It is well established that the zone scheme, including the Inside Zone, Outside Zone and the Zone Read, is the key concept of Oregon’s Spread Offense. As such, there has been a great deal of attention paid to these schemes, including my previous article on developing offensive lineman for the zone. To complement the zone scheme, it is also important …
With the 2013-14 Oregon men’s basketball season concluding on Saturday evening, there are two ways that the scope of the season could be viewed. One approach is to hang one’s head at the missed opportunity; disappointed at seeing a second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance (which would have been a first in the program’s history) slip away following the evaporation of …
Many have heard the adage “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships” but is that the truth? Though some question the validity of the statement, the Oregon Ducks have proven that for them, defense has been a crucial part in their 2013-14 late-season success. The Ducks showcased both heart and skill in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament proving …
As spring ball is about to start, the nation still has its eyes turned toward March Madness. It has been the most exciting two days the tournament has seen in years. Not a single perfect bracket is left. Watching the underdog win and move on is always exciting. I am really pulling for a “Cinderella” team to win it all. The …
The never-ending evolution of football schemes has resulted in more points lighting up the scoreboard than ever before. These days, however, it seems like some of the biggest battles in the sport are occurring off the field. College football has never been more popular in this country, and the sport’s rise in prominence has coincided with an increase in offensive …
It’s Saturday morning, Ducks fans! There is reason to rejoice as our beloveds are still alive in the NCAA Tournament. Later today, the Ducks take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a second-round match-up that Wisconsin fans have been awaiting ever since a certain Rose Bowl. Badger fans are FIRED UP for this, baby! But what happens if we *gulp* lose? …
As we continue to trudge through the long wait before the start of football season, we’ll look at some of the best returning talent at key positions in the Pac-12 — one of those positions is tight end. At the close of last season, the conference lost some top talent at the position to the NFL such as Austin Seferian-Jenkins’ …
Entering what is now the second spring of the Mark Helfrich era at Oregon, Chip Kelly’s influence remains visible across all facets of the Oregon football program. From the up-tempo style of play Kelly initially installed as a coordinator to the commitment to unique and cutting-edge preparation with a focus on continuous daily improvement – as well as maintaining the invaluable coaching …
Peppered with talent, various levels of success, and featuring a new man calling the shots, it’s time for Oregon’s defensive line to draw the proverbial “line in the sand.” We’ve all heard the knocks on Oregon’s teams over the past few seasons, critics talk about their perceived lack of physicality; if you slow the game down, their neon jerseys just …
The Oregon football program is not regarded as a defensive juggernaut. An elite defense wasn’t the catalyst behind the evolution of the Oregon brand. In this new era of Oregon football, where fans expect championship runs, the offense seems almost to have become an after-thought. Improving the defense has become the focal point of radio pundits and TV personalities. Let’s …
Basketball Recruiting Interest Oregon’s headed to the Bg Dance! This March holds new meaning for We, the Oregon Faithful as Lightning Yellow and Thunder Green, will take to the hardwood this coming Thursday in a first round match-up with familiar foe, BYU. Amidst the tension surrounding the moments leading up to Selection Sunday, head coach Dana Altman took a …
(FishDuck Note: This article holds astounding news for many of us “greybeards” who contend with knee problems as we age. Our own “NeuroDocDuck,” in the personage of Dr. Jacob Driesen, is writing for us to help us learn about sports injuries AND the proper treatments. This contribution could impact how the UO looks at knee injuries in the future!) We …
