With no Alabama job available, Dan Lanning's name hasn't been bandied about as much in coaching discussions the past two years. But on ESPN's "College GameDay" in front of the Oregon crowd , he did his darndest to take his name off the table entirely.

Talking to the "GameDay" cast , Lanning did not mince words when he was asked by Pat McAfee why his name wasn't being tied with the plethora of jobs available.

"Because the grass is damn green, Pat," Lanning said, beaming. "I ain't going anywhere. I love this place. You gotta be able to appreciate what you have. And I appreciate what I have here so much. This will be my spot forever. And grateful for that."

Lanning's decree comes at a notable time. Oregon is in the College Football Playoff hunt with a huge game against USC on Nov. 22.

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