GAME 6 PREVIEW: OREGON VS. WASHINGTON

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

To say that Washington week elicits a reaction from Ducks would be an understatement. While some say that Oregon’s in-state competition is the biggest rival, any true Duck fan knows that simply is not the case. The fact the Oregon has owned the Huskies, riding an eight-game win in the series, only adds to the hatred coming from the foes …

Opponent Analysis: Keys to Washington

Josh Schlichter FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

When Washington beat Stanford, the national perception of the Huskies elevated rather quickly. Just two weeks removed from being kicked around by LSU, the Huskies had to face another top ten team in Stanford. Fortunately for Washington, Stanford is anything but a top ten team this year despite the high ranking. So while Justin Wilcox has definitely changed the way …

OREGON FOOTBALL WEEK 6: #23 huskies hoping for upset in Autzen

Josh White FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Who they are: University of Washington Huskies – Pacific-12 North Conference Head coach: Steve Sarkisian (4th year) School Colors: Purple and Gold Located: Seattle, Washington Mascot: Harry the Husky 2011 record and rankings: 7-6 (5-4, 5th place Pac-12) Alamo Bowl losers to Baylor 67-56. This year/Last week: #23 3-1 (1-0)/ Recorded an upset of then #8 Stanford on Thursday night, …

A look at Oregon’s Recruiting Class So Far, and The Big Four Most Coveted

Chris Charbonnier FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With the season now in full swing, recruiting is really starting to pick up. Every week there are official visitors at Autzen Stadium to experience the Oregon lore first-hand and see the unbelievable facilities. Most recently, during the weekend of the Arizona game, the Ducks picked up two huge new verbal commitments from two 4-star rated brothers from San Diego, …

Recruiting Update: How the heck do you say that kid’s name?!

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Prospects It’s difficult to imagine that current running back Kenjon Barner will no longer man the Oregon backfield following this season. Just think of where Oregon was at when he arrived–Oregon coming off a Sun Bowl victory over USF after it seemed like the Ducks were finally over the hump and bound for the BCS, until Dennis Dixon’s knee …

IS PAST SUCCESS AIDING OREGON’S RANKING?

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With all due respect to the wonderful analysts who make up the AP and coaches polls, as we sit five weeks into the season, one can’t help but wonder about the current college football rankings. Alabama, at number one, gets a pass. After the Tide, however, things get a little tricky. But let’s back up here just a tad. Since …

FishDuck Weekly Video Log – Episode 61

FishDuck Staff FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

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 …

Notes from around the college football nation: Stanford stumped and Geno Smith for heisman

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  If offense is what you like, then this was certainly the week to be watching college football. Some teams scored so many points they made it look like a basketball score, all day and night defense appeared to be optional. With every new week it seems some new offensive player is putting up video game-like numbers, with every week …

FishDuck Game Review: Barner earns redemption over Cougs, leads young Ducks in road rout

Josh White FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It happens every so often, usually when something tragic occurs. The traumatized individual commonly will develop a phobia or an aversion to whatever caused the initial trauma. If that phobia or fear is to be overcome, sometimes the best medicine is to face the same situation again, head on. They say you’re supposed to jump right back on the horse …

GAME 5 PREVIEW: OREGON VS. WASHINGTON STATE

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

After one of the most dominating defensive performances in school history, Oregon gets set to face another challenge tonight–the “Air-Raid” attack of the Washington State Cougars. WSU, coming off an embarrassing loss at home to Colorado, offers Oregon another chance to hone their defensive skills, as the Cougars will look to unleash their passing game upon the Ducks. Washington State …

I Was Soooo Scared

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

There I was, sitting at home reading the Good Book or setting the leg bone of a stray puppy, I don’t remember which, when there was a knock on the door.  I answered it and the meanest man in the world was looking at me.  I knew instantly it was one of a couple of my readers.  I quickly took a …

Opponent Analysis: Keys to Washington State

Josh Schlichter FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It’s impossible for a football strategist to not be happy this weekend, as Chip Kelly and Mike Leach will finally be squaring off in a spread-offense showcase. The Ducks haven’t had much success at CenturyLink field (or any of its incarnations) recently, but will look to turn things around when they face an unraveling Washington State football team. When the …