The Chuck Norris of Oregon Sports Fans: Mike Merrell

FishDuck Staff For the Fans

FishDuck.com has a distinct ability to connect with the casual fan.  I say ‘casual’ because for most fans, the roaring spirit of Duck sports can be an escape from the harsh realities of life. Not so for Mike Merrell, however, who is an editor and writer for FishDuck.com. See, Mike doesn’t view Duck sports as just a hobby, he also …

The Good, the Bad & the Twist in the Oregon Offense

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

Watch the video above or read about it below……. Surprises in the Oregon offense are fun for us, as fans, because they are delightful to discover, and they also allow us to ponder their future impact upon our beloved Ducks.  In this second game of 2013, we see three things of note: the return of a major play in the …

BCS Review: Who has impressed the most?

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Copyright-Andrew Shurtleff The BCS elites did nothing to tarnish their sparkling starts after the second week of the campaign’s March to Pasadena, but this weekend had exuberance nonetheless.  The nation’s top five teams saw only minor change, but upsets and rebounding teams have once again changed the look of the bigger BCS picture. Alabama and Oregon at No. 2 lead the …

A New Fish Report Video Analysis: The Inadvertent Mid-Line Zone Read

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

This is the first video analysis I have completed in over a year, and I am excited to be in front of the camera again! We will follow the conference rules for video usage while breaking down a very strange play from our game with Nicholls.  We will also take a look at some new shining stars on offense that …

Pregame Analysis, Nicholls State Colonels at Oregon

Bob Laws FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

photo.al.com/thenewsportsguru.com The Ducks begin their season with an interesting ‘tune up’ game versus the Nicholls State Colonels from Thibodaux, Louisiana.  The Colonels’ win-loss record over the past couple three years isn’t impressive, however the team boasts three great players that could have big days if the Ducks don’t come to play.  Let’s examine what to watch out for as Oregon fans! …

A Few Touching Thoughts

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

dayandadream.com Good morning, Duck fans!  It’s football Saturday for the first time in way too long!  You know, there really is nothing like the spectacle of big time college football.  The speed, the precision, the full stadium, the cheerleaders.  I love it all.  This weekend marks Game 1 everywhere for teams on the march to the shiny, faceted football, awarded annually …

The Fan on the Street and Fall Practice for the Washington Huskies

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  I’ve lived in Tacoma, Washington, for the better part of two decades.  During that time, Tacoma has had several nicknames.  First, it was “City of Destiny,” then, “America’s Most-Wired City.”  But my favorite is the one that was just adopted, “You Can Smell the Huskies’ Desperation From Here.”  Living up here gives me the unique opportunity to talk to …

Oregon’s Rich History of Football/Baseball Dual-Athletes, and the Void Left Today

FishDuck Staff History

Oregon’s baseball team fell just short of making it to the 2012 College World Series this week, a win against Kent State on Monday would have earned Oregon its first trip to the College World Series since 1954. Unfortunate that Oregon couldn’t advance as it may be, it still is a remarkable feat to host a Super Regional in just …

1963 Ducks: The Last Great Oregon Football Team Before the Modern Era

FishDuck Staff History

At the time they may not have recognized the impact they would have during their time in Eugene, when the young men of the 1960 football recruiting class arrived on campus at the University of Oregon. By the time they were done though the mark in history was undeniable, their achievements at the UO surpassed only by their accomplishments in …

What IS a FishDuck?

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck Fish Reports

Why the odd name for the website?  Is it really named after you, Charles Fischer?  Where did this odd name come from? Why did you start the site?  What is a FishDuck? All of these are the usual questions that I’ve fielded in FishDuck.com‘s existence, so let’s have some entertainment from their true answers, as I couldn’t make some of …

The Oklahoma series: Part 1 – Bad Play (2004) & Bad Luck (2005)

FishDuck Staff History

It wasn’t the first time Oregon and Oklahoma had played.  Four times previously the Ducks and Sooners had faced off, every time they had trounced Oregon.  It wasn’t pretty how lopsided the series had been. 1958 – Oklahoma 6 Oregon 0 1966 – Oklahoma 17 Oregon 0 1972 – Oklahoma 68 Oregon 3 1975 – Oklahoma 62 Oregon 7 (Oklahoma …