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  • Gardner & Berry on Bowerman Watch List

      Here in Eugene Bill Bowerman, his legacy as the University of Oregon’s Track & Field head coach from 1949-72, and his cofounding of global giant NIKE are legendary.  As a tribute to this influential figure, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), with the …

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  • Ducks Impress in Field Events at John Knight Twilight

    Monmouth, OR: The Ducks’ women’s track and field team came into the week ranked second in the nation, looking to continue their success. The team has made quite the impression lately, and on Friday it was the Ducks in the field events who really made an impact. Laura Bobek shined …

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  • Rose Bowl Blog of a Crazed Duck Fan

    January 2, 2012- 1;34 a.m:  Decided on Rose Bowl attire.  Going to go with white hoodie, with silver “O” and silver wings.  I know we’re wearing dark, but the hoodie is undefeated this season.  It did very well in taking down the Beavs.  Maybe it …

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  • Run Against OSU

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  • Oregon finishes a great accomplishment; now faces a month of unfinished business

    In  the last two weeks, Oregon has beaten bad teams with sloppy performances, 49-21 over Oregon State, 49-31 over UCLA. Neither win was artistic. The Ducks displayed enough athleticism and verve to put an outmanned opponent away, but each time they sputtered awhile on offense, …

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  • Keys to the game: Oregon State at Oregon

    It’s the Civil War, but the Beavers are trying to send the Ducks to the Alamo. If they succeed, it will be the most rewarding and jubilant 4-8 season in history. For most of the year Oregon State hasn’t run the ball or defended the …

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  • Oregon recruiting: Dwayne Stanford II is the receiver the Oregon offense needs

    He’s announcing tomorrow morning and they may not get him, because a dozen elite schools have him at the top of their board. But Dwayne Stanford II is the type of target Oregon’s quarterback needed on the final drive on Saturday night. Stanford is 6-4, …

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  • Keys to the game: assorted quack, smack and facts for Oregon at Colorado

    The keys to the game are different for this one. An Oregon loss is so unlikely, given the dismal state of the Colorado football program, which is a walking MASH unit at 1-6, that this game is more about what the Ducks achieve and accomplish …

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  • Tales from the stat sheet: a reason for Duck fans to be concerned about the ASU game

    Turnovers are a can of football whup-ass. They are psychologically demoralizing and statistically devastating. Les Miles thinks it’s the most significant statistic to predict victory. The Mad Hatter’s football sanity is often questioned, but one thing remains certain: you can’t score without the ball, either …

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  • Loss of Clay a challenge for the Oregon defense

    Every defense needs an enforcer. Michael Clay was emerging as that guy for the Oregon Ducks. Through two games he had 21 tackles, tied for the most in the conference. The Ducks have played two more since without him, and he’s still fourth on the …

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