Two teams converged in a Civil War are set to battle once again, but this time there is more than just pride and bragging rights between the schools. This time it’s for the Pac-12 baseball title. With two weeks left to go in the season, the games are limited and every game is important. The race has narrowed down to three …
Running Giants at Historic Hayward Field
Track Town, USA. The words bring to mind a few things: Eugene, the Ducks, Steve Prefontaine and lastly but most importantly, Hayward Field. Fans, athletes and coaches all over the world know about Hayward Field. Athletes and coaches love to compete there because of the knowledgeable and loud fans who roar approval for every athlete who passes through the gates. Construction for Hayward Field …
Special Teams Analysis: In the Blink of an Eye
As you know we Duck fans did not have much to cheer for when it came to kickoff returns for touchdowns this year, or kick off returns in general. It is very frustrating when we have such explosive players back there such as De’Anthony Thomas. Hopefully, De’Anthony’s 94-yard return for a touchdown in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will give us something …
Oregon Recruiting Blueprint: The Sales Pitch
This is the conclusion of a 9-part recruiting manifesto. This piece looks at the sales pitch, an important piece to any recruiting blueprint. Below are the previous parts of this manifesto: Part 1: What Happened in 2012-2013 Part 2: What Went Wrong Part 3: What Went Right: The Oregon Brand Part 4: A Philosophical Shift Part 5: What the Future …
Who Succeeds Mariota?
Elite quarterbacks don’t grow on trees. Look across the college football landscape and ask yourself, “What QB would I die to have?” For me, there aren’t many. My utterly and completely unbiased opinion wants Marcus Mariota first without a doubt. Second, I would choose Teddy Bridgewater from Louisville. Outside of that, I could really only move a muscle for Braxton …
Let The Summer Take You Away
In the modern world, it can be nearly impossible to separate yourself from passions. With Twitter, Facebook and various sites at your fingertips, news of your favorite squad can be captured in a second. Sometimes, it’s as if we’ve been swallowed whole by the enormity of sports and all that they have to offer. Sitting in my classroom today, sun …
Tolman Bat Stays Hot; Ducks Roll Buckeyes in Doubleheader
After a rain delay postponed the game Friday night, the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes played a doubleheader Saturday at Bill Davis Stadium. Oregon used a combination of good hitting and dominant pitching to win both games and secure the series win against the Buckeyes. Mitchell Tolman delivered yet another win, with a bases-loaded single to center that …
Oregon’s Brenner Faces Stiff Competition for S.I. Player of the Year
As many of you know Oregon multi-sport star Liz Brenner is up for Sports Illustrated female athlete of the year. You can help Ms. Brenner to victory by going to http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-athlete-of-the-year/ and casting your vote. Liz’ task will not be easy however. Here is a look at some of the stiff competition that she will face to be named to this …
George Horton has All Bases Covered
Unfortunately, coach George Horton’s impact on the Oregon baseball team can’t be fully measured. He’s supposedly an excellent recruiter and I’m sure he motivates his players like General Patton, but there’s just no way of knowing what his effect in these areas truly is. Horton has so many tangible strengths, though, that figuring out if he’s a good coach is …
2013 Oregon Football ‘All-Dark Alley Team’
Recently, I’ve been reading up on Duck foes for the upcoming football season. Oregon has what looks like a challenging and intriguing schedule laid out for their 2013 season. They face Tennessee at Autzen stadium, and go on the road to Virginia, Washington and Stanford. There is also a schedule-capping 117th Civil War game, where the Ducks will look to extend their …
Recent History Shows Oregon is the New “Running Back U”
Nine 1,000-yard rushers, seven NFL backs, and a finish among the nation’s top-six in rushing over each of the past six seasons. That pretty much summarizes Oregon football’s ground attack since 1999, making it arguably the most prestigious factory of running backs over the past 15 seasons or so. Over the years, numerous schools have made a case to be …
Recruiting Update: Smooth Sailing on the Horizon
Football Recruiting Update News Vaunted tailback Royce Freeman (4-Star/Imperial, CA) recently indicated that the Ducks have garnered his increased attention. “Oregon is a well-established program with a high powered offense,” said Freeman. “I really like coach (Gary) Campbell. I feel like he gives you every opportunity to earn playing time.” Currently holding an Oregon offer, Freeman will journey to Eugene …