Fuzzy’s Guide to Surviving the Rose Bowl: Traffic and Weather

Michael Bigham FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Yahoo!!! Fuzzy can’t wait; it’s almost Rose Bowl time. If you’re going to the game, here’s the official FishDuck.com road and weather report. Weather: New Year’s Day: sunny with a high of 58 degrees. For you warm-blooded folks, shorts and sunscreen are in order, there’s no shade in the Rose Bowl. For those used to winter climates, you might take …

FSU: Fans Accept Glory in Winning at Any Cost

Mike Merrell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Mike Merrell’s Three-and-Out Throughout history, entire populations have been duped into following charismatic leaders with no scruples whatsoever. The unwitting populace draws power from the promise of the spoils of war, and celebrates the exclamation that they are the chosen, that they are the master race, that they are better than everybody else. Under these leaders, hubris and disregard for …

Why There Is No Need to Hate Florida State

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Last week, I listed Florida State as the biggest villain Oregon has faced in recent memory. When their pairing with the Ducks was announced for the playoff, Oregon fans rejoiced at the ultimate matchup of good versus evil.  As I sat down to write this week, I was fully prepared to crank up the hate machine and fire off a …

“Gaudy Uniforms Haven’t Helped You Win A Game Yet” -Duck-hater

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Oh my goodness my fellow Duck fans, the uniforms have been released for the Rose Bowl and they are a beauty. As most know, the University of Oregon has a great relationship and sponsorship by Nike which is where all of our amazing uniform combinations come from every game. You have to admit, as a fan, the release of the …

Rose Bowl Presser: Oregon Defense Speaks to Helfrich’s Impact on Team

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Ducks began a series of interviews and press conferences this morning at the L.A. Downtown Hotel in anticipation for the Rose Bowl semi-final game against Florida State. In a video interview posted by Comcast SportNet, defensive coordinator Don Pellum, senior outside linebacker Tony Washington, and senior safety Erick Dargan all spoke to Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich’s “Men of Oregon” philosophy …

Pharoah Brown Makes Practice Appearance

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

According to Rob Moseley of goducks.com, the Ducks second practice in Los Angeles yesterday was low-key.  A lot of good things happened during practice, but most players were not wearing pads, so the mood was more on detail rather than physicality.  As practice broke, players noticed a familiar face on the sidelines, sporting crutches and a knee brace….. it was …

A New Kind of Trash Talk

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Alright Duck fans, want to see something that will make your blood boil? Game designers, known as A Flat Miner Studios, have recently created a game based off of a childhood favorite: NES’s Duck Hunt. The new game, titled Ducks Hunt, depicts Oregon Ducks flying over a poorly animated football field where you, the game player, have a chance to …

Tallahassee Police Department and Florida State: A Cozy Relationship?

Michael Bigham FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

On Christmas Eve, 2014, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) issued a press release stating that they had given an ESPN reporter, Paula Lavigne, over 300 police reports of incidents involving 360 Florida State University athletes. In the press release, TPD Chief of Police Michael DeLeo stated, “We are committed to ensuring that every citizen of this community, including our university students, know …

Ducks Face Undefeated QB in Jameis Winston

Will Denner FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

You can criticize Jameis Winston for many things as a player and person, but the one thing that remains intact is his ability to win. The quarterback’s perfect 26-0 college record is in elite company among college football’s best. His Florida State Seminoles are the only undefeated team in the inaugural College Football Playoff. Maybe that can be explained by …

What Could’ve, Should’ve Been: A Look Back at the 2010 BCS Championship

Tyler Robinson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With Oregon on the verge of what could be the greatest season in the history of the program, I’d like to take you back to the biggest game that the Ducks have ever played in. Let’s go back to that 2010 season. The Ducks smashed and destroyed everyone in their path, going 12-0. Oregon led the nation in scoring at 47 …

New Look for Mariota: “Just Shave It” Campaign?

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Friday morning, the Ducks held their first practice at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA in preparation for the Rose Bowl game. The Oregon practice facilities are just a stone’s throw away from Pasadena. Yes, Duck fans, the first playoff game is drawing nigh, now less than a week away on New Year’s Day. Indeed, Oregon is on a “business trip,” according to first year defensive coordinator …

Grasu Appears to be Back

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Coming into the season, the Ducks appeared to have one of the best offensive lines in the country. Before the season even started, projected starting left tackle Tyler Johnstone underwent double knee surgery ruling him out for the entire year. During the season, starters Jake Fisher, Andre Yruretagoyena and Hroniss Grasu all suffered various injuries that kept them out for an extended period of time. With Fisher …