I have been pleasantly surprised at all the attention given to Oregon by major sportswriters around the nation in the past two months. Certainly that and the inflatable Duck at the B1G Media meetings have made an impression on our upcoming B1G opponents, yet I really don’t think they believe it. I took a moment from my discover more on …
The Sky Has Fallen? How it Happens for Oregon…
While we are all hoping for a season for the ages, just for sake of discussion, I thought I might throw out a little Donnie Downer perspective. I am looking at the schedule from three perspectives. The first, if the sky HAS fallen…we lost to the Beavers. If the sky IS falling…we lose to Boise State. If there are dark …
2024 Ducks: Most Experience, Depth, and Talent EVER
No, I am not trying to put a “whammy-curse” on Our Beloved Ducks with the title above, but as a season ticker holder for 38 years–my feelings about this team compared to prior ones are sincere. I had to take some time from my fun with online pokies to reflect on which aspect of this team impressed me the most …
Will Lanning/Lupoi Return to the Aliotti Strategy?
The title above is not meant to be provocative, but something sincere for us to consider once I have laid out my argument. I could not help but think about this upcoming shift in defensive strategy while I was examining the Oregon Ducks Odds and after I took a look at the NCAAB site as well. The Oregon defense has …
Big 10 Futures: Oregon Odds to Win the Conference
Expectations are running high for Oregon in their debut season in the Big 10 Conference, ranking among the favorites to win the league. The new contender in town will go against the old guard, Ohio State, and Michigan, who have long dominated the odds for the Big Ten. Despite recording three consecutive wins, Michigan isn’t among the top three favorites …
A Special 2024 Season for Oregon Ducks Football?
The Oregon Ducks football team is a powerhouse in college football. They compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics, NCAA Division I FBS, and are currently members of the Pac-12 Conference for another month. The Ducks will join the Big Ten Conference in 2024, signifying their status as a top program. Beyond football, the Ducks have a long and …
Oregon a B1G Contender? They Don’t Believe It…
Can you believe all the favorable articles about Our Beloved Ducks you see in our free forum? Oregon has had a number of great years in the past with a media build-up prior to the season, but now with all the websites out there–this year seems extreme. We also have to sort out who is actually doing analysis, and who …
May the Spirit of Bill Walton Reign Over Oregon Basketball
OK, let’s get it out of the way. Yes; his quirky, rambling, meandering and obscure commentary during basketball telecasts could be extremely frustrating — evoking reactions ranging from cute to cursing, endearing to eye-rolling, joy to “you’ve gotta be joking,” and from a sense of comradery to cursing. And, for some, simply anger. But, for many of us, doesn’t that …