USC just lost their DL coach (who came from Oklahoma with Lincoln Riley) to LSU.

USCs defensive coordinator is Alex Grinch, he and Salave'a worked together at WSU. I have never thought Joe was a big city guy, but west coast seems like a better fit for him than South Beach

Walk and Bass announced today. Hopefully, all the younger guys stick, and we look to be in pretty good shape offensively next year.

A poetic look back and forward at the season that was and the hope that remains.

Whatever the hell they want and I respect that is the agenda for an online forum.

Just like a 3-5 year old child that gets little attention or affection unless they are misbehaving...you will teach that child to misbehave if they want attention & affection.

When someone like Duckfan37 posts just absolute literary diarrhea... if you respond, it cannot be positive. He will respond that just by your responding you are giving merit, if you disagree, he will receive positive reinforcement because you are engaging with his nonsense. He has posted this exact same DIARRHEA
many many times. Now, if you enjoy someone posting absolute literary DIARRHEA on this forum, because you enjoy it or are just bored and find the banter entertaining than by all means keep reinforcing it...because I can 💯 % guarantee it will continue. He has done it for many many years with each coaching staff and certain players from each year. Although he is entitled to his opinion, his negative mindset, and his hideous BS comments about the DUCKS staff & players...means absolutely ZERO...until you give it merit by responding! EVERYONE on here knows damn right well...the DUCKS football team is in a far far better position than when Helfrich & Tagfart left the program...if you don’t know that, then you are just being stupid! All of CFB including ALL the coaches, AD’s, announcers, and reporting pundits state it weekly! I don’t give a crap whether you’re in the I hate MC or I love me some MC camp....you can hate his personality, you can hate the way he left, you can hate the entire hiring of him and anyone he brought here for staff. Hell you can hate Mullens for everyone he’s hired...that’s your prerogative...but claiming the program is now at it’s lowest & is in worse condition than before he got hired is not just wrong, insane, but puts you in the same ignorant ridiculous circle that DuckFan37 is the proud CEO. We have one issue with ONE position in our program...and it’s one that is very common in CFB today. It’s the insanely important QB position...

So let’s look at what has actually changed and why/when did this become a problem...

The problem for the DUCKS at QB...actually happened because of a myriad of issues...and it started during the CK era. Chip and Helfrich for 4 years failed to recruit, develop, and play a legitimate back-up or replacement for Mariota. Because of this Locke & Rodrigues did not pan out & Bryan Bennett transferred out. Which truly started to show the real problem...In 2015 post Marietta, we had a promising QB Morgan Mahalak, but he was a true green pea FR...so they brought in VA. Which IMO, was not only the correct thing to do but the smart one as well. In 2016...we tried that successful experiment one more time, because we had another true green pea FR Herbert as the only real QB...don’t remember exactly why Mahalak transferred but he did. We went and got Prukop...this IMO, was a poor choice and it turned into being this decision & the promoting of Pellum that ultimately caused the wheels to fall off the DUCKS bus, hit the ditch, and burst into flames. Helfrich is fired. Now, Herbert begins his true first full time season starting with a new HC & new OC w/system....not fckn ideal. Then in 2017 we get the Tagfart shit show and our starting QB Herbert gets to start 2018 with another HC and the same OC but a little different system....again far from ideal environment for your QB room! Another fine young prospect B. Burmeister is in the room...2018 BB is a soph and Tyler Shough beats him out for back up & BB transfers. See a pattern here...see the disruption of the lack of continuity of coaches and systems for the QB position? Now insert the transfer portal and the NEW revolving “quick opt out“ mind set to the QB position. And Houston we have a problem. And damn it guys...this does NOT FALL ON ONE GUY at Oregon. 2020...again follows this pattern but add in Covid-19, shortened season...to the replacement of Arroyo! AGAIN, Shough quits and hits the portal...2021 IMO, unless you don’t like 10 win seasons, CFB playoff contention, P12 North Championships, and bowl games....THANK GOD the staff had an experienced BACK-UP in the program that they only brought in for DEPTH...or they would have been hunting the portal for another QB.
So here we are..with DA’s needing to blame someone for their selfish self-centered unhappiness!🙈😩 And here we are DUCKS fans...2022 begins with a COMPLETE new coaching staff...un-proven talented recruits at QB, along with a transfer portal QB. Blame who you want...but this is not one man’s issue, this is not one staff’s fault...it is what it is, is it the sign of the times in CFB...hope not. Can we turn the cycle back to one of continuity & consistency...of course!!
However, may I recommend strapping on your cup & tightening your helmet? YEPPERS👍😜

Does anyone know if he is leaving and if he has joined Miami? I saw he was on their staff page but he seemed to shoot that down. Also anyone know if Dye or McKinley are coming back?

I wonder if Disneyland is in the mix, lol? Surprised he's not "all in?" Lincoln came a callin'? Hope he sticks. I mean they aren't in the SEC yet (or are they) so a FF spot is realistic at OU, but not at SC. Hope he sticks.

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Ok, "save" might be a bit much. But I think something has to be done to minimize opt outs from bowl games. I mean, I understand why a player expected to go high in the coming NFL draft might choose to forego the bowl practices and bowl game (especially when not a CFP or New Years 6 game) for fear of suffering a career altering injury, but it's just so demoralizing and tarnishes the whole CFB experience from a fan perspective, and CFB is nothing without fans. I don't personally agree with opting out, but I understand it.

That said, I can't think of many examples of a very highly touted player suffering a career-ending or seriously career-altering injury in the lead up to or participation in a bowl game. Ifo stands out, but, it's not too common, I don't think.

So, here's the proposal: the NCAA, the participating schools, and the bowls themselves create a self-funded insurance program that promises large, seriously life-altering payouts (i.e., $5-10 million) to any player suffering a serious injury in bowl-related activities that materially adversely impacts his draft stock. I know most schools offer similar policies to blue chippers in some instances, but the payouts there aren't as large as I'm contemplating, and apply to the entire season, and haven't stemmed the tide of opt outs to date. And, maybe nothing will prevent a true first-rounder from bailing on his teammates, but there are plenty of others who, realizing that an injury could result in a multi-million dollar payout without ever having to actually make an NFL roster, is a pretty good potential deal.

One final note: I sincerely hope the Ducks who opted out of this game felt like shit watching their teammates give their all to stay competitive in a game where they simply couldn't keep up for lack of talented depth.

Again, I get it, but don't respect it. Never have. Never will.

Not clear to me if he's the main RB coach or an asst. RBC. Doesn't appear he was everyone's radar. I guess he's it. Another young guy who should have energy to recruit.

Sure would like to see him return! Great all around back and a guy who gave us his all!!

I can’t remember a game where I had to look at the roster so many times watching the defense…..crazy thin group last night!!

The sun came up this morning and I liked what I saw for the most part from our freshmen last night. The future is bright!!!

Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning announced the hiring of Adrian Klemm on Tuesday as the Ducks’ new associate head coach, offensive line coach, and run game coordinator.

Klemm is the fifth addition to Lanning’s inaugural staff at Oregon, joining offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham, co-defensive coordinator Matt Powledge, cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin, and defensive line coach Tony Tuioti.

“I am really excited that Adrian Klemm is joining us here at Oregon,” Lanning said. “He is one of the very best offensive line coaches in the country and a great addition to this staff. Our student-athletes will benefit greatly from his extensive experience in the NFL, where he has spent the last three seasons as a coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a second-round draft pick and three-time Super Bowl champion as a player. His familiarity with the Pac-12 and working on the West Coast is also very valuable. Providing a tremendous experience for our student-athletes is always the top priority here at Oregon, and they are getting a terrific teacher and mentor in Coach Klemm. I am fired up to welcome Adrian and his sons, Jalen and Nikko, to the Oregon family.”

Klemm joined the Steelers ahead of the 2019 season and spent his first two years with the franchise as assistant offensive line coach before being promoted to offensive line coach for the 2021 season. He started his coaching career at SMU in 2008, and spent five years working in the Pac-12 as an assistant coach at UCLA.

“I’m excited to be a part of Coach Lanning’s staff and the Oregon community,” Klemm said. “I’m equally enthusiastic about the opportunity to return to college football, continue developing players, and building relationships with and mentoring young student-athletes. With my experience in the Pac-12, I am well aware of the history of success at Oregon and passion of its fan base. I am very appreciative of this tremendous opportunity and excited to be a part of this next chapter of Oregon Ducks football.”

Klemm has coached some of the game’s top offensive linemen during his time with the Steelers, helping David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey earn Pro Bowl selections in his first year with the organization. Pittsburgh ranked ninth in the NFL in sacks allowed in 2019.

In 2020, Klemm assisted a Pittsburgh offensive line that allowed just 14 sacks, the fewest by any franchise in a single season since 1982 when sacks became an official stat. The Steelers also enjoyed a five-game stretch without allowing a single sack, tying for the third-longest such streak since 1982. The stellar offensive line play helped Pittsburgh win the AFC North Division in 2020.

After being promoted to offensive line coach in 2021, Klemm’s unit paved the way for rookie running back Najee Harris to rush for 984 yards and six touchdowns in his first 15 NFL games.

Klemm worked at UCLA from 2012 to 2016, immediately elevating UCLA’s offensive line to be one of the best in the Pac-12. He was the offensive line coach and run game coordinator his first two seasons before adding the title of associate head coach ahead of the 2014 season.

During his five seasons in Westwood, Klemm coached eight offensive linemen to all-Pac-12 honors, and Xavier Su’a-Filo was a two-time all-American under Klemm’s tutelage.

Su’a-Filo went on to be the first pick of the second round in the 2014 NFL Draft, the highest at the time for a UCLA offensive lineman since Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden went No. 4 overall in 1996. Su’a-Filo won the Morris Trophy in 2013 as the top offensive lineman in the Pac-12, and Klemm helped Alex Redmond earn first-team freshman all-America honors that same season.

Klemm also recruited and coached tackle Kolton Miller, who was taken with the 15th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Klemm currently has nine former players on NFL rosters.

Two of Klemm’s starters in 2016 earned all-Pac-12 honors, with center Scott Quessenberry landing on the first team and tackle Conor McDermott receiving second-team recognition for the second year in a row.

Klemm’s offensive line ranked first in the Pac-12 in 2015 with just 1.25 sacks allowed per game, which ranked 19th nationally. UCLA’s 14 sacks allowed were the second-fewest in program history, and running back Paul Perkins became the first Bruin to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons behind a line that featured two all-conference players in McDermott and Jake Brendel.

Four UCLA offensive linemen earned all-Pac-12 accolades in 2014 while helping Perkins lead the league in rushing with 1,575 yards, the second-most in school history. In 2012, Klemm’s first season at UCLA, Klemm’s offensive line helped running back Johnathan Franklin set the single-season program rushing record with 1,734 yards.

In addition to coaching the Bruins offensive line to success, Klemm helped UCLA bring in several top recruiting classes. He was named the 2012 Pac-12 Recruiter of the Year by 247 Sports, and he was tabbed as one of the nation’s top 25 recruiters in 2013 by Rivals.com after signing one of the nation’s top offensive line groups.

A University of Hawaii alum, Klemm started his coaching career in 2008 as a graduate assistant at SMU under his former college coach, June Jones. He was promoted to offensive line coach for the 2009 and 2010 seasons, and added the role of recruiting coordinator in 2011.

Klemm emerged as one of the nation’s top recruiters in his time at SMU, helping the Mustangs reel in the No. 50 class in the nation in 2011, the program’s best in the modern recruiting era. Klemm was promoted to recruiting coordinator after he was named the top non-BCS AQ Recruiter in the nation by Rivals.com after the 2010 season. He was also recognized by the outlet as one of the top 25 recruiters in the nation, and FoxSports/Scout.com named him the Conference USA Recruiter of the Year.

Several players developed into All Conference-USA players and NFL Draft picks under Klemm as SMU won back-to-back conference titles in 2009 and 2010. Josh LeRibeus and Kelvin Beachum were both taken in the 2012 NFL Draft after the 2011 SMU offensive line helped running back Zach Line rank seventh in the nation with 122.4 yards per game. Beachum ended up as a three-time all-Conference USA selection under Klemm, including back-to-back first-team selections in 2010 and 2011.

After a standout playing career at Hawaii, Klemm was taken with the 46th overall section by the New England Patriots. He went on to win three Super Bowl titles with the Patriots, spending five of his seven NFL seasons in New England before playing two years with the Green Bay Packers.

Klemm earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Excelsior College in 2008.

About an hour and a half until kickoff in San Antonio. Who knows what is going to happen today but you can talk about it on this thread.

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Were you able to talk to players after the game? I am interested in morale, thoughts of the portal, attitude toward the new coaching staff etc.

Did I just read somewhere that Mario tried to get Tosh and failed?

So...I subscribe to Oregon Live...the newest version of the Oregonian Newspaper...I try to support the local guys when I can.

Oregon Live has a "subscribers only" story on AB.

It is in-depth and a must-read for Duck fans.

I tried to copy and paste the story but I ran afoul of the 10000 character limit here.......if I can figure it out I will publish it here...probably in several posts.

Read it or don't.

Agree or don't.

But I think that it is a must-read for this board.

So... it's coming so, if you see multiple posts, please feel free to read them or ignore them...you've been warned...lol.

FROM THE O:

Oregon Ducks linebacker Noah Sewell, safety Daymon David, cornerback Dontae Manning taken to locker room in second half of Alamo Bowl​

Updated: Dec. 29, 2021, 8:46 p.m. | Published: Dec. 29, 2021, 8:37 p.m.


By James Crepea | The Oregonian/OregonLive
SAN ANTONIO — Oregon’s defense lost three players during the third quarter of the Alamo Bowl.

Ducks backup boundary safety Daymon David was hurt making a tackle on kickoff coverage with 11:35 to go in the third quarter. Middle linebacker Noah Sewell didn’t take the field on UO’s opening defensive drive, which ended in a touchdown. Cornerback Dontae Manning left the sideline following Oklahoma second touchdown drive of the quarter, which made it 44-18 with 4:55 to go in the frame.

We live in crazy times and quick decisions need to be made. How will we explain these decisions to our next generation?

Good review, Scott. Anyone have any thoughts on these guys? The Memphis and Pitt guys sound like winners.
We have some good RB's and will need more next cycle. Need a solid RBC.
I'd imagine we might loose 1-2, but Seven, Dollars and obviously Byron seem like a great future group. And who thinks CJV or Dye will come back? Any word on how Benson is doing?