B1G names all-conference squad, proving Oregon coaches worked a miracle

It happens every stinking year. Whether it's West Coast bias or NIL jealousy or a distaste for cool, flashy uniforms, the Ducks got snubbed again when the Big Ten handed out postseason awards.

An 11-1 squad that finished No. 2 in the conference in defensive efficiency landed just one player on the all-conference first team in the Big Ten on defense and special teams. Dillon Thieneman made it at safety.

That's it. The only Duck. Bryce Boettcher and Bear Alexander made the second team. A'Mauri Washington, Brandon Finney and Teitum Tuioti made the third team. Atticus "Automaticus" Sappington, who connected on seven out of seven field goals to end the year, winning two games in November with his foot, nine of his last ten over the final six weeks of the season, earned Honorable Mention.

Winning more with less becomes an Oregon hallmark

It's absurd. Given the Ducks accomplished so much with so little, Dan Lanning has to be Coach of the Year, right? Hand Tosh Lupoi the Broyles Award right now.

James Ferguson-Reynolds, who has been just about the most tactical, dependable punter in recent memory, didn't even get a mention.

The league's offensive honors come out today, and they're likely to be equally offensive. Oregon was second in the league in scoring offense, led the league in yards per carry and allowed the third-fewest sacks, but they probably won't have more than one first-teamer, tight end Kenyon Sadiq.

Curt Cignetti repeats as Coach of the Year.