Big Losses, Yes — Big Problems, Not So Much

Joey Holland FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The college football season is one of the most grueling and challenging in all of sports.  Young men are pushed to the limit both physically and mentally as they trek through a 12-game regular season schedule, while also pursuing a degree in the classroom. It is for this reason that college football is so unpredictable.  Big stars can disappear in …

Recruiting Update: “Vile Lyle” Inks LOI

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  Basketball Recruiting Sometimes no matter how committed an athlete is, the apprehension surrounding the recruitment only subsides when a fresh letter of intent slowly emerges from the fax machine. Oregon head coach Dana Altman netted top guard Jaquan Lyle (5-Star/Huntington, WV/Rivals150) last month but locked up the touted shooter for good when Lyle released a photo of his signed …

Oregon Receivers Are the Key to Ducks’ Explosive Run Game

Levi Steier Analysis

When analyzing Oregon’s offense, it quickly becomes clear they have an uncommon number of explosive plays.  According to ESPN’s PAC-12 Blog, an explosive play is defined as any play that gains 20 or more yards.  In 2013 the Ducks were able to gain 20+ yards on a single play 106 times. 42 of these were rushing plays; 14 of which …

The Chuck Norris of Oregon Sports Fans: Mike Merrell

FishDuck Staff For the Fans

FishDuck.com has a distinct ability to connect with the casual fan.  I say ‘casual’ because for most fans, the roaring spirit of Duck sports can be an escape from the harsh realities of life. Not so for Mike Merrell, however, who is an editor and writer for FishDuck.com. See, Mike doesn’t view Duck sports as just a hobby, he also …

Questions to Consider When Renewing 2014 Season Tickets

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Two things that are done with frequency in or around Autzen Stadium on game days that are forbidden in the Press Box: 1) Audibly cheering for the Ducks 2) Any type of activity usually found at a tailgate Since those are two of the best things about going to Ducks games, I prefer to find myself in the stands instead …

The NCAA is Doomed — and They Know It

Alex Kirby Coach's Opinion

With the recent ruling of the National Labor Relations Board in favor of the athletes at Northwestern, the whole order of college athletics finds itself at a tipping point unlike anything ever seen since the inception of the NCAA more than a century ago. Currently, the vast majority of college athletes do not receive full scholarships but are still required to abide …

College Football Nation: Free Food and Spray Paint

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Is it football season yet?  I will have to ask that question every week until kickoff in August.  Right now, all we get to hear about is police reports and coaches kissing pigs.  We at least have the spring games going on, giving us a chance to speculate on how our teams will do come Fall. Let’s get to the news …

Sweet Easter Greetings From Fish & Friends

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The arrival of Spring indicates two things in the Pacific Northwest.  It means that the rain is slightly warmer, and it means the Easter season is upon us.  Easter has some very serious and genuine significance behind it, but this only makes it that much more incongruous to find so much fun and nonsense attached.  A rabbit … that lays …

Position Change Makes Johnathan Loyd One Rare Duck

Josh White FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

If there are any Duck fans out there still skeptical or on the fence about Johnathan Loyd’s place in Oregon Duck athletic history, Dana Altman’s first recruit just gave you another reason to get on board. Already the winningest player in the long history of Oregon Basketball, Loyd, like so many of the Oregon fans this time of year, has …

Pac-12 Power Positions: Quick Quarterbacks

Pat Pannu FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

There is a reason that the Pac-12 is known as the “conference of quarterbacks,” and the talent present in the conference this year are a testament to that title.  The conference lost only two starting quarterbacks in Keith Price and B.J Denker to the NFL and most teams return their starters.  This will only add to the intense competition expected in …

He’s Coming Basketball Fans — and You Will Know His Name — Abdul-Bassit

Lawrence Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Yeah, so it’s baseball season, and Oregon’s basketball campaign ended late last month, but it’s never too early (or too late) to learn more about our beloved basketball Ducks.  Although players A.J. Lapray and Ben Carter are transferring away, sharp shooting Jalil Abdul-Bassit remains.  He may not have received much action this past season, but in Abdul-Bassit’s limited role he …