Do “Top 5” lists leave you feeling empty inside, wanting more? But, you don’t have enough time, before your boss catches you to click through another exhausting, lengthy and predictable “Top 10” slideshow? Well, look no further! Yeah, you read the title correctly. Introducing the “Top 7” list. Boom. Now some of you might be asking/saying to yourself, “I’ve seen …
Great Seasons in Duck History: 1998 – Akili Smith’s Time To Shine
In the years prior to the 1998 season, the Oregon Ducks football team had seen it’s share of exceptional quarterback play. Players like Shy Huntington, Norm Van Brocklin, Dan Fouts, Reggie Ogburn, Chris Miller, Bill Musgrave, and Danny O’neil were some of the notable names generally associated with being regarded as the best in school history at the position. These former …
Tales From The Pit: #16 Oregon 68 – #1 UCLA 66
On a brisk Saturday afternoon in Eugene on January 6th, 2007, two early Pac-10 title contenders clashed in an epic game at storied MacArthur court. The 2:00 pm tipoff had been much anticpated, as the two teams were both nationally ranked in the top 20, and at that point had only one loss between them. A predictably …
Tales From The Pit: Oregon 56 – #1 UCLA 51
On the eve of February 16, 1974 University of Oregon students camped out in hopes of securing a coveted ticket to watch the home town Ducks take on top-ranked UCLA, a team who was coming off of it’s 7th straight NCAA Championship and had posted back to back 30-0 seasons. However, a month before, Notre Dame had managed to snap the Bruin’s incredible NCAA …
Tales From The Pit: NIT Oregon 77 – Colorado 72
March 17th, 2004 was the last time the Ducks found themselves playing in the first round of the NIT tournament. That year, the 16-12 Ducks had drawn the 18-11 Buffaloes from the Big-12. The Ducks were playing post-season March basketball again, and were coming off of just the second stretch of back to back 20+ win seasons in school history. While the record may not look …
For Ducks, It’s One And Done In Pac-12 Tournament
The Oregon Ducks fell behind a tough and talented Colorado team, and played from behind most of the second half. Despite a late scoring surge, in the end their efforts fell short, or sailed long, in the Pac-12 tournament opener. It was Oregon 62 – Colorado 63. Oregon dropped the second game of the season to the Buffs, the two losses by …
Team Effort Keeps Ducks in the Hunt
Tyrone Nared stepped up to the foul line for a one and one with 1:00 remaining. He would make both ends, pushing the lead to 82-76. And with that, the Ducks were able to hold on for a 90-81 win against Colorado, and take the front end of the important final two-game home stand. Said Oregon coach Dana Altman after the game “All we have done …
Oregon Football: The Duck Seniors
This time of year, it is typical for a flood of media coverage focusing on the football new comers and recruiting. The freshman, the transfers, the redshirting players, and even the early commits for next recruiting cycle. Reviewing and comparing the measurables like physical size, 40 yard dash times, high school stats and youtube highlight videos, can be a great way to immerse yourself with football during …
A Key to Oregon’s rise? It’s “Sim-ple”
In 2008, Oregon was coming off of a 29 - 7 season and the second Elite Eight appearance in 5 years. Head coach Ernie Kent, despite some up and down years, had mostly enjoyed success on the court and seemed to be growing the program. The Ducks “Big 3” group of seniors Maarty Leunen, Malik Hairston, and Bryce Taylor were returning. Oregon was …
15 Greatest “Oregon” Ducks
In light of the recent trend of elite in-state athletes deciding to stay home in Oregon for their respective college careers, it is time to take a look back at some of the iconic Ducks from the state of Oregon. Whether they were born here- or in a few cases- they just moved here early on; Here is a collection of the most accomplished “Oregon” Duck athletes. …
Ducks Already Recruiting BIG, Still Some Unfinished Business?
What a difference a week makes. Last Sunday, some Oregon fans wondered nervously about the future of the football program. Scenes similar to the photo below were a common sight just a week ago. Fast forward one week, and things are looking as bright as ever for the Ducks. This past weekend, the feeling among Duck fans was more like this: On Sunday, the mood …
Chip’s misdirection a roller coaster ride for fans
What an eventful past 22 days it has been for the Oregon Ducks, and for all of us as fans. Even after the football team has played it’s final down, the edge of your seat thrill ride just never stops. Now, there are some who are able to tune out the off-season noise altogether and really don’t pay much attention again until September. For …
