Oregon (Jim Leavitt) Brings Back the “3-Duck-Chuck” Defense

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Analysis

Remember all the screaming at former defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti about the three-man rush? How it drove fans crazy, and how the message boards would lampoon Nick on a regular basis about this defense? Well my friends, the defense where the Ducks rush three and drop eight defenders into coverage is back under defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt. Let’s take a look at why Oregon …

Oregon Recruiting: The Player-Profile that MUST Change…

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

Remember the glory days of Max Unger or Hroniss Grasu (both now in the NFL) pulling from their center position and actually leading the running back on the edge? The speed and athleticism they had was not only amazing, but ideal for the Oregon Spread Offense under coach Chip Kelly as the Ducks unleashed a scoring assault on the country. To …

An Appeal: Calling All COACHES!

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

(While not his prettiest picture … Charles Fischer (above) is giving a public presentation about his beloved Ducks, and asks coaches everywhere to join him!) Calling all COACHES! I’ve heard from so many of you over the years in how my videos helped you and your team win more games, and from so many fans who have enjoyed learning more …

Darren Carrington, Oregon Ducks

What to Do with Your Screwup, Prima-Donna “Star”?

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

I would love to hear from those in management, in coaching or who have had the experience of having a tremendously talented star on your team who is also a constant screwup. We’ve all been there — the Prima Donna, the Rock Star who demands special treatment and, frankly, is worth it for the value he or she brings to the organization. …

Oregon Football, and New Looks all the Way Around!

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

We at FishDuck.com have a lot in common with Oregon football, in that we both have a completely new look going into fall 2017. The only similarity with the Kelly/Helfrich offense to the Willie Taggart offense is that they are both zone read spread offenses, and things depart significantly from there. You will see a power-running component and an attack …

The BIGGEST Game-Changer from the New Oregon Coaching Staff

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

Oregon fans have received so many gifts and pleasant surprises from this new Willie Taggart coaching staff, and they continue arriving at a pace we cannot seem to keep up with. For my Monday editorial, I wish to pass along what I believe is the biggest immediate impact we will see this fall. To be clear, this would not be present were …

Good News, Bad News: “What Happened to FishDuck.com?”

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

 Take Note of Changes, but FishDuck is Still Here…. My friends, there will only be two articles published per week is all on Mondays and Wednesdays, (and occasionally on Friday) but I will still be writing. So if you see nothing for a few days-keep checking in as articles will come up as I can’t stay away from a keyboard for long. From …

“I Have Never Felt So DETACHED From the Oregon Ducks as NOW …”

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

I was pretty surprised at the words coming from this long-time season ticket holder, who is a classic example of a professional in the community who maintains a serious passion for our beloved Ducks. Scott Schultz is my attorney, whom I made reference to recently in my weekly column (that is now on Sundays). He is someone I’ve known for 25 …

Oregon Defense: Encouraging Signs With the “Little” Details …

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Analysis, Fish Reports

It is always fun to have a “Skull Session” with the Grizzled Ol’ Coach of FishDuck.com, my favorite, Coach Mike Morris. But this time he came with a notebook where he studied every play of the Oregon Spring Game and had some fun analysis themes to reveal over the spring and summer; but where do you start? There is so much on …

Oregon Spring Game: “The Defense Is BETTER”

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

The offense scored points only through extraordinary efforts, the defense made a bunch of stops and was a ton better and both sides showed us energy that has been needed for a long time in our beloved Ducks. The world in Eugene is right again. I was delighted with so much of what I saw, but it was pretty incomplete, …

The Taggart Unveiling: What I’m Watching For …

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

This is going to be the most interesting Spring Football Game since Oregon converted to the spread offense a dozen years ago in 2005, and I simply cannot wait. I really should be more mature about this instead of breathlessly panting like a 13-year-old talking about an upcoming rock concert, but I cannot help it.  I am Oregon. As I …

Visiting Coaches Applaud Oregon Football Transformation

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

“The difference is night and day.” This answer from a high school coach in Washington stunned me when I asked about the difference in Oregon Spring Football compared to years in the past. This is the time of year when coaches come in from across the nation to meet the Oregon coaches, “talk football” and watch the practices and drills. …