One thing I think me must all remember regardless of personal angst or distaste for what is going on is that, Willie lost his dad just a short while ago while coaching our Ducks. He wasn't there when his father passed, had to travel cross country for the services, and then resume his life on the opposite coast. In having experienced that scenario myself while being very close to my dad, as many sons are, things were never the same and I've always wanted to "go home". The only difference is I didn't have my dream job of Nike calling me up and willing to spend millions of dollars.
The point is while I am also upset by what is happening here, I also believe there are bigger and more substantive elements to why this is all happening. For most of us home will always be home even if we relocate for a period of years or even months. Losing a father/best friend can turn that calling to return, into a thunderous roar. Do I think Oregon was a dream job for Willie? Absolutely. His father was alive then and his favorite school as a kid was not looking to fill a vacant coaching position. In short, I don't like it but I get it.
The point is while I am also upset by what is happening here, I also believe there are bigger and more substantive elements to why this is all happening. For most of us home will always be home even if we relocate for a period of years or even months. Losing a father/best friend can turn that calling to return, into a thunderous roar. Do I think Oregon was a dream job for Willie? Absolutely. His father was alive then and his favorite school as a kid was not looking to fill a vacant coaching position. In short, I don't like it but I get it.
