Overview
- Oregon assistant Koa Ka'ai told reporters Tuesday after spring practice that he asks quarterback prospects to pick chocolate or vanilla ice cream and treats any pause as a red flag.
- Ka'ai says the instant choice is a proxy for conviction and poise, arguing that hesitation on a simple call hints at slow decisions on third down in front of 110,000 fans.
- Recently promoted to quarterbacks coach after roles across the offense since 2022, Ka'ai drew praise from head coach Dan Lanning for intelligence and daily work with QBs, with Dante Moore calling him a genius.
- National outlets amplified the anecdote, and reaction was mixed, with critics like OutKick questioning the link between food preferences and on-field decisiveness.
- Former USC quarterback Sean Salisbury weighed in Thursday on X, saying he hopes the tactic is a joke and urging deeper evaluation as Oregon continues spring assessments ahead of the April 25 spring game.