Oregon practice is closed to the media all August, closed to the fans also. The Ducks work undisturbed at Autzen Stadium until the season opener August 30 against Montana State in 20 days.
At 35-6, most fans endorse Dan Lanning's zeal to seize every competitive advantage, even if it means they don't see much of the team between seasons. The superb video series "Under Construction" salves some of the bruised feelings. In the NFL fans can watch every workout of training camp.
In an era of tampering, sign-stealing, player poaching and unauthorized scouting, Lanning is perhaps right to exercise an abundance of caution.