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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...

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...