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  • 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 …

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  • 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 …

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  • Leader of the PAC – Ducks Post Historic Draft Class

    The Oregon Ducks had five former players — the most of any PAC-12 team – drafted this weekend in the 2013 NFL Draft. It is bittersweet for us Duck fans to see our players move on to the next level but this progress in players getting …

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  • Oregon’s Own Mr. Irrelevant

    As the 2013 NFL Draft was nearing its midway point of the third and final day, I could not help but wonder why Oregon standout Kenjon Barner had yet to be picked.  Sure, Barner only had one year of being  a true starter under his belt, but …

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  • “Oregon Doesn’t Put Players Into the League”

    We’ve all heard the story from recruits: “Come to (Insert School Here), our system puts players into the NFL.  Oregon may make you a good college player, but Oregon can’t put lineman into the NFL. With defensive end Dion Jordan (3rd overall pick by Miami) and offensive …

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  • 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 …

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  • Notes from around the college football nation: Chip Kelly sings and NFL Draft news

    It’s here…the college football playoff.  The commissioners of each conference just got done meeting and will hammer out the final details, so we can finally enjoy that playoff atmosphere in college football.  So what are they going to call the “college football playoff”?….the College Football Playoff.  Yep…no …

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  • 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 …

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  • Fun with Writer’s Block

    Some days a deadline looms and nothing in particular comes to mind.  Creative writing isn’t something that can be forced, so when it doesn’t come, I just have to wait it out.  As I go through my day, something will organically grow…I hope.  Meanwhile: 12:17 …

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  • NFL Draft Helps Usher In New Era At Oregon

    By next Sunday night, as many as five former Ducks could find themselves on planes, headed off to the next venture in life, with the NFL staring them in the face. Back in Eugene, spring ball 2013 will soon be a wrap, ushering in the quiet period …

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