OREGON DEFEATS WASHINGTON

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Oregon defeated their bitter rivals, Washington, 52-21 tonight at Autzen stadium; their ninth consecutive win over the Huskies. Oregon was led by Marcus Mariota, who went 15/24 for 198 yards and four touchdowns. The Ducks were dominant from the start, jumping out to a 21-0 lead with five minutes to go in the first quarter. Stay tuned to read the …

Why Do I Hate the Huskies?

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I hate them because, without the Don James cheating years, they never actually dominated anything. I hate them because they knew they would win if they knocked our quarterbacks out of the game with cheap (and late, way late!) hits in the 80’s. I hate them because of the guy that chanted “It just doesn’t matter” when we took the …

GAME 6 PREVIEW: OREGON VS. WASHINGTON

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

To say that Washington week elicits a reaction from Ducks would be an understatement. While some say that Oregon’s in-state competition is the biggest rival, any true Duck fan knows that simply is not the case. The fact the Oregon has owned the Huskies, riding an eight-game win in the series, only adds to the hatred coming from the foes …

Opponent Analysis: Keys to Washington

Josh Schlichter FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

When Washington beat Stanford, the national perception of the Huskies elevated rather quickly. Just two weeks removed from being kicked around by LSU, the Huskies had to face another top ten team in Stanford. Fortunately for Washington, Stanford is anything but a top ten team this year despite the high ranking. So while Justin Wilcox has definitely changed the way …

OREGON FOOTBALL WEEK 6: #23 huskies hoping for upset in Autzen

Josh White FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Who they are: University of Washington Huskies – Pacific-12 North Conference Head coach: Steve Sarkisian (4th year) School Colors: Purple and Gold Located: Seattle, Washington Mascot: Harry the Husky 2011 record and rankings: 7-6 (5-4, 5th place Pac-12) Alamo Bowl losers to Baylor 67-56. This year/Last week: #23 3-1 (1-0)/ Recorded an upset of then #8 Stanford on Thursday night, …

In 113 years of Ducks-Huskies, Oregon’s time is now

Brian Libby History

As the Ducks and Huskies get ready to renew a rivalry that began in 1900 (with a 43-0 Ducks victory), there is a lot to play for, be it for this year’s squads with bowl and championship dreams, or as another chapter in a more than century-long conflict. Perhaps more than any other program, Washington seems to represent for the …

A look at Oregon’s Recruiting Class So Far, and The Big Four Most Coveted

Chris Charbonnier FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With the season now in full swing, recruiting is really starting to pick up. Every week there are official visitors at Autzen Stadium to experience the Oregon lore first-hand and see the unbelievable facilities. Most recently, during the weekend of the Arizona game, the Ducks picked up two huge new verbal commitments from two 4-star rated brothers from San Diego, …

Recruiting Update: How the heck do you say that kid’s name?!

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Prospects It’s difficult to imagine that current running back Kenjon Barner will no longer man the Oregon backfield following this season. Just think of where Oregon was at when he arrived–Oregon coming off a Sun Bowl victory over USF after it seemed like the Ducks were finally over the hump and bound for the BCS, until Dennis Dixon’s knee …

IS PAST SUCCESS AIDING OREGON’S RANKING?

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With all due respect to the wonderful analysts who make up the AP and coaches polls, as we sit five weeks into the season, one can’t help but wonder about the current college football rankings. Alabama, at number one, gets a pass. After the Tide, however, things get a little tricky. But let’s back up here just a tad. Since …

The Curious Case of Justin Wilcox: For Oregon Is Fourth Time The Charm?

FishDuck Staff Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

Washington Head Coach Steve Sarkisian’s calling card since taking over up in Montlake for Tyrone Willingham has been that of a true oddity; leader of a team that stuns the nation one week, then look completely incompetent the next. He loses to teams Washington should have beaten, and manages to pull off huge upsets over programs that the Huskies have …