Admit it — you were rooting for Texas A&M to win as they played Alabama early Saturday afternoon. Theoretically it was in our mind that we didn’t have much to worry about as long as Oregon kept winning, but it sure was a weight being lifted as we watched the finals moments of the game fade away, leaving Texas A&M …
Notes from around the college football nation: Tide rolled and Cardinals clipped
The College Football Gods have given us what we have all wanted this season. UPSETS! After the Aggies knocked off Alabama, it looks like we might actually have a title game without an SEC team in it. Will that even feel right to everyone? Louisville also fell from the ranks of unbeaten, but no one really cares about BIG …
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 …
Ducks Volleyball: Meeting The Challenge
The truism that sports players and teams need short memories is universal. That has never been more true for the Oregon Ducks volleyball team than this weekend, as they try to erase the drubbing they endured last weekend at the hands of both Bay Area teams. Last night, at Matthew Knight Arena, the Ducks took a huge step by bouncing …
The Search for Truth and Beauty
Man has long journeyed to find truth. In a world of illusion and half-truth we have longed for the assurance of the seen and unseen, the shadows of Plato writ large and tangible. We have found answers that suffice, and answers that have the smell of authenticity… …yet still we search. Man has long sought beauty. Not the …
Game 10 Preview: Oregon at California
Coming off perhaps the most unbelievable win in the Chip Kelly era, Oregon sets it’s sights on the Cal Bears tonight from Berkley, a house of horrors if ever their were one. Oregon — despite a narrow victory in 2010 — has struggled mightily in Strawberry Canyon, despite routinely fielding the better squad. Ranked third in this weeks BCS poll, …
2,000 Yards From New York City: Kenjon’s Heisman Quest
One week and 321 yards ago, Kenjon Barner was just another talented player in a nation full of talented players, waiting to show the country what most Duck fans already knew: that he is the most complete player in college football. Now, along with Kansas State QB Collin Klein, Barner is one of two players in the country certain to …
Opponent Analysis: Creative Cal Causes Reason For Concern
What shenanigans is Clancy Pendergast up to this year? In 2010, he bet the ranch on the Cover 0 defense against a national championship caliber offense and really stumped Oregon’s offense until the Ducks went on their historic game-icing drive in Berkley. In 2011, Pendergast busted out the Cover 0 again, and added a few unorthodox wrinkles to their defensive …
Putting People on Their Back – Alex Redmond OL
When Oregon offensive lineman commit Alex Redmond was considering what school he wanted to play for, he realized that in addition to hitting people, he also likes blocking out in space. So of course, when asked why he chose Oregon, Alex said “what better place to go?” There are many things that make Oregon’s offense go. Precise execution of the …
Recruiting Analysis: THREE Overlooked Targets
With National Signing Day creeping closer every day, Oregon is in good position to close strong. Oregon is still in serious contention for multiple blue chip prospects, such as: Derrick Green, Tarean Folston, John Ross, Max Redfield, Gareon Conley, Mike Mitchell, Peter Kalambayi, Myles Jack and Danny Mattingly. Adding a few of the aforementioned players would go a long way …
On to Cal: The PERFECT Trap Game!
I have heard the mantra about the faceless opponent and that Chip never loses to a foe he shouldn’t; baloney. The first time will come and this Saturday is the PERFECT Trap Game for Oregon to stumble. Remember the let-down after Stanford last year? It is natural that our team would be flat for this game after such an enormous …
Lost In Barner Hype, Mariota Shines
For the next three weeks, Oregon running back Kenjon Barner figures to get the majority of love from National media, as his Heisman campaign kicks into overdrive. Lost — or at least hidden — in the shuffle of Barner-mania is the performance of a young quarterback, unknown to much of the world just three months ago. Marcus Mariota’s story is …