“Gaudy Uniforms Haven’t Helped You Win A Game Yet” -Duck-hater

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Oh my goodness my fellow Duck fans, the uniforms have been released for the Rose Bowl and they are a beauty. As most know, the University of Oregon has a great relationship and sponsorship by Nike which is where all of our amazing uniform combinations come from every game. You have to admit, as a fan, the release of the …

A New Kind of Trash Talk

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Alright Duck fans, want to see something that will make your blood boil? Game designers, known as A Flat Miner Studios, have recently created a game based off of a childhood favorite: NES’s Duck Hunt. The new game, titled Ducks Hunt, depicts Oregon Ducks flying over a poorly animated football field where you, the game player, have a chance to …

What Could’ve, Should’ve Been: A Look Back at the 2010 BCS Championship

Tyler Robinson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With Oregon on the verge of what could be the greatest season in the history of the program, I’d like to take you back to the biggest game that the Ducks have ever played in. Let’s go back to that 2010 season. The Ducks smashed and destroyed everyone in their path, going 12-0. Oregon led the nation in scoring at 47 …

Grasu Appears to be Back

Jason Selby FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Coming into the season, the Ducks appeared to have one of the best offensive lines in the country. Before the season even started, projected starting left tackle Tyler Johnstone underwent double knee surgery ruling him out for the entire year. During the season, starters Jake Fisher, Andre Yruretagoyena and Hroniss Grasu all suffered various injuries that kept them out for an extended period of time. With Fisher …

The Heisman Bowl: Round 3

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

What defines a winner for the coveted Heisman Memorial Trophy? Obviously, tons of factors play into the decision such as a player’s character on and off the field. For the third time in college football history, two winners of the Heisman Trophy will face one another in hopes of earning a spot in the National Championship Game. The 101st edition …

Byron Marshall: The Unsung Hero of the Oregon Ducks Offense!

Dave Kensler Men of Oregon: Players and Coaches

Everyone understands Marcus Mariota is, to borrow baseball great Reggie Jackson’s famous quote, “the straw which stirs the drink” in terms of whether the Oregon Ducks will beat Florida State and advance to the championship round. Yet we all realize too, that other players on both sides of the ball will need to elevate their level of play. These are …

Rose Bowl Steeped in History

Randy Morse History

If you’re a college football fan–and you are, obviously, or you wouldn’t be reading this–the 2015 Rose Bowl has it all: great teams, great coaches, great players, clashing to determine who’s going to get a shot at all the marbles on January 12th. But what about the venue? What about the stadium? If ever there was ever a case of …

Mariota Should Go, and as Fans We Should Let Him

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It may be a sad realization Duck nation, but Marcus Mariota is not coming back. If he were to do so for some reason, he’d be making the biggest mistake of his life. Mariota is coming off not only the best season of his career, but perhaps one of the best years in College Football ever. The redshirt junior accounted …

Merry Christmas from a Place Where Fish Fly South for the Rose Bowl

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I am supposed to be funny. Sometimes that comes to me in question form: “Aren’t you supposed to be funny?” But on this, the day of the greatest birth mankind has ever known, I want to take a break from being the most humorous writer you have ever known. This is a day for gifts. There are all kinds of …

Recruiting Update: Oregon on the Move in Mora’s Backyard

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting Offers With Christmas closing in, Oregon’s trek along the recruiting trail will see a momentary hiatus. However, a flurry of winter activity has tripped the radar of several top recruits as the new year inches ever closer. Linebacker Josh Woods (3-Star/Upland, CA) gave a commitment nod to UCLA earlier this year, but the Ducks now seem to be back in …

Ducks Escape Gauchos 82-78 in OT

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Jalil Abdul Bassit scored seven points in overtime on his way to a seaosn high 20 points for the Ducks, who narrowly escaped with a victory against UCSB Cal Santa Barbara) last night at Matthew Knight. Joseph Young added a team high 25, leading the Ducks in scoring, assists (4) and rebounds (11).Young’s 25 points were his highest mark since scoring …