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The Our Beloved Ducks Forum has been a massive sociological experiment that I never saw coming…from so many angles. So many surprises…so much confirmation of the goodness of people, yet so many heartbreaking moments for me. It has been an indictment of the current culture, one that is not limited to those who are young. These events with those who ... People are Pretty Selfish: Should I Continue the OBD Forum? FISHDUCK.COM The Our Beloved Ducks Forum has been a massive sociological experiment that I never saw coming…from so many angles. So many...

Oregon finished the regular season with a record of 9-3 with losses to Georgia, Washington and Oregon State. Most programs would kill for a 9-3 record, but to Oregon fans, this feels like a lost season in which the Ducks failed to meet their own standard. Oregon is not a blue blood; we have never won a National Championship, but ... What is Oregon Football's Standard? FISHDUCK.COM Oregon finished the regular season with a record of 9-3 with losses to Georgia, Washington and Oregon State. Most programs would kill for a...

Bowl games aren’t what they used to be. In the past, they were high-intensity matchups facing two evenly-matched teams in a game that would play a big role in determining a program’s trajectory moving into the following season. Teams were generally at full strength, and it was the final chance for many college superstars to give a farewell performance before ... Expect the Holiday Bowl to Be a THRILLER FISHDUCK.COM Bowl games aren't what they used to be. In the past, they were high-intensity matchups facing two evenly-matched teams in a game that...

OBD's defense - not exactly a team strength this season - is about to be gutted. Time to poach talent from those who have too much of it. Oregon's 2023 Defense Rebuild: Look to the Portal! FISHDUCK.COM Oregon coach Dan Lanning has an opportunity to address issues with the Ducks defense when the transfer portal opens December 5th. Lanning must target players of...

Between long periods of silent reflection, handwringing, bargaining with the football gods and frequent public outbursts in a nightgown and slippers, Oregon Ducks fans are likely spending the weekend unshaven and waiting for the College Football Playoff to announce its top four teams and (yawn) the rest of the bowl games. All joking aside, the Ducks are likely headed to ... Ducks, Beavers in Battle for Holiday Bowl Bid FISHDUCK.COM Between long periods of silent reflection, handwringing, bargaining with the football gods and frequent public outbursts in a nightgown...

For the first time in three months, outside of a bye week, the Ducks do not have a game this weekend. Of course, they should have had one last night, but they did not. Last Saturday’s soul-crushing meltdown in Corvallis has left us gameless this first weekend in December. Personally, I do not like it. So, I’m going to ramble. ... Saturday Ramblings FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com is frustrated that the Ducks did not have a game this weekend.

What truly is the future of the QB position at Oregon? Oregon Ducks Football: Will Dante Moore Be a Duck? FISHDUCK.COM Looks like head coach Dan Lanning's off to save the future of the Oregon Ducks football program today. After a rough last couple of weeks...

Since the firing of Mark Helfrich after the 2016 season, and through the Willie Taggart and Mario Cristobal eras, we’ve heard a lot of talk about Oregon’s identity as a program. We have seen teams range from high-scoring offenses like those under Chip Kelly, Helfrich and Taggart to low-scoring nail biters from the Cristobal era. Don't Forget that Oregon's Identity is the Run Game FISHDUCK.COM Since the firing of Mark Helfrich after the 2016 season, and through the Willie Taggart and Mario Cristobal eras, we've heard a lot of talk about...

Lessons from a big win in 2001. Offering Perspective on a Difficult Loss FISHDUCK.COM The howling and post mortem accusations have ripped around for 72 hours. In times like these I go another way, pulling out a memory I've fixed in amber and...

By now it’s not news to any of you that Coach Kenny Dillingham has become the new head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, making him the youngest HC in the FBS. That is a huge feat, and I wish him good luck in this new chapter of his career. With that said, it’s time to take a look ... Three Additional Candidates to Become the Next Ducks Offensive... FISHDUCK.COM By now it's not news to any of you that Coach Kenny Dillingham has become the new head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils, making...

Heading into the 2022 NBA season, the range of outcomes for the Portland Trail Blazers were very diverse. There was a case to be made that Portland should look to tear down their team with their sights set on landing a generational prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft. Others believed that the Trail Blazers were not that far from contention ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

Now that Oregon OC Kenny Dillingham has moved on to become the head coach at Arizona State, the question of finding his replacement exists. I’m keen for going the veteran route with this hire. Someone who has been a head coach, with lots of time as an Offensive Coordinator, and who can be a voice of wisdom for Dan Lanning. ... Dazed's New OC Candidate List for the Oregon Ducks FISHDUCK.COM Now that Oregon OC Kenny Dillingham has moved on to become the head coach at Arizona State, the question of finding his replacement...

If you’re like me, you don’t need a rehashing of the No. 9 Oregon Ducks‘ soul-crushing 38-34 loss to the Beavers on Saturday night at Reser Stadium. I’m not going to harp on the risky coaching decisions that paved the way for a loss. And there is no sense pointing out DJ Johnson‘s apparent sucker punch... Despite OSU Loss, Oregon Football's Future is Bright FISHDUCK.COM If you're like me, you don't need a rehashing of the No. 9 Oregon Ducks' soul-crushing 38-34 loss to the Beavers on Saturday night at Reser...

I am not much of a gambler. But, back in August I hit the local Indian Casino and put down a few bucks on Oregon winning over nine regular season games for this season. Of course, with their record currently at 9-2, the Ducks have to beat the Beavers for me to win my bet. More than me winning my ... Beaver Game Will Define Oregon's Season FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com sees the outcome of this game as Oregon have a good season, or simply an ok season.

When Dan Lanning was hired as Oregon’s head coach, the assumption was the Ducks’ defense would instantly improve. Lanning had just spent a couple of years working under one of the best defensive minds in the game, and he was an instrumental part of one of the best college defenses of all time. Besides, Oregon entered 2022 with a boatload... Oregon Must Ride Its Defense to a Title FISHDUCK.COM When Dan Lanning was hired as Oregon's head coach, the assumption was the Ducks' defense would instantly improve. Lanning had just spent...

Happy holidays, Oregon fans! Thank you for spending this incredible season so far with us here at FishDuck. We’re just as excited as you about Dan Lanning, rising superstars, and the future of this Oregon Ducks football program overall. Today, we turn our attention to the Beavers, where our age-old rivalry game needs a new name. In the last few days, ... Oregon Ducks Football: New Rivalry Game Name FISHDUCK.COM Happy holidays, Oregon fans! Thank you for spending this incredible season so far with us here at FishDuck. We're just as excited as you...

We are getting close to early signing day, which is December 5th, when the vast majority of recruits will sign their letters of intent to their universities of choice. This is also the time of year we start to see the majority of recruiting flips occur. Recruiting momentum seems to be picking up at Oregon as the Ducks ... Are We Getting A Clearer View Into How Oregon Approaches NIL? FISHDUCK.COM We are getting close to early signing day, which is December 5th, when the vast majority of recruits will sign their letters of intent to their...

I should have written this article a month ago when I first felt strongly about it, but at the time I did not want to be a buzz-kill for Oregon fans. Coaches Dan Lanning and Kenny Dillingham have done some wonderful things at Oregon, and I believe in their upside…but they are making some reckless in-game decisions. Oregon fans along ... Lanning Plays With Fire, Duck Fans Get Burned FISHDUCK.COM I should have written this article a month ago when I first felt strongly about it, but at the time I did not want to be a buzz-kill for Oregon fans.

Or should this be called "a win with a great personality"? Sometimes ugly is beautiful... Talk About an Ugly Win FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com will take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week. Especially against the Utah Utes.

There’s something special about executing a play that catches the opposing team completely off guard. The shock, coupled with the dazzling precision necessary to pull off a trick play, can be humiliating for an opponent and ignite a crowd. If you don’t pull it off? It’s just embarrassing. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks have been a mixed bag when it ... Oregon Football: Let's Pump the Brakes on Trick Plays FISHDUCK.COM There's something special about executing a play that catches the opposing team completely off guard. The shock, coupled with the dazzling...

As we prepare for the upcoming showdown between our Oregon Ducks and the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium, let’s take some time to look at those dreaded 2021 beatings Oregon received. Though Oregon’s defense has left a lot to be desired this year and last year, Oregon’s offense was the real failure last year. This year is going to be ... Utes Beware: This Is Not the 2021 Oregon Offense FISHDUCK.COM As we prepare for the upcoming showdown between our Oregon Ducks and the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium, let's take some time to look at...

What if Bo Nix is unavailable? What needs to happen for the Ducks to overcome Utah? Can the Oregon Ducks Beat Utah Without Nix? FISHDUCK.COM This has been a game pinned on the calendar for some time now. The Ducks are fresh off a crushing loss to the Huskies, so it's time to...

The Oregon Ducks have been extremely efficient in short yardage situations this season. That’s partly due to the incredible skill of the running backs, partly due to Bo Nix’s innate ability to execute quarterback sneaks and the rest due to the play designs of Coach Kenny Dillingham. Each week it seems as though the Ducks have a new concept for ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: The Flexbone Triple Option FISHDUCK.COM The Oregon Ducks have been extremely efficient in short yardage situations this season. That's partly due to the incredible skill of the running...

The SEC West and East are basically wrapped up at this point, with LSU as the presumptive winner of the West. Georgia, after defeating Tennessee a couple of weeks ago, is in complete control of the East. The B1G West is a mess, but let’s get real here — the winner of the B1G is going to come from the ... Pac-12 Championship Game Madness is Good for the Conference FISHDUCK.COM The SEC West and East are basically wrapped up at this point, with LSU as the presumptive winner of the West. Georgia, after defeating Tennessee...

Despite the what-ifs and criticisms about decisions made in Saturday’s game, the outcome is a true reflection of this team. Oregon lost not because of a penalty here or a fourth-down decision there—or because the boys didn’t play hard. They lost because their defense is porous. Harsh as it sounds, this defense isn’t worthy of a playoff team, and maybe ... Tough Q: Are These the Right Defensive Coaches? FISHDUCK.COM Despite the what-ifs and criticisms about decisions made in Saturday’s game, the outcome is a true reflection of this team. Oregon lost not...