B1G names all-conference squad, proving Oregon coaches worked a miracle

The fiery Tosh Lupoi, headed for his first head coaching job at Cal, wrung playoff-level play out of a bunch of mediocrities, apparently. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesIt happens every stinking year. Whether it's West Coast bias or NIL jealousy or a distaste for cool, flashy uniforms, the Ducks got snubbed again when the Big Ten handed out postseason awards.

An 11-1 squad that finished No. 2 in the conference in defensive efficiency landed just one player on the all-conference first team in the Big Ten on defense and special teams. Dillon Thieneman made the first team at safety.

That's it. The only Duck. Bryce Boettcher and Bear Alexander made the…