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  • Thank God That’s Over!

    February has to be the month that contains the highest suckiness quotient of the other 12 months combined.  For one thing football, in all of its incarnations, is over.     And to make matters worse, we are all tired of being cold and wet. …

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    Seniors Rally Ducks Past Beavers, Reclaim Pac-12 Lead

    After freshman Dominic Artis bounced in a three-pointer to break a 52-52 tie with 11:31 left in Thursday’s Civil War at Matthew Knight Arena, Oregon’s four seniors scored 29 of the final 30 points of the game as the Ducks roared past Oregon State, 85-75, …

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  • Oregon Unknowns: Teaching Life Lessons from the Comfort of Your Car

    Our new Friday series is the OREGON UNKNOWNS, where we look at interesting stories or facts about our beloved Ducks that few casual fans know about!  Former Oregon running back Allan Amundson (#34, 1999-2002) started his career on the field quickly for the Ducks as a true freshman.   He …

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  • Behind the Curtain: Inside the Press Box

    With FishDuck adding coverage to more sports each season, I frequently get asked the question, “What’s it like to be in the press box?”  I could say, “Look on the internet”, except for one problem: there isn’t much of an answer. The question is, why …

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    Developing Offensive Linemen for the Zone Scheme

    When watching the Oregon Ducks execute their high octane run game it is easy to get caught up in the playmaking ability of their skill players. Watching guys like Marcus Mariota and De’Anthony Thomas is exhilarating.  What some fail to realize is the success or …

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  • The Bowl Game that Changed Oregon Football

    Most Duck fans are familiar with the play that changed Oregon football. Kenny Wheaton’s early break on Washington quarterback Damon Huard’s pass deep in Duck territory and subsequent 97-yard touchdown return propelled the Ducks into the 1995 Rose Bowl and forever improved the program’s trajectory. The play …

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    Oregon’s Pitchers Mow Down Portland 3-1

    Midweek games usually showcase extended relief outings, with mediocre pitching and uninspired offense – unless you have a pitching staff like Oregon’s.  The #6 Ducks were pressed to find a fourth starter for their Tuesday night matchup with Portland at PK Park, especially since typical fourth-starter …

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  • Recruiting Update: Oregon Shadowing Speed in New Jersey Backwoods?

    Football Recruiting News Oregon’s backfield draw continues to illuminate marquee preps. One such senior-to-be, tailback Jonathan Hilliman (NR/Jersey City, NJ) claims an Oregon offer this past season and enters 2014 as one of the nation’s elite runners. “I have to get out there see what Oregon …

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  • Flashback: From Third String Benchwarmer To Star…Within Minutes

      Special teams has played an important role in the past 20 years of Oregon football.  Specifically, Oregon fans, players, and coaches take great pride in the kicking game.  During the great era of the mid-90’s – mid-2000’s rise to fame, the Oregon Faithful saw …

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  • Leading the Charge, Duck Style

    As Charles Dickens once wrote in a Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness…,” which seems to sum up the Oregon men’s basketball season to …

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