Tribute to Long-Lost but not Forgotten Backfield Stalwart

FishDuck Staff Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

The mid-to-late 90’s was arguably the biggest turning point in Oregon Football History.  Particularly following the 1994 Rose Bowl season, the successors of Oregon’s run for the roses had to maintain respect to prove Oregon was no “flash in the pan.” An important part of Oregon’s post-Rose Bowl success was its talent in the backfield.  From 1995-1999,a talented back made …

Viva Las Vegas: Oregon Lights up the Strip in Air Force domination

FishDuck Staff History

Beloved stars Akili Smith, Pat Johnson, and Saladin McCullough shined brightly among the glit of “the strip” of Las Vegas at this time fifteen years ago.  To this day, no game in Oregon football history compares to the explosive opening of the 1997 Las Vegas Bowl.  Despite their success over the past two decades, no other Oregon game began with …