Altman’s Recruiting Haul
Dana Altman has the Duck basketballers moving in the right direction for their 2013 campaign. The fourth year coach has worked relentlessly this offseason to replenish a team that’s losing key parts from to their Sweet 16 squad. It’s time to look into what’s in …
Read More →Thomas with the Carry, Fisher with the TD
Being so small in stature has helped De’Anthony Thomas more than it has hurt him. Aside from two fumbles against LSU in the opening game of his career, the Black Mamba has been nothing short of brilliant over the past two seasons. For every turnover, …
Read More →Let’s Take A Second And Just…Breathe
As normal high school students throw their graduation caps in the air celebrating an accomplishment in life, they can exhale a long gasp of air knowing they have a long, fun-filled summer ahead of them. However, an upcoming Division I football player is only beginning to inhale as his stress has only …
Read More →Ducks’ Quarterback Controversy???
First team All PAC-12 and Heisman candidate Marcus Mariota returns at quarterback to lead the Ducks to what should be another great season. With last year’s backup Bryan Bennett transferring to Southeastern Louisiana, the competition continues to heat up for the number two position. Battling …
Read More →The Good, the Bad, and the Funny
College football players come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and personalities. There are always the athletes who stick out on the field, but which Ducks would win the personality award? The good guy, bad guy, and funny guy – three categories, three players, three awards. The …
Read More →FishDuck.com Featured in Washington Post!
We received an endorsement from an unexpected source today as the sports section of the Washington Post ran a wonderful article by Keith McMillan about learning from our site, FishDuck.com. His article, Zone Read Crash Course is generous in his praise of what we are …
Read More →Jimmy Sherfy is First Team All-American!
EUGENE, Ore. – Jimmie Sherfy has been named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced. Sherfy finished the season second in the nation in saves with 21 while boasting a 2-0 record with a 2.25 ERA. He struck …
Read More →Will Foggy Thinking Sink Playoff?
Unless some clear thinking comes along, the four team playoff will only be half as bad as the BCS Championship. The selection process labors under a number of myths, starting with the ridiculous idea that a win is a win is a win. In …
Read More →A Look at PAC-12 Returning Starters
With a maximum four-year career in NCAAF, player turnover year-to-year creates questions under the best of circumstances. It gets even tougher when players have stellar seasons and then bolt for the NFL as soon as they are draft-eligible. The NCAA defines a returning starter as a player who started a minimum …
Read More →E.J. Singler’s Next Stop Is The NBA
The State of Oregon is not typically a hotspot when it comes to breeding NBA athletes. Only four Oregonians are currently playing in the big show: Detroit Pistons small forward Kyle Singler, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Ronnie Brewer, Toronto Raptor shooting guard Terrence Ross and Houston …
Read More →Filling the Gaps on Defense
Expectations were high for senior linebackers Dion Jordan, Kiko Alonso and Michael Clay last season, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. The trio was the backbone of the programs’ best defense in recent memory and combined for 226 tackles (22 percent of the team total), …
Read More →Who Will Be Crowned King Of The Backs?
Quick, fast, elusive, hungry, leader: these are qualities that make our running backs some of the top in the nation. From LaMichael James to Kenjon Barner, no one questioned the legitimacy of the Ducks’ backfield…until now. With Chip Kelly flocking to Philadelphia to be a …
Read More →What Should Duck Fans Expect from Colt Lyerla this Season?
Colt Lyerla oozes potential. Utilized in a number of ways during his sophomore season, the TE from Hillsboro was a vital weapon in the Duck offense, with 25 receptions for 392 yards and 6 touchdowns. During the Arizona game, he ran from the backfield as part of a jumbo formation, using his …
Read More →Cleavinger & Irvin named All-Americans!
EUGENE, Ore. – Garrett Cleavinger and Cole Irvin have been named second-team All-America by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced today. It is the second honor for both pitchers who were named to the Louisville Slugger’s Freshmen All-American Baseball Team last …
Read More →Defensive Players Looking for Trouble
Several Duck players are facing allegations of unfair play from opposing players, fans, and coaches. Alleged infractions range from an “excessive, repeated, and public display of ball skills” charge for Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, to much more serious “potentially dangerous combination of size and athleticism” charges for …
Read More →Ducks Take Home A Slew of Victories at NCAAs
On the last day of the NCAA National Championship meet at historic Hayward Field, Duck athletes had to work hard to earn their hardware. However, the Oregon men’s track & field team still walked away with a fourth place finish, while the women earned …
Read More →Arsalan Kazemi Is NBA Bound
The Iranian-born basketball star made a huge splash on the Oregon sports scene last season. The 6′ 7″, 226-lb power forward helped the Ducks make a Sweet 16 push and played a big part in putting Oregon basketball on the national radar. After transferring from …
Read More →Flocks of Three: A Trio of Ducks Drafted on Saturday
Mike Piazza, John Smoltz, Dusty Baker, Roy Oswalt, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Keith Hernandez. What do these names have in common? A) They were/still are MLB stars, and B) they were all drafted after the 21st round. This is mentioned because Oregon outfielder Brett Thomas was …
Read More →Ducks Baseball Looks to Fill in Offensive Holes
The Oregon baseball team was surprisingly knocked out in the regional round, as the eighth overall national seed could not muster enough offense to fend off the Rice Owls. The Ducks had a tremendous pitching effort this year. The combined 2.80 ERA for the staff …
Read More →MLB Draft: Three Ducks Selected on Friday
After ten rounds of the MLB draft, three Oregon Ducks have been selected: first baseman Ryon Healy by the Oakland A’s (3rd round, 100th overall pick), closer Jimmie Sherfy by the Arizona Diamondbacks (10, 300), and reliever Cole Wiper by the Texas Rangers (10, 310). Healy was …
Read More →The Habit of Kicking
You know what’s worse than field goals? Missed field goals. Everybody agrees that this is a truism. Some, however, might take it one step further and say that the only thing worse than missing field goals is attempting them at all. To my mind, when …
Read More →Will newly passed bill ruin student-athlete and coaches relationships?
The Oregon Legislature has recently passed a social media privacy bill for college students. This means that superiors at Oregon universities and colleges will not be able to oblige students into giving their passwords to social media accounts. The bill was passed on Monday and …
Read More →Sitting Among the Pro Scouts….
How cool is it to sit among MLB Professional Baseball Scouts? It is fun to listen in, watch them take notes, and then peek over their shoulder at the speeds on the radar guns they bring along to record pitching speeds. I have access to …
Read More →Ducks Successful on First Day of NCAAs
The confines of Hayward Field were buzzing today as the top athletes from around the nation began the first day of competition at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, begin today with many of the shorter distance races. That schedule was particularly favorable for the …
Read More →Predicting the Pac-12 South
Featured Photo Courtesy of Pac-12 Now that I have done my prediction for the standings of the Pac-12 North, I thought it appropriate to do the same for our Pac-12 brethren from the South. Here is my list. Would love to hear your thoughts on …
Read More →Remember the Man
Legendary Oregon Track Coach (and NIKE co-founder) Bill Bowerman once said, “If you have a body, you’re an athlete.” I interpret Bowerman’s words as meaning that whether you compete for the Ducks at Hayward Field or you’re just starting your first exercise program, you should …
Read More →Predicting the Pac-12 North
Featured Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cline A heart-wrenching loss to Stanford last year was the only thing keeping the Ducks from reaching the National Title game and kept us from becoming just the fourth team all-time to win four straight conference championships outright. We owe …
Read More →Nation Heads to Eugene for Track & Field Championships
“So it begins” King Theoden ominously murmured as the Uruks of Isengard descended upon Rohan. This Wednesday another battle, though not so mythological, takes place at Hayward Field as the top collegiate athletes from around the country flock to Eugene for the NCAA National Championship …
Read More →Could Oregon play a new SEC foe in the future?
There have been talks on and off regarding the Texas A&M Aggies and Oregon Ducks meeting in the near future. Originally the schools had agreed in principle to a home-and-home series starting in 2018. A&M would travel to Autzen in 2018 and the Ducks would return the …
Read More →Eight BOLD Predictions for #8: Marcus Mariota
He will eclipse 388 pass attempts. Mariota completed 68.5% of his 336 pass attempts last season, tied for 6th-best nationally. With Barner gone, expect 30+ attempts per game this season. He will be pulled early from 8+ games. The 2013 Ducks will be dominant. Don’t …
Read More →Can’t Beat The Best… Or Can You?
The average smelly, broken down high school locker room and the lavish Ducks’ locker room are light years apart – and about to go to light centuries. The Casanova Center has been one of the most technologically advanced training facilities since its opening in 1991. In …
Read More →Is “Continuity” the new Ducks’ motto?
The Oregon football team is the only national title contender this offseason to have changed coaches. The assumption is when a new coach comes into a program it takes some time to acclimate to his new ways and strategies; this can be apparent on …
Read More →Comparing Kings and Coaches
To see the difference between former head coach Chip Kelly and newly promoted head coach Mark Helfrich doesn’t take rocket science, or any science at all for that matter. They are like apples and oranges, night and day, Ducks and Beavers. Since I am into this …
Read More →The Allure of the “O”
It was an early Saturday morning on May 11th when I went jogging over the river and through the woods and noticed an increasing number of people as I got closer to Autzen. “Alright, I gotta see what’s going on over here,” I said to myself. I reached the Leo Harris Parkway to …
Read More →Early Game Times, National Telecasts Highlight Early Season Football Schedule
From Oregon Sports Media EUGENE, Ore. – The University of Oregon will open the 2013 football season with consecutive early home kickoffs on national television networks, it was revealed by the Pac-12 Conference Wednesday. The Ducks’ Aug. 31 opener vs. Nicholls State at Autzen Stadium …
Read More →Weakest Position This Fall?
Oregon is known for using countless players on defense, rotating every couple plays. On offense, outside of running back, there isn’t a whole lot of player movement until later in the game. Backup receivers come into play if the offense is on a sustained drive, as …
Read More →Will Dotson be a first round pick?
Damyean Dotson showed flashes of brilliance throughout his freshman campaign. He struggled at times as might be expected of a freshman, but all in all, he had a tremendous first season in Eugene. The question is: can he improve enough over the course of the next two or three seasons to …
Read More →“THAT GUY?” – NO THANKS!
How would you like to be “THAT GUY” – the one who inspired Chip Kelly’s immortal words, “Hey, will you shut up?!” No? Well, it could be worse. You could be “that guy” who single-handedly ended Oregon’s drive to the BCS Championship by taking out …
Read More →Vote for Sherfy as Stopper of the Year!
From Oregon Media Services EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon closer Jimmie Sherfy is one of 30 semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award, USA Baseball announced on Thursday. Sherfy, a 2012 All-American and finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award, was also on the award’s preseason …
Read More →Oshay Dunmore, Decathlete or DB?
Life has been a blur for Oshay Dunmore since he graduated from Newport (OR) High School, but that’s how it is when you’re a two-sport athlete at Oregon. Last year he earned a reputation as a worker while redshirting in football and track; however …
Read More →Oregon Baseball Awarded NCAA #8 Seed & Regional Host!
EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon Ducks earned the No. 8 overall seed in the 2013 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship and will host the four-team Eugene Regional starting this Friday at PK Park. No. 1 Oregon (45-15) plays No. 4 South Dakota State on Friday …
Read More →Ducks Flock Home to Track & Field National Championships
Unlike other sports where entire teams either advance or go home, track & field is a race-by-race proposition. After a sterling run of performances at the Western Prelimiminary Rounds in Austin, Texas this weekend, where the Ducks advanced 29 of their 46 competing athletes, the flock is both advancing and flying home to Eugene …
Read More →Will Ifo Ekpre-Olomu be invited to Radio City Music Hall next year?
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu has been targeted by many draft analysts as a first-round pick in next year’s 2014 NFL Draft. Ifo broke out on the scene last season with a tally of 4 interceptions and 63 tackles. His coming out party was in the win against Washington …
Read More →Thorpe to play for USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
EUGENE, Ore. – Sophomore left-hander Tommy Thorpe has accepted an invitation to play for the 2013 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team this summer. Oregon’s Friday night starter, Thorpe has a 6-4 record with a 2.39 ERA this season while helping the Ducks to a 43-13 …
Read More →Just How Good Can Dotson Be?
Last year as a freshman, Damyean Dotson was instrumental in our success on the court. He got better month by month and played his best basketball during the NCAA tournament, scoring 17 points against Oklahoma State in the first round (technically second round) and a …
Read More →Heisman Hopeful
Gary Breedlove Photography Over the past several years, our beloved Ducks have had a number of players named to the preseason Heisman watch list. Two seasons ago it was LaMichael James garnering the attention. LaMichael ultimately fell short of winning the award, but finished the …
Read More →Pac-12 or Big “Ten?”
Two legendary conferences have been meeting in the Rose Bowl for decades. The Big Ten and Pac-12 have some of the most memorable games in college football postseason history: the 1997 matchup between Ohio State and Arizona State, the 1988 battle that saw Michigan State defeat …
Read More →The Official Pre-Meet for the “Prelims”
The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships begin today at 10:00 a.m. with three days of preliminary rounds segregated by East and West sites. For the Ducks, this means competing in Austin, Texas, against the best of the West. The competition is comprised of 20 events each for men and …
Read More →You Can Have Whatever You Like
Sitting in the stands with my brother and his fiance in Section 33, I often stare down at the field, amazed by our offense. Like most fans, the second they step on the field I am on my feet, antsy to see which rabbit gets …
Read More →The Ducks’ Next 1,000 Yard Receiver?
Since the Ducks have become “The Ducks” we’ve predominantly been known as a running team. The Ducks have had 1,000 yard rushers over the past five seasons in Jeremiah Johnson, LeGarrette Blount, LaMichael James, and Kenjon Barner – pretty impressive stuff for any team in any …
Read More →The Calm Before the Track & Field Storm
I love the moments just before a race when the runners set up their blocks and get into the proverbial “zone.” Then an official’s voice is heard and states, in a voice like a NASA rocket launch countdown, “Runners warm up… sweats off… runners on your marks,” and finally, “Good luck …
Read More →Sportscenter’s Not Top 10
When a team is known for its offensive flash, like the Oregon Ducks are, it’s easy to forget about the men doing the dirty work in the trenches – the men who are making the offense do its thing. These men don’t make Sportscenter’s Top 10, and they don’t care. Oregon …
Read More →Moore Posts 100th Win as No. 3 Ducks Halt Tar Heels, 3-0, in NCAA Softball Regional
EUGENE – The No. 3 University of Oregon softball team (48-9) advanced to its fourth straight NCAA Regional Final with a 3-0 win over North Carolina (40-9) Friday afternoon at Howe Field. En route to her school-record 100th career victory, senior Jessica Moore (26-4) struck …
Read More →Can Moser Fill Role of Kazemi?
Mike Moser and Arsalan Kazemi appear to be polar opposites. They grew up on opposite ends of the earth; one rocks a beard and the other rocks a half-beard. One is built like a bear while the other is built like a giraffe. But on …
Read More →No. 3 Duck Softball Tops Cougars in NCAA Regional Opener, 5 – 2
EUGENE – The No. 3 University of Oregon softball team (47-9) stayed perfect in NCAA Regional play under fourth-year head coach Mike White with its 5-2 win Thursday evening over BYU (33-24) at Howe Field. Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year Jessica Moore (26-4) cruised to …
Read More →Duck Softball Tops Nation with Six All Region Honors
EUGENE – For the second straight season, the University of Oregon softball team picked up a school-record six All-Pacific Region honors in the annual announcement by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Five Ducks received first-team laurels in the vote by region head coaches – senior …
Read More →Sherfy Named to Pitcher of the Year Watch List
EUGENE, Ore. – Jimmie Sherfy is one of 22 pitchers on the latest watch list for the 2013 Pitcher of the Year Award, sponsored by Diamond Sports and presented during the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s Night of Champions on June 29. The junior right-hander …
Read More →Kazemi the next big thing in L.A?
Last week, former Oregon forward Arsalan Kazemi worked out with the Lakers as the NBA draft nears. Kazemi had a breakout year and gained national attention in a top athletic conference, especially when the Ducks made their impressive run in the NCAA tournament. Kazemi was a significant factor in the …
Read More →Helfrich Needs a Nickname
Every great coach has a nickname. The Mad Hatter and Big Balls Chip are a few, but I have a feeling Mark Helfrich will earn one soon. With the charisma and charm he has, it won’t take Helfrich long for something to latch on. I …
Read More →Josh Huff: What’s Next?
Entering his senior season, Josh Huff is the only remaining receiver from the team that experienced the agony of defeat in the national championship game against Auburn. Last season, he led Duck receivers with 7 touchdowns on 32 receptions. The question now is: how will he perform …
Read More →Duck Softball Racks Up 17 All-Pac-12 Honors
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – In return for its historic conference run, the No. 3 University of Oregon softball team (46-9, 19-5) landed a record number of All-Pac-12 honors announced Wednesday. Jessica Moore[/caption]Senior right-hander Jessica Moore picked up Oregon’s second-ever Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year honor …
Read More →Josh Huff Is Underrated
The Ducks’ offensive weapons on the football field during the 2012 season were no secret — Kenjon Barner, De’Anthony Thomas and Marcus Mariota all became household names. But surely there had to be more pieces to the then Chip Kelly puzzle, right? I mean, is it possible that …
Read More →Basketball’s Transfer U
Since Dana Altman took over as head basketball coach three seasons ago we have had as many players transfer in and out of the program as any in college basketball. Heralded players such as Jameel Wilson and Malcolm Armstead left the program when Ernie …
Read More →One-Loss Oregon – A Playoff Regular?
The College Football Playoff is only a season from fruition. Coaches, analysts and NCAA higher-ups believe this is the next step in clearing up the BCS bowl issue, but I see more of the same with this ‘revolutionary’ new system. Over the last two seasons, …
Read More →Running Giants at Historic Hayward Field
Track Town, USA. The words bring to mind a few things: Eugene, the Ducks, Steve Prefontaine and lastly but most importantly, Hayward Field. Fans, athletes and coaches all over the world know about Hayward Field. Athletes and coaches love to compete there because of the knowledgeable …
Read More →Irvin has been named the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week!
EUGENE, Ore. – Freshman Cole Irvin has been named the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week after helping Oregon sweep Ohio State in a non-conference series last weekend. Irvin tossed his second complete-game shutout of the season, scattering six hits and striking out seven batters in …
Read More →A Duck Dynasty
When we think of sports dynasties, we think of teams such as the ’47-’62 New York Yankees, the ’91-’98 Chicago Bulls, or more recently Alabama’s football team. After this weekend, we can add another team to this list – the men of Oregon’s Outdoor Track & Field Team, who locked up their …
Read More →UO Family Mourns Alex Rovello After Diving Accident
EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon junior Alex James Rovello, a member of the men’s tennis team, died Saturday following a drowning accident on the McKenzie River. Linn County Sheriff’s office confirmed Rovello died as a result of a diving accident at Tamolitch Falls. “The …
Read More →Ducks Baseball poised to reach Omaha
The Oregon baseball team will never forget what happened to them last spring as they were ousted in late game heroics by Kent State. A Texas-leaguer which somehow fell was the Ducks demise as they came oh-so-close to reaching the College World Series in Omaha, …
Read More →Hit The Field If You Haven’t Already
If you haven’t been to PK Park or Howe Field, get off your hams and get to the stadiums! One of the most beautiful springs in a decade is upon us, and both the Ducks baseball and softball teams are ranked in the top-10. The softball …
Read More →A Baseball First: Ducks vs. Bucks
Oregon (34-11), which holds a half-game lead in the Pac-12 standings over Oregon State with three weeks to play in the regular season, steps out of conference this weekend to visit Ohio State (32-15). The three-game series in Columbus will be the first ever …
Read More →TransferU Strikes Again
Dana Altman is making a living in Eugene by bringing in top tier, seasoned talent. In his time at Oregon, Altman has already landed transfers Carlos Emory, Tony Woods, Devoe Joseph and Arsalan Kazemi. Players have taken note of Altman’s ability to incorporate and make …
Read More →Ducks Fly South for Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
The rainy clouds of winter have given way to bright blue skies and seventy degree weather. Spring is in full bloom, which can only mean one thing for Track Town USA — no, not the sudden influx of allergies, but rather track & field post season competition. …
Read More →Tolman named National Hitter of the Week!
EUGENE, Ore. — Freshman Mitchell Tolman has been named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Hitter of the Week the organization announced today. Tolman batted .474 (9-for-19) with a double, three walks and 14 RBI as Oregon won four of five games on the …
Read More →Fast: DAT vs. ORB
For the past two years, De’Anthony Thomas has been the fastest man in college football. He’s held is own on the track, too. Back on March 16, DAT posted just over a 21-second 200 meter dash at the Oregon Preview meet held at Historic Hayward Field. …
Read More →Tolman named Pac-12 Player of the Week!
EUGENE – Freshman Mitchell Tolman has been named the PAC-12 Conference Player of the Week. Tolman batted .474 (9-for-19) with a double, three walks, and 14 RBI, as Oregon won four of five games on the road last week — including a sweep of Washington …
Read More →No. 4 Ducks Bash Beavers, 8-0, to Clinch Pac-12 Title
EUGENE – The No. 4 University of Oregon softball team (45-7, 18-3) captured the PAC-12 regular season title Sunday with its five-inning, 8-0 Civil War victory over Oregon State (32-20, 7-14), Sunday afternoon at Howe Field. The PAC-12-leading Ducks swept the three-game series with the …
Read More →Track & Field Senior Stars’ Ascension into Twilight
As the sun set Friday over Hayward Field, and a perfect spring day slowly turned into the twilight of night, 19 seniors of the track and field team made their way onto the track for a sendoff ceremony. After being introduced, each senior received a yellow flower …
Read More →Undrafted But Not Unloved
First and foremost, well-deserved congratulations to the five Oregon players drafted in 2013. That said, not every Duck who entered the draft was fortunate enough to have his name called on draft day. Opportunity for those not drafted – free agency – takes place immediately after “Mr. Irrelevant” is chosen. Two …
Read More →2013 Duck Football: The Rush is Still On
With Kenjon Barner off to the NFL, can Oregon’s 2013 Oregon running backs rival 2012, when Kenjon Barner, De’Anthony Thomas and Byron Marshall rushed for a combined 2,915 yards and 36 touchdowns? Let’s take a look at what we saw at the spring game, …
Read More →Marcus Mariota to the NFL draft next year?
ESPN has tabbed Marcus Mariota as the fourth ranked quarterback if he enters the 2014 NFL draft. In his first year as a starter for the Ducks, Mariota had an impressive campaign, nearly leading the Ducks to the BCS championship game. With a year under his belt, Mariota will be …
Read More →Hayward: Home to the Human Race
During the Oregon Relays / Arkansas Dual, I got an inkling of the true meaning and experience of Hayward Field. What is so incredible is its ability to unify all – from the average fan to the Olympic athlete. Unlike Autzen or PK Park where there’s a deliberate barrier between fans and …
Read More →One Duck in Pac-12′s Top 12…
I’m not going to be that guy to sit here and yap on about how Oregon basketball was talented this season and performed to expectations. Coming into the season there were arguably no go-to guys – EJ Singler being the clear veteran scorer, though – …
Read More →Will Dion Be the Next Jason Taylor in Miami?
After seeing our beloved Dion Jordan go number 3 overall in the draft this past week to the Miami Dolphins, everyone in the sports world was quick to compare him to the future first ballot hall of famer Jason Taylor. No pressure right? WRONG…Don’t misunderstand …
Read More →Tolman Dominant in Shootout With Seattle
The Ducks headed north for a non-conference series with Seattle this week, and game one showcased the new, stronger Duck offense. Without much pitching to speak of from either ball club, Oregon received some huge performances from their offensive stars in a 12-7 victory over the Red …
Read More →Tebow to Philly?
No, it hasn’t happened – yet. Tim Tebow was released yesterday by the New York Jets. Apparently they would prefer this guy over a yet-to-be-doomed play-caller. Let’s look at why Chip should look at signing Tim Tebow, because I think it has real potential. I’m not …
Read More →Healy named Pac-12 Player of the Week
EUGENE, Ore. — Ryon Healy has been named the Pac-12 Player of the Week after leading Oregon to a 4-0 record last week, including a series sweep of No. 21 Stanford. The honor is the second of the season for the Ducks’ first baseman. Healy …
Read More →Chip Kelly still loves the PAC-12
Just because Chip Kelly left the PAC-12, it does not mean he forgot about it. With the 2013 NFL draft winding down, the Philadelphia Eagles selected four PAC-12 players out of eight picks. Sure, Chip is not the general manager but he surely had some …
Read More →Epic Draft Class to Set New Oregon Standard
With the 3rd selection in the 2013 NFL draft the Oakland Raiders have traded the pick to the Miami Dolphins…With the 3rd pick, the Dolphins select: Dion Jordan,DE/OLB (Oregon). That was the first of many deals that occurred on Thursday night and allowed our boy …
Read More →Cole Irvin Wanted to Go Bobbing for Appels
I was reading this article from UO’s Daily Emerald last week. It talks about coach George Horton’s shuffle of his pitching rotation, and as you might imagine, most of the story — written by Aubrey Wieber — discussed the impact of the rotation change, with quotes from players and coaches …
Read More →Corruption Cleverly Disguised As Justice…Dept.
Breaking news was reported that the Justice Department is seeking to sue Lance Armstrong for “damages”. Read ESPN’s account of the preliminary posturing here. The suit will seek damages for fraud, claiming that Armstrong was “unjustly enriched”. Armstrong will counter with the argument — and …
Read More →Is Football Back Yet?
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cline With the conclusion of the NCAA basketball tournament and even spring football winding down, the next big event in college sports for the football/basketball-minded isn’t until the fall when football returns. Yes, both professional and college baseball are going and we have the …
Read More →Oregon Basketball transfer leaves Ducks thin at position
Freshman point guard Willie Moore has opted to transfer from Oregon and head somewhere closer to his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. In recent reports, Moore has trimmed his list to Miami (OH) and Eastern Kentucky for his transfer. Willie Moore was a two-star ESPN recruit and …
Read More →Best Draft Class of All-Time?
With the draft just a day away, rumors swirling, deals being made like wildfire, and the whole sports universe focused on a singular event, Oregon may receive its most draft day attention ever. With sure fire top-10 pick Dion Jordan (DE, OLB), fringe first-rounder Kyle …
Read More →The Return of Fleet’s Formidable Foot
Even the tiniest of limbs are important to your every day life. I once broke my thumb, which made writing, typing, and even eating that bowl of cereal extremely difficult. How bad would it be to injure a back, leg, or foot so bad that simply moving around is unbearable? Unfortunately, Oregon …
Read More →Comparing Ducks to South Park Characters
People love to compare current college football players to NFL stars, but really that is just speculation. Comparing players to other people is a more accurate observation and a hell of a lot more fun. I figure I would compare some current Oregon football players …
Read More →Another Reason to Appreciate “I Love My Ducks”
10 days ago, somebody on YouTube by the name of K Marko released a — how should I phrase it? — entertaining video called “Dawg Bite (VIVA LA STOOL)” about the Georgia Bulldogs football team. Here it is: Just incredible. I first heard about this video …
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