Wetzel: Is Dan Lanning the genius everybody says he is? Let the debate begin

October 17, 2024

By Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports: Did Oregon head coach Dan Lanning purposely call for 12 defenders to take the field on Ohio State’s penultimate offensive snap Saturday — knowing that it would either be missed by the refs (thus aiding the Duck defense) or even if flagged would result in just a 5-yard penalty but cost the Buckeyes precious time on the clock because of an NCAA rulebook loophole?

Maybe? Probably not? If so, why did he use it so judiciously, and perhaps with great risk?

I have so many questions before this he-did-it-on-purpose makes complete sense. So do multiple college football coaches who are calling around this week debating the topic.

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Did Dan Lanning knowingly exploit the rulebook in Oregon's win over Ohio State? Let the debate begin

There are still too many unanswered questions before the he-put-12-players-on-the-field-on-purpose explanation makes complete sense.

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