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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...

College football is officially back. Week 0 was just an appetizer for the five-course meal that is coming this Saturday, as we finally have our first full slate of games after another endless offseason. This season is an important one for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks. As they say goodbye to the Pac-12 and look to head to greener ... Three BOLD Predictions for Oregon Football in 2023 FISHDUCK.COM College football is officially back. Week 0 was just an appetizer for the five-course meal that is coming this Saturday, as we finally have our first...

One way that offenses can be efficient at a high rate is to consistently move the chains in short-yardage situations, and that is no different in Coach Will Stein’s system. One of his favorite plays to keep the chains moving, while commanding the UTSA Roadrunners offense, was the Empty Diamond QB Draw RPO — another play Duck faithful can expect ... Will Stein's Oregon Offense: Empty Diamond QB Draw RPO FISHDUCK.COM One way that offenses can be efficient at a high rate is to consistently move the chains in short-yardage situations, and that is no different in...

Last year I wrote an article about the Coming College Football Schism where there will be two conferences that are composed of the haves and the remaining conferences’ have-nots. That is already happening; it resulted in the Big 12 becoming a second-rate power with the loss of Texas and Oklahoma, which in turn caused the Big 12 to become a ... You The ACC Is Next on the Chopping Block for Conference Realignment FISHDUCK.COM Last year I wrote an article about the Coming College Football Schism where there will be two conferences that are composed of the haves...

Everything in life changes, and my beloved “Famous FishDuck ManCave” is soon to be gone, as I am selling my house after 32 years in it. So much of my joy and fun as an Oregon fan was lived in that room that you see below in a video, and so many articles were written for FishDuck in that room ... See the "Famous FishDuck ManCave" Before it's Gone... FISHDUCK.COM Everything in life changes, and my beloved "Famous FishDuck ManCave" is soon to be gone, as I am selling my house after 32 years in it. So...

Some people take action, stay ahead of trends and live on the bleeding edge of change. And others simply like to watch the world burn. And so here we are with the Pac 4, the smoldering ruins of a storied 108-year-old conference, decimated by inflated egos, overconfidence and incompetence under the failed leadership of former and current commissioners Larry Scott ... Conference of Clunkers: Legacy of Larry Scott, George Kliavkoff FISHDUCK.COM Some people take action, stay ahead of trends and live on the bleeding edge of change. And others simply like to watch the world burn. And...

Coach Dan Lanning brought some Georgia blitzes with him to Oregon, and Duck fans are going to see more of them in action this next season. Because the 4-2-5 MINT defense that Lanning likes to run was in a transitional stage between aligning the right talent with the assignments in 2022, the need for applying pressure without leaving the secondary ... From Georgia: Watch Dan Lanning's 'Simulated Pressures' FISHDUCK.COM Coach Dan Lanning brought some Georgia blitzes with him to Oregon, and Duck fans are going to see more of them in action this next season...

FOX and Disney/ESPN control virtually all of college sports. The Pac-12 has failed to make a deal with either of these. As a result, the conference has disintegrated over the last few days. This has caused an unprecedented and seismic shift in the college football landscape. Mr. FishDuck set aside his study of NFL odds, and his NFL... How Fox and ESPN Dismantled the Pac-12 FISHDUCK.COM FOX and Disney/ESPN control virtually all of college sports. The Pac-12 has failed to make a deal with either of these. As a result…

We are back in the midst of conference realignment with Colorado bolting for a home in the Big-12 and everyone is waiting for the next domino to fall. Will it be Oregon to the B1G or the Big 12, or does Oregon stay in the Pac-whatever? It honestly doesn’t matter; Oregon is going to be fine. How could I possibly ... It's Time to Take a Deep Breath - Oregon is Going to Be Fine FISHDUCK.COM We are back in the midst of conference realignment with Colorado bolting for a home in the Big-12 and everyone is waiting for the next...

This season, as it did throughout 2022, the Oregon Ducks offense will look to have an extremely efficient rushing attack and a complimentary passing game. One way in which Coach Will Stein’s unit will accomplish this goal is through the use of play-action, and in this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the Play-Action Shallow-Cross. We’ve touched ... Will Stein's Oregon Offense: Play-Action Shallow-Cross FISHDUCK.COM This season, as it did throughout 2022, the Oregon Ducks offense will look to have an extremely efficient rushing attack and a complimentary passing game.