The late 90’s – early 2000’s was a revolutionary turning point in Oregon football history, and especially renowned for the great rushers the program featured. Oregon fans have seen many legends run the ball over the past two decades. From 1999-2002, a talented tailback made a special difference in the Oregon backfield/special teams as a quiet and successful backup star. …
Oregon’s Success: The Blueprint for Change
The most important factor is Oregon’s football rise is the adopting of an insurgent’s faith. Historically, insurgents realize what is at stake when they work harder than their opponents, often their very survival. But getting the underdog to fully realize his circumstance is the key, and it took the Ducks years to figure this out. Their other advantage is that …
Oregon’s Success Founded On Proper Blueprint – Fundamentals of Change
Many political theorists will you tell that revolutions occur during periods of rising social expectations. Political coup d’états rarely happen in dire living circumstances. When you expect little you demand even less. However, if you feel that you are owed more than what you are currently getting or social conditions, though vastly improved, have slowed to an unacceptable pace then …
Is Chip Equal To Christopher Nolan?
Chip Kelly and his innovative offense has certainly taken the football world by storm since his tenure began in 2009. With a record of 46-7 as Oregon’s head coach, Chip is not in the discussion as all-time college greats — he has no championships yet — but with the talent and resources he has at Oregon it seems that it will be just …
Fishduck Writers Present Our Greatest Duck Moments In 2012!
Our beloved Oregon Ducks have been outstanding this year in all areas of athletics. What follows is the contribution of many of the Fishduck writers, in bringing to you the highlights that we witnessed in one of the finest years ever for the Oregon Ducks! Two Civil War Wins by Josh White 2012 featured so many bright spots and worthy …
Oregon Unknowns: An Icy Hot-Head
In my interview yesterday with Rasuli Webster, he told the story of Jason Willis getting popped hard once while making a catch. The trainer brought Willis to the sidelines, and was trying to ascertain if he had a concussion, or if he was fit to return to the game. They weren’t getting very far along with the diagnosis when …
Stalwart Defender of Previous Fiesta Bowl Continues Off-Field Success Today
The late 1990’s to the early 2000’s were a very memorable time in more recent Oregon football history. During the Akili Smith and Joey Harrington eras, many other Oregon greats are remembered for taking the success of the early 90’s-1995 Rose Bowl squad to higher levels. Among the many heroes to remember a little over a decade ago is one …
Viva Las Vegas: Oregon Lights up the Strip in Air Force domination
Beloved stars Akili Smith, Pat Johnson, and Saladin McCullough shined brightly among the glit of “the strip” of Las Vegas at this time fifteen years ago. To this day, no game in Oregon football history compares to the explosive opening of the 1997 Las Vegas Bowl. Despite their success over the past two decades, no other Oregon game began with …
Civil War Week: Remembering Record-Setting UO/OSU contest 15 years ago
November 22, 1997 On this day in Duck history, the 101st Civil War took place at Autzen Stadium. The final home game for 15 seniors who guided the Ducks out of the Pac-10 cellar and to national prominence throughout their careers. From the get-go, Oregon seniors made the most of their final game at Autzen. Senior Pat Johnson took the …
Sports Medicine – Shoulder Injuries
Sports Medicine Shoulder Injuries By Dr. Jack Dreisen Figure : Dion Jordan Reinjures Shoulder – We Hope He Recovers Soon! Figure : “This is what happens with shoulder injuries.” As I am not privy to the type of injury Oregon players sustain or the severity of it, I can only discuss shoulder injuries in general. Figure . Shoulder …
FishDuck Game Review: Ducks Roll in 2nd Half, But Injuries Could Prove Costly
The end of the 2001-2002 Oregon season saw major changes in Eugene. Amidst the celebrations of a BCS Fiesta Bowl victory was the somewhat somber knowledge that some familiar faces would be leaving for brighter pastures; Joey Harrington on to the NFL, and offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford becoming the head coach at Cal topping the list of departures. Tedford quickly …
15 Year Anniversary: “The Catch” & Upset for the Ages over Washington
Exactly 15 years ago to date, Oregon traveled to Seattle Washington for a date with destiny. The sixth-ranked Huskies were undefeated in conference play; their lone loss coming at the hands of the #1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers. Incidentally, Washington held the longest conference home winning streak, and Oregon was the last conference team to defeat Washington on Husky Turf during …