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Watching the development of players is one of the smaller rewards of college football that is satisfying and part of our overall enjoyment of the sport. We see players break-out each year, and while that occurred a few years back for Jeffrey Bassa, when he moved from safety to linebacker–it was fun to see his exciting sack from perfect blitzing ... Bassa's Perfect Blitzing Technique in Holiday Bowl FISHDUCK.COM Watching the development of players is one of the smaller rewards of college football that is satisfying and part of our overall enjoyment of...

Our Oregon Ducks football program might have missed out on Preston Taumua this weekend, but they still remain the top choice for future superstar tailback Nate Frazier. Coming out of Mater Dei in Santa Ana, CA, Frazier is a true offensive X-factor that could take over the PAC-12 fast. While the entire country is passing game-centric now, it’s never a bad idea ... You Oregon Ducks Football: Nate Frazier in Ducks' Sights FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program might have missed out on Preston Taumua this weekend, but they still remain the top choice for future...

Dan Lanning’s debut season as a head coach was a huge success. Yes, Oregon did get walloped by Georgia in Week 1, but the Bulldogs steamrolled just about everyone in 2022. Outside of that opening-week stinker, the Ducks were among the best teams in the country last season. They were in the thick of the playoff hunt for much of ... What Are Realistic Expectations for Oregon in 2023? FISHDUCK.COM Dan Lanning's debut season as a head coach was a huge success. Yes, Oregon did get walloped by Georgia in Week 1, but the Bulldogs steamrolled...

Oregon has an incredible running back tradition with highly recognizable names such as Jonathan Stewart, LaMichael James, Kenyon Barner, De’Anthony Thomas and Royce Freeman, to name a handful. Oregon’s current roster is not lacking for talent either with a RB room featuring Bucky Irving (junior), Noah Whittington (junior), Jordan James (sophomore), Dante Dowdell (freshman) and Jayden Limar (freshman). This is an ... Does Oregon Have Too Much Talent at RB? FISHDUCK.COM Oregon has an incredible running back tradition with highly recognizable names such as Jonathan Stewart, LaMichael James, Kenyon Barner, De'

Coach Will Stein comes from a school of offense that is very creative, and at times even tricky — as illustrated by the throwback screen we studied a few weeks ago, and the tricks don’t stop there. His offense has roots that go back to Coach Gus Malzahn’s system, which includes one of his favorite trick plays. The play itself ... Will Stein's Oregon Offense: The Tight End Slip FISHDUCK.COM Coach Will Stein comes from a school of offense that is very creative, and at times even tricky — as illustrated by the throwback screen we studied...

Oregon does have a freak problem with their football team. It is not a bizarre problem, but one that is unusual because of what Dan Lanning is trying to achieve at Oregon, and soon. I identified the issue late last season, and wondered aloud if it would be solved through high school and portal recruiting, and I believe we have ... Has the Portal Solved Oregon's FREAK Problems? FISHDUCK.COM Oregon does have a freak problem with their football team. It is not a bizarre problem, but one that is unusual because of what Dan Lanning is...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has needed a spark on the defensive line since Kayvon Thibodeaux’s departure last offseason, and it looks like the Ducks are going to reignite that fire in 2023. While Thibodeaux was one of the best things to hit the streets of Eugene since Voodoo Donuts, replacing his services wasn’t going to be accomplished overnight. Following ... R Oregon Ducks Football: The Next Kayvon Thibodeaux FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has needed a spark on the defensive line since Kayvon Thibodeaux's departure last offseason, and it...

There are a lot of people talking about how getting into the B1G is a must for the Ducks to not be left behind. When the news first broke that USC and UCLA were headed to the B1G, I was certainly in this camp. I felt like Oregon needed to do everything they could to get into the B1G as ... Should Oregon Move to the B1G? I'm Not Convinced FISHDUCK.COM There are a lot of people talking about how getting into the B1G is a must for the Ducks to not be left behind. When the news first broke that...

With what feels like an imminent media deal coming, it seems there may be a plan to keep this historic conference together. Here is what George Kliavkoff’s plan for the Pac may look like. Phase 1: Survive This is where the conference finds itself now. The Pac-12 needs to sign a media deal that is equal to or ideally ahead ... Could This Be the Pac-12's Long-Term Plan? FISHDUCK.COM With what feels like an imminent media deal coming, it seems there may be a plan to keep this historic conference together. Here is what...

Coach Will Stein has made it clear that deep shots a huge part of his offense. He’s even stated that they would like to take at least two deep shots per quarter. This philosophy of an attacking air game works to keep defenses honest, and in turn create more room for the ground game. Not to mention that deep shots ... The Will Stein Oregon Offense: Four Verts FISHDUCK.COM Coach Will Stein has made it clear that deep shots a huge part of his offense. He's even stated that they would like to take at least two deep...

Late Kick journalist Josh Pate has been very kind to Our Beloved Ducks in some of his recent videos concerning both high school and portal recruiting. However, he just began a new campaign, a new line of reasoning of why a Pac-12 team should always be considered inferior to a SEC team…even a SEC team with a worse record! It ... The NEW Anti Pac-12, Pro SEC Propaganda Has Begun! FISHDUCK.COM Late Kick journalist Josh Pate has been very kind to Our Beloved Ducks in some of his recent videos concerning both high school and portal...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has been making waves in a big way since Dan Lanning took over recruiting. Frankly, the past decade of Oregon coaches has completely reshaped the national perception of Oregon’s strength as a dominant program in the West since Chip Kelly’s championship run and departure from the Ducks. Some might connect the Ducks’ recent recruiting success to... Oregon Ducks Football: Biggest Recruit of 2024 FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has been making waves in a big way since Dan Lanning took over recruiting. Frankly, the past decade of...

Without a doubt, the most pleasant surprise for Ducks’ fans in 2022 was the resurgence of the Oregon offense. Mr. FishDuck took some time from his NFL live betting, and studying the NFL to ponder these secret Duck superstars with me, that will emerge in 2023. The Ducks were once synonymous with offensive explosion and ingenuity, but the unit was ... Don't Sleep On Oregon's Secret Superstars FISHDUCK.COM Without a doubt, the most pleasant surprise for Ducks' fans in 2022 was the resurgence of the Oregon offense. Mr. FishDuck took some time...

It’s hard to ignore USC fans these days, as most of them seem far too happy about joining the B1G. They gleefully lord it over the rest of the Pac-12 as they seem to take some perverse joy out of the fact that they may have brought upon the demise of their current conference rivals. Which is rather pathetic when ... If Moving to the B1G is so Great, Why is Oregon Out-Recruiting USC? FISHDUCK.COM It's hard to ignore USC fans these days, as most of them seem far too happy about joining the B1G. They gleefully lord it over the rest of the...

A few weeks ago, we took a look at one of the rollout passes Coach Will Stein has implemented into the Oregon Ducks offense. Today we are studying a constraint play that the Ducks also showed in the spring game. Constraint plays are play built to look like one play at first, but then turn out to be another. These ... The Oregon Offense: Will Stein's Fake Rollout Throwback Screen FISHDUCK.COM A few weeks ago, we took a look at one of the rollout passes Coach Will Stein has implemented into the Oregon Ducks offense. Today we are...

Talk about a topic I never saw coming a couple of years ago! The amount a college player will receive in a year to play football? Who saw that in the future, even five years ago? Nonetheless, I was surprised to be notified about this article that listed the table below for the projected NIL amounts the top ten college ... Is Bo Nix Worth a 1.5 Million NIL? FISHDUCK.COM Talk about a topic I never saw coming a couple of years ago! The amount a college player will receive in a year to play football? Who saw that...

The Pac-12 has always been known for churning out talent on the gridiron, and the school based in Eugene has also produced its fair share of stars. The University of Oregon has been a steppingstone for many players that would go on to star in professional football, dating back to the early days of the sport in the 1940’s. That ... Oregon's Own Fabulous-Four NFL Stars FISHDUCK.COM The Pac-12 has always been known for churning out talent on the gridiron, and the school based in Eugene has also produced its fair share of stars.

Our Oregon Ducks football program has had a busy offseason to say the least. Luckily, head coach Dan Lanning’s proven to be the perfect captain to steer the Ducks through the PAC-12 pond and make new additions to the flock along the way. As we roll into spring, this squad has sured-up some important spots after losing significant contributors to the NFL ... Oregon Ducks Football Transfer Portal: Gary Bryant Jr. FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has had a busy offseason to say the least. Luckily, head coach Dan Lanning's proven to be the perfect...

For the second straight year, the No. 18 Oregon Ducks softball team will kick off the postseason at Bogle Park in Arkansas. The Ducks (35-15) enter the regional as the No. 2 seed, playing Notre Dame at 2 p.m. on Friday in the opening game of the Fayetteville Regional on ESPN2. Mr. FishDuck was learning some important gaming information at ... Oregon Softball has Unfinished Business at Fayetteville Regional FISHDUCK.COM For the second straight year, the No. 18 Oregon Ducks softball team will kick off the postseason at Bogle Park in Arkansas. The Ducks (35-15)...

The Oregon Ducks’ defense has maintained one major problem for the last three years. Simply put, it has a soft underbelly that has been the defense’s undoing. In the zone of the field that is between the defensive front and the secondary, Oregon has been incredibly vulnerable for easy yards. Typically, not enough yards that result in touchdowns, but this ... Has Lanning Fixed the Duck Defense's Soft Underbelly? FISHDUCK.COM The Oregon Ducks' defense has maintained one major problem for the last three years. Simply put, it has a soft underbelly that has been the...

Under new offensive coordinator, Will Stein, the Oregon Ducks will look to utilize the Pistol to a greater degree than they did under Coach Kenny Dillingham. Though the Ducks have used the alignment with varying degrees of success over the past few years, Coach Stein uses the Pistol in slightly different ways, and the play-action game is one area he’s ... The Oregon Ducks Offense: Pistol Play-Action Rollout FISHDUCK.COM Under new offensive coordinator, Will Stein, the Oregon Ducks will look to utilize the Pistol to a greater degree than they did under Coach Kenny...

If you are looking for something sweet, then this article about the Oregon Spring game is not for you. I offer my perspectives of the game without any reason to suck-up to anyone, and my views do not represent the feelings of our staff at FishDuck. I wish to offer a balanced “take” of the beginning of the second year ... FishDuck Take: Oregon Spring Game Concerns and Confidence FISHDUCK.COM If you are looking for something sweet, then this article about the Oregon Spring game is not for you. I offer my perspectives of the game...

Our Oregon Ducks football team has the annual spring game coming up this Saturday, and there’s a lot to prove for this team. Fortunately, it looks like the Ducks have all the key pieces in place to have one of their best seasons in school history. A veteran starting quarterback in Bo Nix coming back for his final season, an outstanding coaching ... 3 Things to Watch in the Spring Game - Ducks Football FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football team has the annual spring game coming up this Saturday, and there's a lot to prove for this team. Fortunately, it looks...

There will be plenty of intriguing storylines to follow when Oregon kicks off its spring game this Saturday. Will Stein will be debuting his offense, newcomers will be donning the green and yellow for the first time, and as always, the depth chart is up for grabs, with a number of players battling for starting jobs. But perhaps the most ... Can Thompson Re-Write His Story This Spring? FISHDUCK.COM There will be plenty of intriguing storylines to follow when Oregon kicks off its spring game this Saturday. Will Stein will be debuting his offense…

New Offensive Coordinator Will Stein said something at this first post-practice press conference that made a lot of fans scratch their heads or in extreme cases mourn the death of Oregon’s offense without ever seeing a single snap. Mr. FishDuck raised an eyebrow at what was said, and took some time out from his fun figuring NFL odds and plotting ... What Does Coach Stein Mean by "Plays Are Overrated"? FISHDUCK.COM New Offensive Coordinator Will Stein said something at this first post-practice press conference that made a lot of fans scratch their...