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  • Recent History Shows Oregon is the New “Running Back U”

    Nine 1,000-yard rushers, seven NFL backs, and a finish among the nation’s top-six in rushing over each of the past six seasons. That pretty much summarizes Oregon football’s ground attack since 1999, making it arguably the most prestigious factory of running backs over the past …

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  • Tribute to Outstanding Former Duck/Native Oregonian Linebacker

    Oregon has seen many renowned linebackers.  Particularly in the past 20 years, many greats behind the D-line have led the team in tackles and stood out among defenders; anywhere from the “Gang Green era” to the Harrington era, all the way to the more recent …

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  • Comparing Marcus Mariota to One of Oregon’s All-Time Greats

    “Johnny Football” may have received the most media hype among an emerging class of elite freshman quarterbacks in 2012 (deservedly so), but Marcus Mariota is arguably the most complete of the batch. The Flyin’ Hawaiian gave the Ducks a seamless transition from Darron Thomas, who …

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  • Oregon Unknowns: An Unforgettable Halftime at Indiana

    A great trivia question for Duck football fans: What was the longest winning streak by a Duck team prior to their 11 straight in 2001-02 (counting overlapping seasons)?  Oregon finished the 1932 season with a win over LSU in the bitter cold of Louisiana, then …

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    Off-Season Delirium

    Football season has passed, and once again Duck fans are left pining away - worthlessly, helplessly, as the months roll by.  Sure, we can watch basketball and baseball - and even try to claim they are as good as football because they’re “different” - but we’re just kidding ourselves.  …

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    Oregon Uniforms: The Next Revolution

    The University of Oregon has become the trendy, hip school that all the kids talk about.  We are fast.  We are talented.  We are sexy. Thanks to Nike and Uncle Phil, our beloved program gets to wear a new uniform nearly every game and change …

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  • Oregon Unknowns: Byrne and the Blow Torch

    A new Friday series are the OREGON UNKNOWNS, where we look at interesting stories or facts about our beloved Ducks that few casual fans know about.  Former University of Oregon Athletic Director Bill Byrne’s tenure should evoke fond memories for most Duck fans.  Many would …

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  • 2001-2002: The BCS Robs The Ducks

    The 2001 Oregon Ducks entered the season with their eyes set on the same thing that the 2012 Oregon Ducks had their eyes set on — a spot in the national championship. With Heisman hopeful Joey Harrington entering his final season, and Mike Bellotti coming …

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