Seven Ducks Prepare for 2015 NFL Scouting Combine

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

After national signing day came and went, the Ducks’ newest additions are excited to begin their transition from high school to Division I college football in Eugene. And for a few special Ducks who left an indelible mark on an Oregon football program that finished the 2014 season as Pac-12 and Rose Bowl champions, a different journey continues to unfold.   7 Ducks invited to @NFL Combine: Armstead, Ekpre-Olomu, …

Who Needs Braxton Miller Anyways?

Nik Brownlee FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Not too long ago, there was a lot of buzz regarding Braxton Miller transferring to Oregon – considering the quarterback situation at Ohio State. So much so that ESPN’s PTI and Around The Horn talked about the possibility of the move on their shows. That rumor has lost its luster as of late, and honestly, I’m not even mad about …

Counterfeit Gear Makes It Hard to Protect Brand

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

When a school, sports team, or brand is big, its merchandise becomes a target for people to reproduce in a similar, cheaper way. Yes, I am talking about counterfeiting. It has come to the attention of KGW.com and FishDuck.com that there is a decent amount of counterfeit Ducks apparel being sold on the internet. Especially Marcus Mariota jerseys! Kylie Iboshi …

Should the Saints Bring in Marcus Mariota?

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Over the next three weeks, FishDuck.com Feature Writer Caleb Couturie will be analyzing the 25 teams in the NFL Draft that may look to select Marcus Mariota. Previous Article: Click here No. 12: The New Orleans Saints NO’s Draft Pick: Thirteenth NO’s 2015 Cap Space: $(-20,411,945) NO’s Top Needs: LB/CB/QB As a lifelong Saints fan, and now of course a lifelong Ducks fan, I must say I’m a …

Marcus Mariota to the Dolphins: It Could Work Swimmingly

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Over the next three weeks, FishDuck.com Feature Writer Caleb Couturie will be analyzing the 25 teams in the NFL Draft that may look to select Marcus Mariota. Previous Article: Click here No. 13: The Miami Dolphins MIA’s Draft Pick: Fourteenth MIA’s 2015 Cap Space: $2,507,059 MIA’s Top Needs: CB, LB, OT/QB Miami is an interesting place. On one hand, the best team in its division just won the Super …

Marcus Mariota to the 49ers? It Makes Sense.

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Over the next three weeks, FishDuck.com Feature Writer Caleb Couturie will be analyzing the 25 teams in the NFL Draft that may look to select Marcus Mariota. Previous Article: Click here No. 14: The San Francisco 49ers SF’s Draft Pick: Fifteenth SF’s 2015 Cap Space: $(-3,721,728) SF’s Top Needs: QB, OL, DB San Francisco certainly didn’t have the season they were expecting in 2014. Not only did they miss the …

A Duck Flying South: Mariota to Houston?

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Over the next three weeks, FishDuck.com Feature Writer Caleb Couturie will be analyzing the 25 teams in the NFL Draft that may look to select Marcus Mariota. Previous Article: Click here No. 15: The Houston Texans HOU’s Draft Pick: Sixteenth HOU’s 2015 Cap Space: $10,853,785 HOU’s Top Needs: QB, WR, DB Houston is a team in a unique position. Often teams build their franchise off a star QB or …

Looking Ahead to 2015: Three Reasons Ducks Will Repeat as Pac-12 Champs

Spencer Thomas FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The collective wisdom from popular media seems to be that the Oregon Ducks football team will take a step back in 2015. On January 19, ESPN’s Ted Miller predicted that the South Division will produce the Pac-12 football champion next season. Other recent articles have focused on how Oregon must improve, or adapt, in the post-Marcus Mariota era to repeat …

Top Three Oregon Recruits of the Class of 2015

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Within the last couple of days, Oregon’s coaching staff has been on high alert in terms of recruiting players that they believe will be important to their team down the road. As the Ducks have recruited some outstanding high school standouts, three emerge as the most critical to the success of the football program. 1. Canton Kaumatule (Five-star prospect according …

What to Look for in the Days Leading to National Signing Day

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

One of the biggest days in college football is right around the corner - National Signing Day. This year pinned on February 4th, the most highly touted players will make it official as to where they will be taking their talents for 2015-16. Schools have been vying for them for months, sometime even years for top recruits. In the case of the Oregon …

Blood Red to Neon Green: Vernon Adams Jr.

Noah Smith FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Now that the Braxton Miller to Oregon rumors have died down there is another graduate QB who is reportedly eyeing Oregon as a landing spot. This QB is of course Eastern Washington’s Vernon Adams Jr.; he who trods on turf the color of blood and leaves his opponents feeling like their blood is what colored it. While not the biggest …

Hawaii and The Oregon Ducks

Nik Brownlee FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Recruiting is the life-blood of college football. Coaches work almost year round to convince players to buy into their program and get the kids to believe that their school is the best fit for them. Many elite programs have the luxury of recruiting top-notch in-state athletes, but Oregon has no such luxury. To begin, Oregon is an elite program. The …