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Want to Win a Natty? You Better Be Blue Chip
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Oh My! Oregon WBB: It Couldn’t Get Any Worse?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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: First Rounder or What?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Oregon Ducks Football: Who’s Flashing on Offense?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Is Oregon State Becoming Like a Bygone Beer?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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What Coulda (Shoulda) Been…and With the WORST Timing
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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“Ugly Court” Costs Ducks 5-Star Basketball Phenom
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Oregon Ducks Football: Game of the Year?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Rob Mullens: Is it Sloth or Apathy?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Dana and His Ducks: What Just Happened?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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What were Oregon State and WSU Supposed to Do?
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Urgent:12-Team Playoff Committee Will Need a NET
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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2024 CFB: Power-4 Dark Horse Title Contenders
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 FISHDUCK.COM 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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Dan Lanning’s Pursuit of Elite: Areas of Improvement
Recently I posted the beginning of a planned multiple article look into Dan Lanning’s goal to elevate Oregon Football from Good to Elite in the OBD forum. Today I want to begin focusing on areas of improvement, starting with the external. When I spoke to Mr. FishDuck about this topic, he took time aside from his fun at IPL betting ... Dan Lanning’s Pursuit of Elite: Areas of Improvement | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Recently I posted the beginning of a planned multiple article look into Dan Lanning’s goal to elevate Oregon Football from Good to Elite in...
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Oregon Ducks Football: Where Does Bo Nix Land in the NFL Draft?
Bo Nix is regarded today as one of the best signal callers to ever join the Oregon Ducks football program. Some even consider him the best player in team history. Now, in just over a month, Nix will be embarking on his pro career and join one of 32 teams ready to reshape their franchise with a new-look offense. So ... Oregon Ducks Football: Where Does Bo Nix Land in the NFL Draft? |... FISHDUCK.COM Bo Nix is regarded today as one of the best signal callers to ever join the Oregon Ducks football program. Some even consider him the best...
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Chip Back to What He Likes Best
I admit that I was wrong. I have been saying for a couple of years that after Chip Kelly leaves UCLA (after being fired or “asked” to resign) he would either become a head coach in a lower division like his former school New Hampshire, or, if he was able to put his ego aside, become an OC in the ... Chip Back to What He Likes Best | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck talks about Chip Kelly doing what he does best as an offensive coordinator.
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Seven Ducks Taking Part in 2024 NFL Combine
As many as seven members of the University of Oregon’s football team are in attendance at the 2024 NFL Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Among the players hoping to make an impact are quarterback Bo Nix and running back Bucky Irving. A total of 321 players have been invited to this year’s event, and the seven-player assembly ... Seven Ducks Taking Part in 2024 NFL Combine | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM As many as seven members of the University of Oregon’s football team are in attendance at the 2024 NFL Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Will The SEC and The Big Ten Ruin College Football?
Initially sending out signals they were considering leaving the NCAA outright, the Power Two Conferences have been playing hardball in this year’s negotiations for the second stage of expanding the College Football Playoffs. Fans, the media and coaches alike howled at the audacity the leaders of the Power Two conferences displayed last week. Mr. FishDuck has been thinking to buy ... Will The SEC and The Big Ten Ruin College Football? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Initially sending out signals they were considering leaving the NCAA outright, the Power Two Conferences have been playing hardball in this...
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2024 CFB Preseason Polling: Man vs Machine vs Vegas
With the longest off-season in college and professional sports, preseason college football (CFB) top-25 predictions are ubiquitous. And now with a 12-team playoff on the horizon, so are predictions of the 2024 CFB Playoff field. Mr. FishDuck and I had quite the discussion about these predictions, that is once I could pull him away from studying the Cardinals NFL Odds, ... 2024 CFB Preseason Polling: Man vs Machine vs Vegas | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM With the longest off-season in college and professional sports, preseason college football (CFB) top-25 predictions are ubiquitous. And...
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The B1G’s Biggest 2024 Out-Of-Conference Games
As Mr. FishDuck would say, “Good-gosh!” He was not just referring to his study of predictions and odds at Tips.gg, but the Dandy-Games of this next season in the B1G, on the non-conference side of the schedules. In 2024, the 18 B1G teams will play 15 out-of-conference (OOC) games versus Power 4 (P4) opponents. Two B1G teams play no P4 team ... The B1G’s Biggest 2024 Out-Of-Conference Games | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM As Mr. FishDuck would say, “Good-gosh!” He was not just referring to his study of predictions and odds at Tips.gg, but the Dandy-Games of this next season in…
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A Split is on the Horizon. Where is College Football Going?
You may have read from a prior article of mine that there is an NCAA champion of basketball, of baseball, of every college competitive sport except football. The NCAA does not recognize a football champion. But it should. Even Mr. FishDuck agreed with me when I pulled him from his favorite crypto sports betting site in SafeHamsters-that a football champion ... A Split is on the Horizon. Where is College Football Going? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM You may have read from a prior article of mine that there is an NCAA champion of basketball, of baseball, of every college competitive sport...
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Please: End the Wave at Autzen
Okay, as issues go, this really isn’t a biggie. I know that. Furthermore, I apologize in advance for momentarily hijacking the OBD forum to rant about one of my own personal pet peeves. When I pulled Mr. FishDuck away from his research into whether his current web browser is brave safe, then he certainly agreed that this was one of ... Please: End the Wave at Autzen | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Okay, as issues go, this really isn’t a biggie. I know that. Furthermore, I apologize in advance for momentarily hijacking the OBD forum to rant...
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College Football 2024 – What Comes Around Goes Around?
What is considered to be the first college football (CFB) game was played on November 6, 1869, in New Brunswick, New Jersey between New Jersey (now Princeton) and Rutgers. Possibly the high-water mark of Rutgers football with Rutgers winning the game 6-4 in a more rugby-like game than what we consider to be the game of ‘Football’ today. One hundred, ... College Football 2024 - What Comes Around Goes Around? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM What is considered to be the first college football (CFB) game was played on November 6, 1869, in New Brunswick, New Jersey between New...
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The Pac-12 is Dead; Let Chaos Reign
The Pac-12 was the conference of cannibals and usually the most chaotic conference in the country. It was certainly one of the most interesting and entertaining to watch because, on any given week, anyone could beat anyone. Mr. FishDuck took some away from studying odds to win the Super Bowl, and enjoying Super Bowl Props to agree with my contention ... The Pac-12 is Dead; Let Chaos Reign | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The Pac-12 was the conference of cannibals and usually the most chaotic conference in the country. It was certainly one of the most...
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Tear College Football Down . . .
…and build it back better. There has never been an NCAA recognized champion of college football! Not ever. Not even once. Mr. FishDuck, when pulled away from his fun with online real money casino had to ponder this one with me, and acknowledge how the champion of college football for the year 2023, crowned by a playoff in 2024, is ... Tear College Football Down . . . | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM There has never been an NCAA recognized champion of college football! Not ever. Not even once. Mr. FishDuck, when pulled away from his...