Analysts Confident With Football Ducks in 2015

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Moving on from the Marcus Mariota hype train was an experience filled with immense struggle. With the recent news of Eastern Washington standout quarterback, Vernon Adams Jr., deciding to transfer to the University of Oregon for his final year of eligibility; the fear of struggle has turned into hope for next season. Recently, a bleacherreport.com article analyzed the ten teams that are a ‘lock’ to win 10 games or more this …

These Ducks Are Ready

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

What more can you say about our beloved Ducks basketball team? “Conquering adversity” should be its slogan. Through all the media bashing, questioning, and lack of confidence in this team from the entire state of Oregon, the Ducks persevered and created what we see before us today: a contending Division I basketball program. I can’t say I wasn’t one of those who …

Chip Kelly a Racist?!

Dave Kensler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

In one of his more ridiculous commentaries, one of many delivered over the years, ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith seemed to suggest current Philadelphia Eagles head coach and former University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly is a racist, or has racist motives in how he structures the team. Nor did Smith keep this offensive suggestion simple and short: …

Oregon is a Dominant Pac-12 Power in Athletics

Ben Salaman FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Oregon football is known for coming out on top of the Pac-12 at the end of each season. They finished their 2014 run winning the conference championship, the Ducks did the same in their 2011 season, and in their 2010 season when the conference was originally called the Pac-10. However, in recent history Duck football hasn’t been the only sport …

After Winning Pac-12 Coach of the Year, Altman is Focused on the Tournament

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Dana Altman is not a man of many words. Although on the sidelines he can be seen yelling out directions at his players, he really is a quiet and humble guy. So, when talking about his Ducks, Altman kept it brief. Altman’s Ducks saw incredible success this season, a season in which many experts expected them to fail. Early predictions …

Will Redskins select Marcus Mariota in the NFL Draft?

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Remember when Duck fans were clamoring at the idea of their Heisman winner Marcus Mariota playing for Chip Kelly and his up-tempo offense in Philadelphia? Well, there’s no question that the Eagles would be fun to watch if Kelly and Mariota were somehow reunited in the NFL; however, that seems more like a pipe dream now. Kelly shocked the NFL …

Recruiting Update: Marcus 2.0

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting News Oregon’s Hawaiian connection might be one of the strongest out-of-state pipelines in college football. So strong in fact that the heralded “Mariota 2.0” is already almost a lock to end up in Lighting Yellow and Thunder Green. We, The Duck Faithful, have already begun to feel the trans-Pacific rumblings surrounding to-be junior quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (4-Star/Honolulu, HI). …

What Is Happening At PK Park?

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

George Horton has been rebuilding Oregon’s baseball program since its 2009 reincarnation and his hard work is paying off. Their 13-2 record is the best start since the return of the program and the Ducks — picked to finish second in the Pac-12 — are garnering attention and commanding respect with every win. A two game series with San Francisco …

Stephen A. Smith Stands Firm on Kelly Criticism

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Stephen A. Smith, co-host of ESPN’s First Take and host of the Stephen A. Smith Show on Sirius XM, defended his comments concerning Eagles’ head coach Chip Kelly’s personnel decisions and the overall culture in Philadelphia, saying he did not call Kelly a racist. Smith explained his comments on his radio show : “… a bunch of idiots, in the world …

Pro Day: Last Chance to Prove Your Worth

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

So much speculation is put toward the NFL Combine in February, that people often forget about each school’s Pro Day. Performing well at both events will show scouts that you can be an asset to some team in the league. For others, a Pro Day can be used as a day of redemption — maybe they didn’t have positive results at the Combine. The University of …

Will Eagle Fans learn to Trust Chip Kelly?

Mike Sweeney FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Since Chip Kelly took over in Philadelphia he has made huge changes to the roster that now have Eagles fans questioning whether he’s a mad scientist or just mad — and some are now questioning if his motives extend beyond just football decisions. Having watched Chip Kelly lead the Ducks to a 46-7 record over four years, Oregon fans learned …

Analysis: How Wyoming Ran so Well on Oregon

Alex Kirby Analysis

My FishDuck Friends–a reader wanted to know why the Cowboys ran so well against us last fall so guest analyst, Coach Alex Kirby, examines those plays with the experience of a coach who competed against Coach Bohl in prior games.  Note also that these plays work well because of the superb threat of the Wyoming Fly Sweep covered by FishDuck.com opponent analyst, …