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I woke up Sunday morning, quickly grabbed my phone, and immediately brought up my ESPN app. I went to the college football section to check the Top 25 scores only to discover that the nightmare I had experienced on Saturday evening was in fact a harsh reality. Washington 37, Oregon 34. I was texting my Husky cousin in Seattle during ... U Ducks Give Away Win to Huskies FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com points to sloppy play and questionable coaching decisions as the reason why the Ducks lost to the Huskies on...

Here’s a look at the numbers of the No. 6 Oregon Ducks (8-2, 6-1) team. While some of these numbers will change following the Ducks’ 37-34 loss to the No. 25 Washington Huskies on Saturday at home, the defeat doesn’t take away from the incredible performances of Oregon players so far this season. The Ducks’ offensive line is having a historic ... Oregon Football: O-Line Honor Roll; Nix Prolific in Pac-12, FBS FISHDUCK.COM Here's a look at the numbers of the No. 6 Oregon Ducks (8-2, 6-1) team. While some of these numbers will change following the Ducks' 37-34...

On the UW Dawg Pound website, they say that it will be hard for Husky fans to let go of their hate for Oregon this week. I’ve been pondering that slap in the face to us and Our Beloved Ducks, and maybe it is time to turn the other cheek–a misdirection, as we deliver a hard right cross to the ... When A Husky Slaps Us, Do We Turn the Other Cheek? FISHDUCK.COM On the UW Dawg Pound website, they say that it will be hard for Husky fans to let go of their hate for Oregon this week. I've been pondering that...

Tomorrow, our Oregon Ducks football program will host the Huskies in Autzen for the fan-favorite rivalry game. However, this season’s a bit different. With a big win against the Huskies tomorrow, the Ducks would be in a prime position to take down Utah and have a chance to elevate to the top four teams in the nation. At this point.... Oregon Ducks Football: Preview vs. the Huskies FISHDUCK.COM Tomorrow, our Oregon Ducks football program will host the Huskies in Autzen for the fan-favorite rivalry game. However, this season's a...

Oregon’s heated interstate rivalry game this Saturday with the Washington Huskies is a nationally televised primetime matchup of two Top 25 teams. The Huskies featuring Michael Penix Jr, and the No. 1 passing game in college football look to validate their season with an upset win over the Ducks. Can the Ducks scheme up a defensive game plan to slow ... The 7-Jeff? Defensive Surprises in Store for the Huskies FISHDUCK.COM Oregon’s heated interstate rivalry game this Saturday with the Washington Huskies is a nationally televised primetime matchup of two...

If you've got "it," you'll play meaningful minutes. If you don't... Garbage Time Reps for Back-Ups Don't Matter FISHDUCK.COM Some of Oregon's back-ups got a chance to see the field against Colorado this last Saturday, and offensively, they didn't look good...

Kenny Dillingham has done wonders with the Oregon offense. Oregon’s offensive coordinator has completely transformed a unit that was entirely one-dimensional and underwhelming during Mario Cristobal’s time as Oregon’s head coach. The Ducks are now equally capable of attacking defenses in the air and on the ground, and they’ve done so in emphatic fashion, scoring more than 40 points in ... Lanning Deserves Praise for Oregon's Offensive Renaissance FISHDUCK.COM Kenny Dillingham has done wonders with the Oregon offense. Oregon's offensive coordinator has completely transformed a unit that was...

Washington’s new coach Kalen DeBoer brings his transfer QB Michael Penix Jr. and the No. 1 passing offense in college football to Eugene to face the Ducks. What is DeBoer scheming up to attack the Ducks Cover-2 passing defense? Does Oregon’s Dan Lanning have some scheme surprises of his own? Can the Ducks slow DeBoer’s air attack down and stay undefeated ... How the Passing Game of the Huskies Can Bite the Ducks FISHDUCK.COM Washington’s new coach Kalen DeBoer brings his transfer QB Michael Penix Jr. and the No. 1 passing offense in college football to Eugene to...

After the No. 8 Oregon Ducks‘ 49-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at Folsom Field, the conversation amongst talking heads and fans inevitably veers toward the College Football Playoff. What are Oregon’s chances of making it to the four-team playoff this year? The biggest rock in the Ducks’ shoe remains their only loss to No. 3 Georgia in ... Oregon Football: Still Hung Up on Georgia Loss? Get Over It FISHDUCK.COM After the No. 8 Oregon Ducks' 49-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at Folsom Field, the conversation amongst talking heads...

Proving something against Colorado? Really? Yes. Even this week our Ducks need to continue to bring their A-game. Despite our Oregon Ducks football program crushing it this season thanks to Bo Nix, this team needs to leave no doubt the rest of the year for a chance at the College Football Playoff. Today, the high-flying Ducks led by head coach Dan ... What the Oregon Ducks Need to Prove Against Colorado FISHDUCK.COM Proving something against Colorado? Really? Yes. Even this week our Ducks need to continue to bring their A-game. Despite our Oregon...

“It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of foolishness, it was the age of foolishness; it was the season of darkness, it was the season of darkness.” It was 2016, and Colorado had just stampeded Our Beloved Ducks by a score of 41-38. All the tragic details are in the book ... Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold--and at High Altitude FISHDUCK.COM It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of foolishness, it was the age of foolishness; it was the season of...

Every week, the Oregon Ducks offense moves up the rankings in total offense; the only week they dropped was during their bye week. The Ducks currently sit as the No. 3 offense in the nation with 526 yards per game. That’s the best yards per game stat line since the 2015 season, and their 42.4 points per game is the ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: Four Verts FISHDUCK.COM Every week, the Oregon Ducks offense moves up the rankings in total offense; the only week they dropped was during their bye week. The Ducks...

Football is a sport of bizarre statistics that mostly seem irrelevant, but if you dive into them, they tell a greater story. If while reading through Oregon football news you’ve dismissed some stats reported about Oregon dominating the “middle eight” of a game, you can be forgiven. This is kind of a weird stat to be throwing around; after all, ... Dan Lanning is Embracing the Middle Eight Theory FISHDUCK.COM Football is a sport of bizarre statistics that mostly seem irrelevant, but if you dive into them, they tell a greater story. If while reading through...

Oregon’s offense under Bo Nix and Kenny Dillingham is the best in the school’s 130 years of football. No team before this one has done more with the ball in hand. Stats show that it isn’t even close. With Nix at quarterback, the Ducks have scored on two-thirds of their drives. None of the teams under Mike Bellotti, Chip Kelly, ... Oregon’s Best Offense Ever; Plus Kickoff Idiocy and Burying Georgia FISHDUCK.COM Oregon's offense under Bo Nix and Kenny Dillingham is the best in the school’s 130 years of football. No team before this one has done...

You are nodding in agreement from the title and you know where I’m going with this, although I admit that I wish to get the conversation begun in the only forum-with-decorum among all Oregon websites, the Our Beloved Ducks forum. (If you have not checked it out–you should, and look at all the Oregon Sports News posted for you) You ... The Oregon Brand is BACK and is No Longer Chip Kelly's Legacy FISHDUCK.COM You are nodding in agreement from the title and you know where I'm going with this, although I admit that I wish to get the conversation begun...

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks‘ trip to the Bay Area this weekend to play the unranked California Golden Bears had all the makings of a midseason trap game. The Ducks (7-1, 5-0) had fallen victim to these types of matchups before, especially coming off a big win the previous week for ESPN Gameday. In 2009, Oregon was ranked No. 8 ... Ducks Squash Trap Game Fears in Win Over Golden Bears FISHDUCK.COM The No. 9 Oregon Ducks' trip to the Bay Area this weekend to play the unranked California Golden Bears had all the makings of a midseason trap...

Two FishDuck Analysts, DazeNconfused and Mr. FishDuck, have created a joint article about what they are watching for in this upcoming game with Cal. Agree with their conclusions? FishDuck Analysts Offer Insights for Cal Game FISHDUCK.COM A fun experience as a fan is discussing strategy, Xs and Os, and the Oregon defense with fellow FishDuck analyst DazeNconfused, who is anything but that.

To our eternal shame and sorrow, Justin Wilcox said “no” when offered the head coaching job of Our Beloved Ducks. Joey Harrington, on behalf of more than a dozen other former Ducks players, pleaded to AD Rob Mullens in a letter: “There is a candidate out there who embodies both the connection to the past and the skill to get ... A Sad Reflection: We Could've Had Justin Wilcox FISHDUCK.COM To our eternal shame and sorrow, Justin Wilcox said "no" when offered the head coaching job of Our Beloved Ducks. Joey Harrington, on behalf...

Our Oregon Ducks football program is officially rolling. There’s no better way to say it. Even superstar college football sports analyst (“The Voice of College Football”) Joel Klatt joined Colin Cowherd in agreement that this Oregon team is the most improved squad in the entire nation. Overall, you can’t help but agree as a fan of Our Beloved Ducks. This is ... Oregon Ducks Football: Expectations vs Cal FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program is officially rolling. There's no better way to say it. Even superstar college football sports analyst ("The...

Oregon just beat the master, and his offense. How can you say the Ducks are CK 2.0? This is a natural question, and I would even suggest that this short article will make a few of you angry at what I am going to suggest. I believe the new Dan Lanning game strategy is a comprehensive one, combining both sides ... Is Lanning's New Game-Plan...Chip Kelly 2.0? FISHDUCK.COM Oregon just beat the master, and his offense. How can you say the Ducks are CK 2.0? This is a natural question, and I would even suggest that...

This year there has been plenty of fanfare around the LA schools, especially with their imminent departure from the Pac-12 in 2024. This season it indeed feels like the LA schools are playing at a much higher level than they have in years. Lincoln Riley has given new life to USC by his use of the transfer portal, which brought... Oregon is the Pac-12's Standard Bearer, Not the LA Schools FISHDUCK.COM This year there has been plenty of fanfare around the LA schools, especially with their imminent departure from the Pac-12 in 2024. This season...

This past Saturday, Oregon proved it’s one of the best teams in the nation. UCLA has been a top-tier team in a much-improved Pac-12, with a high-flying offense and a solid-enough defense. Chip Kelly’s vision is finally materializing, as Dorian Thompson-Robinson has developed into a very good quarterback, and Zach Charbonnet leads a rushing attack that bears striking resemblance to ... Oregon Is Aiming for More Than the Playoff FISHDUCK.COM This past Saturday, Oregon proved it's one of the best teams in the nation. UCLA has been a top-tier team in a much-improved Pac-12, with a...

I never experience writer’s block. But, it funny how I find it much more difficult to come up with something to write when the Ducks play up to their talent and expectations and play, well, as they “should.” When the Ducks play lousy it is easy for me to come up with a couple thousand words of criticism that I ... The Ducks Leave Me Speechless FISHDUCK.COM I never experience writer's block. But, it funny how I find it much more difficult to come up with something to write when the Ducks play up to...

Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully famously said, “Losing feels worse than winning feels good.” And for the past seven weeks, the No. 10 Oregon Ducks (6-1, 4-0) have worked hard not to feel the sting of defeat that struck so swiftly in their season-opening loss to the reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs. But Oregon... Ducks Buzzsaw Bruins in ESPN Gameday Romp FISHDUCK.COM Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully famously said, “Losing feels worse than winning feels good.” And for the past seven...

There are some interesting items to watch for in this game today against UCLA, as if there was not enough drama associated with this Pac-12 showdown. Yet in discussing some Xs and Os with FishDuck Analyst, DazeNconfused, recently–we observed some new play roll-outs in the last two games within Oregon’s offense by offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham that hint at more. ... Will Dillingham Surprise UCLA...With a Chip Kelly Play? FISHDUCK.COM There are some interesting items to watch for in this game today against UCLA, as if there was not enough drama associated with this Pac-12...