Utah’s Dynamic Team Will Present a Challenge for the Ducks

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In an interview for FishDuck.com Thursday, I spoke with Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. Oregon’s matchup against No. 17 Utah is getting closer by the minute, and the Ducks have already had a long week of practice to develop the right game-plan. One of the main things the Ducks have been preparing for is Utah’s ability to give …

Erick Dargan Looks to Keep Momentum Going Against Utah

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Ashley Young of FishDuck.com interviewed Oregon defensive back Erick Dargan during Tuesday’s press conference at the University of Oregon’s Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. The Ducks finally prospered against their Pac-12 rival this past Saturday. For the last two years Stanford was the itch that Oregon couldn’t reach; Stanford was the fly that Oregon couldn’t kill. But after two years of defeat and disappointment, the Ducks came …

Mariota and Freeman On Pace To Set New Records

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Tomorrow’s matchup against Stanford has important ramifications for the No. 5 Oregon Ducks. A victory against their Pac-12 rival will likely thrust them into one of the playoff slots, while a loss will undeniably eliminate them from the national championship picture. You can bet that Mark Helfrich, Marcus Mariota, and the rest of Oregon’s team are highly motivated to end their two …

One Day At a Time For The Birthday Boy, Marcus Mariota

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In a interview for FishDuck.com on Thursday, I spoke with Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. On this day in 1993, a child was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. As he got older he got a little bit bigger and a little bit stronger and he eventually became the best college football quarterback in the country. Now, at  6-foot-4 and …

Ducks Look to Cut the Tree This Weekend Against Stanford

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McKalie Bellew of FishDuck.com interviewed defensive back Erick Dargan during Tuesday’s press conference at the University of Oregon’s Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. The Oregon Ducks have inserted themselves right back into the college playoff picture. After three straight wins following a tough loss to the Arizona Wildcats during Week 6, Oregon finally looks like the Pac-12 juggernaut that many expected it to be. Although …

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Run Royce Run!

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The Oregon coaching staff has been adamant and clear about one thing all season long, and after seeing his performance on friday night, they might have to change their stance. Freshmen running back Royce Freeman had his third straight week of over 100 yards rushing in Oregon’s win against Cal. If he keeps having these type of performances, the coaching …

Mariota’s Game Does The Talking

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Marcus Mariota and the No. 6 Oregon Ducks have won five straight games against the California Golden Bears. Oregon will look to make it six straight tonight. After underperforming against the Arizona Wildcats in week 6, the Ducks quickly found themselves in a state of flurry. Many questioned Oregon’s playoff chances, and Mariota’s Heismen candidacy took a hit as well. Fast …

This Friday Will Be A Homecoming For Several Ducks

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Oregon Ducks Football Practice Report: October 23rd The Ducks took the practice field on Thursday and had their traditional walk-through for tomorrow night’s matchup against the high-scoring California Golden Bears. The game will be played in the newly built Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which is also the new home of the San Francisco 49ers. The Ducks and the Golden …

Gary Campbell Pleased With Oregon’s Offensive Attack

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In a interview for FishDuck.com on Monday, I got to speak with Oregon’s longest tenured football coach Gary Campbell. Oregon displayed a tremendous effort on both sides of the football in their win against the Washington Huskies this past Saturday. The Ducks’ tenacious defense completely shut down Washington’s run game, while only allowing 4.8 yards per pass. Furthermore, Oregon was …

A Flock of Eagles Coming to Eugene this Saturday

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Oregon Ducks Football Practice Report: October 16th The Ducks took the practice field on Thursday and had their traditional walk-through for Saturday’s game against the hard-hitting Washington Huskies. According to Rob Moseley of GoDucks.com, as the Ducks practiced at walk-through speed, a few familiar faces were seen in the crowd. The Philadelphia Eagles have a bye week this week, which …

Hate week is just another week according to Helfrich

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In a interview with Ashley Young of Fishduck.com on Thursday, Coach Helfrich talked about this week’s game. This Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Huskies will prove to be a challenge for Oregon. After holding their own against UCLA last Saturday, Oregon’s offensive line will have to top that performance this weekend. Washington’s defense, which is led by linebacker Shaq Thompson …

Mariota Undaunted by Chance of Rain Showers

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Ashley Young of FishDuck.com interviewed Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota during Tuesday’s press conference at the University of Oregon’s Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. With Oregon’s prolonged summer weather seemingly coming to an end, and with the possibility of showers during this Saturday’s game against the Washington Huskies, Mariota felt confident he could find success throwing the football while simultaneously adjusting to the rain. “During my …