Charles Fischer

I've noticed that Dana has gone from wearing a shirt and tie to much more casual on the sidelines at Duck games. I am old-school, and prefer coaches of all sports to dress up, as it looks more professional. (You don't see that on football sidelines anymore)

Something to read for a Saturday...the Beavs will be a seven or eight win team? Canzano: Mailbag deals with Ducks, Beavers, Blazers, Pac-12 and... spray-tan ladies? WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Your questions, my answers...

Interesting to watch this strategy play out... Oregon Women’s Hoops Update: Graves Working Toward Tighter, Tougher Squad WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Roster Reduction, New Player Integration Keys to 2022-23

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Absolute killer lines! Axel is...

I'd rather have the pitcher we lost!

It is a shame I even had to write the first post in this thread, but sure enough...I've had to delete two posts today that made a slight reference to politics. Were they egregious? No. Could they start a bonfire? YES. Been-there-and-done-that. C'mon folks, use good judgment! Some people just don't see what the problem is...

Superb analysis, and I appreciate the information!

For Blazer fans... (It is a slow news time, so...) Canzano: Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin had a nice week on the job WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Portland's roster got better.

What is the importance of Pacific Northwest ties? If you recruit well, and coach up your players, have a great scheme on offense and defense, game-plan well and have good in-game adjustments...what does the PNW have to do with that? The Ducks are recruiting the state of Oregon about as well as those in the past, (and there are not many prospects here at the higher levels) and we seem to be recruiting the state of Washington and California pretty well thus far under Lanning. If you went to coach in the SEC, and had no ties--that would hurt you as it takes years to build those bonds with HS coaches. While it takes as long in the PNW...you are not missing out on as much. And as evidenced by a recent verbal from Washington D.C.--the Lanning staff is willing to go anywhere to recruit. We will get ours.

There was a big news announcement that has massive political implications, and is the most contentious subject in the world of politics. Do NOT mention it, refer to it, or even in the most oblique way bring it into a thread. This is true today and every day; do not even mention the word. Remember, this is the GREEN REFUGE away from that real-life stuff, the place where we can discuss Oregon sports in peace...unlike anywhere else. If you attempt to skirt around the rules at all... If you have an objection or concern about this policy....do not post them in public. Email me charles@fishduck.com and we will discuss it. From the Rules: No. 12: No Reference of any kind to Politics or Religion: I do not allow even a hint of politics or subtopics pertaining to politics; no names, no terms, no links, not even a word or any references pertaining to anything political. Do not even use the word, "politics" or "political" in your posts because just the word is a lightning rod that generates discussions in a direction we do not want the site to go in. Any of the aforementioned could initiate a political discussion, and veering in that direction at all will cause a site meltdown in today’s acrimonious climate. We do not allow anything negative directed at any religion, toward anyone in the LGBT community, or toward any race, gender or ethnic group. No. 12a): Part of the challenge I have is not only deleting any comment that pertains at all to politics, but to also remove the comments that could also instigate political discussions that could hurt our community. I have to ask myself, “will that comment initiate political discussion, even though the comment is fairly benign?” That is why I delete posts/comments that may not be blatantly political, as I have prevent the responses and fall-out that would ensue from the comment. People here want that protection, and not just from being attacked politically, but from even having to read it. The majority of our rules can again be summarized to this: 1) be polite and respectful, 2) keep it clean, and 3) no reference of any kind to politics.

The pre-season anointing of the Huskies never ends, although the bar does get lower every year! (Did you know they refer to Oregon as "UNK?")

He created more National Championships in three years than the Huskies did in 130 years!

No doubt..,you will get yours…

I know there are some Blazer fans among you... Canzano: Trail Blazers bet on Shaedon Sharpe's upside WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Portland picks 19-year old Canadian.

The coach who has brought more national championships to Oregon since...?? The official press release from Oregon Athletics is below: EUGENE, Ore. – The University of Oregon announced today that the contract of head track and field and cross country coach Robert Johnson will not be renewed. His contract is slated to expire on June 30. Associate head coach Helen Lehman-Winters will serve as the interim head coach. A national search for a new leader for the Oregon track and field and cross country programs is underway.

The staff is recruiting incredibly well considering they don’t have a track record yet! Later on, and assuming good results, it would get easier to achieve great results. Right now, they’re doing it with hard work, and their recruiting skills.

There more smoke to this fire... Oregon Ducks now listed as favorites to land 5-star QB Dante Moore DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks are now the favorites to land 5-star QB Dante Moore, according to a Crystal Ball prediction from 247Sports.

Oregon Recruiting: Ducks land commitment from 3-star CB Collin Gill DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Another player added to the 2023 class for the Ducks! 3-star cornerback Collin Gill announced his commitment to Oregon.

A 3-Star on both services and offered by Cincinnati, Michigan, Utah and Washington! Collin Gill, 2023 Cornerback - Rivals.com N.RIVALS.COM The definitive source for all Rivals news.

Washington fans pay homage to Axel and Oregon.... \ Darn right!

I admit that after dealing with hundreds of people who have violated the rules over the years.... I don't have the patience anymore. People tell me, "Charles....you gotta chill out." I tell them, "I did...for the first HUNDRED violations!"

Weekend weather: Friday, 82 degrees, Saturday, 92 and Sunday 94....not typical for Eugene at this time!