2,000 Yards From New York City: Kenjon’s Heisman Quest

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

One week and 321 yards ago, Kenjon Barner was just another talented player in a nation full of talented players, waiting to show the country what most Duck fans already knew: that he is the most complete player in college football.  Now, along with Kansas State QB Collin Klein, Barner is one of two players in the country certain to …

Opponent Analysis: Creative Cal Causes Reason For Concern

Josh Schlichter FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

What shenanigans is Clancy Pendergast up to this year? In 2010, he bet the ranch on the Cover 0 defense against a national championship caliber offense and really stumped Oregon’s offense until the Ducks went on their historic game-icing drive in Berkley. In 2011, Pendergast busted out the Cover 0 again, and added a few unorthodox wrinkles to their defensive …

Putting People on Their Back – Alex Redmond OL

Ted Werth FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

When Oregon offensive lineman commit Alex Redmond was considering what school he wanted to play for, he realized that in addition to hitting people, he also likes blocking out in space. So of course, when asked why he chose Oregon, Alex said “what better place to go?” There are many things that make Oregon’s offense go. Precise execution of the …

Recruiting Analysis: THREE Overlooked Targets

Chris Charbonnier FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With National Signing Day creeping closer every day, Oregon is in good position to close strong. Oregon is still in serious contention for multiple blue chip prospects, such as: Derrick Green, Tarean Folston, John Ross, Max Redfield, Gareon Conley, Mike Mitchell, Peter Kalambayi, Myles Jack and Danny Mattingly. Adding a few of the aforementioned players would go a long way …

On to Cal: The PERFECT Trap Game!

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I have heard the mantra about the faceless opponent and that Chip never loses to a foe he shouldn’t; baloney. The first time will come and this Saturday is the PERFECT Trap Game for Oregon to stumble. Remember the let-down after Stanford last year? It is natural that our team would be flat for this game after such an enormous …

15 Year Anniversary: “The Catch” & Upset for the Ages over Washington

FishDuck Staff History

Exactly 15 years ago to date, Oregon traveled to Seattle Washington for a date with destiny.  The sixth-ranked Huskies were undefeated in conference play; their lone loss coming at the hands of the #1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers.  Incidentally, Washington held the longest conference home winning streak, and Oregon was the last conference team to defeat Washington on Husky Turf during …

Lost In Barner Hype, Mariota Shines

Joel Gunderson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

For the next three weeks, Oregon running back Kenjon Barner figures to get the majority of love from National media, as his Heisman campaign kicks into overdrive. Lost — or at least hidden — in the shuffle of Barner-mania is the performance of a young quarterback, unknown to much of the world just three months ago. Marcus Mariota’s story is …

Recruiting Update: Could Max Redfield be Oregon’s Latest “DAT-Style” Steal?

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Visits Oregon’s 62-51 drubbing of the hated “southern smog,” appeared to have been the final straw. Sunday night, highly touted safety Max Redfield (4-Star/Mission Viejo, CA/Rivals#3-Rated S) broke away from his commitment with “Lane’s lackies” and intends to visit Oregon, a program he maintains is very much in the running to land his skill set. The 6’2″, 195 …

1959 – An Underappreciated Season

Jim Maloney History

Oregon’s Ducks were coming off the four win, six loss 1958 season. The 1958 Ducks had been one of the great defensive teams in Oregon football history surrendering only 50 points over the course of 10 games. Unfortunately, the 1958 offense had been as inconsistent as the defense was consistent leading to most of the losses. 1959 would be Oregon’s …

Chip’s Winning Game Plan Against USC

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

We at FishDuck.com have been looking at the plays that Chip Kelly springs upon his opponents, and for this game we choose to look at a strategy that was first noticed by our Senior Football Analyst, Josh Schlichter.  Most of the major media are focused upon Oregon’s No-Huddle tempo and conditioning as they report the Ducks’ football success.  We believe that …

Sports Cliches That I HATE!

Carl Blackwell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Call me old school. Call me a hater. Call me elitist. It’s probably all true. Two things drive me crazy when I listen to sports on TV or the radio – persons who are inarticulate, and hearing the same stupid clichés over … and over … and over … and over … “He ran for a buck seventy.“ When was …

BCS BREAKDOWN: HAND OVER THE PANIC BUTTON

Carl Blackwell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

We’re getting ready to enter the final 3rd leg of the 2012 football season. We’ve heard the “experts,” and heard the prognostications about how the BCS standings will be shaping up. The media is coy about where our Ducks will fall in the pecking order, and many are cautiously optimistic about Oregon’s chances to be in the BCS title game, …