Rumor Alert - Bellotti to be next Duck AD

Back on November 26th, University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer fired UO athletic director Bill Moos. Moos was at the Oregon helm for 12 years. Per President Frohnmayer's request, Moos will continue serving as the athletic director until March 2007.

I haven't heard anything about the subject since, at least not officially.

Last week someone close to the program told me that Bellotti has been chosen to take over the post. Apparently, Bellotti is a bit worn out from head coaching, but wants to continue to be involved with the university.

Still, one has to wonder why the change was made. Apparently there are two schools of thought surrounding the decision.

Answer 1: Part of a preemptive strike to avoid sanctions for recruiting violations. Specifically in regards to Hairston and Porter's recruitment.

Answer 2: Bellotti is hugely popular with UO alums, and will embark on a gigantic fundraising campaign to bring their facilities up to par.

In either case, the Ducks are likely going to be hunting for a new HC.

Looking at the second order recruiting effect, any inconsistency at UO has got to help us.

- Perhaps we should have told Drew Davis that - Scout reporting he's gonig to be a duck.

And that's 200 words.