What Every NFL Fan Should Know about Chip Kelly

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Editorials

For the fans of Philadelphia—know that I hate this, but there are some important elements to Charles “Chip” Kelly you should know about and his unique offense.  I am taking time from our own bowl coverage to continue our mission at FishDuck.com, and that is inform and help other fellow fans learn about the Chip Kelly Oregon Spread Offense and …

Remembering Past Heroes: The Best Bowl Performances in Oregon Football History

Joey Holland History

Everyone who knows football knows the value of the team. Part of the magic of the game derives from the fact that no play works unless all eleven players are doing their respective jobs the right way at the right time. With that being said, every once in a while there are individual performances so impressive that they deserve to …

Miniature Game 13 Preview: Oregon vs. Kansas State

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With over a month between a Civil War domination and the Fiesta Bowl matchup with the Wildcats, this game has been dissected from every possible angle. Just over 25 hours remain until kickoff, so here is some last minute keys to victory for Oregon, with a final score prediction to close out the season. Special Teams Largely ignored for most …

Carson York: 4 Year Starter, Coach on the Field

Jerry Thompson Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

Another in a series from our friends at Mighty Oregon. An interview with senior offensive lineman, Carson York By Dusty Ritter Carson York has been a cornerstone of Oregon’s offensive line for the last four years. From his debut as a redshirt freshman through his senior year, his intelligence and strength have left a pervasive influence on his fellow Ducks. After suffering …

Recruiting Update: Duck Signee Terrorizes Rim

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Basketball Recruiting News Over the holidays, the City of Palms Classic bore witness to a thunderous display of power by Oregon signee Jordan Bell (4-Star/Long Beach, CA/Rivals150).  After tipping a defensive rebound, Bell got on the break and brought all in attendance to their feet with a thunderous windmill dunk, snapping the rim in the process. Called an “absolute stud of …

Oregon Basketball: Ducks Whip Wolf Pack In Final Non-Conference Tilt

Luke Roth FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon Ducks defensively were outstanding as they knocked off the Nevada Wolf Pack 56-43, at Matthew Knight arena. The Ducks have been working on defensive communication, improving defensive rotations, and it showed in their final game of 2012. Oregon also spent the final practices of 2012 working on limiting turnovers and improving ball movement in its inconsistent offensive execution. The match …

Chip Kelly’s Fiesta Bowl Game Plan

Josh Schlichter Fish Reports

It’s only a matter of hours before Oregon and Kansas State will face off in the Fiesta Bowl, and as the rest of the bowl season starts to ramp up to the BCS games, it is a great time of year for college football fans everywhere. Last week, we discussed Oregon’s numbers advantage, and showed how Baylor earned its leverage …

An Open Letter To Chip Kelly

Brian Libby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Dear Coach Kelly, By now most Duck fans seem resigned to the notion of the Fiesta Bowl being your last game as Oregon’s coach. In the media and at the proverbial water cooler, your visor has long been packed for the National Football League. And that’s a compliment to all that you’ve accomplished here: taking our Ducks to four straight …

(Not) Breaking News: Oregon’s offense is really, really good

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I know…this will be stating the obvious. Watching the Alamo Bowl last night, Oregon State’s defense, though ultimately unsuccessful on the scoreboard, still managed to hold Texas under four yards per carry – the average the Beavers allowed this season.  Time to step back and appreciate what that really means: Oregon’s offense is one for the ages. Now let’s step …