The 2015 NFL Draft is finally here and the first round is tonight at 5 p.m. PDT on ESPN and the NFL Network. At last, Duck fans will know where Marcus Mariota will start his NFL career. Among critics, Mariota is considered the first- or second-best quarterback āĀ depending on whom you ask ā and will likely be a top-5 overall ā¦
With only hours until the NFL Draft, letās have an arbitrary ranking of the best landing spots for Marcus Mariota. (Is best a subjective term? Of course, but all rankings are subjective. In this case, letās just go with the common definition of best: Most likely to lead to long-term success for his career by all obvious standards, championships over ā¦
After months of Chip Kelly mind games, it appears the Eagles are making one final push for Marcus Mariota. Itās unclear whether the Eagles are trying to trade for the No. 2 spot in the draft, or if they will try to land Mariota after the dust settles, but regardless it has Duck fans everywhere starting to buzz. ESPNās Adam ā¦
This piece is part of a project where Jason and Caleb analyze the top eight Ducks prospects for the 2015 NFL Draft. The prospects will be listed in the order in which they are projected to be drafted. Enjoy. Previous Article: No. 2 Arik Armstead No 1: Marcus Mariota Position: Quarterback Height: 6ā4ā³ Weight: 222 Overview: Was there ever any ā¦
The importance of linebackers is somewhat unnoticeable until the unit becomes inefficient. The 2015 recruiting class saw Oregon bring in three linebackers ā one true freshman inside linebacker,Ā Fotu LeiatoĀ (who may end up on the outside, or even at safety), and two junior college outside linebackers,Ā Jonah Moi and Paris Bostick. Obviously, there will be a need for outside linebackers in two ā¦
The Ducks flew east to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this past weekend to compete at the oldest collegiate track meet in America, The Penn Relays. WithĀ itsĀ A-squad of runners, Oregon went up against the best relay teams the nation has to offer. The results provided plenty of upsets for the Ducks, both good and bad. On the womenās side, OregonĀ was the favorite heading ā¦
In an interview for FishDuck.com on Wednesday, I spoke with Oregonās offensive coordinator Scott Frost at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene. Fourteen spring practices are officially over and after five hard-fought weeks, Ā Coach Frost and the rest of Oregonās coaching staff areĀ ready to take the field this Saturday. Ā One area that the Ducksā offensive coordinator has paid close attention to ā¦
This piece is part of a project in which Jason and Caleb analyze the top eight Ducksā prospects for the 2015 NFL Draft. The prospects will be listed in the order in which they are projected to be drafted. Enjoy. Previous Article: No.3 Jake Fisher No 2: Arik Armstead Position: Defensive Line Height: 6ā8ā³ Weight: 290 Overview: Iāt should not ā¦
Oregon softball has had quite the decorated season this year. Aside from being ranked secondĀ nationally, the Ducks have had yet another member of their team be named the NFCA player of the week. Freshman third baseman, Jenna Lilley has earned this achievement for her second time in her short career with the Ducks. The freshmanĀ solidified her case for this award ā¦
Football Recruiting Offers/Visits Taking a page from menās basketball coach Dana Altman, linebackers headman Erik Chinander is looking north of the border to add to Eugeneās football wealth. Following a weekend visit, tabbed athlete Chase Claypool (NR/Abbotsford,Ā BC) received a nod from Lightning Yellow and Thunder Green. āOregon was pretty much the dream offer I wanted,ā said Claypool. āI did a ā¦
Nike recently introduced its newest football line āĀ āNike Vapor Untouchableā ā with their latest addition to the Nike team,Ā Marcus Mariota,Ā being the cover persona. Check out the ad below ā Speed hits a new gear. Nike is proud to welcome Marcus Mariota to footballās fastest family. #justdoithttps://t.co/Z0ApbJauNh ā Nike Football (@usnikefootball) April 20, 2015 Nike recently signed Mariota to an endorsement ā¦
FishDuck.com sportswriter Ashley Young caught up with quarterback Jeff Lockie after Mondayās spring practice, getting his thoughts on the upcoming spring game. With the battle for the starting quarterback position stacked with candidates, Saturdayās spring game will be substantially important for redshirt junior Lockie. Vernon Adams will not be arriving on campus until summer, which means that now is the ā¦