Oregon's pass defense struggled mightily in 2022, most notably allowing 400+ yards through the air to Washington's Michael Penix Jr. in a 37-34 loss. Their secondary needs to improve, but their defensive backs need more help from the defensive line after a historically bad season rushing the passer in last year.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin lays out how he thinks the Spring position battles will play out along the defensive line. Dontae Manning, a former 5-star recruit, has yet to be a regular starter entering year 4 with the Ducks. He still could be.

Oregon Men's Basketball has had several roster slots open up for Dana Altman's team going into next year--and might have more. Arizona State's Devan Cambridge is reportedly visiting this weekend. Richie Bradshaw of Locked On Sun Devils joins the show to talk about what he could bring to the Ducks next year.

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Oregon Football's pass defense was one of the worst in the Pac-12 in 2022, and their pass rush was a major reason why. Their secondary will also have to dramatically improve for Oregon to get back to the Pac-12 Championship game in 2023.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at a position group that is losing a first-round NFL talent in Christian Gonzalez. The room has plenty of talent, but high-level experience is lacking at the moment--and hopefully that changes in 2023.

Oregon's 2nd-highest rated recruit in Men's Basketball history, Kel'el Ware, announced he will be heading closer to home and play for Mike Woodson at Indiana next year. He left Oregon fans wanting more this season, and there may be a simple explanation as to why.

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Oregon Football has a number of key returnig players on both sides of the ball who figure to see plenty of playing time this year. Who could take the biggest strides from what they put on the field a season ago?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Rian Winter (@SportsChat503). They each pick 3 players, on any side of the ball, who might be the most improved from 2022 by the time the 2023 season comes to a close.

2023 4-star PG Jackson Shelstad has been making a bigger and bigger name for himself as a future Duck point guard. Rian shares insight on what his game looks like in person and what sort of player he could be for Dana Altman next year and potentially beyond.

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The Pac-12 media rights negotiations are now expected to drag into late Spring or perhaps early Summer this year. Oregon remains a key school for the Pac-12, who might want to one day explore their options.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at Oregon's program status and recruiting in the current landscape. Their 2024 recruiting pursuits have picked up again with the addition of 2024 4-star safety Aaron Flowers.

Oregon Basketball has had its 3rd player enter the transfer portal in post player Lok Wur, which shouldn't be too much of an issue for Dana Altman's team. Jackson Shelstad was shining bright at the 2023 Nike Hoops Summit, and he was playing alongside a notable 2023 high school recruit: Bronny James.

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The Pac-12 needs Oregon to be one of its torchbearing teams on the football field going forward as its most-watched team in the conference. A report indicates that we might not hear about the Pac-12's new media deal until the end of Spring or even early Summer. What does that mean for Oregon?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin dives into the recent announcement with regards to the Pac-12 media deal and what it means for Oregon. Plus, a couple of headlines from the resumption of Spring Practice from DC Tosh Lupoi and WR Troy Franklin.

Oregon Basketball has a trio of highly-sought after Freshman coming in for the 2023 cycle, including 4-star PG Jackson Shelstad from West Linn--who's hype train continues to gain more steam. F Quincy Guerrier's future in Eugene is uncertain, he would be a welcome returning player if a couple parts of his game could change or improve.

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Oregon Football's pass defense was generally a liability in 2022, especially on third down. Part of that was due to lacking a Verone McKinley-type roaming safety on the back end of the defense, and Dan Lanning and co. are searching for more production from their safeties in 2023.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at an area of needed growth heading into Spring Football. The volume of names in the position room likely negate the possibility that we could see positions changes INTO that room.

Oregon Basketball desperately needs to improve its shooting after a historically bad year from beyond the arc last season. Dana Altman and his staff have looked at adding 2023 4-star guard Bronny James, and he could be a fit.

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Christian Gonzales continues to fly up NFL Draft boards and could find himself being selected inside the top 10 in the 2023 NFL Draft. Since 2015, Oregon has had 6 players drafted in the first round including in each of the last 3 drafts--right now it's hard to see who could get selected that high in 2024.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to a flurry of news and topics around Oregon athletics. N'Faly Dante is still undecided on whether he will return to Oregon, and Duck fans could have mixed feelings about his potential return.

Kelly Graves' team is going to undergo a lot of change next season with Te-Hina Paopao having put her name in the transfer portal and Endiya Rogers off to the WNBA Draft. Plus, a remarkable outcome from Oregon Baseball and a casting question to put Ducks' athletes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Oregon Football is losing four starters, including a 6th-year center, from its outstanding 2022 offensive line. The running attack was strong last season, and may be poised to take a step back in 2023.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin looks at expectations for Oregon's ground game heading into 2023. Oregon's defense under Dan Lanning and Tosh Lupoi should be improved in 2023, but could it be good enough to pitch a shutout this season?

Caitlyn Clark's incredible run in the NCAA Tournament brings to mind one of the biggest "what-ifs" in Oregon Athletics' history. Before Clark was the face of women's basketball, Sabrina Ionescu had moved herself into the athletics lore of being referred to by just one name

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After losing two tight ends that played meaningful snaps in 2022 (Moliki Matavao, Cam McCormick), Oregon Football currently has just 3 scholarship players at that position heading into Spring. Former USC tight end Malcom Epps is an option that Dan Lanning should consider.

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin examines a potentially ideal fit for Oregon's offense going into next year. Dana Altman is also likely going to be looking at transfer options this offseason for Oregon Men's Basketball.

The Ducks saw one former JUCO transfer, Tyrone Williams, leave the program this offseason while another (Jadran Tracey) has entered. More transfer options are available for the Ducks, and former Pac-12 guards TJ Bamba (WSU) and Kerr Kriisa (Arizona) could be ideal fits as Oregon looks to build a lineup with better shooters.

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Over the last calendar year, Oregon Football has pursued two notable 5-star quarterbacks (Nico Iamaleava and Dante Moore) who ended up committing elsewhere for different reasons. Ty Thompson still hasn't started a game in an Oregon uniform, and may never do so. Does this track record mean Oregon should cease going after highly-rated signal callers from the prep ranks?

On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Rian Winter (@SportsChat503) to discuss what Dan Lanning's approach should be to the quarterback position going forward. The best and most realistic path is likely a balance of high school and portal quarterbacks, seeing as how Duck fans know depth matters at the QB spot.

They also dive into Oregon Basketball, specifically the departure of the #8 player in the 2022 recruiting class, Kel'el Ware. Part of the reason why it didn't work out seemed at times to have been as much on Ware as it might have been on other factors.

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