Ducks Dominate Dons

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Steve Francis EUGENE, OR.- The San Francisco Dons came into Matthew Knight Arena averaging 92 points per game on the season.  With such an explosive offense, Oregon coach Dana Altman understood that this matchup would challenge his players’ character and defensive discipline.  Oregon leads the Dons all-time with an overall record of 7-2, with USF’s last win against the Ducks …

The Winning Mindset

Don Gilman FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Attitude is everything.  And, while it was only two Ducks who expressed disappointment not being able to play in the National Championship, one has to wonder if that attitude has affected the rest of the team. To many fans it was disheartening to hear Josh Huff and DeAnthony Thomas expressing their lackluster enthusiasm about a return to a Rose Bowl.  …

5 Reasons the Oregon Ducks Will Regroup and Win the Civil War

Josh Hall FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

If you grew up playing the original Nintendo system, you might be familiar with an old arcade game called “Marble Madness.”  We’re talking about the first Nintendo – you know the one: a directional pad, the shiny red A and B buttons, Select, and Start button.  A sleek five-button controller — like God intended.  This game would mesmorize kids with elaborate mazes that …

‘Cats Upset No. 5 Oregon in the Desert

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

David Pyles Coming into Saturday’s game, the Oregon Ducks had five straight wins against Arizona, including two on the road. Yesterday, Ka’Deem Carey and the Wildcats made sure that streak didn’t continue, as Arizona raced past No. 5 Oregon to pull off the upset, 42-16. In Arizona’s biggest win in two decades, the Wildcats ended the Ducks’ national championship hopes …

Inside the Arizona Wildcat Locker Room

Josh Hall FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

David Pyles The cool Saturday was clothed in dreary gray with uncharacteristically wet weather, and it only got drearier in Tuscan for the No. 5 Oregon Ducks.  Although most in press row wondered aloud if Arizona had publicized the contest at all when the game kicked off, thousands of empty seats were quickly filled as news spread that the Wildcats were putting …

Chip Kelly Update: Leading the division, taking a week off

Mark Saltveit FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

from Video The Philadelphia Eagles are now in first place in the NFC East, on track to make the playoffs just a year after finishing last and losing 11 of their final 12 games.  They have their bye this week, well timed to heal up some injuries and refocus for the final push. It won’t be easy.  In December they …

10 Amazing Facts About the No. 5 Ducks

Josh White FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Kevin Cline This week, there is plenty to get excited about. With a win last Saturday, this Oregon football team heads to Tucson with a 9-1 record for the season, and has a chance to become just the 9th team in school history to win 10 games.  Thanks to Stanford’s loss last weekend to USC, the Ducks have also reasserted control of its respective …

‘Zona Fans “Bear Down” and Warm Up Bottle Throwing Arms as Oregon Comes Calling

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

While it’s not a “day that will live in infamy” to the same degree as Pearl Harbor, today is an anniversary of it’s own.  It was four years ago tonight that Oregon cheerleader Katelynn Johnson was struck in the head by a thrown water bottle at the end of Oregon’s 44-41 double overtime win in Tucson. We at fishduck.com/anychancetopostphotosofKatelynnJohnsonisokaybyus like …

Duckling Profile: Joseph Young — Already Elite and Getting Better

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Kevin Cline Oregon men’s basketball has been rolling with a relatively new coach in Dana Altman, a beautiful new basketball arena presented by the gracious Phil Knight and recent success as the 2011 CBI champions and an appearance in the sweet sixteen last year (only losing to the team that ultimately won the tournament).  It was only a matter of …

Recent History Shows the Door to the National Title Game is Far From Shut

Joey Holland FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Kevin Cline Two weeks ago, the Oregon Ducks endured one of the toughest losses in recent memory when they fell to the Stanford Cardinal, 20-26, to move to No. 6 in the BCS standings. As frustrating as this loss was, the following media attention hurts nearly as much.  “The Ducks can’t win the big game.” “Oregon’s gimmicky offense will always …