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Tyler Shough is the only player since Marcus Mariota to start in multiple seasons for Oregon after not starting as a true freshman. Sure, Mariota is the greatest Oregon Duck of all time, but he left the team nine years ago, and during that time only Shough has pulled off what seems to be a pretty simple feat? So what has happened during ... Is Developing Quarterbacks a Thing of the Past? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Tyler Shough is the only player since Marcus Mariota to start in multiple seasons for Oregon after not starting as a true freshman. Sure…

Troy Franklin has officially declared for the NFL Draft, and it’s time for one of the Ducks’ best to ever line up outside the numbers to go pro. Expectations couldn’t be higher, and it’s as good a time as ever for Oregon to finally have a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL. Now, we all might think extremely highly of ... Where Will Troy Franklin Land in the NFL Draft? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Troy Franklin has officially declared for the NFL Draft, and it’s time for one of the Ducks’ best to ever line up outside the numbers to go pro.

Offensive coordinator Will Stein introduced a number of plays to the Oregon Ducks offense this season that made it one of the most formidable units in the nation. Much of what Coach Stein does from a passing game standpoint comes from the West Coast Offense, which utilizes horizontal and quick passes to force the defense to adjust before taking a ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: Play-Action TE Screen | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Offensive coordinator Will Stein introduced a number of plays to the Oregon Ducks offense this season that made it one of the most formidable...

Bowl season is here and below are my straight up predictions for all the games except for one — that’s right, the Fiesta Bowl. I am so uninterested in this game that I literally just yawned as I typed “Fiesta Bowl.” Even Mr. FishDuck had some words about the bowl as he was having fun... Bold Pac-12 Bowl Predictions | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com makes his 2023-24 Pac-12 bowl game predictions.

Our Oregon Ducks football team has had some major movement at the quarterback position over the past week. Bo Nix was a Heisman finalist just this past weekend, and it looked like former four-star quarterback Ty Thompson may have been in the driver’s seat to take on the next starting job at Oregon. Unfortunately for Thompson, the Ducks’ staff thought other... Did the Oregon Ducks Fail Ty Thompson? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team has had some major movement at the quarterback position over the past week. Bo Nix was a Heisman finalist...

What are your thoughts about the current Oregon Women's Basketball program and Coach Graves? Give us your thoughts... Coach Graves...You ‘Thought We Played Well?’ | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Yesterday we looked at the background of Oregon Womens Basketball and what brought us up to this moment. So that brings us to the case at...

Let's welcome a new FishDuck Writer, Don Marsh, with his first article for the site. He is not related to David Marsh, but like the latter--he is a good researcher and gives us some items to ponder. Ducks WBB: ‘Is the System Blinking Red?’ | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM There are losses and then, well, there are losses. As a fan of Oregon Women’s basketball, I have had concerns for some time now per the health of the program.

Dillon Gabriel, you are an Oregon Duck. The Oregon QB room looked shake on Saturday morning. Bo Nix will be starting his NFL journey after coming in 3rd place in Heisman voting and hopefully winning the Ducks a Fiesta Bowl. Other than that, Oregon didn’t have any players on the roster with a start logged after high school. But on December ... Gabriel Gives Oregon a Shot in ’24 | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Dillon Gabriel, you are an Oregon Duck. The Oregon QB room looked shake on Saturday morning. Bo Nix will be starting his NFL journey...

Today we welcome back another FishDuck writer, Mike Whitty, Sr. Mike is a retired attorney who grew up in Coos Bay, Oregon and played 4 years of football at Marshfield High School. Is the College Football Playoff Selection Process Flawed? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The 2023 selection of four teams to compete for the title of College Football National Championship, and the included placement of...

Let's welcome Jon Joseph, (an OBD forum regular) back as a FishDuck Writer! He is reviewing some of his "hits" and "misses" of the season, which makes us ponder about our own predictions concerning the 2023 Oregon football season. 2023 Oregon Football: Agree on These Reflections? FISHDUCK.COM OK, Oregon lost twice to UDub, lost twice to a coach, Kalen DeBoer, who is now 9-0 versus Top 25 opponents. Including the three wins by a total of six points…

Though the Ducks came up short, the best Pac-12 Championship Game ever featured the two schools who were after thoughts to the B1G in the realignment game... To Hell With Hollywood, Northwest Schools B1G's Real Prize FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers his thoughts this week on the Oregon Ducks and Pac-12 football.

It’s time to take a look back on the Ducks’ season. What was your favorite play of the season? Our Favorite Plays of the Oregon Ducks' Season FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team had a glorious regular season that still has a Fiesta Bowl appearance on the horizon, and tons of new...

This last loss has hurt more than any other loss I can recall, and when I came to write this article I reflected on a video from It’s OK to be Smart entitled The Strange Psychology of Superfans. I highly suggest that everyone watches it, because it is telling in just what makes us tick. During the video they go ... The Pain of Being a Superfan FISHDUCK.COM This last loss has hurt more than any other loss I can recall, and when I came to write this article I reflected on a video from It's OK to be Smart...

Quite the achievement for our Oregon Ducks. The nation’s No. 2 offense, according to ESPN... The Oregon Duck Offense: Will Stein's Top 5 Play Designs in First... FISHDUCK.COM The Oregon Ducks will end the 2023 regular season as the nation's No. 2 offense, according to ESPN — and offense that racked up 527 yards...

Seventeen days before early signing day and Oregon appears to be in a fantastic spot on the recruiting front. Currently sitting at second in the Big-Ten, how is the Ducks current class preparing them for the move to their new conference? Class Strengths Perhaps the most important position for Oregon to improve at, defensive back, sees the team with several ... Big-Ten Bound Ducks Hot on the Recruiting Trail FISHDUCK.COM Seventeen days before early signing day and Oregon appears to be in a fantastic spot on the recruiting front. Currently sitting at second in...

It was all on the line for Oregon on Friday night in Las Vegas, and they blew it. Not showing up for the first quarter was a pretty bad start. Being down 20-3 was never going to lead to an easy win ... Heartbreak for the Ducks in Vegas FISHDUCK.COM It was all on the line for Oregon on Friday night in Las Vegas, and they blew it. Not showing up for the first quarter was a pretty bad start. Being...

We all remember some of the scenes of Washington quarterback Michael Penix appearing to be hurt in the latter stages of the game with Oregon, and we’ve heard the murmurs about his performance last week in the Apple Cup. We all assume that he will be ready, but ... Which Michael Penix Will Oregon Face Tonight? FISHDUCK.COM We all remember some of the scenes of Washington quarterback Michael Penix appearing to be hurt in the latter stages of the game with Oregon, and we'

In the consideration of whether Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels should be awarded the Heisman trophy, I could not resist applying my professional experience as an appellate attorney to just what the voters should evaluate. Mainly, do they look simply to a candidate’s personal football skills, or do they also consider the candidate’s impact on the team. In the circumstance ... Why Bo Nix Wins the Heisman Over Jayden Daniels FISHDUCK.COM In the consideration of whether Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels should be awarded the Heisman trophy, I could not resist applying my professional...

Going into the Championship game how confident are you? Oregon Ducks Football: Huskies Being Underestimated? FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team has been on a historic run to the PAC-12 Championship in 2023, as Oregon stands primed and ready for a...

The Pac-12 started this season with a whopping six teams ranked in the AP poll, and peaked at Week 4 with eight. This didn’t last, as Week 4 was the beginning of conference play, and though the Pac-12 may not be the best conference, it surely is the most competitive from top to bottom. The football season is long and ... Has Pac-12 Cannibalism Struck Again? FISHDUCK.COM The Pac-12 started this season with a whopping six teams ranked in the AP poll, and peaked at Week 4 with eight. This didn't last, as Week 4...

Down the stretch this season, Oregon’s offense has been on an absolute tear. Heisman hopeful Bo Nix has put up ridiculous numbers. Perhaps the most telling is his 78-percent completion rate, which is the best in college football history. However, Oregon does have a strange problem in the red zone — and it isn’t the kicking game. When the Ducks ... Oregon's Strange Red Zone Problem FISHDUCK.COM Down the stretch this season, Oregon's offense has been on an absolute tear. Heisman hopeful Bo Nix has put up ridiculous numbers. Perhaps...

What do you think about these stats? Looking at the Crazy and Rare of Oregon's 2023 Season FISHDUCK.COM How many times have you shook your head at all the rare occurrences and statistics of this heady 2023 football season for Oregon? It is occurring...

It feels nice, doesn’t it? Certainty, that is. The Ducks throttled the Beavers on Friday night, with no Pac 12 after dark vibes to speak of. They took care of business like they should, and now every Oregon fan gets to calmly enjoy the final Saturday of the 2023 football season. No worrying about if Arizona will do enough to ... Dan's Ducks Destroy Dam Dwellers FISHDUCK.COM It feels nice, doesn't it? Certainty, that is. The Ducks throttled the Beavers on Friday night, with no Pac 12 after dark vibes to speak of. They...

It is amazing what a change of scenery has done for Bo Nix—but more than that, what the superior coaching he has received at Oregon has done. The offensive scheme they ran at Auburn did not maximize his talent, and the train wreck that has become Auburn football continues to fly off the tracks. Before the 2022 season, I wrote ... Nix for Heisman, USC Stinks, and the Canning of Kelly FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers this week’s takes in the world of Oregon football.

Bryan Fischer of Fox Sports posted his bowl projections this week, as Washington notably doesn’t crack the College Football Playoff, and our Oregon Ducks football program catapults into a matchup with Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Now, ahead of our rivalry game this Friday against the Oregon State Beavers, these predictions may feel a bit erroneous. Still, it’s a fun ... Will the Oregon Ducks Face Michigan in the Rose Bowl? FISHDUCK.COM Bryan Fischer of Fox Sports posted his bowl projections this week, as Washington notably doesn't crack the College Football Playoff, and...