Conference Analysis: The Final Stretch

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

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 …

Who Will Lead the PAC-12 Down the Stretch?

Bryan Holt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The last month of regular season baseball is upon us as the race for the PAC-12 championship inches closer and closer.  Oregon State and Oregon sit 5th and 6th, respectively, in the national poll.  The Ducks and Beavers have been battling all year to be on top the conference standings, with the rest of the teams fighting to get into …

“42” and Other Numbers of Cinematic Import

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I’m taking my wife to see “42” tonight.  The “based on history” story of racial strife, cultural change and baseball in the late 40’s is right in my strike zone.  Of course, I’ve never spent two consecutive hours rooting for the Dodger, but that’s a story for another day.   Thinking about this movie brought me to mind of other …

“Little Brother” Thinks They Have A Chance!

Sam Arney FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Courtesy of Kevin Cline Photography I recently read that many pundits think the Oregon State Beavers might actually be a contender; not just in the Pac-12 North, but in the Pac-12 in general.  I have also heard this same statement from many of my friends who are Beaver fans.  To my friends I must nod politely while trying not to smile and …

The Stretch Run for the Roses

Jim Maloney History

Coming off its decisive victory over Washington State, Oregon was ranked 14th in the country with five wins and one loss. The remainder of the regular season schedule included a final home game against the St. Mary’s Gaels, and three consecutive road games against the Washington Huskies, UCLA Bruins, and Oregon State Beavers. Oregon had played an annual Thanksgiving Day …

Behind the Curtain: Inside the Press Box

Nathan Roholt FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With FishDuck adding coverage to more sports each season, I frequently get asked the question, “What’s it like to be in the press box?”  I could say, “Look on the internet”, except for one problem: there isn’t much of an answer. The question is, why isn’t much written on the topic?  More than likely, anyone in a position to write …

FLYOVER COUNTRY—An Eternal Identity Crisis

Canard Humor

In governance, it’s a truism that if you want more of a behavior, all you have to do is subsidize it.  Of course, the dark side of subsidizing something is that it fosters dependency and an entitlement mentality in the recipients. When a public entity is not exposed to the stimulating pain of its own errors, it fails to develop …

Oregon Unknowns: The Year Rich Brooks Resigned

Don Gilman History

This new Friday series are the OREGON UNKNOWNS, where we look at interesting aspects about our beloved Ducks that few fans know about. 1980 was a bizarre year.  1979 had seen the Ducks rebound from some less-than-stellar years, and they were expected to contend for the Pac-10 title.  Instead, scandal rocked the conference before the season began.  Oregon was found …

All I Want For Christmas Is Madness in March

Daniel Hendricks FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

With Oregon football securely in another BCS bowl, I’ve turned my holiday wishes to hoops.  This year’s squad is playing with promise and purpose, and the Ducks seem primed for a return to the NCAA Tourney.  At 10-2 with one non-conference game remaining, the magic number is 20 wins in the regular season.  So what stands in our way?  An improved but …