Oregon fans cannot help but be curious as to whether the 2024 Oregon Offense under offensive coordinator Will Stein, could feature more points per game than last year’s No. 2 national ranking at over 44 points per game–while being in the B1G? Something to watch for is the development of plays that are variations off the basic Oregon plays the …
The NCAA just approved a rule change that allows helmet communication systems inside of players’ helmets. The technology is not new in the NFL, and it was inevitable that college football would adopt helmet communications. That day has finally arrived, along with additional technology on the sidelines. Helmet communications will fundamentally change how college football is played and make it …
The college football offseason is an exciting time where teams, coaches, and fans can reflect on the previous year, and plan ahead for their upcoming ties. Fans will speculate about potential changes right up to the season kicking off on August 24th, and some might even want to place bets on their college’s chances. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible …
The Oregon Ducks have swiftly ascended to the forefront of college football, capturing the attention and admiration of fans and analysts alike. Over the past decade, the Ducks have transformed from a regional contender into a national powerhouse, consistently competing at the highest levels of the sport. This meteoric rise is no accident but rather the result of a combination …
So many of the “Greybeard” Oregon fans on the Our Beloved Forum recall the days in the 1970s, when both Oregon and Oregon State were equally bad. I was chatting with Mr. FishDuck and pulled him from his fun at sports betting online to ask him who, among our many coaches, changed his opinion most about the direction of the …
The offseason is a treacherous time for college football programs all over the country, and our Oregon Ducks football program doesn’t get any special treatment in 2024. They faced losing the biggest pieces of their offense to the NFL, had crucial losses to review from this past year, and boatloads of new talent to impress with the culture and program’s …
Per Rivals.com, after finishing sixth in the nation for the 2024 recruiting cycle, the Ducks are sitting eighth in the 2024 transfer portal rankings. Oregon has brought in some top talent at key positions. Seven players have been added to the roster: quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) and Dante Moore (UCLA), receiver Evan Stewart (Texas A&M), defensive tackles Derrick Harmon (Michigan State) and Jamaree Caldwell …
The hallmark of any great defense is strength up the middle. Conversely, (As Charles eluded to in a recent post on our forum) it remains a long-term weakness at Oregon. This topic is especially pertinent considering Oregon’s portal activity, and Mr. FishDuck took time from his study of Washington Commanders NFL Lines and NFL Odds to chime in his thoughts …
As the equine industry grows, we are seeing many universities offering Equine programs where students can learn more about the different disciplines that involve horses. We’ve been around horses for thousands of years, and during this time our interaction with these beloved animals has grown stronger and stronger. We might not use horses for transportation anymore, but the equine industry …
Dan Lanning and company are the best recruiters in the country right now. Now, anyone who wants to go ahead and look at recruiting rankings will note that Oregon did not finish first in 2024, but the reality is that there are three parts to recruiting, and no single ranking encompasses them all. These three parts are high school recruitment, …
For our Oregon Ducks football program, we have a ton of players on this roster to be excited about entering the season. A Nix-less, star-studded offense will spring out to surround Dillon Gabriel, and they should translate almost immediately to success in the Big Ten. Traeshon Holden and Tez Johnson will surely lead this group, with Evan Stewart working in as the …
Coming off a 12-2 campaign in 2023, the Oregon Ducks have high hopes for the 2024 season despite the program making a move to the Big Ten. As a team with College Football Playoff aspirations, the Ducks also have hopes to win the Big Ten during their first season in their new home. Of course, with the Big Ten being …