Oregon Ducks Head Coach Dan Lanning addressed the team's offensive line struggles during a press conference on Monday.
is entering this week's practice with the goal of increasing intensity and expectations to get the team to play up to his standard. The Ducks have shown signs of struggle in the first two weeks of thealmost losing twice to unranked teams. A large aspect of Oregon’s trouble is issues with the offensive line.
“If our best chance to win is to have just one person there the entire game, then we would absolutely do that. But maybe the guy that snaps it the best, if he’s also getting blown off the ball, you need to take a look at another option,” explained Lanning. “There are two things that happen with the center. Yes, it’s how you protect, right? Yes, it’s how you run block, but it’s also about how you deliver the ball back to the quarterback, right? So having some consistency with that as well.
Sep 7, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel rushes into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Boise State Broncos at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images One athlete Lanning has been able to utilize at multiple positions as Oregon continues to try and solve the puzzle of its offensive line isOregon Ducks offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu and Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Charlie Pickard during warm ups as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
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