We’ve just about reached summer solstice, which means it’s nearly all downhill from here as we wait for the arrival of the college football season. Let’s kick off the longest week of the year with some of your questions. Submit them here in the comments and I’ll circle back around with a Mailbag column answering the best of them later this week.
When Saban retired and the "Lanning to Alabama" rumors briefly swirled, Bruce Feldman reported that Lanning had a "unique deal that would likely keep him from being a candidate," but didn't elaborate on the uniqueness. The two rumors I heard were: 1) A team would have to pay half his payout just to interview him and 2) He's got Nike stock options that will be worth $30+ million that haven't vested yet, but he only gets them if he stays.
The thing is, no sports writer or journalist ever seemed to follow up on this. Do you know what the real deal with Lanning's contract is?
What’s the biggest perceived weakness of this Ducks football squad from outside the state of Oregon sphere? And from the I-5 Corridor brain trust?
When Saban retired and the "Lanning to Alabama" rumors briefly swirled, Bruce Feldman reported that Lanning had a "unique deal that would likely keep him from being a candidate," but didn't elaborate on the uniqueness. The two rumors I heard were: 1) A team would have to pay half his payout just to interview him and 2) He's got Nike stock options that will be worth $30+ million that haven't vested yet, but he only gets them if he stays.
The thing is, no sports writer or journalist ever seemed to follow up on this. Do you know what the real deal with Lanning's contract is?
How much will playcalling change having a left-handed QB this season? Who is going to play tackle next season?
Will you be covering any stories at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene this weekend and the next one?
What is your favorite solstice activity? Does it differ from Alaska to Oregon? What do you think The Duck does for Solstice?
I got a great one for this, Adam. Alaska-themed.
What would be the largest animal you could mud wrestle and win?