Last week has been full of news; unfortunately it has been off field; I am glad to report that the suspect for the Auburn Shooting has turned himself in and they can start to put that case to rest. Also, the Sandusky trial has begun. I feel bad for Penn State players and fans, because this trial will drag …
Are Ducks on cusp of defensive greatness?
If you’ve been following Oregon football for any length of time, you may have a question or two about how the Duck offense will perform this coming season. But serious doubts? No way. Yes, there is a new quarterback to break in (Mr. Mariota or Mr. Bennett, please step up). And running back Kenjon Barner and Mr. Do Everything, De’Anthony …
Oh My Papa
Let me be the first to say “Happy Father’s Day,” gentlemen. I hope you get everything you need, most of what you want, and have retained the ability to smile convincingly when you get a tie instead. Father’s Day got me to thinking about who would be considered the “Father” of some of the sporting traditions that we hold dear. …
Oregon Football: The De’Anthony Debate
After the heartbreaking loss in the BCS Championship game following the perfect 12-0 2010 regular season, The Ducks entered the offseason with some optimism, and some uncertainty. The hurt of falling just short (some would say, a wrist short) of a national championship was a sting that remained resilient for a long time waiting for the 2011 season, the return …
The Coach’s Corner: From Huddle to No-Huddle to Championship
A note from FishDuck.com: Today we have a unique treat, this article from a highly successful college coach gives an inside perspective football fans don’t often get to see, the direct insight of football concepts from a coach. We encourage other coaches that are interested in possibly writing guest columns providing their unique insight to please contact us. For now, …
Oregon’s Rich History of Football/Baseball Dual-Athletes, and the Void Left Today
Oregon’s baseball team fell just short of making it to the 2012 College World Series this week, a win against Kent State on Monday would have earned Oregon its first trip to the College World Series since 1954. Unfortunate that Oregon couldn’t advance as it may be, it still is a remarkable feat to host a Super Regional in just …
One-On-One: Oregon WR Joe Reitzug (1986-90)
Each week FishDuck.com’s Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1) speaks with current/former student athletes, other FishDuck contributors, and outside experts in a one-on-one conversation–the FishDuck.com One-On-One. This week Kurt is joined by Oregon Ducks receiving legend Joe Reitzug. Joe came to Oregon as a walk-on wide receiver in 1986 from Tacoma, WA, and found his way onto the field quickly …
Recruiting Update: Vanderdoes Dominates NFTC & Hardwood Talent Emerging
Football Recruiting News/Visits/Offers To say phenom Eddie Vanderdoes’ (4-Star/Placer, CA/Rivals100) D-Line MVP performance at Sunday’s Nike Football Training Camp was anything short of dominant would be an understatement. The 6’4, now 309 lb. Vanderdoes put opposing lineman on roller skates, blowing through, past, (insert many adjectives here), opposing linemen in a series a drills held inside Autzen Stadium. Though claiming not …
Chip Kelly Game Plans of 2011 (Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!)
We outlined game plan strategies that Oregon’s Coach Chip Kelly sprung on the Pac-12 in 2010 in the last two videos. Now we relish looking at what the Wizard created in Game Plans this last season of 2011, and the theme is heavy on “Surprise.” One of the joys of parenthood is hearing a snarky teenager who might just imply …
Ducks on Deck: Ducks improve in 2012 with a unique Stile
At the conclusion of the 2010-2011 season there was only one certainty for baseball coach George Horton; the team needed to be tweaked. Not a complete overhaul, just some adjustments. As a result of Horton’s new experimentations with the lineup and his staff, the club finds themselves in an unlikely position, on the cusp of the College World Series in …
The American Way: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Championship
“You have to win something, and that’s a concept that’s accepted by fans and, given the way college football is structured, fair.“ – Larry Scott, Pac-12 commissioner We are getting a playoff, or at least that is what the commissioners of college football announced this off-season. Despite not having any knowledge of its structure related to how a playoff would …
FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 46
Every week Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1), co-owner of FishDuck.com, creates video blogs (vlogs) to update all you fine folk on all things FishDuck, a free-form discussion of current events about Oregon Ducks sports and all that’s new with FishDuck.com, with the occasional off-topics or rants. It’s a little off-the-cuff, perhaps slightly pretentious, somewhat rambling, and hopefully entertaining…so kick …