QB Key Differences: UO’s Mariota vs CU’s Liufau

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It has become something of a typical Saturday for Marcus Mariota to throw for three touchdowns, 300 plus pass yards, and perhaps a touchdown scamper or two. Oregon is 9-1 with the redshirt junior virtuoso and Heisman favorite Mariota calling the snaps, and has become the envy of the NCAA. It’s no wonder other teams are searching for a “Super Mariota” of their …

Three Points of Interest for the Ducks vs Buffaloes Match-Up

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Finally, it’s game day, ladies and gentleman — and a special one, as it’s senior day and the last home game of the season (and most likely Marcus Mariota’s last home game as well, as he’s expected to enter the 2014 NFL Draft). Here are three aspects to be cognizant of before watching Saturday’s game: 1. Pharaoh Brown’s Replacement There has …

Malone and Lowe Reflect on Oregon Careers

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Today is the day… the last time we will get to see some of our favorite Oregon Ducks on our beloved Autzen field again. A bittersweet day indeed. 247 sports caught up with two seniors, Derrick Malone and Keanon Lowe. In this article, Senior QuoteBook: Lowe and Malone reflect on Oregon careers by Will Rubin, each athlete is asked about certain …

Marcus Mariota and The Ducks Hope To Make This A Historic Season

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Is the 2014 college football Heisman race even a question? There should only be one clear-cut favorite, right? It should be Marcus Mariota’s to lose, right? While the Ducks have been ranked second in the college football playoff standings the last two weeks Mariota, Oregon’s superstar quarterback, has been at the top of the Heisman list nearly all season. If …

Five Ways Colorado Beats the Ducks

Randy Morse FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I know, I know. Oregon enters the Colorado game a 40+ point favorite. In fact there are some books in Vegas that won’t take any action at all on this contest. Ah, but you and I, savvy sports fans that we are, know that danger always lurks in the Pac-12 — even in games played in broad daylight, like tomorrow’s tilt …

Colorado Native Baylis Talks Upcoming Game, Senior Day

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With the Colorado game looming closer, emotions are rising as this Saturday will be the last game for the Ducks’ seniors. These strong feelings in the home finale could ultimately fuel the Ducks into dominating the Buffaloes. When the Ducks played the Utes two weeks ago, the injury bug unfortunately struck the team, leaving some important holes for the Ducks to fill this week. …

Helfrich Expects Ducks to be Refreshed, Productive Saturday

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Ducks’ “Win The Day” slogan embodies just about everything that the Oregon football team stands for. You win by any means necessary, and you focus solely on the task at hand. Oregon has been winning a lot this season, but it hasn’t been easy. Despite battling through injuries, and even losing a few key players for an extended amount …

Marcus, Marcus, He’s Our Man! If He Can’t Do It, No One Can!

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Well folks — another game, another opportunity for Super Mariota to extend the records he has already set for our Ducks football team. Every couple of weeks I like to write a small piece about Marcus Mariota‘s accomplishments thus far, and I think it’s about time for an update! There are just so many! I will simply offer a bulleted list, …

Nelson Spruce is Pellum’s Top Concern

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Defensive Coordinator Don Pellum is no stranger to preparing for top offensive weapons. Just this year he has readied his Ducks for the likes of Ty Montgomery, Kaelin Clay, Jeremy Langford — and the list goes on. With that said, few (if any) are scarier than Colorado’s WR Nelson Spruce. Spruce’s long list of accomplishments is enough for an entire article, but to keep …

What Will Our Senior Ducks Miss Most About Autzen? Tony Washington Answers.

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Ashley Young interviewed Tony Washington at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex this morning for FishDuck.com. Wow. Two games left in regular season … can it really almost be over? This Saturday is the last game of the 2014 season in Autzen Stadium, but more importantly it’s the seniors last game in Autzen stadium. This weekend our Ducks will face the Colorado Buffaloes …

Catching Up with Hamani Stevens

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  After having a second bye week, the Ducks are back in action preparing for this Saturday’s afternoon game against Colorado. This is going to be quite a special night for everyone as it’s the last game home game of the season. However and most importantly, this is “Senior Night!” This Saturday will be a magical night for the seniors …

Grasu Feels Confident He Will Return This Season

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Ashley Young of FishDuck.com interviewed center Hroniss Grasu during Tuesday’s press conference at the University of Oregon’s Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. The bye week is over; the pads are back, and the Ducks are officially back on the practice field. This Saturday’s matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes marks the last home game of the season for Oregon. The Ducks have outscored the …