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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

With Offense In Flux, It’s Time To Look At The Big Picture

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During Oregon’s 49-0 domination of Arizona on Saturday night, many in the press box began to flip through the record books, no doubt scouring the defensive section to see where the Ducks’ performance ranked all-time. Oregon, whose first-string defense rarely got to play more than a quarter and a half in their three non-conference games, saw Arizona enter their redzone …

FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 60

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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 …

FishDuck Game Review: Tenacious Defense, Timely Offense Lead to Shutout Victory Over Arizona

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On a crisp, cool night at a raucous Autzen Stadium, the feel of big-time football was finally back in the air. With the 22nd ranked Arizona Wildcats in town, conference play for the Ducks had returned. Oregon, after three straight blowouts, giving zero indication as to who they really were facing a rather soft out-of-conference schedule, entered the stadium clad …

Notes from around the college football nation: FSU rallies and LSU escapes with win

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Another week is in the books, and after all the games have been played I still feel like I will see Alabama playing Oregon for the national championship this year. Both teams seem to be having everything click on offense and defense at this point, and are separating themselves from the rest of the competition. Also, with conference play starting …

Game 4 Preview: Oregon vs. Arizona

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After three non-conference matchups to start the season, the Oregon Ducks open up Pac-12 play tonight when the Arizona Wildcats come into Autzen…And what a night it could be. The Wildcats, led by first-year head coach Rich Rodriguez, come in averaging over 600 yards per game, and promise to give Oregon its biggest challenge so far in this young season. …

OREGON FOOTBALL WEEK 4: Wildcats provide a fast-paced, four-quarter test

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Who They Are: University of Arizona Wildcats – Pacific-12 South Conference Head Coach: Richard A. Rodriguez (1st year) School Colors: Navy Blue and Cardinal Red Located: Tucson, Arizona 2011 Record and Rankings: 4-8 (2-7, 11th place Pac-12) This Year/Last Week: 3-0 / Cruised at home, shutting out the South Carolina State Bulldogs 56-0. Wk 1 Home: W 24-17 (OT) vs …

Opponent Analysis: Keys to Arizona

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On Saturday, Autzen Stadium will be the furthest possible point from traditional football. The Arizona-Oregon battle will be a duel of spread offensive gurus going at it, combined with a 3-3-5 vs. 3-4 Hybrid defensive showdown. Last year, Oregon ran all over the Wildcats in Tucson, and will be looking to do much of the same on Saturday. While Arizona …