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The Ducks aren’t out of the woods yet. There’s a lot of football left to be played with zero room for error from here on out. While we may have made it past Hollywood, our Oregon Ducks football program still has to make it through a notoriously treacherous matchup down in Nor Cal with the Stanford Cardinal. Beating Colorado was ... Oregon Ducks Football: 5 Keys to Beating Stanford FISHDUCK.COM The Ducks aren't out of the woods yet. There's a lot of football left to be played with zero room for error from here on out. While we may have...

Last spring Josh Pate at Late Kick Live did a segment about how the Oregon fanbase was feeling. He basically said that the Ducks are doing great things, but are flying under the radar for much of the college football world. And even after Oregon’s demolition of Colorado, it still feels like the Ducks are flying under the radar. This ... Ducks Continue to Surge in Silence FISHDUCK.COM Last spring Josh Pate at Late Kick Live did a segment about how the Oregon fanbase was feeling. He basically said that the Ducks are...

After Saturday’s football clinic in Eugene, it would be easy to take potshots at Colorado and mercilessly crow over the Buffs’ 42-6 loss at the hands of the No. 9 Oregon Ducks. The final score speaks for itself. Of course, the most succinct and well-phrased game description came from Colorado head coach Deion “Prime Time” Sanders in his postgame interview: ... Oregon Ducks Remind Nation: Don't Believe Colorado Hype FISHDUCK.COM After Saturday's football clinic in Eugene, it would be easy to take potshots at Colorado and mercilessly crow over the Buffs' 42-6 loss at the hands of the No.

The Oregon Ducks are, mercifully, 4-0 through the first third of the season. Unlike 2022, where the Ducks lost by 46 to UGA to start the season, 2023 has seen one tough road game and three blow outs at home for Oregon. Their most recent victim? Colorado. The Buffs, much to the pleasure of many college football fans, have their ... Louis Vuitton Not Good Enough For Oregon FISHDUCK.COM The Oregon Ducks are, mercifully, 4-0 through the first third of the season. Unlike 2022, where the Ducks lost by 46 to UGA to start the season…

It was fun learning about a formation from the past being implemented at Oregon in 2022. The Ducks called it the “14Josh” as Oregon sent a sixth offensive lineman, true freshman (at the time) Josh Conerly Jr., out for multiple run plays in the big win over BYU early in the season. Adding an extra offensive lineman or two isn’t ... Omigosh! The 14Josh Formation is Now a Stein-Staple? FISHDUCK.COM It was fun learning about a formation from the past being implemented at Oregon in 2022. The Ducks called it the "14Josh" as Oregon sent a...

Is Oregon going to continue using the Zone-Read as part of the Oregon Offense? That was a question I wrestled with this last summer as I studied up on what new Offensive Coordinator, Will Stein, liked to run. The fans were told that most of the Kenny Dillingham offense would remain, and we would see Stein’s own wrinkles into game-plans ... Stein Surprises: Oregon Unveils a NEW/OLD Zone-Read? FISHDUCK.COM Is Oregon going to continue using the Zone-Read as part of the Oregon Offense? That was a question I wrestled with this last summer as I...

Our Oregon Ducks put their web-footed stamp on week three in a huge way by absolutely dominating Hawaii in Autzen. Now, they turn the corner to “America’s Team,” and we’re not talking about the Dallas Cowboys. Colorado football has emerged as the fan favorite for a 30 for 30 with the all-time great NFL superstar Deion Sanders leading the way. While the ... Oregon Ducks Football: 5 Keys to Beating Colorado FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks put their web-footed stamp on week three in a huge way by absolutely dominating Hawaii in Autzen. Now, they turn the...

Colorado and their head coach Deion Sanders are coming to Eugene this weekend and, love him or hate him, you have to respect him. So much of the Sanders hatred out there really comes from how the media is fawning over Colorado, which is a good team but, let’s get real, they aren’t going to make the College Football Playoff ... Colorado is the New Hotness and That's Just Fine FISHDUCK.COM Colorado and their head coach Deion Sanders are coming to Eugene this weekend and, love him or hate him, you have to respect him. So much of...

We had an interesting discussion this last week about whether or not the offensive line could be as strong as last year at rushing-at-will as we saw in a number of key moments in the 2022 season where ball control and burning the clock became as important as scoring points. Could the 2023 offensive line improve to where last year’s ... Should Oregon Play to its Passing Attack Strengths? FISHDUCK.COM We had an interesting discussion this last week about whether or not the offensive line could be as strong as last year at rushing-at-will as we...

What is there to say about Oregon vs Hawaii, realistically? Oregon ran over Hawaii on Saturday night to the tune of 560 total yards and 55 points. The Ducks only allowed about three yards per play defensively. They played mostly mistake free outside of garbage time, with several of their larger penalties occurring on a late defensive possession resulting in ... Oregon Beats Up on Bad Teams Again FISHDUCK.COM What is there to say about Oregon vs Hawaii, realistically? Oregon ran over Hawaii on Saturday night to the tune of 560 total yards and 55 points.

Admittedly, I am no maestro of the X’s and O’s. I have a good general knowledge of plays and formations but I will not be breaking down any offensive schemes here on FishDuck.com anytime soon. So, I go with my gut, and it just felt like the Ducks were being a little too “cute” on offense at Texas Tech. Far ... It Should Be Bombs Away for the Ducks FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com shares his current observations on the Ducks, the Pac-12, and college football.

Our Oregon Ducks football program had quite the scare in Lubbock this past weekend. Tyler Shough played at a high level for the Red Raiders, and despite three interceptions and four sacks from the Oregon defense, our Ducks just couldn’t stay on the same page long enough to have that same offensive efficiency we saw in week one. However, there were ... Ducks Football: 4 Things to Watch for Against Hawaii FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program had quite the scare in Lubbock this past weekend. Tyler Shough played at a high level for the Red Raiders…

Oregon’s defense found itself exposed on numerous occasions Saturday against Texas Tech, but what was clear is that this defensive front just oozes with potential. Mr. FishDuck pulled himself for a bit from the great sports site Overtime Heroics to agree with me on what we saw in Lubbock. Perhaps the most noticeable change over last year was Oregon’s pass ... Oregon's Defensive Front Shows Its Potential Against Texas Tech FISHDUCK.COM Oregon's defense found itself exposed on numerous occasions Saturday against Texas Tech, but what was clear is that this defensive...

Throughout the off-season, we’ve studied several plays from Coach Will Stein’s offense and made assumptions about options on a few of them. Now, we have confirmation of one of those assumptions. A few months ago, we took a look at Coach Stein’s Split Zone Triple Option and talked about the possibility of the wheel route being a fourth option on ... The Fourth Option in Will Stein's Split Zone RPO FISHDUCK.COM Throughout the off-season, we've studied several plays from Coach Will Stein's offense and made assumptions about options on a few of them...

That game was… strange. Oregon looked fantastic in the first quarter, going up 15-7 after stalling out on their first drive. Then they didn’t really do anything of note in the second quarter until they put up a field goal with less than one minute remaining following a fumble by Tyler Shough. That’s when the game changed. Texas Tech tried to ... Ducks Disrupt in Lubbock: Penalties and Interceptions FISHDUCK.COM Oregon beat Texas Tech on Saturday night, but did the victory raise more concerns than it solved?

It happens every year; the massive over-reaction early in a game, and yet things turn out fine later. When Portland State drove easily to a touchdown in the first quarter to quickly answer Oregon’s score–the classic over-the-top reactions in the Our Beloved Ducks forum surfaced immediately. “Tuioti and Lupoi both need to be replaced if we want our D to ... No Sacks! No Defense! No Problem for Oregon FISHDUCK.COM It happens every year; the massive over-reaction early in a game, and yet things turn out fine later. When Portland State drove easily to a...

Oregon’s starting lineup on defense was beyond startling to me, and while other media have casually passed it off–I am not, as I think it tells us more about head coach Dan Lanning, and how he plans to utilize starters and substitutions. It raises a ton of questions, and yet is also somewhat comforting. Bottom line is that I’ve never ... New Secrets: Lanning's Stunning Substitutions FISHDUCK.COM Oregon's starting lineup on defense was beyond startling to me, and while other media have casually passed it off–I am not, as I think it tells...

Whew, this game’s going to be a scorcher, and not just on the thermostat. Luckily, the Ducks are blazing hot after their 81-point victory over the Portland State Vikings, and now, they get the opportunity to take their talents on the road to Lubbock, Texas. While it might not look like a game we should have circled on the calendar, ... Oregon Ducks Football: 3 Keys to Beating Texas Tech FISHDUCK.COM Whew, this game's going to be a scorcher, and not just on the thermostat. Luckily, the Ducks are blazing hot after their 81-point victory over the...

By now we have all seen pictures of the Bo-Dacious billboards in New York and Dallas in what is an official but unofficial Bo Nix for Heisman campaign. It’s only unofficial in that the Heisman is not printed on any of the material, but we all know better. But there is another player who is just as worthy of a ... Does Oregon Have Two Players Running for Heisman? FISHDUCK.COM By now we have all seen pictures of the Bo-Dacious billboards in New York and Dallas in what is an official but unofficial Bo Nix for Heisman...

Last season Oregon was 4-1 on the road and their lone road loss was their season finale facing rival Oregon State. However, OSU was the only legit team they faced on the road with the four wins facing teams that all ended the season under .500 in Pac 12 play. This season while the Ducks are hosting USC... Oregon Faces Big Road Test in the Lone Star State FISHDUCK.COM Last season Oregon was 4-1 on the road and their lone road loss was their season finale facing rival Oregon State. However, OSU was the only legit team they…

Of all the stats this weekend, the most impressive was The Duck’s 546 push-ups during No. 15 Oregon’s 81-7 beatdown of Portland State on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Seriously impressive. Mascots aside, the Oregon Ducks’ Week 1 showing was everything fans were hoping for and a little bit more. Scratch that — a whole lot more. In their ... Five Takeaways From Oregon's Week 1 Drubbing of Portland State FISHDUCK.COM Of all the stats this weekend, the most impressive was The Duck's 546 push-ups during No. 15 Oregon's 81-7 beatdown of Portland State on...

In Autzen Stadium there is a jumbotron that shows highlights, stats, hype videos, and several other pieces of information. One thing that the jumbotron displays is the pushup count for the Duck. For those who are uninitiated, the University of Oregon mascot does pushups equivalent to the teams total score whenever the Ducks score. On Saturday against Portland State, the ... Ducks Push PSU Around While Duck Pushes the Ground FISHDUCK.COM Ducks dominate Vikings to start playoff-hopeful 2023 campaign. Just how many pushups did the Duck do?

Holy Smokes! How things can so quickly change. I take a few months off from contributing to FishDuck.com and the next thing I know the Pac-12 falls to pieces. Clearly, my absence had something to do with it (wink, wink). I mean, I figured there would be some repercussions to the state of college football without my wisdom and guidance ... The Season Starts as the Pac-12 Ends FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com is back and as salty as ever as Oregon starts its final season in the Pac-12.

How much are your predictions based on your gut feel versus the facts? I like to look at the factual stats and makeup of a team when making my predictions, but ultimately–when I pull the trigger–it is from my gut. Last year I never did make a prediction because I just did not have a feel for what to expect. ... Famous Fearless FishDuck Forecast for 2023 Ducks FISHDUCK.COM How much are your predictions based on your gut feel versus the facts? I like to look at the factual stats and makeup of a team when making my...

2023 is it, if you didn’t hear. It’s time for the Super League of college football to begin. Oregon’s officially headed to the Big Ten in 2024, and this may be the end of the PAC-12 altogether. With that said, Oregon’s in for a huge year to take the PAC-12 Championship in the last season it may exist at all. ... Oregon Ducks Football: The Season for ALL the Marbles FISHDUCK.COM 2023 is it, if you didn't hear. It's time for the Super League of college football to begin. Oregon's officially headed to the Big Ten in 2024, and this...