Five Things Chip Kelly Did Right and Why Duck Fans Should Be Thankful

Ted Werth FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

If winning football games is your biggest priority then make it 6 things.  A winning record of 46-7 is no small accomplishment; however, looking long-term there are 5 other things that, when the disappointment clears, I think will be recognized and appreciated. One Putting aside for the moment the NCAA investigation (which is likely more smoke then fire) Chip built his program …

Oregon Brings In Recruits — On And Off The Field

Sam Arney FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Since new coach Mark Helfrich has taken over for Chip Kelly, he has been very busy on the recruiting trail.  Not only has he and five assistant coaches had an in home visit with every current commit, he has also added some much needed talent to Oregon’s 2013 class.  Oregon is now up to 17 commitments, and looks to add …

Oregon’s In-Game Adjustment Skins Cats

Josh Schlichter Fish Reports

This post was originally featured at PacificTakes.com, and is being shared with FishDuck.com Oregon has seen dozens of variations of defensive schemes to slow down their offense over the years.  Some, like the Cover 0 defense, and Bear front were more effective in longer stretches, and others were, simply put, less effective.  Those less effective schemes have included the scrape exchange and fake injuries.  …

Message Board Armageddon! The Battle is Afoot!

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Important decisions are being made in the athletic department offices. How to salvage a good recruiting class in the face of coaching turnover. Who will call the plays? What will be the vehicle for the transmission of play calls?  (Hand signals, message board or, my favorite, carrier pigeon?)  How do we replace the two graduate assistants who were responsible for…something? …

Oregon’s Success Founded On Proper Blueprint – Fundamentals of Change

FishDuck Staff History

Many political theorists will you tell that revolutions occur during periods of rising social expectations. Political coup d’états rarely happen in dire living circumstances. When you expect little you demand even less. However, if you feel that you are owed more than what you are currently getting or social conditions, though vastly improved, have slowed to an unacceptable pace then …

Notes From Around the College Football Nation: The Notre Dame Mess and Chip Kelly the Eagle

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

So what did we miss?  We have Te’o’s girlfriend coming back from the dead, Oregon’s head coach finally made his exodus, and more conference realignment news.  I guess that means the offseason is here, and now we can get ready for signing day.  Lots of top recruits are still out doing visits, so it will be interesting to see where they …

We Were Mighty Oregon Before Chip Kelly Got Here. We Still Are.

Carl Blackwell FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

For me, it seems that a byproduct of getting older is a certain jadedness. There isn’t a whole lot anymore that emotionally stuns me the same as it might have in years past. I’m still surprised now and then, but rarely do I get blindsided and emotionally drained. I suppose that after experiencing gut-wrenching events in my life, the impact …

Is Oregon the Most Tortured Sports State in America?

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Chip Kelly left town Wednesday morning, and a fan base mourned.  His teams had been perennial national title contenders, going into November with a shot at a national championship in five of his six seasons in Eugene.  Oregon never won it all during that time, but Chip Kelly had Duck fans believing that the law of averages would eventually prevail, …

Oregon Just Got Dumped: The Aftermath

Chris Charbonnier FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

When my wife emailed me at work yesterday to let me know that Chip Kelly was going to the Eagles, it felt like someone punched me in the jejunum. All I could type was, “no…” before hitting send. I didn’t want to think about the possibility. I didn’t want to see the inevitable fallout. I didn’t want to know the …