Oregon Conference Update: Devastation on the Diamond, Hope on the Track, Course

Jack Heffernan FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

After seasons that were riveting in their own unique ways, both the baseball and softball teams saw their season come to an end on Sunday. The No.1-ranked softball team fell short of its championship goals, while baseball could not advance in the NCAA playoffs — owing in large part to losing two of its top pitchers early in the season and the …

How the Ducks Will Shut Down Rich Rod and the Wildcats in 2014

Joe Daniel Coach's Opinion

In 2013, the Arizona Wildcats and Head Coach Rich Rodriguez tore through the Ducks and the nearly non-existent Oregon defense that day raised a lot of questions among Ducks faithful. But I’m here to tell you, Duck fans, that the future is bright. The Oregon defense can shut this Arizona offense down in 2014, without any major changes. And that’s good, because …

The Unlikely Trap Game on Oregon’s Schedule

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I’m not saying it is going to happen; just saying it is possible. Not likely, just possible. Like writing a will before travelling abroad: if there’s even a moderate chance of something bad happening, prudent people take precautions to mitigate the danger. Wills are written in case the unexpected happens, that remote possibility no one else saw coming, to let everyone know you …

Horrible Situation Turns into an Incredible Outcome

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  A few weeks ago the University of Oregon basketball team took a huge hit, as it lost three vital pieces to the future of the program due to some unacceptable actions that have been covered in depth. The entire nation heard of the situation, and surely an untrue stigma has been placed upon the university. Coach Dana Altman has expressed …

College Football Nation: NCAA on Trial and Auburn’s Paint Job

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  As this off season drags on, we really have only the Conference Media days to keep us busy along with the NCAA going to court against everyone. The NCAA will be on trial for five different cases in the upcoming months. All cases will change the college football world dramatically, if won. With all this going on, the SEC …