Oregon football coach Dan Lanning has earned the praise of his players and fellow coaches. Here’s why they say he’s the perfect leader for the Ducks.

When Oregon football coach Dan Lanning plopped down at a dais of red roses to face postgame questions in the wake of the Ducks’ 20-point loss at the Rose Bowl, it was too early to ponder the future. The game had been a disaster.

The Oregon Ducks' undefeated season ended in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day when they lost 41-21 to Ohio State, which is bound for the Cotton Bowl. However, the aftermath of their sudden playoff collapse may be just beginning off the field.