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Another must-win game approaches this Saturday, and our Oregon Ducks football program has a lot of work to do if they’re going to beat the Utes on the road. Last week, the Ducks bounced back against Washington State, putting up a very comfortable 38 points to the Cougs’ 24. This was more or less to be expected, but it was ... Ducks Football: 5 Keys to Beating Utah on the Road FISHDUCK.COM Another must-win game approaches this Saturday, and our Oregon Ducks football program has a lot of work to do if they're going to beat...

Did the coaches read my article last week after Oregon’s loss to Washington asking where the Ducks’ Jumbo Formation has gone? Probably not, but it’s nice to think they did, as Oregon really did lean on its run game and the power element of its offense in their win over the Washington State Cougars. Both Bucky Irving and Jordan James ... Is the Jumbo Formation Back for the Ducks? FISHDUCK.COM Did the coaches read my article last week after Oregon's loss to Washington asking where the Ducks' Jumbo Formation has gone? Probably...

As we’ve seen so far this season, the Oregon Ducks offense under Coach Will Stein is a continuation of last season’s attack. The one difference is that Coach Stein uses RPOs to a greater degree. With that in mind, there is a specific RPO that I believe would make the offense even more lethal than it already is. So instead ... Watch for the Y-Pop RPO in the Oregon Ducks Offense FISHDUCK.COM As we've seen so far this season, the Oregon Ducks offense under Coach Will Stein is a continuation of last season's attack. The one...

What can you say? It was Washington State. I was surprised to learn, as the Ducks came out in victory formation, that Oregon has won five consecutive games against the Cougars. No really, they have won three straight at Autzen Stadium, and two straight in Pullman. It seems like the Cougs are always a thorn in the side of Oregon. But after ... Sleepy Ducks Oust Cougs in Autzen FISHDUCK.COM What can you say? It was Washington State. I was surprised to learn, as the Ducks came out in victory formation, that Oregon has won five...

The Cougars of Washington State have a good team that has beaten both Wisconsin and Oregon State, but as a season progresses–teams figure out weaknesses from prior games, thus WSU has some exposed deficiencies that Oregon will attack. In fact I am quite confident that the Beavers, if they knew now what they did not know going into their contest ... Keys to the WSU Game That FishDuck is Watching For... FISHDUCK.COM The Cougars of Washington State have a good team that has beaten both Wisconsin and Oregon State, but as a season progresses–teams figure...

Just over two years ago–Oregon signed the highest ranked recruiting class ever in the history of Duck football. We have all heard about the great class for 2024 that head coach Dan Lanning is assembling for signing in December and this February, and now there are rumblings of how it could expand and become better? Perhaps even good enough to ... Oregon's Recruiting Record: Lanning Has a Shot... FISHDUCK.COM Just over two years ago–Oregon signed the highest ranked recruiting class ever in the history of Duck football. We have all heard about the great class for…

A lot of people will blame either aggressive game management or play-calling for the Oregon Ducks’ loss to the Washington Huskies. But aggressiveness has successfully been a calling card of this team and play-calling is often the low hanging fruit used to explain why a play didn’t work out. However, the way a play is executed in key moments can ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: The Texas Cross FISHDUCK.COM A lot of people will blame either aggressive game management or play-calling for the Oregon Ducks' loss to the Washington Huskies.

Our Oregon Ducks football program has some work to do this week. After a gut-wrenching shootout with the Huskies ending in the first loss of the season, the Ducks have to load up in a bounce-back game against Washington State to dominate a high-powered Cougar team that’s looking to rejoin the top-25. Dan Lanning’s squad looked like they could compete with anyone ... Ducks Football: 3 Areas to Fix vs Washington State FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has some work to do this week. After a gut-wrenching shootout with the Huskies ending in the first...

Last year we saw Oregon use its jumbo formation, referred to as 14-J, which meant one running back with four tight ends (one of which included Josh Conerly). This formation was a bulldozer but also had some subtlety to it, as it could be used in multiple ways — so much so that I wrote an article on it last ... What Happened to Oregon's Jumbo Formation? FISHDUCK.COM Last year we saw Oregon use its jumbo formation, referred to as 14-J, which meant one running back with four tight ends (one of which...

Somebody had to lose. In a long history of gridiron battles, the first-ever top 10 matchup between longtime Pacific Northwest rivals the No. 8 Oregon Ducks and No. 7 Washington Huskies was a doozy — a titanic slugfest between two very polished teams. This time, the Dub ended up with the “W.” After the game, a close friend of mine ... Oregon Ducks Among Nation's Best Despite Washington Loss FISHDUCK.COM Somebody had to lose. In a long history of gridiron battles, the first-ever top 10 matchup between longtime Pacific Northwest rivals the...

Coaching is what defines a team. In 2010, Oregon’s coaching got them a spot in the BCS National Championship. In 2019, their offensive coaching was so poor that it made a potential NFL Hall of Fame QB look mediocre. And in 2023, at the midpoint of the season, Oregon’s coaching looks… suspect. It was the first possession of the second ... Coaching Leads Ducks to a Loss FISHDUCK.COM Coaching is what defines a team. In 2010, Oregon's coaching got them a spot in the BCS National Championship. In 2019, their offensive...

My sincere belief is that Oregon is the better team in this game tomorrow, and there are a number of keys I personally am focusing upon as I watch it transpire. I think factors No. 2 and No. 3 below will be new to most of the readers, as I do not believe the vast number of media outlets have ... Famous FishDuck Keys to Beating the Huskies FISHDUCK.COM My sincere belief is that Oregon is the better team in this game tomorrow, and there are a number of keys I personally am focusing upon as I watch it...

I do not disagree with the new 2024 schedule set forth by the B1G. But, in my dream scenario (I am sure I am not the only one who thought of this), the B1G plays 10 conference games in which the Ducks play USC, UCLA and Washington every season, on top of seven other conference foes one year, and the remaining ... SEC Destroys My Amazing B1G Scheduling Plan FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com really hopes that the SEC will step up and expand to a nine game conference schedule.

Our Oregon Ducks football program is entering the most important weekend of their season thus far. The Ducks will travel up to Seattle, WA to take on their cross-state rival in the Washington Huskies, currently sitting one slot ahead of them at #7 in the AP Top-25 rankings. While Washington boasts as complete a roster as you’ll find in college ... Oregon Ducks Football: 3 Keys to Beating the Huskies FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program is entering the most important weekend of their season thus far. The Ducks will travel up to Seattle, WA to...

Heisman Trophy voting changes from year to year. The trophy is supposed to go to the best player in college football, and it often goes to a quarterback due to quantifiable stats and the quarterback simply touching the ball on every down. Sure, non-quarterbacks have won the award but that isn’t a terribly regular occurrence. Mr. FishDuck took some time ... Is Oregon Flashy Enough for Bo To Win a Heisman? FISHDUCK.COM Heisman Trophy voting changes from year to year. The trophy is supposed to go to the best player in college football, and it often goes to a...

The proud B1G conference should re-think the entry of the men of Washington into their prestigious conference. Note I stated the men, because the female athletes in Seattle are at least marginally acceptable to join, but their male counterparts should be ignored and soundly rejected. Washington fans like to refer to Oregon as the “zeros,” but guess how many NCAA ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

For much of the 1900’s the Oregon Ducks were… not so good at football. For example, in the 1920’s saw the Ducks go winless four times in ten years. Other times, they were excellent, like in 1948, when they went undefeated in the regular season (7-0), only to do the exact opposite only two seasons later. The program also (sadly) ... Ducks Improve Historically in 2023 FISHDUCK.COM For much of the 1900's the Oregon Ducks were… not so good at football. For example, in the 1920's saw the Ducks go winless four times in ten years.

A high percentage of Oregon fans and media sources outside the state do not truly understand how special and unique this 2023 team is in terms of experience. Nothing beats playing time and experience, as that can often be the difference at key moments in games. The savvy players make smart plays, while the newbies still have to learn the ... Do Oregon Fans 'GET' How Special the 2023 Team Is? FISHDUCK.COM A high percentage of Oregon fans and media sources outside the state do not truly understand how special and unique this 2023 team is in...

Is the SEC strategy actually new? No, but it is quite new to Oregon, and as a 37 year season ticket holder–it is something I’ve never witnessed with the Ducks before. I was enjoying my time playing on casino online Revolut, but had to take a moment to share my thoughts because head Coach Dan Lanning implemented this strategy without ... Lanning's New SEC Strategy is WORKING FISHDUCK.COM Is the SEC strategy actually new? No, but it is quite new to Oregon, and as a 37 year season ticket holder–it is something I've never...

With the upcoming bye, we have an extra week to ponder (ie. over-analyze) this year’s Oregon-Washington game. And, what a year to have that extra week. I think I can speak for most Duck fans when I say that we were pleasantly surprised that Washington’s defense and aerial attack were not up to snuff last Saturday against Arizona, which almost ... UW Has an Extra Week to Fix Weaknesses FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com worries that Washington might be able to work out their Arizona exposed weakness with an extra week...

Oregon’s October schedule harbors a horde of Huskies, Cougars, and Utes on the horizon. All ranked, all dominant, and all eager to knock the block off of our Oregon Ducks football program rising to elite status. A bye week couldn’t have been more aptly timed than now, as our Ducks have a two-week stretch to prepare for Washington, while the ... Oregon Ducks Football: Navigating the Storm of October FISHDUCK.COM Oregon's October schedule harbors a horde of Huskies, Cougars, and Utes on the horizon. All ranked, all dominant, and all eager to knock the...

This weekend exposed two of the top three consensus teams in the Pac-12 this season as USC and Washington were both in fights for their undefeated survival, while Oregon cruised past Stanford. What has become apparent between these three teams is that USC and Washington are built in very similar ways. They both have great quarterbacks and rely heavily... Of the Best Pac-12 Teams, Oregon is Built Differently FISHDUCK.COM This weekend exposed two of the top three consensus teams in the Pac-12 this season as USC and Washington were both in fights for...

So far this season, the Oregon Ducks are averaging 232 yards per game on the ground, which is good for seventh in the nation. Their success is due in part to the variety of Coach Will Stein’s rushing attack — keeping opposing defenses of balance. Against the Colorado Buffaloes, the Ducks offense unleashed a play that they hadn’t run... The Oregon Duck Offense: Same Side GH Counter FISHDUCK.COM So far this season, the Oregon Ducks are averaging 232 yards per game on the ground, which is good for seventh in the nation. Their...

This is kind of hard to believe about Our Beloved Ducks, so you need to confirm this for yourself in reference to just how unique this season has progressed through five games. I was able to pull Mr. FishDuck from his NFL Thursday predictions long enough for even him to be amazed as well. The first thing you should do ... Duck Defense: Are You Beginning to Believe? FISHDUCK.COM This is kind of hard to believe about Our Beloved Ducks, so you need to confirm this for yourself in reference to just how unique this season has...

This coach is special. So many of the Oregon faithful are coming to that conclusion as Dan Lanning‘s second season is unfolding. There are many obvious developments we are all pleased to observe, but some of the more subtle ones I’ve been detecting have me scratching my head for a comparison to prior Duck coaches. There aren’t any. I began ... Dan Lanning's TEN Over-the-Top Surprises for Duck Fans FISHDUCK.COM This coach is special. So many of the Oregon faithful are coming to that conclusion as Dan Lanning's second season is unfolding. There are...