Arik Armstead Converses About Upcoming Utah Game

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Caleb Couturie interviewed Arik Armstead at the Hatfield-Downlin Complex yesterday  morning at the post-practice press conference for FishDuck.com. Well our Ducks beat Stanford and that feels good and all that but it’s time to focus on what is ahead and our boys are definitely focused on their next game. It’s been a series of back-to-back games these past few weeks …

Erick Dargan Looks to Keep Momentum Going Against Utah

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Ashley Young of FishDuck.com interviewed Oregon defensive back Erick Dargan during Tuesday’s press conference at the University of Oregon’s Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. The Ducks finally prospered against their Pac-12 rival this past Saturday. For the last two years Stanford was the itch that Oregon couldn’t reach; Stanford was the fly that Oregon couldn’t kill. But after two years of defeat and disappointment, the Ducks came …

Catching Up with the One and Only SuperMariota

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Marcus Mariota is clearly the best of the best in terms of quarterbacks throughout the College Football League. Last Saturday when the Ducks took on Stanford, Mariota looked and played fantastic. Going into the game, Oregon, especially Mariota, knew that Stanford had a stupendous defense that always seemed to stop the Ducks’ up-tempo offense in the past. Obviously, that wasn’t …

Mighty Marcus Mariota

Tyler Robinson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

He’s commonly referred to as “Super Mariota” or “MariGOATa” (GOAT is short for “greatest of all time”) and for good reason. Oregon’s Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota may very well be the most efficient quarterback in the history of college football. Seriously, Mariota is on a path that few have traveled. Mariota’s 170.85 career Passing Efficiency Rating (PER) is second all …

Playoff and Conference Update: Ducks Clear the Path to the Playoffs

Evan Gilges FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Week 9 provided a subtle change to the College Playoff picture after No. 4 Ole Miss suffered another late game loss and other contenders emerged victorious. College Football Playoff Contenders No. 1 Mississippi State – Heading into the locker room down 10-7 at the end of the first half against an Arkansas team that has yet to win a conference …

Oregon “Bangs, Bends, and Bounces” the NEW Inside Zone Read past Stanford

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

Oregon has changed its foundation play, the Inside Zone Read, from how they ran it three years ago! I covered part of it in a recent discussion about the components of the Pistol offense being added to Oregon Spread Offense, but we need something that covers this essential play from the perspective of how Duck running backs learn to read …

Derrick Malone All Smiles as his Senior Year Nears its Close

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It’s hard to believe that as nice and as happy of a person as Derrick Malone is, that come game time he’s one of the fiercest and most feared linebackers in the Pac-12. I mean, honestly, you just want to hug this guy. He’s constantly upbeat, and there is a smile on his face during every comment he makes. It’s always a little …

Physical Ducks Defense Ready to Execute Against Utes

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With a victory over Stanford in the books, the Ducks are getting ready to face what may be their toughest opponent of the season in the No. 20 Utah Utes, who are coming off a tough loss to ASU. Caleb Couturie of FishDuck.com was in the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex after practice today to talk to All-American defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu about how the …

Player Profile: Joe Walker

Michael Bigham FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

After Joe Walker slashed through the line to dump a Stanford Cardinal running back to the turf, the fan behind me leaned over and said, “God, I love that kid.” Yeah, a lot of other Oregon fans agree; this year, Walker has emerged as Oregon’s go-to linebacker when the Ducks face the run. Against rush-happy Stanford, he had nine tackles …

Ducks Running Backs Do It Again

Ashley Young FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

During a morning press conference following practice on Monday, Offensive Coordinator Scott Frost talked to FishDuck.com reporter Caleb Couturie, recapping his thoughts on the game against Stanford, specifically applauding the work ethic of the running backs. Strength, speed, versatility and vision. Is there anything these running backs can’t do? Coming into the Stanford game, several may have thought that Stanford’s …

Not So “Lowe” Anymore: Ducks Welcome Back Dynamic Wide Receiver

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Statistically speaking, Keanon Lowe is nobody special. The senior receiver is on pace to break his season high for receptions, but that mark was set his sophomore year with a meager 22 catches. If you ask Head Coach Mark Helfrich or Offensive Coordinator Scott Frost about what Lowe means to this team, I’m positive they will give you a much …

Problem Solving with Stanford-Oregon

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

If you are an Oregon fan, chances are you woke up happy on Sunday morning.  (Unless you really celebrated on Saturday.) That extra hour of sleep was nice, certainly. The enjoyment of that victory can’t be overstated. But the greatest source of happiness was things returning to normal again. Oregon is on top of the conference, and Stanford stopped pretending it …