Oregon quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai has a unique approach to evaluating potential quarterbacks, emphasizing the importance of decisiveness. After a spring practice, he posed a seemingly simple question about ice cream flavors—chocolate or vanilla—to illustrate his belief that players must show conviction in their choices. Ka'ai stated that hesitation could indicate a lack of confidence, which could be detrimental in high-pressure situations, such as performing in front of a large crowd. Having played at Oregon from 2012 to 2015, Ka'ai has transitioned from various coaching roles to lead the quarterbacks for the upcoming season. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning praised Ka'ai for his intelligence and versatility, noting his integral role in coaching quarterbacks last year. Ka'ai also highlighted the significance of cognitive and emotional intelligence in evaluating quarterbacks, suggesting that these traits are as important as technical skills.