An elephant in the room for Oregon football fans was whether new Oregon head coach Dan Lanning could be the complete coach in all areas. Considering the Washington and Oregon State games–the description would be, “to be determined” as we watch his growth in 2023 as an in-game coach. For many of us though, even with the mistakes–it was an …
Oregon Ducks Football: My Season Takeaways
Well, quack. Looks like Oregon Ducks football is officially in off-season mode. This was quite a season to watch. Seeing this team rise and fall and rise again? I loved the rollercoaster, but honestly, I’m a bit glad for the break. Despite our season not ending how we wanted it to in the PAC-12 championship and beyond, there’s a lot …
Building Lanning’s Defense: Off-Season Problems to Fix
Dan Lanning had a strong first year for a first-time head coach, going 10-3. However, it fell short of what he can actually achieve, and there are some glaring holes in this Oregon program that must be addressed if this team is going to ever reach the College Football Playoff again to compete for a National Championship. Replacing Matt Powledge …
Toronto Raptors vs Trail Blazers is a Perfect 2023 Kick-off
With both teams looking to make statements in 2023, January 8’s matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers is set to be a pivotal early January matchup for both teams. The first of two matchups between the two in January as they’ll also meet back up in Portland later in the month on the 28th. The Raptors Look …
What Oregon Can Learn From the CFP
After an absolutely wild CFP semifinals, the Championship Game is set, with a matchup that approximately zero people saw coming. TCU will try to complete the ultimate Cinderella story, while the Bulldogs — the heavy favorites — look to become the first repeat title winners in over a decade. But what does any of this have to do with Oregon? …
Oregon Ducks Football: Biggest Winners of the Holiday Bowl
Our Oregon Ducks football program made a huge statement for next season against the Tarheels. On February 22, 1894, the Oregon Ducks football program played its first game, defeating Albany College. With beautiful games, the legacy continues to entertain people. It’s the end of the season, and we want to stay positive–and you don’t have to worry if you miss …
Ducks’ Thrilling Holiday Bowl Win the Perfect Christmas Gift
This year’s Holiday Bowl between the No. 15 Oregon Ducks and North Carolina Tar Heels was a game for history books. Trailing 27-21, the Ducks’ offense rallied down the field in the game’s final minutes with Chargers’ star quarterback Justin Herbert watching from the sideline. On fourth down with 19 seconds remaining, Bo Nix threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to …
Should the Ducks Fly With the Freakish 5-Star Athlete, Nyckoles Harbor?
By now most Oregon fans have heard about a new Oregon football recruiting target for the February 1st signing date in Archbishop Carroll High School, (Washington D.C.) 5-Star wonder-athlete, Nyckoles Harbor. He is an amazing story, and incredible athlete that has 46 offers from all the top schools across the nation. It was announced recently that he will be visiting …
2022 Holiday Bowl: The Luck of Duck Comes From Pluck
It was fitting that Oregon came back to win in the final seconds of the 2022 Holiday Bowl continuing the breathless endings of the final three games of Oregon’s regular season. Yet this victory can be credited to some good coaching, and some plucky-play by veterans on the offense who came through in crunch time. The puzzling questions that surround …
Five Non-Starters to Watch In Today’s Holiday Bowl
I have already aired my grievances about December being too busy and how the bowl games are suffering as a result. However, today Oregon plays in the Holiday Bowl against North Carolina and we will get the opportunity to see some backups take the field and hopefully make an impact. Here are five players to watch in today’s game who …
Four Point Acid Test for Oregon Coaches, Plus The Duck v. Ramses
Oregon just signed an outstanding recruiting class, No. 7 as of now, and did it by pulling players from a who’s who of legacy programs. Add that to Dan Lanning’s recruiting wins last year and we know that he and his staff can persuade top players to come to Eugene. Which brings us to Wednesday’s bowl game–and the other half …
Oregon Basketballers VanSlooten and Rigsby–Gym Rats Worthy of Ronnie Lee
Ronnie Lee has a nice belly button. That’s what I remember from an April afternoon at Mac Court in 1974. I got a good look at his navel maybe a dozen times as he leapt above or flashed past me. He wore a dark t-shirt that rode up when he jumped, revealing said belly button, which spent a ridiculous amount of …