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In Bo Nix’s last season as a part of the Oregon Ducks football program, he has one more shot at the Heisman Trophy. With Oregon’s recruiting momentum and stellar offseason, this will likely be his best shot of any season previously to turn the corner, solidify his draft stock for the NFL in 2024, and earn college’s biggest individual award in the ... Oregon Ducks Football: Nix's Shot at the Heisman FISHDUCK.COM In Bo Nix's last season as a part of the Oregon Ducks football program, he has one more shot at the Heisman Trophy. With Oregon’s recruiting...

Hell hath no fury like an underappreciated future Hall of Fame coach. The recent venting from Oregon men’s basketball coach Dana Altman following the Ducks’ 61-58 loss to Wisconsin in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament. Altman was not happy. But his frustration was targeted at a lackluster Oregon crowd, not his team’s performance. Sure, Ducks fans were likely .. Are the Oregon Ducks in danger of losing Dana Altman? FISHDUCK.COM Hell hath no fury like an underappreciated future Hall of Fame coach. The recent venting from Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman...

When Oregon fans look back, we often forget just how close we were to the CFB Playoff... Oregon's College Football Playoff: The One That Got Away FISHDUCK.COM A tradition after a round of golf is to look at the scorecard and talk yourself down to par. "If I hadn't hit my approach shot short and if only I had hit the…

We are firmly back in the off-season, and conference realignment talk is back in full force. There has been talk of Oregon and Washington getting a chance to make the jump to the B1G after April 17th (basically when a new commissioner is in place). Most Oregon fans seem to have mixed emotions about a potential switch to the B1G. ... Why the Pac-12's Survival is in Everyone's Interest FISHDUCK.COM We are firmly back in the off-season, and conference realignment talk is back in full force. There has been talk of Oregon and Washington...

Though Coach Will Stein’s scheme is chalk-full of Spread Offense elements, it should not be lost that it is also built around key Pro-Style components... The Oregon Ducks Offense: Will Stein's Heavy Veer FISHDUCK.COM Though Coach Will Stein's scheme is chalk-full of Spread Offense elements, it should not be lost that it is also built around key Pro-Style...

After two sub-par seasons, Oregon basketball should be heading into next season with some momentum. I was down on the Ducks after three starters were declared out for the NIT. It was a solid “what’s the point?” type of feeling. But, after two wins it is clear that the NIT has given an opportunity for others to shine and gain ... Time For Oregon's NIL Collective to Toss Up Alley-oops of Cash FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com is hoping that the Oregon NIL Collective know as “Divison Street” will step up for the basketball team.

Oregon fans will know soon what the new Pac-12 media deal is, over the anticipated five or six year period. So much has happened in the last nine months, and I am sure that you have been whipped around in your emotions as I have. Have you softened your position about moving to the Big-10? (B1G) I was having fun ... Oregon and the Pac-12 in a Six-Year Trial? FISHDUCK.COM Oregon fans will know soon what the new Pac-12 media deal is, over the anticipated five or six year period. So much has happened in the last nine...

Christian Gonzalez made a career-defining decision to join the Oregon Ducks football program. Fortunately for him, that choice was the right one. After just one season under Dan Lanning, Gonzalez went from a lesser-known, potentially late-round guy in the NFL to a bonified starter that’s almost a guaranteed first-rounder. Now, our Ducks look ahead to the draft where Gonzalez aims to become ... Oregon Ducks Football: Christian Gonzalez Must Go Top-10 in the... FISHDUCK.COM Christian Gonzalez made a career-defining decision to join the Oregon Ducks football program. Fortunately for him, that choice was...

When people talk about Oregon Ducks football, very seldom is the defense mentioned. And if it is, it’s not in a positive way. For as much as Oregon’s offense exploded in Dan Lanning’s inaugural season with the Ducks, its defense failed to deliver far too often, ultimately costing the Ducks a shot at the conference title and a potential Playoff ... Lanning Can't Accept Defensive Mediocrity in 2023 FISHDUCK.COM When people talk about Oregon Ducks football, very seldom is the defense mentioned. And if it is, it's not in a positive way. For as much as Oregon'

There is a strange rule in College Football where a first-year head coach with a program has the ability to remove players from the football team, and the team will regain that scholarship right away. This rule has been used in recent years to help transform teams. In the case of Lincoln Riley and USC, we saw him cut enough ... This First-Year Coaching Rule Should Be Made Permanent FISHDUCK.COM There is a strange rule in College Football where a first-year head coach with a program has the ability to remove players from the football team…

Throughout the off-season, we’ve taken a look at a handful of run/RPO plays that newly appointed offensive coordinator Will Stein could implement with the Oregon Ducks. Here we’re going to take a look at the drop back passing game. Coach Stein likes to utilize dual concepts in the same play; one to attack man coverage and the other to attack ... The Will Stein Oregon Offense: Double Slants/Spot Concept FISHDUCK.COM Throughout the off-season, we've taken a look at a handful of run/RPO plays that newly appointed offensive coordinator Will Stein could...

There are a lot of hot rumors circulating around the Pac-12’s forthcoming media rights deal. Most of them are on the bad side. People are losing their sanity over the length of the negotiations because the assumption is that the longer they go, the worse things are. And, while that could be true, it certainly does not mean that it ... Pac-12 Football: In George We Trust FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com discusses how the future of the Pac-12 (or lack there of) is riding on the shoulders of Pac-12 commissioner...

The title looks like classic hype to promote a blah-blah article, or serves as typical web click-bait. Yet those of you who have watched my videos and read my (Over 600) articles created over the last 11 years know I back up extraordinary claims with proof, or a logical rationale that makes sense... Will Stein: Oregon's New OC and Miracle-Maker? FISHDUCK.COM The title looks like classic hype to promote a blah-blah article, or serves as typical web click-bait. Yet those of you who have watched my...

Our Oregon Ducks football team’s ability to finish games was brought into question heavily after this past season. Now that the 2022-2023 season is behind us, I think it’s time we start looking to the year ahead, and what this team can do differently to be more successful in the fourth quarter of games through 2023. Hopefully, these changes will ... Oregon Ducks Football: 4 Ways Lanning's Ducks Can Finish Games... FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team's ability to finish games was brought into question...

The No. 24 Oregon Ducks softball team unleashed a scoring downpour this weekend in sunny San Diego, racking up 42 runs in a five-game sweep at the 32nd Cartier/Campbell Classic at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Ducks (8-2) closed out back-to-back doubleheader wins on Friday and Saturday with a 12-5 rout of UC Riverside on Sunday morning to give Oregon its ... Oregon softball wins five straight at Cartier/Campbell Classic FISHDUCK.COM The No. 24 Oregon Ducks softball team unleashed a scoring downpour this weekend in sunny San Diego, racking up 42 runs in a...

Why RBBC (running back by committee - the bane of all fantasy football players) is a bad idea for the Ducks. It's Time to Feed the Beast - Get Bucky Irving the Ball FISHDUCK.COM Oregon had a strong one-two punch this last year in its two main running backs, Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington. Both had their moments and regularly…

Since the hiring of Coach Will Stein as the new Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator, it has been pretty well established that he has built a large portion of his offense around RPO concepts. And we’ve kind of taken a basic surface-level look at a couple of different RPOs. Now let’s go just a little bit deeper... The Oregon Ducks Stein Offense: 2x2 Spread Inside Zone RPO FISHDUCK.COM Since the hiring of Coach Will Stein as the new Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator, it has been pretty well established that he has built a large...

Hey Duck fans, are you ready for changes that may be coming? Oregon Fans Should Brace for Lanning's Mudslinging Strategy FISHDUCK.COM All the changes to college football with the portal, NIL, conference realignment and media rights have created discussions we never dreamed of...

Darren Perkins, FishDuck writer, discusses the path of a preferred walk on and options the Transfer Portal works for some athletes. The Transfer Portal Makes Dreams Come True FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com sees the transfer portal as a way for less heralded recruits to live out their dreams.

Sure, the schools themselves will get a lot more money - but what's the impact on the players? Trojan, Bruin Players Will Regret the Move to the Big-10 FISHDUCK.COM It is my contention that the players in all sports at the LA schools have not truly thought through the movement to the B1G. Note I stated it is the actual...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has had some all-time great scorers in the past. Now, with offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham out, we can expect the offense to look a bit different in 2023 with a new touchdown king potentially taking the throne. Of course, this excludes passing touchdowns, but does not exclude quarterbacks. Bo Nix was in fact the touchdown leader in 2022 ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

How a change in OCs will still maintain continuity... Oregon's Offense Will Pick Up Where It Left Off FISHDUCK.COM Kenny Dillingham did wonders for the Oregon offense in 2022. He helped resurrect Bo Nix's career by developing him into a top-10 quarterback...

We haven’t seen an official announcement or media introduction yet, but it appears that Dan Lanning has hired Chris Hampton to replace Matt Powledge, who left to become the DC at Baylor. Hampton’s twitter bio states that he is Oregon’s Co-Defensive Coordinator and Safeties coach, and there are tweets that show he is out on the recruiting trail, which is ... Building Lanning's Defense: Who's Calling the Shots? FISHDUCK.COM We haven't seen an official announcement or media introduction yet, but it appears that Dan Lanning has hired Chris Hampton to replace...

A huge part of Coach Will Stein’s offense with the UTSA Roadrunners was the RPO. Every team in college football runs them to some degree, but Coach Stein’s system is built around them. Though the Oregon Ducks offense will largely stay the same as this past season, fans can expect to see an uptick in the use of RPOs. Coach ... The Will Stein Oregon Offense: Split Zone Triple Option FISHDUCK.COM A huge part of Coach Will Stein's offense with the UTSA Roadrunners was the RPO. Every team in college football runs them to some degree, but...

The 2022 season might be over, but college football is undoubtedly a 24/7/365 institution. Here we are in mid-January and all kinds of interesting stuff is happing. Let us jump to it. Ducks Hire New Defensive Coach The offense certainly was not in short supply this past season for the Ducks. But, the defense, while talented, did not always play ... Oregon Football News and Happenings FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com brings some news and opinion your way on the Oregon Ducks.