Dan Lanning names his Mount Rushmore of Oregon football players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning revealed his all-time Mount Rushmore of Ducks players on August 6, 2026. Lanning named Marcus Mariota and Haloti Ngata as immediate selections, followed by De'Anthony Thomas and LaMichael James. He considered additional candidates, including Dan Fouts and Penei Sewell, but finalized his four selections from the backfield. Lanning reflects on having spent time immersing himself in Ducks culture as he enters his fifth season with the team in Eugene.
- •Lanning revealed his picks during an interview with The Journey Media.
- •He selected Marcus Mariota, Haloti Ngata, De'Anthony Thomas, and LaMichael James.
- •Honorable mentions included Dan Fouts and Penei Sewell.
- •Lanning is entering his fifth season with the Ducks.
- •Selections showcase significant contributions to Oregon football.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Lanning reveals his Mount Rushmore of Oregon football players
"The current Ducks head coach had the tough task of selecting the four best players to ever play at Oregon.
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