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There is a strange rule in College Football where a first-year head coach with a program has the ability to remove players from the football team, and the team will regain that scholarship right away. This rule has been used in recent years to help transform teams. In the case of Lincoln Riley and USC, we saw him cut enough ... This First-Year Coaching Rule Should Be Made Permanent FISHDUCK.COM There is a strange rule in College Football where a first-year head coach with a program has the ability to remove players from the football team…

Throughout the off-season, we’ve taken a look at a handful of run/RPO plays that newly appointed offensive coordinator Will Stein could implement with the Oregon Ducks. Here we’re going to take a look at the drop back passing game. Coach Stein likes to utilize dual concepts in the same play; one to attack man coverage and the other to attack ... The Will Stein Oregon Offense: Double Slants/Spot Concept FISHDUCK.COM Throughout the off-season, we've taken a look at a handful of run/RPO plays that newly appointed offensive coordinator Will Stein could...

There are a lot of hot rumors circulating around the Pac-12’s forthcoming media rights deal. Most of them are on the bad side. People are losing their sanity over the length of the negotiations because the assumption is that the longer they go, the worse things are. And, while that could be true, it certainly does not mean that it ... Pac-12 Football: In George We Trust FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com discusses how the future of the Pac-12 (or lack there of) is riding on the shoulders of Pac-12 commissioner...

The title looks like classic hype to promote a blah-blah article, or serves as typical web click-bait. Yet those of you who have watched my videos and read my (Over 600) articles created over the last 11 years know I back up extraordinary claims with proof, or a logical rationale that makes sense... Will Stein: Oregon's New OC and Miracle-Maker? FISHDUCK.COM The title looks like classic hype to promote a blah-blah article, or serves as typical web click-bait. Yet those of you who have watched my...

Our Oregon Ducks football team’s ability to finish games was brought into question heavily after this past season. Now that the 2022-2023 season is behind us, I think it’s time we start looking to the year ahead, and what this team can do differently to be more successful in the fourth quarter of games through 2023. Hopefully, these changes will ... Oregon Ducks Football: 4 Ways Lanning's Ducks Can Finish Games... FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team's ability to finish games was brought into question...

The No. 24 Oregon Ducks softball team unleashed a scoring downpour this weekend in sunny San Diego, racking up 42 runs in a five-game sweep at the 32nd Cartier/Campbell Classic at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Ducks (8-2) closed out back-to-back doubleheader wins on Friday and Saturday with a 12-5 rout of UC Riverside on Sunday morning to give Oregon its ... Oregon softball wins five straight at Cartier/Campbell Classic FISHDUCK.COM The No. 24 Oregon Ducks softball team unleashed a scoring downpour this weekend in sunny San Diego, racking up 42 runs in a...

Why RBBC (running back by committee - the bane of all fantasy football players) is a bad idea for the Ducks. It's Time to Feed the Beast - Get Bucky Irving the Ball FISHDUCK.COM Oregon had a strong one-two punch this last year in its two main running backs, Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington. Both had their moments and regularly…

Since the hiring of Coach Will Stein as the new Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator, it has been pretty well established that he has built a large portion of his offense around RPO concepts. And we’ve kind of taken a basic surface-level look at a couple of different RPOs. Now let’s go just a little bit deeper... The Oregon Ducks Stein Offense: 2x2 Spread Inside Zone RPO FISHDUCK.COM Since the hiring of Coach Will Stein as the new Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator, it has been pretty well established that he has built a large...

Hey Duck fans, are you ready for changes that may be coming? Oregon Fans Should Brace for Lanning's Mudslinging Strategy FISHDUCK.COM All the changes to college football with the portal, NIL, conference realignment and media rights have created discussions we never dreamed of...

Darren Perkins, FishDuck writer, discusses the path of a preferred walk on and options the Transfer Portal works for some athletes. The Transfer Portal Makes Dreams Come True FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com sees the transfer portal as a way for less heralded recruits to live out their dreams.

Sure, the schools themselves will get a lot more money - but what's the impact on the players? Trojan, Bruin Players Will Regret the Move to the Big-10 FISHDUCK.COM It is my contention that the players in all sports at the LA schools have not truly thought through the movement to the B1G. Note I stated it is the actual...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has had some all-time great scorers in the past. Now, with offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham out, we can expect the offense to look a bit different in 2023 with a new touchdown king potentially taking the throne. Of course, this excludes passing touchdowns, but does not exclude quarterbacks. Bo Nix was in fact the touchdown leader in 2022 ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

How a change in OCs will still maintain continuity... Oregon's Offense Will Pick Up Where It Left Off FISHDUCK.COM Kenny Dillingham did wonders for the Oregon offense in 2022. He helped resurrect Bo Nix's career by developing him into a top-10 quarterback...

We haven’t seen an official announcement or media introduction yet, but it appears that Dan Lanning has hired Chris Hampton to replace Matt Powledge, who left to become the DC at Baylor. Hampton’s twitter bio states that he is Oregon’s Co-Defensive Coordinator and Safeties coach, and there are tweets that show he is out on the recruiting trail, which is ... Building Lanning's Defense: Who's Calling the Shots? FISHDUCK.COM We haven't seen an official announcement or media introduction yet, but it appears that Dan Lanning has hired Chris Hampton to replace...

A huge part of Coach Will Stein’s offense with the UTSA Roadrunners was the RPO. Every team in college football runs them to some degree, but Coach Stein’s system is built around them. Though the Oregon Ducks offense will largely stay the same as this past season, fans can expect to see an uptick in the use of RPOs. Coach ... The Will Stein Oregon Offense: Split Zone Triple Option FISHDUCK.COM A huge part of Coach Will Stein's offense with the UTSA Roadrunners was the RPO. Every team in college football runs them to some degree, but...

The 2022 season might be over, but college football is undoubtedly a 24/7/365 institution. Here we are in mid-January and all kinds of interesting stuff is happing. Let us jump to it. Ducks Hire New Defensive Coach The offense certainly was not in short supply this past season for the Ducks. But, the defense, while talented, did not always play ... Oregon Football News and Happenings FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com brings some news and opinion your way on the Oregon Ducks.

CHARLES FISCHER, MR. FISHDUCK, shares his thoughts on the path to the National Championship. Has Cincinnati and TCU Proven the Path for Oregon? FISHDUCK.COM There have not been underdog teams in the BCS/CFB Playoff very often, as the two or four team playoff has been dominated by the usual...

Our Oregon Ducks football program just keeps on getting better and better with head coach Dan Lanning at the helm. 2023’s recruiting cycle is finishing up nicely with some late transfers and superstar pickups for the Ducks, and now, Lanning’s staff has wasted zero time gearing up for the 2024 class. Mr. FishDuck took some time away from his fun at ... Oregon Ducks Football: Who Is Brayden Platt? FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program just keeps on getting better and better with head coach Dan Lanning at the helm. 2023's recruiting cycle is...

Just like in high school or college, what grades are given out depend on the grading system. And here's a thought: does it even matter in this case? What Is The Matrix For Judging Lanning? FISHDUCK.COM There has been much discussion on how to judge Dan Lanning’s first year as a head coach. Those discussions have shown a wide range of conclusions drawn...

Watching Georgia pile up points with a balanced offense, and have a defense emerge that only gave up 13 points per game (prior to Ohio State) in their clubbing of TCU…got me to thinking about the Georgia model. Could Oregon build what the Bulldogs have, only on the west coast? I took a break from my research of casinos in India ... Can Oregon Duplicate the Georgia Model? FISHDUCK.COM Watching Georgia pile up points with a balanced offense, and have a defense emerge that only gave up 13 points per game (prior to Ohio...

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck, gives us his thoughts on how Oregon Coach Dan Lanning will trim the roster. How Dan Lanning Will Trim the Football Roster to 85 FISHDUCK.COM I read the posts on the Our Beloved Ducks forum where the question often was, "we are way over our 85 scholarship limit–how are we going to...

An elephant in the room for Oregon football fans was whether new Oregon head coach Dan Lanning could be the complete coach in all areas. Considering the Washington and Oregon State games–the description would be, “to be determined” as we watch his growth in 2023 as an in-game coach. For many of us though, even with the mistakes–it was an ... Better Than Cristobal? The BEST First-Year Oregon HC at... FISHDUCK.COM An elephant in the room for Oregon football fans was whether new Oregon head coach Dan Lanning could be the complete coach in all areas.

Alex Heining, FishDuck writer, gives us his take on the season. What do you think about the Ducks? Oregon Ducks Football: My Season Takeaways FISHDUCK.COM Well, quack. Looks like Oregon Ducks football is officially in off-season mode. This was quite a season to watch. Seeing this team rise and fall...

FishDuck writer Eric Boles gives us today's analysis of the Coach Will Stein Offense. The Will Stein Oregon Offense: TE Power Read FISHDUCK.COM Now that the 2022 season has come to an end for the Oregon Ducks, we can look forward to the 2023 season, and what Coach Will Stein looks...

Dan Lanning had a strong first year for a first-time head coach, going 10-3. However, it fell short of what he can actually achieve, and there are some glaring holes in this Oregon program that must be addressed if this team is going to ever reach the College Football Playoff again to compete for a National Championship. Replacing Matt Powledge ... Building Lanning's Defense: Off-Season Problems to Fix FISHDUCK.COM Dan Lanning had a strong first year for a first-time head coach, going 10-3. However, it fell short of what he can actually achieve, and there are...