What is going on in Eugene?

After competing in a BCS game the last 3 seasons and coming off of a 12-2 season, you would think that all is well in Eugene. As Lee Corso once said, "not so fast my friend." So far this off-season the Ducks have lost starting running back LaMichael James to the NFL Draft, former blue-chippers Cliff Harris and Lache Seastrunk have been dismissed from the team, Darron Thomas made one of the most questionable draft decisions in recent memory, and now Chip Kelly has been rumored for NFL jobs. While Kelly has decided to stay at Oregon, the recent turmoil still begs the question, what in the world is wrong in Eugene?

While I have no proof of NCAA violations or a looming investigation, I have to think that it is difficult to keep the boosters at bay at Oregon. With their heavy connection with Phil Knight and Nike, Oregon is already a very attractive program to prospective recruits. However with the recent shuffling of players to the draft, off-field incidents, and their head coach trying to pull his best Pete Carroll impression, I am beginning to think that Oregon may be in some trouble soon. Stay tuned for future thoughts on the Oregon situation as well as my way-too-early list of Heisman hopefuls!