2026 five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons will be visiting Oregon this weekend.

The Utah State bball player reportedly received $2 million to play for the Huskies
I just don’t understand the return on these investments. What does the NIL cost become to a college basketball team? I understand the cost is to a collective but really?

Track meets end with my favorite event, the 4x400 relay. It is a race of speed, but also a race of pain, determination, and team work.

Going into the 4x400 final. all the talk was about USC’ s 4x400 team. They are stacked with talent and have a renown sprint coach.

As the women came to the starting line,
I remarked “don’t count our women out this 4x400” These women are competitors.

When Grebo came out of the starting blocks, I could feel something
almost spiritual. Each exchange was smooth, and each leg was run as it they were being chased by a lion.

When Shaniya Hall crossed the finish line and collapsed from exhaustion on the track, Shana Grebo was there in an instant to celebrate with her. Moments later Ella Clayton and Katriina Wright joined into the group embrace. These kids are special.

The entire women’s team were cheering and dancing in the stands. They pulled off a 4x400 upset that will be long remembered. Never count these women out. NEVER!

They inspire me!

Special appreciation goes out to Shana Grebo for choosing to run with her COLLEGE teammates. We will see her again in the NCAA’s. She will be running for Oregon…. then we hope to see her in Paris running for France in their 4x 400.
She has made it clear that she loves the University of Oregon! We love her back!

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Nasir Wyatt is one of Oregon's top commits in the 2025 class, and I caught up with him yesterday at the Mater Dei spring showcase to recount his decision to pick the Ducks plus discuss what it meant to him to see so many Ducks coaches on hand at his practice yesterday. We also dive into his future role at Oregon, what comes next and a lot more.

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The Ducks were the program most well represented at Mater Dei’s spring college showcase Tuesday afternoon. Oregon had six coaches in attendance at the school in Southern California including OC Will Stein, co-DC Chris Hampton, RB coach Ra’Shaad Samples, TE coach Drew Mehringer, DL coach Tony Tuioti and OL coach A’lique Terry all watching the practice.

DC Tosh Lupoi stopped by earlier in the day as well.

It was quite the showing from the staff for a team that has one of the most talented rosters in the country. Mater Dei edge rusher Nasir Wyatt is already committed to Oregon while Marcus Harris has an official visit set up with the Ducks this summer and RB Jordon Davison has the team as part of his top four.

The latest here:

The commitment of Hill marks the seventh known commitment to Oregon's class of 2025, solidifying the Ducks' position in the national rankings. With this addition, Oregon's recruiting class now stands at No. 15 in the nation, setting a strong foundation for the team's future success.

A look across the conference here:

A huge offseason for Oregon here:

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Husky Men, Duck Women, win PAC 12 Team Titles.

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Or is this just something sent from the university?

Did anyone see them? I have a spectacular picture, but have no idea how to include it in this message.

Kansas state is not the "Jayhawks". KSU is the Wildcats and Univ. Kansas are the Jayhawks.

FROM THE O

https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2024...draft-misinformation-about-troy-franklin.html

Currently committed to SMU ...

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She has been running a leg for France in the 4x400.

Rumors abound. It was said that she would not be running in the finals of the 4x400…. Is she flying to Boulder to put on an Oregon singlet?

This has been a tug of war for a couple of years. France insists that she train with her country and prioritize her competition for the French World team.

Shana has expressed her love for her Alma Mater, and wants to train in Eugene with her college teammates. The PAC -2s and the NCAAs are upcoming. The Olympics will be in Paris! Will Shana be running in front of her countrymen in the marque event of track and field, the 4x400 relay?

Will she be running at Hayward Field as to help the third rank Ducks try to win an NCAA Championship?

I would bet that she does both. The problem is that by competing in both the conference and the national meets it affects training strategy. However, the Olympics are a long way off and Shana will have time to change up her training.

I super like Shana, and she super loves Track Town USA. When she ran in the World Championships for France it coincided with the meet being in Eugene. Now the Olympic Championships are in her country. I want for her to run in Paris.
They seem to feel that she isn’t getting the top training at Oregon, and Shana seems to feel that isn’t her only priority . She loves college. She is always so happy and joyful.

Going to save the details for now, but one of the defensive backs was arrested today. Best to let this one play out.

Great get out of Arizona

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The last great hurdler from Arizona to go to UO was Devon Allen. The women keep getting talent.

The Athletic has a great article on Coach Lanning that is pretty comprehensive, with some great insights. Worth the read!