How did the Ducks become so good so soon?

[rockthief]

Still a relatively new team, so how?

[gogreen55]

Solid recruiting and good coaching, combined with a little good fortune when it comes to winning so many close games.

[duckfan22]

easy Horton!!! A name kids who play the game know. He won a national championship. He gets the
most out of his players. He puts the best coaches together and he recruits great kids. He installs a winning
attitude right away.

[oregontrack]

that's pretty much it. outstanding recruiting, coaching, and attitude. and unbelievable pitching.

[UOducksTK1]

Horton had one crap season at CS Fullerton then did work every year until he came to Oregon. He is the freaking man.

[TheMaehlMan]

Horton demands that his players don't settle for what they are supposed to be, and he has not set ceilings for the program. Pat Kilkenny hit a home run with that hire...

[OregonFan4Life]

IMO, Oregon has the best coach in the nation in both football and baseball. I love Oregon coaches! I was skeptical of Altman, but I'm slowly liking him more and more. Oregon has been getting great hires lately! I just love how Oregon is becoming a national program in so many sports!

[duckgrad99]

It's been a terrific year for Oregon sports. Let's not forget women's softball, lacrosse, track and field, etc.