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The offseason is a treacherous time for college football programs all over the country, and our Oregon Ducks football program doesn’t get any special treatment in 2024. They faced losing the biggest pieces of their offense to the NFL, had crucial losses to review from this past year, and boatloads of new talent to impress with the culture...
Oregon Ducks Football: Biggest Offseason Ever? | FishDuck
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The offseason is a treacherous time for college football programs all over the country, and our Oregon Ducks football program doesn’t get any...-
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Per Rivals.com, after finishing sixth in the nation for the 2024 recruiting cycle, the Ducks are sitting eighth in the 2024 transfer portal rankings. Oregon has brought in some top talent at key positions. Seven players have been added to the roster: quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) and Dante Moore (UCLA), receiver Evan Stewart (Texas A&M), defensive tackles Derrick Harmon (Michigan State) and Jamaree Caldwell ...
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Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers his takes on the world of Oregon Ducks football.-
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My fellow OBD Members,
Duck-Buddy, and guest writer Duckster, sent me the article below about three weeks ago for publishing whenever it fit into the schedule. As always, he and I have had fun and insightful conversations about Our Beloved Ducks over the years, and that phone call was no exception. He has written about a dozen articles for us over the years...
I just received the phone call from his wife that he passed away over the weekend from a long-term illness. I knew he was battling, but I had the impression that he had it "on-hold," and now I realize that he was not conveying his pain to me in our calls--to spare me agonizing over him.
Duckster was a good man, loved by his family and a great Oregon fan who enjoyed this community immensely. Below is his final article....and I cannot write more at the moment, as I am quite misty-eyed.
When I had my wealth management practice, I made a point to hug many of the older retired clients when we parted. Why? Because you never know when that might the last time you see them. So many good people that I wish I had the chance to have another chat with, a number of laughs with, and some hugs...but they will not happen due to a health event.
My last conversation with Duckster was a dandy, and while I feel great about it--I so wish I could have another one with him. What a devoted Duck he was...
So, cherish our times together, my friends.
Charles
P.S. I know that most of the responses were before this announcement of Duckster's passing, and I am sure he is pleased with what you all wrote prior to 4:30 PM Monday afternoon. If you wish to add to the responses--no matter what--please do.
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The hallmark of any great defense is strength up the middle. Conversely, (As Charles eluded to in a recent post on our forum) it remains a long-term weakness at Oregon. This topic is especially pertinent considering Oregon’s portal activity, and Mr. FishDuck took time from his study of Washington Commanders NFL Lines and NFL Odds to chime in his thoughts ...
Can Coach Tosh Lupoi Fix His Weakest Link? | FishDuck
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The hallmark of any great defense is strength up the middle. Conversely, (As Charles eluded to in a recent post on our forum) it remains a long-term weakness at…-
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As the equine industry grows, we are seeing many universities offering Equine programs where students can learn more about the different disciplines that involve horses. We’ve been around horses for thousands of years, and during this time our interaction with these beloved animals has grown stronger and stronger. We might not use horses for transportation anymore, but the equine industry ...
Does the University of Oregon Have an Equestrian Team? | FishDuck
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As the equine industry grows, we are seeing many universities offering Equine programs where students can learn more about the different...-
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Dan Lanning and company are the best recruiters in the country right now. Now, anyone who wants to go ahead and look at recruiting rankings will note that Oregon did not finish first in 2024, but the reality is that there are three parts to recruiting, and no single ranking encompasses them all. These three parts are high school recruitment, ...
Dan Lanning Is the Best Recruiter in the Country | FishDuck
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Dan Lanning and company are the best recruiters in the country right now. Now, anyone who wants to go ahead and look at recruiting rankings will...-
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For our Oregon Ducks football program, we have a ton of players on this roster to be excited about entering the season. A Nix-less, star-studded offense will spring out to surround Dillon Gabriel, and they should translate almost immediately to success in the Big Ten. Traeshon Holden and Tez Johnson will surely lead this group, with Evan Stewart working in as the ...
Oregon Ducks Football: Biggest Position of Need | FishDuck
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For our Oregon Ducks football program, we have a ton of players on this roster to be excited about entering the season. A Nix-less, star-studded...-
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Coming off a 12-2 campaign in 2023, the Oregon Ducks have high hopes for the 2024 season despite the program making a move to the Big Ten. As a team with College Football Playoff aspirations, the Ducks also have hopes to win the Big Ten during their first season in their new home. Of course, with the Big Ten being ...
Five Biggest Challengers to Oregon Football Winning the Big Ten in...
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Coming off a 12-2 campaign in 2023, the Oregon Ducks have high hopes for the 2024 season despite the program making a move to the Big Ten. As a team with… -
The NFL draft happened over the weekend. As a devoted Duck fan you may not have watched it live, as rounds four through seven happened on the day our beloved Ducks played an electric spring game. I am here to tell you that it was a home run of a weekend not only on the field, but on draft night ...
Lanning Wins on Draft Weekend Too | FishDuck
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The NFL draft happened over the weekend. As a devoted Duck fan you may not have watched it live, as rounds four through seven happened on the day our beloved…-
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Quarterback depth at Oregon has been fleeting and has often led to lost seasons for the Ducks. In 2007, Dennis Dixon was on the verge of winning the Heisman and the Ducks were on the road to the National Championship game, until Dixon blew out his knee and the entire season fell apart. In 2013, Marcus Mariota and Oregon were ...
Does Oregon Finally Have Depth at Quarterback? | FishDuck
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Quarterback depth at Oregon has been fleeting and has often led to lost seasons for the Ducks. In 2007, Dennis Dixon was on the verge of...-
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In commemoration of 4/20 this past Saturday, today we take four big-time hits, man: Kenny at ASU We tend to pull for former Ducks whether they are players or coaches. With that, and the fact that I have had many fun (i.e. fricken crazy) nights on Mill Street in Tempe, I am pulling for Kenny Dillingham to succeed at Arizona State. ...
A Big Opportunity for Kenny Dillingham | FishDuck
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Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com gives his takes on some Oregon Ducks related sports topics.-
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With the NFL Draft fast approaching this week, it’s a really exciting time for our Ducks of the future to see players translate to the next level. We saw six Ducks get their name called and several more work their way onto rosters through the 2023 season, could we see six more Ducks in 2024? Who Goes in the First ...
Oregon Ducks Football: Ducks in the Draft | FishDuck
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With the NFL Draft fast approaching this week, it’s a really exciting time for our Ducks of the future to see players translate to the next level.-
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Over the years, there have been massive upsets in the world of college football. Sports Illustrated ranks the three biggest college football (CFB) upsets. Mr. FishDuck took some time from his fun with NFL Betting to reminisce with me about these stunning games. Yet the bigger aspect in these games are the presence (or not) of Blue-Chip Rosters within the ...
Want to Win a Natty? You Better Be Blue Chip | FishDuck
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Over the years, there have been massive upsets in the world of college football. Sports Illustrated ranks the three biggest college football (CFB)...-
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Well, now we have NO Chance…or Grace, or Kennedy or Priscilla. (My granddaughter gets credit for that opening NO Chance line.) Just when I was getting ready to write a piece that I was going to headline, “In Defense of Coach Graves,” another mass exodus of players hits. For those of you who have read any of my three-part series ...
Oh My! Oregon WBB: It Couldn’t Get Any Worse? | FishDuck
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Well, now we have NO Chance…or Grace, or Kennedy or Priscilla. (My granddaughter gets credit for that opening NO Chance line.) Just when I was getting ready to…-
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Bo Nix finished his college playing career with a huge super-senior season playing for the Ducks in 2023/2024. After setting the FBS record for completion percentage in a season, throwing for 113 career touchdowns, and winning the Fiesta Bowl, Nix seems like a sure-fire thing for a first round pick, right? Despite his illustrious final two seasons, Nix is one ...
Bo Nix: First Rounder or What? | FishDuck
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Bo Nix finished his college playing career with a huge super-senior season playing for the Ducks in 2023/2024. After setting the FBS record for...-
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Our Oregon Ducks football program has gone through a monumental change in the offseason to reshape a title-contending team into a dominant power in the Big-10 Conference. Now, the Ducks join the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and some familiar faces from the PAC-12 to deliver a brand-new brand of Duck football in the Midwest. When I pulled Mr. FishDuck ...
Oregon Ducks Football: Who’s Flashing on Offense? | FishDuck
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Our Oregon Ducks football program has gone through a monumental change in the offseason to reshape a title-contending team into a...-
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Back in the 1960’s, when I was a struggling law student at the University of Oregon, I used to wonder whether there was enough room in the State for two PAC-8 Conference football programs. “The state of Oregon just doesn’t produce enough high school players of that quality,” I mused. Mr. FishDuck took some time from his fun at mostbet ...
Is Oregon State Becoming Like a Bygone Beer? | FishDuck
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Back in the 1960’s, when I was a struggling law student at the University of Oregon, I used to wonder whether there was enough room in the...-
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Having grown up Catholic, I am well-schooled in the fine art of self-flagellation. (Full disclosure…I considered wearing a hairshirt. I know, I know. Think how I feel.) My latest iteration of this pursuit is following all the former Duck women basketball players who have transferred out of the program and who are now playing on teams that qualified for The ...
What Coulda (Shoulda) Been…and With the WORST Timing | FishDuck
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Having grown up Catholic, I am well-schooled in the fine art of self-flagellation. (Full disclosure…I considered wearing a hairshirt. I know, I know.-
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The Oregon Ducks are known for their flashy uniforms, state-of-the-art facilities, and (thanks to Nike) general “cool” factor. But, that zest for being a leader in cutting-edge sports innovation finally caught up to the Ducks over the weekend as 2025 5-Star basketball recruit Keoni Thompson made it known that he was passing on the Ducks. He made no bones about ...
“Ugly Court” Costs Ducks 5-Star Basketball Phenom | FishDuck
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The flash and pizazz and of the Oregon Ducks’ athletic department catches up to them as they loose the top-ranked 2025 basketball recruit.-
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Our Oregon Ducks football program is right in the thick of the offseason, and has an incredible slate of games to look forward to this fall. Moving to the Big Ten may prove to be the biggest thing to ever happen to the Oregon football program, giving a handful of college football juggernauts a chance to stomp out some Duck ...
Oregon Ducks Football: Game of the Year? | FishDuck
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Our Oregon Ducks football program is right in the thick of the offseason, and has an incredible slate of games to look forward to this fall. Moving to...-
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Hello, Rob, this is Obidiah Dee, thanks for taking my call. How did I get your private number, you ask? Why shouldn’t you hang up, you ask? Well, Rob, a good friend of mine is one of the founding members of Division Street and he gave me your number to be used one time only. I’d be happy to let ...
Rob Mullens: Is it Sloth or Apathy? | FishDuck
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Hello, Rob, this is Obidiah Dee, thanks for taking my call. How did I get your private number, you ask? Why shouldn’t you hang up, you ask? Well...-
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When Dana Altman scratches his head and gives that little rueful smile of his it means he’s just as confused as the rest of us. And there was a lot of head scratching going on last weekend, like when I pulled Mr. FishDuck away from his fun at minimum deposit casino to share in our amazement of Our Beloved Ducks. ...
Dana and His Ducks: What Just Happened? | FishDuck
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When Dana Altman scratches his head and gives that little rueful smile of his it means he’s just as confused as the rest of us. And there was a lot of head…-
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Admittedly, I am weary of reading posters to the Our Beloved Ducks message board chastise OSU and WSU over funds in the PAC-12 accounts, and that will come into those accounts that they have received through Court Order. It was not hard to pull Mr. FishDuck from his study of popular gambling states in the US since he has demonstrated strong feelings with this topic...
What were Oregon State and WSU Supposed to Do? | FishDuck
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Admittedly, I am weary of reading posters to the Our Beloved Ducks message board chastise OSU and WSU over funds in the PAC-12 accounts, and that will come into…-
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What is the best way to determine the 12-team College Football Playoff field? Will the CFB Playoff Committee (Committee) simply use the won/loss records of teams when deciding on the Delightful Dozen? Or, like the College Basketball Committee, will there be a more nuanced approach? In an era of super-sized conferences with unbalanced schedules, it will hopefully be the latter ...
Urgent:12-Team Playoff Committee Will Need a NET | FishDuck
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What is the best way to determine the 12-team College Football Playoff field? Will the CFB Playoff Committee (Committee) simply use the...-
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Oh, Stewball was a racehorse, And I wish he were mine, He never drank water, He always drank wine. I bet on the gray mare, I bet on the bay, If I’d bet on ol’ Stewball, I’d be a free man today. 1966 – Peter, Paul and Mary According to one gaming site, the favorites for the 2024 Power 4 ...
2024 CFB: Power-4 Dark Horse Title Contenders | FishDuck
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Oh, Stewball was a racehorse, And I wish he were mine, He never drank water, He always drank wine. I bet on the gray mare, I bet on the bay, If...-
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Move the Goalpost: Who Changed Your Opinion Most?
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So many of the “Greybeard” Oregon fans on the Our Beloved Forum recall the days in the 1970s, when both Oregon and Oregon State were equally bad. I was chatting with Mr. FishDuck and pulled him from his fun at sports betting online to ask him who, among our many coaches, changed his opinion most about the direction of the ...