2015 NFL Draft: Marcus Mariota – The Dallas Cowboys

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Over the next five weeks, FishDuck.com Feature Writer Caleb Couturie will be analyzing the 25 teams in the NFL Draft that may look to select Marcus Mariota. Previous Article: Click here No 23: The Dallas Cowboys DAL’s Draft Pick: Twenty-seventh DAL’s 2015 Cap Space: $13,048,384 DAL’s Top Needs: LB, Pass Rusher, CB This is where my readers will begin to think I’m crazy. Sure, other situations make sense because …

A Title Remains Elusive, but Greatness is Already Ours

Brian Libby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

In the wake of Oregon’s loss to Ohio State in the national championship game, it is perhaps inevitable that we stop and assess the state of Duck football: both how far we’ve come and what it takes to make that final step. One senses two disparate facts: that Oregon has cemented itself as one of the premier programs in college …

Big Shoes to Fill, But Not the Ones You’re Thinking

Ashley Young FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Nationally, all minds have focused on Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota and who will fill his giant, humble shoes. My mind is elsewhere, namely, on the Oregon Ducks defense. The Ducks offense would not be The Duck Offense if it weren’t for the guys on the field the most. Our defense held big, bad Michigan State to 27 points, powerhouse Stanford to 16 points, and flashy Utah to 27 …

Recruiting Update: Oregon Takin’ Bones from Peterson?

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting News Now in the twilight of the 2015 recruiting cycle, Oregon appears to remain in the game for several top prospects. The next few weeks leading up to signing day will be a juggling act of who to bring on campus, which is not a bad quandary considering the type of athletes eyeing Oregon. Just to the north, linebacker …

Carrington’s Father Claims Secondhand Smoke

Nik Brownlee FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Darren Carrington was ineligible for the national title game because he failed an NCAA drug test; he tested positive for marijuana. However, according to Carrington’s father, Darren Carrington Sr., his son wasn’t smoking at all, but rather, the failed test was the result of secondhand smoke. Carrington Sr. played eight seasons in the NFL and started for the Chargers in …

Another First for Marcus Mariota?

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The 2014 football season was a season of firsts for the Ducks and undoubtedly one that will be remembered as one of the greatest of all time. This off-season will be just as historic with the departure of Marcus Mariota and another potential first, the retiring of an Oregon Duck jersey. Reported by Geoffrey Arnold of The Oregonian an online …

EWU QB Vernon Adams Transferring To Oregon? Huge Risk Or Huge Reward For Ducks?

Adam Kruse FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Who is Vernon Adams? Maybe the next quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Daily rumors are swirling as to potential candidates to become the next quarterback at Oregon. Monday, Head Coach Mark Helfrich said, “We’re going to exhaust every path to find the right guy, the right fit, but we certainly believe in who’s on campus and what’s to come.” One …

Former Oregon QB Bill Musgrave Hired as Raiders Offensive Coordinator

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Since former Oregon head coach Chip Kelly left Eugene for the NFL, Oregon fans have seen some of their brightest star players join Kelly in Philadelphia. But, one former Duck, Bill Musgrave, is leaving Kelly’s coaching staff after accepting the offensive coordinator position with the Oakland Raiders. Bill Musgrave has joined the Oakland Raiders coaching staff as offensive coordinator. — OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) January …

2015 NFL Draft: Marcus Mariota – The Denver Broncos

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Over the next five weeks, FishDuck.com Feature Writer Caleb Couturie will be analyzing the 25 teams in the NFL Draft that may look to select Marcus Mariota. Previous Article: Click here No. 24: The Denver Broncos DEN’s Draft Pick: Twenty Eighth DEN’s 2015 Cap Space: $32,230,879 DEN’s Top Needs: LB, DE, QB/WR/TE After the news leaked that Peyton Manning had been playing with a torn quad for the …

Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Conference Update

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

A few weeks into the always fun Pac-12 play, the league is shaking itself out like I thought. Arizona would succeed, Arizona State wouldn’t, and Oregon was a complete mystery. Each Pac-12 team brims with talent, regardless of ranking. The ephemeral beauty of the game itself warrants a look into the entire league, and see who is where as of now. Top of the Pac Arizona (16-2; 4-1, Pac-12) The Wildcats were …

Is Oregon Soft or Is the National Media Lazy?

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

My head is going to explode from the old, but new national narrative about Oregon being “soft.” Yes, I know I am supposed to provide you and a couple of hundred coaches an analysis article each Tuesday, but we have 51 other weeks for that. We have to slay this dragon once and for all while providing you a link …

Oregon Extends Offer to Top 100 Linebacker

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Hot off an appearance in the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship, Mark Helfrich and staff have not wasted anytime in building the Ducks’ already outstanding recruiting class. Earlier today, 247sports.com reported that Oregon has extended an offer to Top 100 linebacker Josh Smith. Smith is considered by many to be one of the best linebacker recruits in the country this year. The 6’3, 230-pound …