the hard work of A.D. Mullens,
Uncle Phil, and all the folks behind the scene that provided the wisdom and support to
solve this vacancy professionally, timely and with great respect to the players, and fans!
Great job by all. GO DUCKS! PMM

247 reporting there's a petition to keep Cristobal?

Okay, with news breaking it looks like Flock Talk is right on schedule.

Had some fun with the article today so here is an excerpt I liked:



Flock Talk: Riding the storm out

There is a #CristoBALLIN trending on Twitter via both offensive and defensive players on the team.

I think Cristobal has the charisma and drive to be a terrific HC here.. he has proven he knows how to hire a good staff too (at FIU he hired Todd Orlando and Scott Satterfield).

The only thing is that if Mullens hires Mario, then that probably means Leavitt to FSU. (This is being reported by ScoopDuck insiders, but I don't get it... why would he just go to FSU as a DC? Oregon could definitely match whatever price they offer him...). I guess you would have to look a the longevity of the situation and get a HC that WANTS to be here, and for the long haul.

I'm all in for Cristobal, I think he could definitely keep a majority of this staff together, and bring back most of the recent decommits too.

What do you guys think?

As an asst!

Let's focus on a bit of positive. While all the drama has been swirling around Coach Taggart, the staff is still hard at work. There is no reason to believe these guys will let up one bit regardless.

Coach Arroyo is still in Texas after visiting Tyler Shough yesterday. Sounds like he will be keeping the in-homes going no matter what else happens.

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Here is the list with profiles:

8 visitors, all of them current commits

Here are my thoughts on the current state of the Coaching Search.

Taggart gone - Cristobal and Leavitt in play

Here is today's update with my thoughts on the coaching search.

CS17: Favorites emerging

FSU set the tag at 5 million on Taggart, which is what he makes a year in base pay.

Taggart made 3.2 million at Oregon, and had a 3 million dollar buyout.

Bad business or just how things are done?

With Pruitt off to HeeHaw University...whats the chances they write a BIG check for Leavitt?