Eugene today is known as Tracktown U.S.A. Nike was founded there, the hallowed track of Hayward Field is like Mecca, necessitating a pilgrimage by the world’s greatest runners to pay homage. Some of the greatest athletes have competed there. Track & Field is synonymous with the University of Oregon, its very identity defined by the glory attained on the historic …
It has become fashionable to profess a hatred of the NFL preseason. There are too many games, the stars don’t play, the tickets are too expensive, and the fans don’t care—except the 9.5 million viewers that watched a preseason week three game between the Colts and the Steelers. Hating preseason football lets others know that you respect real football, when …
2012 could be a very special year for the Oregon football program. The skies above Autzen held a special feeling in the air-total confidence. From the moment the team stepped on the field, there was a sense that this team could do anything they wanted to, and anything they did. The Ducks came into the season ranked #5 in both …
Finally, the season is here! After week 1 you are either really excited about the rest of the season (Oregon fans), or you cringe at what will happen next (Penn State fans). After Week 1, most Top 10 teams solidified their position and even showed that they should be moved up a spot or two, while others will be lucky …
Nine months after the thrilling Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin, the Oregon Ducks kickoff the 2012 season tonight, as they welcome in the Arkansas State Red Wolves into Autzen Stadium, slated for a 7:36 pm local time kickoff on ESPN. Oregon opens the game as 35-point favorites over the Wolves, who will be led by first-year coach Gus Malzahn, best …
The bullets start flying for real tonight. Woke up today with a hint of the gameday nerves. I always feel better if I start preparing early. What do I need to get ready for the game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves? Lucky underwear. Last year I went with the old school Donald But this year I decided to add …
The Opponent: Arkansas State Red Wolves 2011 record: 10-3, 8-0, Sunbelt Conference Champions, GoDaddy.com bowl losers (38-20 vs Illinois) Quick Quack: The first meeting in the two team’s history will kick off at 7:36 pm Autzen Stadium Saturday. It will be the 2012 season opener for both teams. The OTHER forecast: A slight breeze from the north expected, with highs …
It’s football time in Eugene, as the Ducks are opening their season at home this year against Coach Gus Malzahn and the Arkansas State Red Wolves, a 10-win team in 2011 that features the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in quarterback Ryan Aplin. The last time Gus Malzahn faced Oregon, he found himself utterly stumped against the quick, …
Each week FishDuck.com’s Kurt Liedtke (better known as Keeerrrttt1) speaks with current/former student athletes, other FishDuck contributors, and outside experts–the FishDuck.com One-On-One. This week Kurt is joined by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of the University of Oregon, Craig Pintens. Mr. Pintens spoke about how he ended up at the University of Oregon, the social media interaction he and Andy …
The 1997 University of Oregon football season started off in rare form, with a nationwide Thursday night broadcast vs. the in-conference foe Arizona Wildcats, on September 4th. In a season that would see a wide variety of ups-and-downs and sub-plots, it began with fans wondering “what just happened?”, with Oregon RB Saladin McCullough returning the opening kickoff of the season …
Basketball Recruiting Visits/News Oregon’s recruiting trail endeavors appear to be paying off with two exciting announcements over the past week; vaunted small forward Semi Ojeleye (5-Star/Ottawa, KN/Rivals150) included the Ducks in his program shortlist, and top junior college center Waverly Austin (JC/Martinsville, VA) is said to be very close to moving cross country and suiting up for Head Coach Dana …
Sure, it may be only a couple days until the 2012 season, but with the installation of a new four-team playoff structure this off-season (set to begin in 2014), it is as good of a time as any to ponder what teams should have made the playoffs in the 15 years of the BCS’ existence. Nearly every year one or …