Oregon Ducks news: Lanning on the recruiting trail, women’s track in top shape, more

Dan Lanning doesn’t need any rest. From announcing his commitment to the program to bringing in transfer commits to returning to the recruiting circuit, Lanning is a nonstop machine.

Other than watching the occasional Jason Bourne movie with his sons, he hasn't seemed to hesitate on beneficial coaching decisions for the Ducks. Going across the country to North Carolina, Lanning visited Chad Grier’s undefeated Providence Day program.

This followed visits along the East Coast and specifically to Union Grove High School in Georgia, where he ran into former boss Kirby Smart.

Lanning's current recruiting class sits at No. 5 nationally and first in the Big Ten.

Now fans just have to wait until Lanning sends out his famous Duck emoji tweets – usually signifying a recruit who has newly committed to join his roster.

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Eugene, Oregon is Tracktown, USA. The names are synonymous, switchable, and meaningful.

Following an outstanding performance at the UW Preview, the Oregon women’s track and field team walked away with eight wins and a No. 2 national ranking according to Track World News.

Sprinter Jadyn Mays was the team's highlight, winning the 60-meter and 200-meter finals in Seattle on Saturday. 

Mays’ first-place finishes were joined by Aaliyah McCormick’s in the 60-meter-hurdle race, the team’s top finish in the 4x400-meter relay performance, and Jaida Ross’ shot put victory.

The men’s team earned three first-place finishes at UW. James Harding won the 600-meter race, Jack Normand stood atop the podium for high jump, and Mason Strunk flung his way into first place in the weight throw competition.

More college sports news:

Alabama is losing star players left and right. Wide receiver Isaiah Bond has committed to Texas, defensive back Dezz Ricks is heading to Texas A&M, and linebacker Shawn Murphy is moving to Florida State.

Bama’s five-star safety Caleb Downs entered the transfer portal on Wednesday followed shortly by 2025 four-star edge Zion Grady decommitting from the Tide. Offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor entered the portal later that afternoon.

With talent fleeing from Tuscaloosa, new head coach Kalen DeBoer will have quite the rebuilding job in front of him… not to mention he’ll be trying to fill Nick Saban’s shoes.

The University of Texas Longhorns are bringing in new commitments left and right. Beyond Bond leaving Alabama for Austin, the Horns have also picked up Clemson’s safety Andrew Mukuba, UTSA’s edge rusher Trey Moore, and Houston’s receiver Matthew Golden.

The Horns finished at No. 3 in the final AP Poll last season and it looks like things will only improve for head coach Steven Sarkisian and his squad.