Everything of note Dan Lanning said at Oregon’s Media Day
The 2022 Oregon Ducks Football kicked off on Wednesday morning with the annual media day taking place in the club level at Autzen Stadium.
With the first practice of the fall just two days away, head coach Dan Lanning stood in front of the gathered media members and discussed what is to come in the next several months as he embarks on his first year with the team.
While position battles were discussed — especially at the QB spot — Lanning also dove into how his experience in Oregon over the summer has been, as well as what the team can do in the coming weeks to best prepare for their first game of the season — a massive test against the defending champion Georgia Bulldogs.
Here are some of the most notable things that Lanning had to say on the day:
Thanking the Media?
He starts off by thanking the media for attending and keeping fans in the loop. Maybe a first for me in 25 years of doing this! 😂
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) August 3, 2022
Finding Home in Oregon
Dan Lanning opens media day by saying that over the summer, he absolutely fell in love with the state of Oregon during his brief time away from football. Mentions rafting in Sisters, and spending time with coaches and players.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) August 3, 2022
The QB Plan
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Lanning on the plans for the QB rotation in practice: "We’re going to compete at quarterback like we do at every position."
He keeps it real, too: "If I felt like it gave us a competitive advantage to tell you, I would; I won’t." #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) August 3, 2022
The Loss of Spencer Webb
Lanning on the way the team is channeling the loss of tight end Spencer Webb now that some time has elapsed since the tragedy: "We want to make sure our guys do a great job of honoring him by the way they work." #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) August 3, 2022
Offseason as a Head Coach
Lanning says that this offseason has been different for him as a head coach now rather than a coordinator. Says he often wakes up in the middle of the night to jot down notes on how to get better and further that growth mindset.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) August 3, 2022
Brandon Dorlus Hype Train
Lanning said he thinks D lineman Brandon Dorlus isn't getting enough preseason attention: "Brandon’s leadership, his work ethic, those guys follow him. I’ve been really excited to see that … I‘m really excited to see what this season looks like for him." #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) August 3, 2022
