Spring Game News From Around the Country

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Ducks’ annual spring game was held under sun dappled skies, and in front of 35,000+ fans last Saturday in Autzen Stadium.  Early returns on the 2013 iteration of Oregon football indicated continued success based on speed, precision, conditioning, and execution.  News from spring games around the country were…mixed. Texas A & M University:  The Aggies of Texas A &M had a …

Sports Medicine: All You Wanted to Know About Sports Nutrition and Energy Production – Part 2

NeuroDocDuck FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Figure 1. Making good diagnoses. Figure 2. A Balanced diet is the best way to eat for energy and good health.   In Part 1 of this article, we discussed energy production, storage and expenditure.  Part 2 explores how we eat in order to the fuel energy process. We will look at the major constituents that lead to energy for …

Meet Your New Ducks: 4-Star from Texas…Enough Said

Joe Packer FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

There’s always tons of hype surrounding football recruits out of Texas.  It’s the mecca of high school football and has consistently produced an elite level of talent.  As Oregon has emerged as a national title contender year in and year out, they’re finding themselves on the hot-lists of these kinds of highly touted recruits.  Some of these players have turned …

When Hayward Field’s Magic Worked For The Ducks

Jim Maloney History

It has been almost 30 years since Oregon won its last NCAA men’s outdoor track and field championship.  The Ducks men’s team won its last outdoor championship in 1984.  One of the fascinating facts about Oregon’s track and field history is that all three of its undisputed men’s outdoor track and field championships (1962, 1964 and 1984) were won at …

Tolman Stays Hot, But Ducks Six Game Winning Streak Snapped

FishDuck Staff FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The No.11 Oregon Ducks’ six game winning streak is now over.  The Seattle University Redhawks defeated Oregon 3-2, concluding a two game series Wednesday evening in Bellevue, Washington, at Bannerwood Park.   The Ducks had a chance to tie and possibly take the lead in the ninth. Brett Thomas stood at the plate, runners on the corners, and only one …

Recruiting Update: Spring Game Weekend Leaves Recruits Awestruck

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Visits While the Class of 2012 made their mark on the field, members of the 2014 recruiting pool looked on with amazement at the latest edition of the military-themed Oregon spring game.  Tabbed athlete Devante Downs (4-Star/Lynnwood, WA/Rivals250), quarterback Morgan Mahalak (3-Star/Kentfield, CA), linebacker Zach Brown (3-Star/San Deigo, CA), and lineman Sam Jones (3-Star/Highlands Ranch, CO) all visited and …

Tolman Drives Home 7; Ducks Win 6th Straight

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Last night it was a wild one at Everett Stadium in beautiful Everett, WA, as the Oregon Ducks and Seattle Red Hawks played game one of a two-game series.  The Ducks were 16-1-1 against Seattle coming into the series and the Hawks have not won a game against Oregon since March of 2010.  The struggles continued for the Red Hawks …

The Sun Devils Join the Chase as the Ducks Eye the PAC-12 Title

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Many PAC-12 teams are looking strong as we head into the last month of the regular season and conference play.  The Ducks are coming off a sweep at home against streaking Stanford.  Oregon is right up at the top of the PAC-12 and national rankings with the Oregon State Beavers, who also just completed a sweep at home against the …

Is our Website Going Haywire for you?

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Announcements

If FishDuck.com looks a little funky for awhile, it is because we are doing some major code upgrades and everything needs to be settled between what we had and what we are creating room for in the near future.  It is possible that with some computers you need to apply a solution we have for you, and it will help …

Spring Game Coaching Surprises

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

Coaching surprises in the Spring Game?  Besides the obvious of Mark Helfrich in charge, and more passes than usual – what is new that was unexpected?  This unforeseen development is one I anticipated observing in the fall during our games, and did not expect to see it so soon.  While it does not come directly from head coach Helfrich, we can …

Tribute to Outstanding Former Duck/Native Oregonian Linebacker

FishDuck Staff Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

Oregon has seen many renowned linebackers.  Particularly in the past 20 years, many greats behind the D-line have led the team in tackles and stood out among defenders; anywhere from the “Gang Green era” to the Harrington era, all the way to the more recent Kelly era.  One particular native Oregonian linebacker spent four years at Oregon before finishing his …