In just a few days, the newest chapter of the Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies rivalry is going to be started. With Dan Lanning and Kalen DeBoer squaring off for the first time, we’re going to be in for a treat.
This feels like one of the more important matchups that we’ve seen in quite some time between these two teams. Not only are both schools represented by new coaching staffs and a fresh belief that their team is heading in the right direction, but it also comes on the heels of a highly-contentious matchup in 2021 that saw hate and vitriol lobbed across the field at one another like grenades on a battlefield.
This matchup means a lot to everyone involved, and both teams have been hard at work making sure they’re prepared.
After Wednesday’s practice, Lanning met with media members one last time before the big game on Saturday. Here are some of the most notable things that he had to say: