On Sunday morning, we put out our first initial list of potential candidates to take over as the next offensive coordinator for the Oregon Ducks. There were 7 prospects on the list, two of which were already in-house in Eugene looking for a promotion.
I’ve been able to do a lot of research since then, and expand the list.
Through talking with someone close to the situation, it’s become clear that the Ducks are trying to move quickly on this hire. With the transfer portal opening in a matter of days, and the early signing period for recruits coming not long after that, it’s imperative for Oregon to have a plan in place on the offensive side of things so that they can present said plan to recruits and current players in order to reassure them about the future in Eugene.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we get an announced hire in the coming week.
I’ve also heard a lot more names being mentioned than I initially threw out there, and been told that some of the prospects that I pondered are not going to be considered (sorry Scott Frost). One of the more notable things I was also told is that this will likely be an outside hire, and not a promotion from within. While I still believe that Oregon WR coach Junior Adams is a candidate, I’m not as confident in his front-runner status as I was on Sunday.
With all of that being said, let’s get into the candidates. Here are the guys who I think are on the radar for the Ducks, in no particular order.