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Mark Lantz

Mark Lantz

Joined: May 11, 2024

Mark Lantz brings a wealth of experience in sports broadcasting as well as detailed writing when covering all that is Oregon Ducks sports. Mark spent several years covering high school football, basketball and American Legion baseball. He was a play-by-play announcer and color commentator. He also started a network to broadcast high school basketball to small radio stations in Montana. Prior to his retirement in 2022, Mark spent over 10 years writing for a well-known wealth management firm. He wrote about stock market trends, investor behavior, economic and political developments, and retirement related matters, to name a few. His writing style is designed to give the reader insight into Oregon Ducks sports.

Jul 24, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during the first day of training camp at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Former Oregon Ducks Quarterback Justin Herbert is coming off finger surgery in the off-season as well as a plantar fascia in the right foot. After missing multiple weeks of practice, Herbert is back at practice, claims his foot is fully healed and looks f

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Jul 25, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach ??Dan Lanning speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
Football

The 2024 college football season is just days away. Fans are anxious to know where their team stands relative to the rankings and how the wins and losses play out over the year. ESPN has developed a Football Power Index (FPI) that looks to predict the pro

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Jul 24, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws during the first day of training camp at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Football

All 32 NFL teams have made their final cuts to bring rosters to the 53 man limit in anticipation of the regular season kickoff, now just days away. Oregon Ducks football is very well represented with seasoned players like Justin Herbert, Penei Sewell and

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Aug 24, 2024; Dublin, IRL; Florida State University's DJ Uiagalelei looks to hand off the ball against Georgia Tech at Aviva Stadium.
Football

In the first game of the 2024 college football season, Georgia Tech upset ACC favorite Florida State. The game was played in Dublin, Ireland, and it is possible the Seminoles' loss could prove to be beneficial to the Oregon Ducks when it comes time to sel

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Aug 1, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during football camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Complex.
Football

The Oregon Ducks face Ohio State on November 12, a game considered by many to be one of the best college games this season. Buckeye coach Ryan Day is under pressure to beat Michigan, win the Big Ten Championship ad a national title. Now, he must go on th

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