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After a series of bizarro non-conference games, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks opened their Big Ten schedule with a 34-13 road victory over the UCLA Bruins in a midnight clash at the Rose Bowl. The Ducks improved to 4-0 for the second-straight season, gaining some traction in the AP rankings after backsliding due to underwhelming victories. Since sleepwalking past Idaho ... Oregon Still Undefeated, So Why Are Some Ducks Fans Unhappy? |... FISHDUCK.COM After a series of bizarro non-conference games, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks opened their Big Ten schedule with a 34-13 road victory over the...

Alright, this game went about as expected — but there’s a lot to work on, too. Aside from a handful of plays, Oregon had the Bruins on their heels from the snap, and Dillon Gabriel led a nearly-unstoppable offensive attack. There also were avoidable mistakes, and sloppy penalties that put the Ducks in some bad spots. Here are some observations ... Oregon Ducks Football: UCLA Takeaways | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Alright, this game went about as expected — but there’s a lot to work on, too. Aside from a handful of plays, Oregon had the Bruins on their heels from the snap…

I got jolted from some recent recruiting information, but it is not about the 2025 class that has an incredible Rivals 4.13 average per recruit thus far, with four Rivals 5-Star verbals. It is a rare class that is shaping up, although our national ranking is only No. 12 due to only 15 committed presently. While it is expected to be a ... Elite Recruiting Mountain Too High for Ducks’ Lanning? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM I got jolted from some recent recruiting information, but it is not about the 2025 class that has an incredible Rivals 4.13 average per recruit...

The old Pac-12 is dead and gone with its teams scattered across the country. But let’s pretend for a moment the old Pac-12 still exists and take the time to rank them. I pulled Mr. FishDuck from his fun at slot games online because he had some strong opinions about these rankings, so let’s take a look. 12. UCLA (1-2): ... Power Ranking the Old Pac-12 | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The old Pac-12 is dead and gone with its teams scattered across the country. But let’s pretend for a moment the old Pac-12 still exists and take...

In a way, it is sad to see how far UCLA football has fallen in the 2000s. The old Pac-8 and Pac-10 used to be comprised of USC, UCLA, sometimes Washington (I begrudgingly confess), and everyone else. UCLA is the poster child of the old school, classic stadium, traditionally solid program that utterly failed to adapt to the new order ... UCLA Has Seen Better Days | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com gives his weekly thoughts on Oregon Ducks football and the upcoming slate of college football games.

Our Oregon Ducks football program took off offensively. Vertical passing, dominant rushing, and enough weapons to score in a hurry. Dillon Gabriel has firmly found his footing in this offense over the past couple of weeks, with Tez Johnson, Terrance Ferguson, and Traeshon Holden leading the way so far. As the season progresses, you can only expect this group to continue developing & dominating the conference. With ... Oregon Ducks Football: 2024’s Leading Receiver? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program took off offensively. Vertical passing, dominant rushing, and enough weapons to score in a hurry. Dillon...

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks have a bye this week after trouncing in-state rival Oregon State 49-14 last weekend in Corvallis. The Ducks (3-0) hit refresh after two weeks of weird, buggy nail-biters against less talented opponents that effectively deflated the preseason hype balloon. I pulled Mr. FishDuck from his fun at nové online casino to review the unusual position ... Oregon Bye Week, USC Lays Egg at Big House, Wazzu Survives... FISHDUCK.COM The No. 9 Oregon Ducks have a bye this week after trouncing in-state rival Oregon State 49-14 last weekend in Corvallis. The Ducks (3-0) hit...

I know, no Oregon game on today and it leaves us wanting for more of Our Beloved Ducks. Yet this is also a good time for pondering some of the curious substitution patterns we are seeing as well as players who are emerging and declining that even the die-hard Oregon fan would not have anticipated. I took some time from ... Oregon’s Roster Rotation: Have YOU Figured it Out? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM I know, no Oregon game on today and it leaves us wanted for more of Our Beloved Ducks. Yet this is also a good time for pondering some of the...

As a dedicated Oregon Ducks fan, you already know the team inside and out. Let’s dive into some of the more nuanced aspects of betting on Our Beloved Ducks that might give you an edge. Leverage Your Insider Knowledge Your in-depth understanding of the team is a clear advantage. Pay special attention to injuries and suspensions that might not be ... For Duck Fans: An Insider’s Guide to Betting | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM As a dedicated Oregon Ducks fan, you already know the team inside and out. Let’s dive into some of the more nuanced aspects of betting on Our Beloved Ducks that…

Yes, the “Sniffer” is a thing in college football. While we look at who that player is in the Oregon offense, it is also important to recognize the innovations we are seeing from Offensive Coordinator Will Stein. I had to take some time away from my fun at The Division 2 to break down this new addition to Oregon’s rushing ... Oregon’s “Sniffer” Powers Duck Running Game | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Yes, the “Sniffer” is a thing in college football. While we look at who that player is in the Oregon offense, it is also important to recognize the...

A rivalry is a special thing in any sport. They are a mixture of love and hate: love for one’s team and loathing for the opponent. They take years to develop and true rivalries form when both teams win and lose in close to equal measure. For much of their history, Oregon and USC didn’t have a rivalry — or ... Is the Civil War Rivalry Dead? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM A rivalry is a special thing in any sport. They are a mixture of love and hate: love for one’s team and loathing for the opponent. They take years to develop…

Thank you, Ducks, for not laying a road egg versus the Pac-6 before my first take on Puddles’s Playoff Flight Plan… Here’s a look back at the College Football (CFB) week that offered a look ahead to Oregon’s championship hopes, and the next games that impact the College Football Playoff Picture. I will not be dissecting the Ducks prior week’s ... https://fishduck.com/2024/09/puddles-playoff-flight-plan-in-week-four/

The Beavers might have gotten blown out by Our Beloved Ducks on Saturday, but they did gain a conference over the weekend, as it is all but assured that the Pac-12 will live on. The conference poached Colorado State, Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State from the Mountain West Conference. Mr. FishDuck took a minute from his fun ... The Pac is Back! | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers his thoughts on Oregon football after the Ducks beat Oregon State and pass into a bye week.

Every season, our Oregon Ducks football program has an identity. Whether it’s on the ground, through the air, or on defense, every team has one aspect of its game that goes above & beyond to really solidify them as a program, and not finding what that identity is virtually ends your season. In week three, Oregon found its identity—not a what, but ... Oregon Ducks Football: 2024 Identity Found? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Every season, our Oregon Ducks football program has an identity. Whether it’s on the ground, through the air, or on defense, every team has...

After two weeks of lukewarm Oregon football, Ducks fans can sleep a little easier. No labored breathing, chest pain, night sweats, irritable bowels and midnight calls to urgent care this weekend. No, sir. Not for this guy. The No. 9 Ducks (3-0) FINALLY lived up to their billing, delivering a long-awaited 49-14 butt-whuppin’ of the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday ... Quack is Back: Oregon Finally Finds Its Feathers in Rivalry Rout |... FISHDUCK.COM After two weeks of lukewarm Oregon football, Ducks fans can sleep a little easier. No labored breathing, chest pain, night sweats, irritable bowels and midnight…

Last week we looked at some of the worst blocking I’ve ever seen as an Oregon fan and analyst over the years. This week Our Beloved Ducks continued to have some nightmares in the first half with four sacks by the Broncos, but things turned around. In fact a couple of areas that I noted as weaknesses last week looked ... (FishDuck readers....share this analysis with fellow Duck fans!) Progress Update: Better Blocking Brings Better Results | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Last week we looked at some of the worst blocking I’ve ever seen as an Oregon fan and analyst over the years. This week Our Beloved...

The 2024 Ducks have survived, but have failed to reach their full potential this season. This is in large part due to an offensive line cobbled together, which has killed offensive production. The defense has been forced to play far more snaps than they should in Dan Lanning’s system, which assumes the offense can sustain drives and score points. It ... The 2024 Ducks Can Learn from 2014’s Struggles | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The 2024 Ducks have survived, but have failed to reach their full potential this season. This is in large part due to an offensive line cobbled...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has a big rivalry week ahead (way earlier than usual, mind you). I believe this week and the bye week will determine what this team is capable of for the rest of the season. The Ducks have some serious issues that need to be fixed, but those issues are fortunately complemented by a ton of ... Oregon Ducks Football: 3 Things We Need to See vs OSU | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has a big rivalry week ahead (way earlier than usual, mind you). I believe this week and the bye week will...

Off the top of my head, recalling Civil War games I attended from my youth, I remember that the 1983, 0-0 “Toilet Bowl” had a torrential downpour. The 1985 game was frigidly cold. The 1993 game had fog. With this year’s game in September, and most years moving forward, the third competitor in the Civil War — weather — has ... The Civil War in September: Lame | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com is going to miss having the Civil War played in late November, but at least it is being played.

What. A. Game. First off – I’m not as worried about this team as I was in week one. I believe every team has a chance to turn small things around, and the only thing you can’t change is if you are a team that isn’t physical. It’s clear this team is physical, the missing pieces in my eyes are ... Oregon Ducks Football: Wins are WINS | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM What. A. Game. First off – I’m not as worried about this team as I was in week one. I believe every team has a chance to turn small things...

I write this going into midnight after the game, and I am a muttering-mass-of-protoplasm. I am happy to win, I am frustrated with the mistakes, I am delighted with the progression of the team, but I am disappointed…as it dawns on all of us that this team is not as good as we hoped. Had we lost, I would have ... Oregon Fans Reappraise Expectations, or NOT? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM I write this going into midnight after the game, and I am a muttering-mass-of-protoplasm. I am happy to win, I am frustrated with the mistakes…

My FishDuck Friends, this is a difficult analysis to do because I cannot sugar-coat it as I would like. You all know that I love what Dan Lanning is building at Oregon and I believe fervently that he is the coach who can take us to a first ‘Natty, but I will not suck-up to any coaching staff as other ... Idaho Issues: We Can’t Duck the Blocking Analysis... | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM My FishDuck Friends, this is a difficult analysis to do because I cannot sugar-coat it as I would like. You all know that I love what Dan Lanning is building at…

Oregon’s offensive line play last Saturday left a lot to be desired, and that feels like an understatement. The Ducks might be lucky enough to have Matthew Bedford back as as starter this week, and it still may take a couple of weeks for Dave Iuli to rotate back into the offensive line as well. But it feels like there ... With a Lefty QB, It’s Time to Flip the Offensive Line | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Oregon’s offensive line play last Saturday left a lot to be desired, and that feels like an understatement. The Ducks might be lucky...

My FishDuck Friends, I was going through the game looking at the failure of the offensive line, (upcoming article on Friday) and I could not help but notice how Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel seemed to only have eyes for Terrance Ferguson, or other short routes. As much as ... Gabriel Game-Plan: Ignore the Longer Passes? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM My FishDuck Friends, I was going through the game looking at the failure of the offensive line, (upcoming article on Friday) and I could not...

The season is not over. The end is not near. The sky is not falling. While Oregon’s lackluster play against the Idaho Vandals raises concerns, let history be our guide as we clear our heads and realize that one poor performance does not make a season. For, let us not forget a couple of other bad first games in recent ... Oregon Football: The Sky is Not Falling | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com believes that Oregon fans should hold off on thinking that the season is already a disaster.