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While it is always a great sense of pride when an Oregon Duck is selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, especially in the Top 10 (Kayvon Thibodeaux was picked 5th overall by the New York Giants), it is of even greater frustration that no other Ducks were selected. I went to the Paul McCartney concert here in Spokane ... Oregon Ducks, Pac-12 Flop in the Draft FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com takes a look at the Oregon Ducks and Pac-12 Conference falling flat in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Good update Jordan! Former Oregon Lineman's Injury a Failure of Leadership FISHDUCK.COM It's hard to see former Oregon Ducks football players and coaches seated in a courtroom. There is a stark difference between the electric greens and yellows of...

Doesn't Oregon football feel fun again for the fans and the players? Fun Matters More than Ever for Oregon Football FISHDUCK.COM The biggest thing that keeps getting repeated during spring practice is that the team is having fun again. Mario Cristobal was and still is all about the...

The play is a wonderful indicator of the future, as it is a throwback to what scored TONS of points in the past, but it has been enhanced! Coach Kenny Dillingham's New GTE Sweep Read FISHDUCK.COM The 2022 Oregon Spring Game was a fun unveiling of Dan Lanning's Ducks, it also gave us a glimpse into a few parts of the Kenny Dillingham offense.

An interesting Spring Game, with some items to ponder... Critical Analysis: Oregon Spring Game Hits and Misses FISHDUCK.COM Like most observers of the Oregon Spring Game, I was pleased overall with the beginning of the Dan Lanning era. The discussion on our forum covered most of the...

On "Duck-Day" we need to have a little fun, and learn about a new growing sports power at Oregon... "The Enemy of My Enemy" STILL Needs to be Thrashed FISHDUCK.COM The Ducks of Oregon and the Cougars of Washington State have one massive commonality…a shared Husky Hatred known by no other schools. While that does bind us...

Give me your take...what do you want to see in the Oregon Spring Game? What Do YOU Want to See From the Oregon Spring Game? FISHDUCK.COM Oregon Head Dan Lanning has the Duck fanbase energized the most in four years going into the Spring Football game, and it made me ponder about my expectations...

Will Rob Mullens' gamble pay off for Oregon fans? BOOM or BUST? How Lanning Can Silence the Doubters FISHDUCK.COM Dan Lanning was a risky hire. The 36-year-old former defensive coordinator has no head coaching experience, and frankly, he has little experience as a...

Jay Butterfield making a move? Could Ty Thompson be the No. 3 Quarterback? FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com wonders aloud who will be the backup quarterback for the 2022 Oregon Ducks.

Interesting to ponder your "concern" level regarding USC? Should Oregon Football Fear USC? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM This has been a turbulent offseason to say the least for Oregon. On top of the Mario Cristobal fiasco and a ton of talent jumping ship, there'

Got to have a little fun, a little dreaming, yet there is evidence to show something extraordinary in the making... Does Oregon Have a New "Saban" in Dan Lanning? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM I know, the title above shouts "tap-the-brakes," yet Duck fans would admit they like what they see about Coach Dan Lanning, but we also know this is clearly a...

Good article by FishDuck's David Marsh! Culture Cannot Be Just a Buzzword | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM In the age of NIL, culture must be more than a buzzword. Coaches love to throw around the term "culture" all the time, and each coach wants to claim his unique...

The news of the nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle recruit Josh Conerly Jr. choosing the Oregon Ducks over the USC Trojans and Washington Huskies shook the college football world to its core and send shockwaves throughout the social media stratosphere (If you are currently living under a rock and haven’t heard the news, check out Mr. FishDuck’s write-up). No doubt, Conerly’s ... Conerly Decision Boosts Ducks Cachet with Elite RB | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The news of the nation's No. 1 offensive tackle recruit Josh Conerly Jr. choosing the Oregon Ducks over the USC Trojans and Washington Huskies shook the college...

I thought many of you would want to see what the Huskies are writing... 5-Star Conerly Choosing Oregon Makes Huskies Hurl | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM While Oregon fans have had plenty of reasons to celebrate their advantage in the rivalry versus Washington, the most recent choice of 5-Star Josh Conerly Jr.

I thought that since many of you do not have the subscription availability to these sites--you would enjoy it as I did! Trojan Tantrums to Conerly Decision Announce Dan Lanning on the... FISHDUCK.COM A dilemma for many of us diehard fans of Our Beloved Ducks, is that progressing further into "Greybeard-age" does not always mean we become more noble human...

The biggest myth in college football is that teams in the Southeast — specifically the SEC — are successful because “it just means more” to them. Fans residing in this part of the country love to boast about how dedicated their programs and fanbases are to football excellence, and they believe that dedication drives their success. New Oregon offensive coordinator ... Does Oregon Need to Have An SEC Mindset? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The biggest myth in college football is that teams in the Southeast — specifically the SEC — are successful because "it just means more" to them.

A recent John Canzano article noted the intelligent move by Dan Lanning to have Ty Thompson take the first-team reps in the first spring practice open to the press. My summation of Canzano’s post goes like this: Thompson is a risk to enter the transfer portal while Bo Nix is not, so, with the job up for grabs, might as ... The Transfer Portal: Embrace It or Drive Yourself Mad | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com advises embracing the new transfer portal rules in college football or risk driving yourself crazy.

By now, you have read at least 100 times in the forum attached to this site, the OBD Forum, that Oregon and college football has a most dire future. Actually, I think it is much higher than that since we’ve had over 10,000 posts since the first of the year, and it feels like it has been much more than ... Too Much Negative: The End is NOT Near for Oregon Football | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM By now, you have read at least 100 times in the forum attached to this site, the OBD Forum, that Oregon and college football has a most dire future. Actually... I would highly suggest all forum members read this article to be informed of a major change taking place here that begins today.

I’m the guy who, upon learning that Texas A&M was paying offensive lineman $50,000 each for NIL said: “That’s it, I’m through with college football.” You see, I don’t watch much NFL, (Justin Herbert excepted), because I think many of the players are not in great physical condition and that they take plays off. I stayed away from FishDuck.com for ... It's Spring...and Why I'm Excited for the Oregon Spring Game! |... FISHDUCK.COM m the guy who, upon learning that Texas A&M was paying offensive lineman $50,000 each for NIL said: "That's it, I'm through with college football." You see...

The Spring Game is just a glorified scrimmage. It’s something all fans know, but we still get excited about the prospect of seeing new Oregon players show off their potential. It also gives fans something to talk about after a long and uneventful February. National Signing day is over, which is even less eventful now with the early signing period ... It's Time for a Real Spring Game | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The Spring Game is just a glorified scrimmage. It's something all fans know, but we still get excited about the prospect of seeing new Oregon players show off...

The world of football is in a position unlike anything we’ve seen before. Players have grown with star power over their respective team’s coaching staffs and management to an unprecedented point, and the fallout is beginning to culminate with both coaches and players. Even middling talent has begun a movement to jump ship with higher and higher volume, leaving their ... The Temporary Nature of 2022 College Football | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The world of football is in a position unlike anything we've seen before. Players have grown with star power over their respective team'

When you have been managing a couple Oregon football sites for a decade with hundreds of contacts among all the readers, writers, photographers, editors and volunteers that have helped the sites–you pick up some pretty tasty tidbits of information on occasion. A Duck-Buddy of many years called me the other day to tell of his own interview with a current ... Lanning Love: "Football is Fun Again!" | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM When you have been managing a couple Oregon football sites for a decade with hundreds of contacts among all the readers, writers, photographers... Are YOU sold on Coach Lanning yet?

From being the sixth overall selection in the 2020 NFL Drafts to being the No. 56 NFL player ranking, Justin Herbert has become the headline for the fans. Within a short time period of two years, Herbert rose to such fame that the majority of the NFL players could only dream of. For a guaranteed $26.6 million, Justin Herbert signed ... Read the full article here...

While tradition, pageantry and gameday atmosphere are all part of what makes college football, it’s the superstar players that sell tickets. For the fans who tune in on Saturdays to see the headliners, the 2022 season certainly won’t disappoint. The country is full of premier players this season. Bryce Young will begin his Heisman defense tour, but CJ Stroud and ... Read the full article here...

The good news for the Oregon basketball program is that after the Ducks’ two previous trips to the NIT under Dana Altman, they bounced back the following season the reach the Sweet 16. The bad news for the Ducks is that the 2021-22 basketball season was full of disappointment. As mentioned in yesterday’s FishDuck posting, Altman was frustrated that he ... Read the full article here...