A Holiday Visit with a French Twist

Alex Towne FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

While the Ducks may not have too much time off to spend with their families this holiday season, it definitely isn’t stopping them from spreading some holiday love. Yesterday, linebacker and defensive end Christian French made a visit to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to visit his little sister’s elementary school and talk with students about how to plan for the future and become …

The Next Man Up: An Interview with Redshirt Freshman Doug Brenner

Ashley Young FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

In his second year with the Ducks, offensive linemen Doug Brenner has been nothing short of sensational. Yeah, you read that correctly: Doug Brenner is just a redshirt freshman. I was able to interview Brenner at the Hatfield-Dowlin complex last Thursday and we discussed his first season playing with the Ducks and what he foresees in his years to come …

Recruiting Update: Oregon on the Move in Mora’s Backyard

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Offers With Christmas closing in, Oregon’s trek along the recruiting trail will see a momentary hiatus. However, a flurry of winter activity has tripped the radar of several top recruits as the new year inches ever closer. Linebacker Josh Woods (3-Star/Upland, CA) gave a commitment nod to UCLA earlier this year, but the Ducks now seem to be back in …

FishDuck.com Recognizes Oregon Accomplishments

Michael Bigham FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With the end of 2014, FishDuck.com would like to congratulate the teams and the women and men that have given the University of Oregon yet another successful year. Teams Baseball M – Coach George Horton NCAA Regionals Basketball M – Coach Dana Altman NCAA Tournament – Round of 32 Basketball W – Coach Paul Westhead/Coach Kelly Graves Cross Country – …

Marcus Mariota Named AP Player of the Year, Only Two Individual Awards Left

Paul Jones Editorials

Marcus Mariota was named the Associated Press Player of the Year today in a landslide victory, collecting 49 of the 54 available votes. Mariota is the first player from the University of Oregon to be awarded this honor since its inception in 1998. The addition of the AP PoY award, alongside the Sporting News Player of the Year which was …

Ducks Escape Gauchos 82-78 in OT

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Jalil Abdul Bassit scored seven points in overtime on his way to a seaosn high 20 points for the Ducks, who narrowly escaped with a victory against UCSB Cal Santa Barbara) last night at Matthew Knight. Joseph Young added a team high 25, leading the Ducks in scoring, assists (4) and rebounds (11).Young’s 25 points were his highest mark since scoring …

Insurance Offers Assurance for Ifo’s Future

Alex Towne FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Imagine your body and talent was worth $3 million. Imagine an injury jeopardizing your future in the blink of an eye. While the Ducks continue to rally after the recent loss of star cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, he has quite a predicament on his hands. According to ESPN Sports Business Reporter, Darren Rovell, Ifo Ekpre-Olomu has a $3 million insurance policy to cover …

Oregon is Not Just a Football School

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Yes, Oregon is known as a football school: the longest string of double-digit winning seasons in I-A, a logo everybody recognizes, incredible facilities …and in our corner as a major donor we even have Nike CEO Phil Knight, more commonly known around campus as “Uncle Phil.” When it comes to athletics, the toughest thing for major universities across the country …

Holiday Wishes for the Oregon Ducks

Randy Morse FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

As Christmas approaches, FishDuck.com‘s foreign correspondent, Randy Morse, aka the Fool on the Hill, dishes five fervent holiday wishes for the Ducks from the shores of magnificent Kootenay Lake, tucked high into the alpine wilds of British Columbia’s Purcell and Selkirk ranges. Top photo Randy Morse

The Art and Science of the Blitz — Boundary Pressure from Florida State

Alex Kirby Analysis

Note from Principal: Instead of the usual analysis I provide, I felt that Coach/Analyst Alex Kirby did a superb job explaining a blitz strategy never covered on FishDuck.com before, and would be something to watch for against Florida State. Enjoy learning as I did! Charles Fischer ————————————————————————————- There’s an oft-repeated maxim, especially among today’s football color commentators, that says, “Blitzing …

Oregon in 5-Star DT Green’s Top 4

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Who weighs 275 pounds, stand 6’5″ tall, and makes Oregon fans blush? That would be 5-Star defensive tackle and Oregon recruit from Gardena, California, Rasheem Green. This hulking defender from Junipero Serra High School has made waves around the country, cannonballing the recruiting pool with a 247 Sports Composite ranking of 15th nationally, 3rd in his position group (DT), and …