In case you haven’t been paying attention — maybe you’ve been lost in a haze — a whole bunch of people got quite a buzz this week over a magazine story alleging, among other things, that “40 to 60 percent” of Oregon Duck football players smoke pot. When I first heard that figure — and then pondered the program’s three …
A Big Man on Campus Departs from Oregon a Bigger Man Than Ever Before
“Once you fully understand your craft, that’s when you can truly move from average to good, and then from good to great.” –Darrion Weems, Oregon Tackle (2007-2011) Football glory, those moments when legends are made, are generally reserved for the “skill position” players; quarterbacks throwing for touchdowns, running-backs making long runs, and receivers reeling in athletic catches. All too often, …
One-On-One: Solid Verbal / SBnation’s Dan Rubenstein
Each week FishDuck.com’s Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1) speaks with current/former student athletes, other FishDuck contributors, and outside experts in a one-on-one conversation–the FishDuck.com One-On-One. This week Kurt was joined by University of Oregon graduate Dan Rubenstein, the SI Campus Tour Guide, co-host of the Solid Verbal Podcast, and co-ancher of SBnation video. His extensive work in the media …
Ducks on Deck: What History Tells Us
“Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you” is one of the most important phrases in American history. It doesn’t seem like much, and you may be wondering–what does it have to do with Ducks athletics? History buffs…you know where I’m going with this. These were the first words spoken by Alexander Graham Bell on his new patented invention …
Not Rebuilding, Reloading
The Oregon Ducks roster from 2007-2010 is the next generation’s favorite team, the admiration of most 21-and-under’s across the country; and for good reason, this ain’t your granddad or father’s Oregon Ducks. The offense has transitioned like a locomotive, from Andy Ludwig’s pro set offense, to Gary Crowton’s in-development spread, and now to Chip Kelly’s innovative spread scheme with a …
FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 38
Every week Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1), co-owner of FishDuck.com, creates video blogs (vlogs) to update all you fine folk on all things FishDuck, a free-form discussion of current events about Oregon Ducks sports and all that’s new with FishDuck.com, with the occasional off-topics or rants. It’s a little off-the-cuff, perhaps slightly pretentious, somewhat rambling, and hopefully entertaining…so kick …
Inside Oregon’s spring? Read between the lines
My old friend, I.C. Green, was staring into his beer by the time I walked into Rennie’s Landing across from campus. He had that far-off look on his face, the kind he always gets when he’s lost deep in thought about the Oregon Ducks and their football program. “What’s up,” I said to I.C., more of a statement than a …
Ducks Soccer Preview: Last Year’s Disappointment Brings a Bright Future
In order for the Ducks to get off to a successful start to the 2012-2013 season, they will have to start by putting the past where it belongs…in the past. The 2011-2012 season for Oregon was a substandard one and they look to turn the damp, down season from a year ago around. Getting off to a good start begins …
An unprecedented era of success for University of Oregon athletics
The University of Oregon can claim 20 team national championships in varsity sports since the school’s founding in 1876, along with numerous individual national champions gracing the history books. Even when not winning the big one, there have been years when Oregon has been among the elite in the nation in select sports. In football Oregon was the cream of …
FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 37
Every week Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1), co-owner of FishDuck.com, creates video blogs (vlogs) to update all you fine folk on all things FishDuck, a free-form discussion of current events about Oregon Ducks sports and all that’s new with FishDuck.com, with the occasional off-topics or rants. It’s a little off-the-cuff, perhaps slightly pretentious, somewhat rambling, and hopefully entertaining…so kick …
Tweets from an Oregon pro
I don’t know Andy McNamara. But, then again, I do. I follow him on Twitter. Which means I get to see his bald head a lot each day. And read, of course, his latest burst of insightfulness. If you keep tabs on the Oregon football team, and your Twitter feed isn’t locked into the UO sports information director yet, you …
A Dominant “Gang Green” D-Lineman: The big man he is today, thanks to his days at Oregon
The legendary and never forgotten “Gang Green Defense” of 1994-1995 was instrumental in the turnaround of Oregon Football. The 1994 season (that began with disappointment and doubt) turned into one of the greatest seasons in Oregon Football History, led by an outstanding defense that forced some of the biggest upsets and exhilarating defensive stands in UO history. It is tough …