Rěnnài. This is a Chinese word for patience. It is a word that former Duck point guard Aaron Brooks has had to learn. With the NBA players on strike for much of the 2011-2012 season, he chose to continue playing by going international, joining the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association. In fact, when the NBA lockout ended, …
Notes from around college football nation: Penn State Hammered and LSU is after kids now
The hammer has been dropped on Penn State and now we get to see how long it takes for the program to fall apart and get put back together again. Penn State needs to talk to SMU and ask for some advice on how to play against the big boys with a bunch of walk-ons for the next four years. …
Psst, Sark, I can help with 7th graders
Dear Sark, I got a big-time kick out of reading about your recruitment this week of 7th-grade quarterback Tate Martell of San Diego, and all the hubbub that it generated. Wow, what a total stud you got to commit to the Huskies. I saw somewhere he can throw 70 yards on the dime and is being tutored by “Someone Important.” …
FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 52
Every week Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1), co-owner of FishDuck.com, creates video blogs (vlogs) to update all you fine folk on all things FishDuck, a free-form discussion of current events about Oregon Ducks sports and all that’s new with FishDuck.com, with the occasional off-topics or rants. It’s a little off-the-cuff, perhaps slightly pretentious, somewhat rambling, and hopefully entertaining…so kick …
Medal Ceremonies for Pac-12 Football Teams
The Opening Ceremonies for the Games of the XXX Olympiad took place last night amid thunderous applause and international acclaim. Thousands of athletes from around the world trooped through London’s Olympic Stadium, receiving the accolades of over 100,000 fans on hand for the event. Team USA, resplendent in their “Made in China” national togs, hope to dominate the medal count over the …
If Size Does Matter, The Oregon Ducks Have More Of It Than The SEC
Not sure when exactly, but it must have started back sometime around 2006 or 2007…that’s when the nation began to take notice of the new wave spread offensive schemes being installed in Eugene, the flash and bravado turning many into new Duck fans, while others scoffed at it just being a gimmick, not real football. Perhaps instead it was the …
FishDuck One-On-One: Chris “Xile” Kautzy & Jared Sawyer + Ducks Music Video Exclusive!!!
Each week FishDuck.com’s Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1) speaks with current/former student athletes, other FishDuck contributors, and outside experts in a one-on-one conversation–the FishDuck.com One-On-One. This week Kurt is joined by two familiar Duck fans, Chris “Xile” Kautzy and Jared Sawyer. The three discussed the new music video premiering next week by Xile and Jared “Gotta Get It,” the …
Recruiting Update: Holy Bostwick Batman!
Football Recruiting News/Visits Landing a marquee 2013 defensive line prospect gained new significance for Oregon with Eddie Vanderdoes‘ (4-Star/Placer, CA/Rivals100) decision to become a “Kiffin-lackey.” With that door closed, the Ducks may look cross-country to now address their needs in the trenches. Mammoth defensive force Jaynard Bostwick (4-Star/Port St. Lucie, FL/Rivals250) considers Oregon the only program outside his home state …
Even with a trip to the College World Series, she still has Moore to give
Even though she won’t admit it, Jessica Moore is without question the ace of the Oregon Ducks softball pitching staff. However, when talking with Moore, she shows no hesitation to give credit and praise to her teammates first and foremost. Behind the pleasant exterior though is a fire-breathing competitor with an arm of lightning whenever she enters the circle, …
How The Ducks’ Recent Football Losses Have Proven They Are Elite
On May 23rd, College GameDay’s Twitter feed sparked a Twittersphere mini-riot by asking the following: “#Oregon has to win a National Championship to be considered an ELITE college football program… AGREE or DISAGREE?“ The question itself was clearly meant to incite discussion about Oregon’s place in college football’s hierarchy during the slow portion of the long off-season. If College GameDay …
FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 51
Every week Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1), co-owner of FishDuck.com, creates video blogs (vlogs) to update all you fine folk on all things FishDuck, a free-form discussion of current events about Oregon Ducks sports and all that’s new with FishDuck.com, with the occasional off-topics or rants. It’s a little off-the-cuff, perhaps slightly pretentious, somewhat rambling, and hopefully entertaining…so kick …
Putting USC recruiting prowess in perspective
Plenty of wringing of hands by Oregon football fans this week and last and the one before that, ad nauseam, about what is shaping up to be a top five recruiting class for USC in 2013, and the loss of several top targets to the Trojans. Yes, signing day is still six months away, and high-schoolers change their minds, and …
