Oregon's Dan Lanning reached out after Nico Iamaleava's injury
A few weeks after Bob Chesney reached out to Dan Lanning after a quarterback injury, Lanning returned the favor.
The longstanding rivalry between Oregon Ducks and UCLA Bruins has not prevented either team from showing compassion towards one another. Following Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's head injury against USC a few weeks ago, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney contacted Oregon head coach Dan Lanning to inquire about potential assistance. Moore went back with the Oregon team but ultimately did not require any aid.
Now, Lanning has extended the same kindness to Chesney by reaching out after UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava was injured during a recent game. Upon learning of Iamaleava's situation, Lanning immediately called Chesney, demonstrating his commitment to supporting his rival. Coach Chesney praised Lanning's actions, describing him as a "stand-up man and coach" who not only contacted him about Iamaleava but also offered help when the team's plane faced a delay.
Although both coaches have hinted at the possibility of a punch being thrown during the incident, it is evident that the competition between Oregon and UCLA remains cordial.
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