Watch: Dan Lanning discusses Auburn rumors, preparations for Week 11
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning met with reporters Monday and had no shortage of talking points to cover.
Lanning, who has led the No. 6 Ducks to an 8-1 start during his first season in Eugene, has been linked to the head coaching vacancy at Auburn after a report from Sports Illustrated claiming the two parties have “mutual interest.”
On Monday, Lanning was asked about the reported links to Auburn and shot down the rumors with a lengthy response.
“First thing I want to say is that things like this are going to come up when you have team success and you do your job and things go the way they’re supposed to go — that’s a credit to our team,” Lanning said. “That being said, I think there’s a little bit of a problem in our society today with people looking for what’s next and where there’s an opportunity, and the reality is the grass is not always greener. In fact, the grass is damn green in Eugene, and I want to be here in Eugene for as long as Eugene will have me. This place has everything I could possibly ever want; that my family could ever want. I have an 11-year-old that has lived in eight different states.
“The last thing I ever want to do is leave. I want to enjoy this opportunity here. It’s been a phenomenal place for us. When you talk about things that align, things that match your vision for what you’re looking for as a head coach, Oregon checks every box for me. I think history maybe shows that this is a great place to be and not a great place to leave. I want to be here. Hopefully, that’s the last time I have to address it, but the reality is this is a destination, not just for me, but for elite players. And why is it a destination? Great administration, great fans, great support, and it’s a good reason to be here and a big reason we’re having the success that we’re having.”
Watch Lanning’s full interview below.
