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Seventeen days before early signing day and Oregon appears to be in a fantastic spot on the recruiting front. Currently sitting at second in the Big-Ten, how is the Ducks current class preparing them for the move to their new conference? Class Strengths Perhaps the most important position for Oregon to improve at, defensive back, sees the team with several ... Big-Ten Bound Ducks Hot on the Recruiting Trail FISHDUCK.COM Seventeen days before early signing day and Oregon appears to be in a fantastic spot on the recruiting front. Currently sitting at second in...

It was all on the line for Oregon on Friday night in Las Vegas, and they blew it. Not showing up for the first quarter was a pretty bad start. Being down 20-3 was never going to lead to an easy win ... Heartbreak for the Ducks in Vegas FISHDUCK.COM It was all on the line for Oregon on Friday night in Las Vegas, and they blew it. Not showing up for the first quarter was a pretty bad start. Being...

We all remember some of the scenes of Washington quarterback Michael Penix appearing to be hurt in the latter stages of the game with Oregon, and we’ve heard the murmurs about his performance last week in the Apple Cup. We all assume that he will be ready, but ... Which Michael Penix Will Oregon Face Tonight? FISHDUCK.COM We all remember some of the scenes of Washington quarterback Michael Penix appearing to be hurt in the latter stages of the game with Oregon, and we'

In the consideration of whether Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels should be awarded the Heisman trophy, I could not resist applying my professional experience as an appellate attorney to just what the voters should evaluate. Mainly, do they look simply to a candidate’s personal football skills, or do they also consider the candidate’s impact on the team. In the circumstance ... Why Bo Nix Wins the Heisman Over Jayden Daniels FISHDUCK.COM In the consideration of whether Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels should be awarded the Heisman trophy, I could not resist applying my professional...

Going into the Championship game how confident are you? Oregon Ducks Football: Huskies Being Underestimated? FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team has been on a historic run to the PAC-12 Championship in 2023, as Oregon stands primed and ready for a...

The Pac-12 started this season with a whopping six teams ranked in the AP poll, and peaked at Week 4 with eight. This didn’t last, as Week 4 was the beginning of conference play, and though the Pac-12 may not be the best conference, it surely is the most competitive from top to bottom. The football season is long and ... Has Pac-12 Cannibalism Struck Again? FISHDUCK.COM The Pac-12 started this season with a whopping six teams ranked in the AP poll, and peaked at Week 4 with eight. This didn't last, as Week 4...

Down the stretch this season, Oregon’s offense has been on an absolute tear. Heisman hopeful Bo Nix has put up ridiculous numbers. Perhaps the most telling is his 78-percent completion rate, which is the best in college football history. However, Oregon does have a strange problem in the red zone — and it isn’t the kicking game. When the Ducks ... Oregon's Strange Red Zone Problem FISHDUCK.COM Down the stretch this season, Oregon's offense has been on an absolute tear. Heisman hopeful Bo Nix has put up ridiculous numbers. Perhaps...

What do you think about these stats? Looking at the Crazy and Rare of Oregon's 2023 Season FISHDUCK.COM How many times have you shook your head at all the rare occurrences and statistics of this heady 2023 football season for Oregon? It is occurring...

It feels nice, doesn’t it? Certainty, that is. The Ducks throttled the Beavers on Friday night, with no Pac 12 after dark vibes to speak of. They took care of business like they should, and now every Oregon fan gets to calmly enjoy the final Saturday of the 2023 football season. No worrying about if Arizona will do enough to ... Dan's Ducks Destroy Dam Dwellers FISHDUCK.COM It feels nice, doesn't it? Certainty, that is. The Ducks throttled the Beavers on Friday night, with no Pac 12 after dark vibes to speak of. They...

It is amazing what a change of scenery has done for Bo Nix—but more than that, what the superior coaching he has received at Oregon has done. The offensive scheme they ran at Auburn did not maximize his talent, and the train wreck that has become Auburn football continues to fly off the tracks. Before the 2022 season, I wrote ... Nix for Heisman, USC Stinks, and the Canning of Kelly FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers this week’s takes in the world of Oregon football.

Bryan Fischer of Fox Sports posted his bowl projections this week, as Washington notably doesn’t crack the College Football Playoff, and our Oregon Ducks football program catapults into a matchup with Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Now, ahead of our rivalry game this Friday against the Oregon State Beavers, these predictions may feel a bit erroneous. Still, it’s a fun ... Will the Oregon Ducks Face Michigan in the Rose Bowl? FISHDUCK.COM Bryan Fischer of Fox Sports posted his bowl projections this week, as Washington notably doesn't crack the College Football Playoff, and...

Football is a hard sport. It takes its toll on players and teams both mentally and physically. This season, we have seen Colorado and USC crumble as their seasons have gone on. Their morale was sucked out of them from devastating losses. But Oregon bounced back from their one loss in triumphant fashion, and that is a testament to the ... Lanning's Culture Is Paying Dividends in November FISHDUCK.COM Football is a hard sport. It takes its toll on players and teams both mentally and physically. This season, we have seen Colorado and USC...

I am sick of the pretentious articles by John Canzano and other writers who portray the Beavers as the aggrieved party in the Pac-12 dissolution, painting them as noble heroes fighting a righteous battle as the little guy against the Genghis horde of ten other Pac-12 programs. It is wrong, and it is emblematic of modern day journalism that presents ... Beavers are Over-Valued, Over-Paid, Ungrateful and Unaccountable FISHDUCK.COM I am sick of the pretentious articles by John Canzano and other writers who portray the Beavers as the aggrieved party in the Pac-12...

Arizona State has the nations most deviously designed stadium. It is no joke, the stadium is designed so that during afternoon games the away crowd will have the sun in their eyes for the duration of the game. To be honest, I have no idea if the choice to have the sun set into the eyes of the away fans ... Questions Raised After Ducks Win in the Desert FISHDUCK.COM Arizona State has the nations most deviously designed stadium. It is no joke, the stadium is designed so that during afternoon games the...

You remember. While our Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin was sweet–we should have been in the Playoff that year. We lost 31-28 to a 5-5 (at that time) Arizona State team…in a game that should not have happened. Stuff like that occurred with the prior coach, and even if the opponent has great players... Will ASU Destroy Oregon's Playoff Hopes AGAIN? FISHDUCK.COM You remember. While our Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin was sweet–we should have been in the Playoff that year. We lost 31-28 to a 5-5 (at...

I know…the title is crazy talk. But is it really? Let’s take a look at the big picture, while acknowledging that the full canvas of this season is incomplete before final judgments are made of Oregon’s offensive coordinator Will Stein. Being student of the glory offensive era for Oregon, (2010-2015) has made me look at this year with a different ... Is Will Stein Better Than OCs Chip, Helfrich & Frost? FISHDUCK.COM I know…the title is crazy talk. But is it really? Let's take a look at the big picture, while acknowledging that the full canvas of this...

Recently there has been a lot of chatter about the best one loss team in college football. It is a fair question, since the season is winding down and there are a massive pile of teams vying for only a few playoff spots. So what does Oregon need to do in order to set themselves apart from the crowd? Well, ... College Football Playoff: How Can Oregon Make It? FISHDUCK.COM Recently there has been a lot of chatter about the best one loss team in college football. It is a fair question, since the season is winding down and...

Boy, how dominant has our Oregon Ducks football program looked over the past few weeks? If you missed Our Beloved Ducks’ stellar performance against the USC Trojans this weekend, it was about what you’d expect (and more) for Oregon. The energy was electric, and our offense went up and down the field routinely through the run and passing game, which both thrived ... Read More Source Read the full article here...

It has been absolutely delightful as Duck fans to watch USC’s problems, not only this year but over more than a decade at this point. For the record, Oregon fans are not jealous of what USC has or had, because we are on our own journey. We simply take great pleasure in watching USC’s downfall and struggles. And perhaps our ... Lincoln Riley is a Perfect Fit for USC and That's Their Problem FISHDUCK.COM It has been absolutely delightful as Duck fans to watch USC's problems, not only this year but over more than a decade at this point. For the record…

As I write this article, according to ESPN, the Oregon Ducks sit as the number two passing offense in the nation as it relates to yards per game, at 339. A lot of that has to do with the shear amount of talent on offense, including a quarterback in Bo Nix who has seen just everything a defense can throw ... The Oregon Offense: The Hoss Concept FISHDUCK.COM As I write this article, according to ESPN, the Oregon Ducks sit as the number two passing offense in the nation as it relates to yards per...

Let’s remove the questionable penalties from the equation, talking about them at this point isn’t useful, and I am tired after this game ended after midnight on Arizona time. Mr. FishDuck took some time away from his fun at Ohio sportsbooks to agree with me about how this game transpired. The drop-off from the first two cornerbacks to the second ... Ducks Top Trojans On Sloppy Saturday FISHDUCK.COM Let's remove the questionable penalties from the equation, talking about them at this point isn't useful, and I am tired after this game ended...

USC has a very good offense, and they have needed it, as their defense as been nonexistent this year. With Caleb Williams and receivers like Brenden Rice, Tahj Washington, Mario Williams and Zachariah Branch, it’s easy to see why USC has one of the most feared passing attacks in the country. Mr. FishDuck some time away from his fun on ... To Slow USC's Offense, Oregon Must Stop the Run FISHDUCK.COM USC has a very good offense, and they have needed it, as their defense as been nonexistent this year. With Caleb Williams and receivers like...

The Oregon Ducks offense is an absolute machine this season. According to ESPN, the unit is averaging 540 yards per game and 47.4 points per game. Those are averages that Oregon hasn’t hit since 2014 and 2012 respectively. Coach Will Stein has done a tremendous job taking over the Ducks offense and he has added wrinkles that have helped elevate ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: Touch Pass Sweep FISHDUCK.COM The Oregon Ducks offense is an absolute machine this season. According to ESPN, the unit is averaging 540 yards per game and 47.4...

For the second consecutive season under second-year head coach Dan Lanning, the Ducks are 8-1 with their only loss coming against a Top-5 team. Last year, the Ducks sputtered to finish 1-2 with losses to bitter rivals Washington and Oregon State, while pulling out a gutsy win against Utah with an obviously injured Bo Nix. This begs the question, how ... The Deja Vu Ducks are Once Again Perched at 8-1 FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com wonders how this year’s Oregon team will finish with three games left on the regular season schedule.

Our Oregon Ducks football team has been surrounded by an embarrassment of superstars all over the offense in 2023. While the defense has more than done its part to become one of the most stifling groups in the conference, the offense cannot be stopped after averaging just over 48.1 points per game (ppg) over the first 10 weeks. Even while sitting ... Oregon Ducks Football: How GREAT Has Troy Franklin Been? FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team has been surrounded by an embarrassment of superstars all over the offense in 2023. While the defense...