That seems about right. Oregon is at a disadvantage with weather, location, academics, and basically everything else, except for money and facilities. But money and facilities are fairly large aspects of a program's success.
There are only three factors in determining the ultimate success of a program. Unlike my expectations for UW football, these factors never change and never waiver. They are the IRON LAWS of College Football. Learn them. Live them. Love them.
Money. Location. Tradition.
Facilities are a function of money, by the way.
Oregon has the easiest route to recruiting nationally due to their money.
I would probably argue that's their biggest advantage.
Their money is a huge advantage. Their location is mediocre and their tradition is shit.
Not top 40.
Tradition doesn't mean shit anymore. These kids could care less. Which is good for Washington, because sorry, you don't have tradition. Oregon doesn't either
Money and Location are huge though.
Seattle>>>>>>>>>Eugene
But Oregon has an unlimited piggy bank at it's disposal. That resource is a massive selling point to coaches. Oregon being 17th is debatable, but saying it isn't top 40 is the DPOTW.