Notes from around the college football nation: Stanford stumped and Geno Smith for heisman

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  If offense is what you like, then this was certainly the week to be watching college football. Some teams scored so many points they made it look like a basketball score, all day and night defense appeared to be optional. With every new week it seems some new offensive player is putting up video game-like numbers, with every week …

FishDuck Game Review: Barner earns redemption over Cougs, leads young Ducks in road rout

Josh White FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It happens every so often, usually when something tragic occurs. The traumatized individual commonly will develop a phobia or an aversion to whatever caused the initial trauma. If that phobia or fear is to be overcome, sometimes the best medicine is to face the same situation again, head on. They say you’re supposed to jump right back on the horse …

GAME 5 PREVIEW: OREGON VS. WASHINGTON STATE

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

After one of the most dominating defensive performances in school history, Oregon gets set to face another challenge tonight–the “Air-Raid” attack of the Washington State Cougars. WSU, coming off an embarrassing loss at home to Colorado, offers Oregon another chance to hone their defensive skills, as the Cougars will look to unleash their passing game upon the Ducks. Washington State …

I Was Soooo Scared

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

There I was, sitting at home reading the Good Book or setting the leg bone of a stray puppy, I don’t remember which, when there was a knock on the door.  I answered it and the meanest man in the world was looking at me.  I knew instantly it was one of a couple of my readers.  I quickly took a …

Opponent Analysis: Keys to Washington State

Josh Schlichter FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It’s impossible for a football strategist to not be happy this weekend, as Chip Kelly and Mike Leach will finally be squaring off in a spread-offense showcase. The Ducks haven’t had much success at CenturyLink field (or any of its incarnations) recently, but will look to turn things around when they face an unraveling Washington State football team. When the …

OREGON FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Cougs stagger into Seattle to face #2 Ducks

FishDuck Staff FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Who they are: Washington State University Cougars – Pacific-12 North Conference Head coach: Mike Leach (1st year) School Colors: Crimson and Gray Located: Pullman, Washington Mascot: Butch T. Cougar 2011 record and rankings: 4-8 (2-7, 11th place Pac-12) This year/Last week: 2-2 (0-1) – Last week, Wazzu ”Couged it” at home, allowing a 31-17 lead in the 4th quarter to turn into a …

One-On-One: Comcast Sports Net Reporter Jordan Whitley

FishDuck Staff FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Each week FishDuck.com’s Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1) speaks with current/former student athletes, other FishDuck contributors, and outside experts–the FishDuck.com One-On-One. This week Kurt is joined by the newest member of the Comcast Sports Northwest reporting team, Jordan Whitley. Kurt and Jordan discuss her career as both a sports reporter and an international travel correspondent, her background, how she …

GET THE POPCORN READY, THE “AIR-RAID” ATTACK IS NEXT UP FOR OREGON

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Say what you will about Washington State coach Mike Leach–the man can flat-out coach. After spending 10 seasons in Lubbock leading the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Leach finds himself leading the Cougars, looking to re-energize a program that sunk to new lows under first Bill Doba and then Paul Wulff after years of consistently being a thorn in everyone’s side …

Recruiting Update: Oregon Lands “Killer T’s” & Surprise Senior Transfer

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Commits/Visits Following a resounding 49-0 win over Rich-Rod’s kittens, Oregon secured commitments from visitors Tyree and Tyrell Robinson (4-Star(s)/San Diego, CA/Rivals250). “My brother (Tyree) and I couldn’t be happier with our choice and we are committed to Oregon,” said Tyrell. The twin tandem will suit up for both Chip Kelly and Dana Altman as their dual sport prowess garnered national …

FLYOVER COUNTRY: So You Want To See A Gimmick…?

Canard Humor

There have been many occasions where the national punditry, and even opposing fans say the Ducks run a “gimmick” offense. The notion is that the Ducks can only beat those hapless programs beneath them through finesse tactics, that they don’t play “real football,” but when they run into teams with time to prepare, or superior athleticism, then Oregon can’t win. …

The Ingredients of an Oregon Defensive Masterpiece

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

How do you create a shutout of an Arizona team that averaged 46 points a game?  What are some of the subtle coaching points utilized by our Defensive Staff?  This game was subject-rich on the offensive side of the ball, and we saw the “Bennett and the Beast” backfield, we defeated the “30 Stack” defense, and yet we may never …