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Autzen Stadium. You just imagined the greatest place on the planet. Home of the Oregon Ducks, perhaps the most incredible football program in all the land. They deserve a fantastic stadium, and Autzen delivers time and time again. The atmosphere is off the charts, the song choices throughout the game are very good, the the jumbotron is great, the announcing ... How Can Autzen Be Improved? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Autzen Stadium. You just imagined the greatest place on the planet. Home of the Oregon Ducks, perhaps the most incredible football program in...

Every college football team has their own bread-and-butter plays that are central and crucial to their offense. The Will Stein Oregon Offense has fascinated me because of how he is dedicated to a passing game that scores boatloads of points, but yet he is also absolutely committed to a powerful run game. I took some time out from my fun ... Will Stein’s Oregon Offense: Sequential Plays WIN | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Every college football team has their own bread-and-butter plays that are central and crucial to their offense. The Will Stein Oregon Offense has...

OK, let’s get it out of the way. Yes; his quirky, rambling, meandering and obscure commentary during basketball telecasts could be extremely frustrating — evoking reactions ranging from cute to cursing, endearing to eye-rolling, joy to “you’ve gotta be joking,” and from a sense of comradery to cursing. And, for some, simply anger. But, for many of us, doesn’t that ... May the Spirit of Bill Walton Reign Over Oregon Basketball | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com hopes that the lessons of Bill Walton take hold of the Oregon Men’s Basketball team.

Our Oregon Ducks football program lost some huge pieces of the team’s identity this past offseason, and it’s rare that you can say the team looks completely fine after losses at quarterback at WR1. Fortunately, Dan Lanning immediately got on the horn and turned this team around in the offseason. Now, we look to the league and how players of this ... Oregon Ducks Football: Will Bo Nix Start? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program lost some huge pieces of the team’s identity this past offseason, and it’s rare that you can say the team looks completely…

Oregon fans cannot help but be curious as to whether the 2024 Oregon Offense under offensive coordinator Will Stein, could feature more points per game than last year’s No. 2 national ranking at over 44 points per game–while being in the B1G? Something to watch for is the development of plays that are variations off the basic Oregon plays the ... How the 2024 Oregon Offense Will ROCK | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Oregon fans cannot help but be curious as to whether the 2024 Oregon Offense under offensive coordinator Will Stein, could feature more...

The NCAA just approved a rule change that allows helmet communication systems inside of players’ helmets. The technology is not new in the NFL, and it was inevitable that college football would adopt helmet communications. That day has finally arrived, along with additional technology on the sidelines. Helmet communications will fundamentally change how college football is played and make it .. How Much Technology Should College Football Have on the Sidelines?... FISHDUCK.COM The NCAA just approved a rule change that allows helmet communication systems inside of players’ helmets. The technology is not new in...

The college football offseason is an exciting time where teams, coaches, and fans can reflect on the previous year, and plan ahead for their upcoming ties. Fans will speculate about potential changes right up to the season kicking off on August 24th, and some might even want to place bets on their college’s chances. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible ... ESPN SP+ Ranks the Oregon Ducks Second in Big-10 | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The college football offseason is an exciting time where teams, coaches, and fans can reflect on the previous year, and plan ahead for their upcoming ties.

So many of the “Greybeard” Oregon fans on the Our Beloved Forum recall the days in the 1970s, when both Oregon and Oregon State were equally bad. I was chatting with Mr. FishDuck and pulled him from his fun at sports betting online to ask him who, among our many coaches, changed his opinion most about the direction of the ... Move the Goalpost: Who Changed Your Opinion Most? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM So many of the “Greybeard” Oregon fans on the Our Beloved Forum recall the days in the 1970s, when both Oregon and Oregon State were...

The offseason is a treacherous time for college football programs all over the country, and our Oregon Ducks football program doesn’t get any special treatment in 2024. They faced losing the biggest pieces of their offense to the NFL, had crucial losses to review from this past year, and boatloads of new talent to impress with the culture... Oregon Ducks Football: Biggest Offseason Ever? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The offseason is a treacherous time for college football programs all over the country, and our Oregon Ducks football program doesn’t get any...

Per Rivals.com, after finishing sixth in the nation for the 2024 recruiting cycle, the Ducks are sitting eighth in the 2024 transfer portal rankings. Oregon has brought in some top talent at key positions. Seven players have been added to the roster: quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) and Dante Moore (UCLA), receiver Evan Stewart (Texas A&M), defensive tackles Derrick Harmon (Michigan State) and Jamaree Caldwell ... Ducks Rocking the Transfer Portal | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com offers his takes on the world of Oregon Ducks football.

My fellow OBD Members, Duck-Buddy, and guest writer Duckster, sent me the article below about three weeks ago for publishing whenever it fit into the schedule. As always, he and I have had fun and insightful conversations about Our Beloved Ducks over the years, and that phone call was no exception. He has written about a dozen articles for us over the years... I just received the phone call from his wife that he passed away over the weekend from a long-term illness. I knew he was battling, but I had the impression that he had it "on-hold," and now I realize that he was not conveying his pain to me in our calls--to spare me agonizing over him. Duckster was a good man, loved by his family and a great Oregon fan who enjoyed this community immensely. Below is his final article....and I cannot write more at the moment, as I am quite misty-eyed. When I had my wealth management practice, I made a point to hug many of the older retired clients when we parted. Why? Because you never know when that might the last time you see them. So many good people that I wish I had the chance to have another chat with, a number of laughs with, and some hugs...but they will not happen due to a health event. My last conversation with Duckster was a dandy, and while I feel great about it--I so wish I could have another one with him. What a devoted Duck he was... So, cherish our times together, my friends. Charles P.S. I know that most of the responses were before this announcement of Duckster's passing, and I am sure he is pleased with what you all wrote prior to 4:30 PM Monday afternoon. If you wish to add to the responses--no matter what--please do. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The hallmark of any great defense is strength up the middle. Conversely, (As Charles eluded to in a recent post on our forum) it remains a long-term weakness at Oregon. This topic is especially pertinent considering Oregon’s portal activity, and Mr. FishDuck took time from his study of Washington Commanders NFL Lines and NFL Odds to chime in his thoughts ... Can Coach Tosh Lupoi Fix His Weakest Link? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The hallmark of any great defense is strength up the middle. Conversely, (As Charles eluded to in a recent post on our forum) it remains a long-term weakness at…

As the equine industry grows, we are seeing many universities offering Equine programs where students can learn more about the different disciplines that involve horses. We’ve been around horses for thousands of years, and during this time our interaction with these beloved animals has grown stronger and stronger. We might not use horses for transportation anymore, but the equine industry ... Does the University of Oregon Have an Equestrian Team? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM As the equine industry grows, we are seeing many universities offering Equine programs where students can learn more about the different...

Dan Lanning and company are the best recruiters in the country right now. Now, anyone who wants to go ahead and look at recruiting rankings will note that Oregon did not finish first in 2024, but the reality is that there are three parts to recruiting, and no single ranking encompasses them all. These three parts are high school recruitment, ... Dan Lanning Is the Best Recruiter in the Country | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Dan Lanning and company are the best recruiters in the country right now. Now, anyone who wants to go ahead and look at recruiting rankings will...

For our Oregon Ducks football program, we have a ton of players on this roster to be excited about entering the season. A Nix-less, star-studded offense will spring out to surround Dillon Gabriel, and they should translate almost immediately to success in the Big Ten. Traeshon Holden and Tez Johnson will surely lead this group, with Evan Stewart working in as the ... Oregon Ducks Football: Biggest Position of Need | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM For our Oregon Ducks football program, we have a ton of players on this roster to be excited about entering the season. A Nix-less, star-studded...

Coming off a 12-2 campaign in 2023, the Oregon Ducks have high hopes for the 2024 season despite the program making a move to the Big Ten. As a team with College Football Playoff aspirations, the Ducks also have hopes to win the Big Ten during their first season in their new home. Of course, with the Big Ten being ... Five Biggest Challengers to Oregon Football Winning the Big Ten in... FISHDUCK.COM Coming off a 12-2 campaign in 2023, the Oregon Ducks have high hopes for the 2024 season despite the program making a move to the Big Ten. As a team with…

The NFL draft happened over the weekend. As a devoted Duck fan you may not have watched it live, as rounds four through seven happened on the day our beloved Ducks played an electric spring game. I am here to tell you that it was a home run of a weekend not only on the field, but on draft night ... Lanning Wins on Draft Weekend Too | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM The NFL draft happened over the weekend. As a devoted Duck fan you may not have watched it live, as rounds four through seven happened on the day our beloved…

Quarterback depth at Oregon has been fleeting and has often led to lost seasons for the Ducks. In 2007, Dennis Dixon was on the verge of winning the Heisman and the Ducks were on the road to the National Championship game, until Dixon blew out his knee and the entire season fell apart. In 2013, Marcus Mariota and Oregon were ... Does Oregon Finally Have Depth at Quarterback? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Quarterback depth at Oregon has been fleeting and has often led to lost seasons for the Ducks. In 2007, Dennis Dixon was on the verge of...

In commemoration of 4/20 this past Saturday, today we take four big-time hits, man: Kenny at ASU We tend to pull for former Ducks whether they are players or coaches. With that, and the fact that I have had many fun (i.e. fricken crazy) nights on Mill Street in Tempe, I am pulling for Kenny Dillingham to succeed at Arizona State. ... A Big Opportunity for Kenny Dillingham | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Darren Perkins of FishDuck.com gives his takes on some Oregon Ducks related sports topics.

With the NFL Draft fast approaching this week, it’s a really exciting time for our Ducks of the future to see players translate to the next level. We saw six Ducks get their name called and several more work their way onto rosters through the 2023 season, could we see six more Ducks in 2024? Who Goes in the First ... Oregon Ducks Football: Ducks in the Draft | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM With the NFL Draft fast approaching this week, it’s a really exciting time for our Ducks of the future to see players translate to the next level.

Over the years, there have been massive upsets in the world of college football. Sports Illustrated ranks the three biggest college football (CFB) upsets. Mr. FishDuck took some time from his fun with NFL Betting to reminisce with me about these stunning games. Yet the bigger aspect in these games are the presence (or not) of Blue-Chip Rosters within the ... Want to Win a Natty? You Better Be Blue Chip | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Over the years, there have been massive upsets in the world of college football. Sports Illustrated ranks the three biggest college football (CFB)...

Well, now we have NO Chance…or Grace, or Kennedy or Priscilla. (My granddaughter gets credit for that opening NO Chance line.) Just when I was getting ready to write a piece that I was going to headline, “In Defense of Coach Graves,” another mass exodus of players hits. For those of you who have read any of my three-part series ... Oh My! Oregon WBB: It Couldn’t Get Any Worse? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Well, now we have NO Chance…or Grace, or Kennedy or Priscilla. (My granddaughter gets credit for that opening NO Chance line.) Just when I was getting ready to…

Bo Nix finished his college playing career with a huge super-senior season playing for the Ducks in 2023/2024. After setting the FBS record for completion percentage in a season, throwing for 113 career touchdowns, and winning the Fiesta Bowl, Nix seems like a sure-fire thing for a first round pick, right? Despite his illustrious final two seasons, Nix is one ... Bo Nix: First Rounder or What? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Bo Nix finished his college playing career with a huge super-senior season playing for the Ducks in 2023/2024. After setting the FBS record for...

Our Oregon Ducks football program has gone through a monumental change in the offseason to reshape a title-contending team into a dominant power in the Big-10 Conference. Now, the Ducks join the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and some familiar faces from the PAC-12 to deliver a brand-new brand of Duck football in the Midwest. When I pulled Mr. FishDuck ... Oregon Ducks Football: Who’s Flashing on Offense? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Our Oregon Ducks football program has gone through a monumental change in the offseason to reshape a title-contending team into a...

Back in the 1960’s, when I was a struggling law student at the University of Oregon, I used to wonder whether there was enough room in the State for two PAC-8 Conference football programs. “The state of Oregon just doesn’t produce enough high school players of that quality,” I mused. Mr. FishDuck took some time from his fun at mostbet ... Is Oregon State Becoming Like a Bygone Beer? | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Back in the 1960’s, when I was a struggling law student at the University of Oregon, I used to wonder whether there was enough room in the...

Having grown up Catholic, I am well-schooled in the fine art of self-flagellation. (Full disclosure…I considered wearing a hairshirt. I know, I know. Think how I feel.) My latest iteration of this pursuit is following all the former Duck women basketball players who have transferred out of the program and who are now playing on teams that qualified for The ... What Coulda (Shoulda) Been…and With the WORST Timing | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM Having grown up Catholic, I am well-schooled in the fine art of self-flagellation. (Full disclosure…I considered wearing a hairshirt. I know, I know.