The Most Popular Team in College Football is … Michigan?

Jon Joseph Editorials

“Who (sic.) is college football’s (CFB) most popular team? An unscientific (and grammatically incorrect) study.” The above is the lead for a recent article in The Athletic (It has a pay-wall) which determined that Michigan, ironically, was CFB’s most fan-favorite team. With the Wolverines being under investigation for scouting future opponents in violation of NCAA rules, Michigan as the fan-favorite …

The Dark Duck Draft of 2017

Darren Perkins Editorials

The 2017 NFL Draft was a dark time in the history of Oregon football, as the Ducks had no players drafted. Mr. FishDuck took a break from his fun at online betting app Bangladesh to recall that ugly NFL Draft for Oregon. Zero. Nada. Zilch. 2017 was a crossroads for the program. The Ducks were coming off their worst season …

NFL Draft: How High Is Josh Conerly Jr.’s Ceiling?

Alex Heining Editorials

Along with Derrick Harmon and other Ducks, Josh Conerly Jr. has been flying up NFL Draft boards in the offseason. He profiles as a borderline day-one starter for most teams, and could be an instant-impact player at the next level. Even Mr. FishDuck was excited to discuss the NFL future of Conerly, and took a break from his study of …

2025 Oregon Ducks: Conference and Playoff Contenders?

OregonReigns Editorials

The Oregon Ducks represent intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Oregon from Eugene. The university has 18 varsity teams, but Oregon is arguably best known for its football team. It has helped the hometown of Eugene gain a reputation as ‘Track Town, USA.’ So, with their popularity rising rapidly, let’s take a look at how Oregon’s premier football …

The Civil War Should Be the Spring Game

David Marsh Editorials

Deion Sanders is making news in the off-season once again, but this time in regards to how Spring Games should be actual games played between teams. In this case I agree with him, and I have even written about how the Spring Game should be a real game. The Spring Game is typically a glorified scrimmage, and even if two …

A Deep Dive Into Ducks 2025 Football Opponents

Jon Joseph Editorials

It is a long offseason, and with all that time–your favorite “Schedule-Maven” wanted to do a deep dive into each of Oregon’s 2025 opponents for our mutual edification, and entertainment. I learned quite a bit, and hope that these summaries will enhance your enjoyment of the Ducks’ upcoming season. Even Mr. FishDuck took some time from his fun at Thunderpick …

B1G, SEC: Does Champions Week & 14-Team Playoff Field Work?

Jon Joseph Editorials

In February of 2024, the B1G Ten and the SEC formed an Advisory Committee to ‘address issues in college athletics.’ A committee made up of the SEC and B1G university presidents, chancellors, commissioners Petitti and Sankey, and the SEC and B1G athletic directors. Many of the Advisory Committee’s thoughts on the format of the 2026-27, and college football playoffs thereafter have …

2025 Ducks: Are Your Defensive Expectations Too High?

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

As you know, I enjoy pondering about Our Beloved Ducks, and do so effectively out loud between these FishDuck articles, and our free, safe forum for Oregon fans. There were grumbles after the Rose Bowl loss about our defensive shortcomings that day, and I began to cogitate on what is a reasonable goal for points being given up by Oregon’s …

Indoor Track Championships: Ducks Pursue a ‘Natty?

Bruce Nelson Editorials

After the Men and Women of Oregon both won their initial Big 10 Indoor Conference meet, the teams move onward to Virginia Beach for the Indoor National Championships this weekend on March 14-15. ESPN+ has the most thorough coverage, while ESPN and ESPNU are also covering the meet, mostly with on replay. Mr. FishDuck was keenly interested in whether the …