Most Valuable Coaches (Not Named Helfrich)

Steven Holstad FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Ā  Football is the ultimate team sport. There are 11 players on the field at once, all doing their part in a collective effort to either move the ball up the field, or get the ball back from the other team. For every quarter of football that is played, countless hours are spent by the coaching staff, as they prepare …

Opponent Analysis: How to Scare Off the Coyotes

Rory Davidson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Is everyoneĀ pumped?!! Ready to bring that Mariota, DAT, Barner or LaMichael jersey out of off-season hibernation?! I know I couldn’t be any more excited! It’s the most wonderful time of the year — on the doorstep of the new college football season. If you’re reading this article right now, you probably agree with me and can’t wait to watch Texas …

South Dakota! Where Dead Presidents Come to Rock!

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Good morning, Duck fans! Welcome to another season of ā€œLet’s Learn About Our Opponents.ā€ This week is a rarity in the annals of Duck football. It’s the first time that on Tuesday, the week of the game, I was still saying, ā€œWhich one is it again?ā€ But one thing remains certain. We would have a better chance to lose this …

Recruiting Update: Speed on the Edge

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Visits We’re only three days away, Duck Faithful — three days! While business will be taken care of on the field, Oregon will look to solidify a strong pull on a key recruit who will be in Eugene this coming weekend. New target wide receiver Jaylinn Hawkins (4-Star/Buena Park, CA) is confirmed to be in the mix for …

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Twenty Years After ā€œGang Greenā€ Era: Stalwart Defender Visits FishDuck

FishDuck Staff Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

Twenty years ago, Oregon began its 1994 ā€œCinderella Seasonā€ quest for its first Rose Bowl appearance since 1958. Picked no higher than 8th place in the Pac-10Ā preseason poll, Oregon stepped up its game to prove to naysayers that the teamĀ could compete on a national level. Particularly known for its defense that season (aka: the dominant and iconic ā€œGang Greenā€ Defense), …

FishDuck.com Rolls Out New, Incredibly Awesome Weekly Article Lineup!

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Duck fans — you haveĀ got to check out the lineup of incredible articles at FishDuck.com for football season! Learn where your favorite article themes and writers will land on the week and enjoy them as I do … as it has never been better at FishDuck.com. We have theĀ best set of daily articles for your entertainment and edification than ever …

Oregon’s Disguised 3-4 Defense – The Hidden Bear

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Analysis

In press conferences, Defensive Coordinator Don Pellum referred to ā€œdoing something differentā€ in the Alamo Bowl, while high school coaches that have attended spring and fall Duck football practices whisper about ā€œOregon’s New Defense.ā€ Hype and puff — or is there some fire under the smoke? This is the last summer analysis before the season starts and you know I …

Mike Merrell’s Three-And-Out: Teams Ready to Take a Dive

Mike Merrell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Three-and-Out opens with a look at teams I predict will underachieve in 2014. Does my opinion mean anything? Well, here is a link to my hex on three teams for 2013. To sum it up for those of you in too much of a hurry to read the link, the teams I predicted would not meet preseason hype last year …

Embrace the Uncertainty

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

What will the 2014 season look like? After eight months of speculating, the first part of that question will be answered this Saturday. Those outside of the Oregon program seem certain everything will be just resemble the Ducks we’ve seen much of the past five seasons; the favorite in the Pac-12, and a contender for a playoff spot come January. …

Ayele Forde: The Hidden Gem

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The DuckĀ offense is one of the greatest in the nation, andĀ their defense continuously backs it up year after year. But, there’s another part of the game that many of us either tend to forget or take for granted. You know it — special teams, baby! Special teams are just as important to a team’s success as the offense and defense. …

College Football Nation: Ohio State Is Without Braxton and Jameis Is Snubbed

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Ā  With kickoff less than a week away, the action is finally here. The only people who are probably wishing the season was further away — or even over – would be Ohio State. With the new playoff system upon us, more pressure will be put on teams to win and win big. Teams must leave no doubt in voters’ minds …