Ducks Volleyball: Where No Duck Has Gone Before

Carl Blackwell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Ducks are in uncharted waters. The #5 Oregon Ducks Women’s volleyball team entered the second round of the NCAA tournament for only the third time in the history of the program. In their previous attempts, the Ducks did not advance past the round of 16. Emotions ran high against the #12 BYU Cougars on Friday. Although they would wind …

Recruiting Analysis: Confusing Developments

Chris Charbonnier FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

“What in the world are the coaches doing?” Oregon’s recruiting philosophy has always been a bit of a mystery, but some of the recent happenings have left many more confused than ever. Let’s take a look at some of the recent head-scratchers. It seemed to start with Gareon Conley, a Tier-1 cornerback prospect that recently de-committed from Michigan, and by all …

We See Kansas State Bruises, But We Wanted SEC Blood

Joey Holland FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

What would happen if an unstoppable force were to meet an immovable object? If Oregon had received a bowl bid to play a top SEC team with an elite defense instead of Kansas State, then the college football world may have finally found an answer to that age-old question. I don’t mean to take away from the No. 5-ranked Wildcats …

Recruiting Update: Oregon Mounting Raid in SEC’s Backyard?

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting News/Offers Oregon’s post-Civil War recruiting trips may have yielded a new angle in the deep South. Once a seemingly untouchable region, the walls of the “southern accent” conference aren’t so tall anymore. Somewhat of a sleeper storyline, linebackers coach Don Pellum visited and offered rising senior Zach Cunningham (NR/Pinson, AL). Oregon is a strong contender to land the 6’4″, 196 …

Why Chip Kelly Bolts To The NFL – And Why He Stays

Carl Blackwell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

For as long as Chip Kelly stays at Oregon, we’re destined to hear the chatter about him leaving for the NFL. For the most part it’s a lot of talk, completely based on specualtion; however, after having flirted with a coaching position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kelly has let the cat out of the bag and the subject will …

Why Do I Hate the Huskies?

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I hate them because, without the Don James cheating years, they never actually dominated anything. I hate them because they knew they would win if they knocked our quarterbacks out of the game with cheap (and late, way late!) hits in the 80’s. I hate them because of the guy that chanted “It just doesn’t matter” when we took the …

The 2012 Duckademy Awards

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Night!  The streets are filled with elegant ladies and dashing gentlemen arriving at The Kodak Theater in Tinseltown U.S.A.  This is the night that we’ve all been waiting for.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present their coveted statuettes to some of the most deserving rich people er…artistes, craftsmen, poets, and geniuses in the …

FishDuck Recruiting Special: Pac-12 Talent Countdown No. 6 – 4

Chris Charbonnier FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The following is the No. 6 – 4 countdown of Pac-12 schools, part of Chris Charbonnier‘s ongoing special report for FishDuck.com.   The introduction of this series is located here: http://fishduck.com/2012/02/fishduck-recruiting-special-pac-12-talent-introduction/ The countdown of No. 12 – 10 is located here: http://fishduck.com/2012/02/fishduck-recruiting-special-pac-12-talent-12-10/ The countdown of No. 9 – 7 is located here: http://fishduck.com/2012/02/fishduck-recruiting-special-pac-12-talent-9-7/   In case you missed the introduction, …

One-on-One: Derrick Deadwiler (Oregon WR 1991-93)

FishDuck Staff Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

Each week FishDuck.com’s Kurt Liedtke will be speaking with current/former student athletes, other FishDuck contributors, and outside experts in a one-on-one conversation, the FishDuck.com One-On-One weekly video podcast. This week Kurt was joined by former Oregon Ducks wide receiver Derrick Deadwiler (1991-1993) to discuss how he came to Oregon, his playing days, how he met his wife, and his post-football …

Recruiting Update: Holy Linebackers Batman!…and the Fastest 60m Time in the Nation

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting: Oregon’s had its share of stalwarts line up in no-man’s land behind the defensive front. Resonating names the likes of Dave Wilcox, Blair Phillips, Spencer Paysinger, Casey Matthews, and current backer Michael Clay, have made it their business to stuff the run and match strides with opposing receivers in pass coverage. The Ducks will look to the prep …

Seriously…What’s All That Racket!?

FishDuck Staff FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Let’s face it, tennis is not considered a major sport in American culture, ESPN.com doesn’t even list it in their sports tab bar. It’s kept hidden under “more sports” if you are frantically googling in an attempt to find it. Tennis really only gains attention if names like McEnroe, Agassi, Sampras, Williams, Nadal and Federer are attached, and even then …