Charles Fischer

We have been very, very fortunate to have him as a coach, and with the way he looks--he could be around for quite a while longer!

Game One, a 10-2 Victory for Oregon: FRESNO, Calif. –Brooke Yanez pitched a complete game, a 12-strikeout effort retiring the last 17 batters she faced overall. She got stronger as the game went on, striking out five of the final six she faced. Notable after Game One: --Oregon has started 6-0 in all three years under head coach Melyssa Lombardi and five straight seasons dating back to 2017. --Seven different Oregon players drove in the 10 runs while all nine starters recorded hits. --Alyssa Brito went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBIs, a triple and her first career home run. She’s had six hits in the last three games, going 6-for-9 over that stretch … --Yanez struck out double-digit batters for the second straight game and has fanned at least eight in each of her three appearances. She has 30 strikeouts to just three walks over 18 innings pitched on the season and her 12 strikeouts last night are the second-most she’s had in a single game in her Oregon career. --Ariel Carlson turned in her second career three-hit game, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. --Lexi Wagner drove in multiple runs for the second straight game, finishing 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. --The Ducks now have 16 doubles on the season as a team after coming into the week tied for the national lead in two-baggers. Game Two, a 2-1 Victory for Oregon: FRESNO, Calif. – Oregon stayed perfect on the season behind yet another dominant pitching performance, while Haley Cruse saved the game with a diving catch with the tying run at second in the bottom of the seventh of a 2-1 win over Fresno State on Sunday. Raegan Breedlove got her second career start in the circle and turned in an efficient four innings of work to get the win. She recorded 10 of her 12 outs via ground ball and retired the Bulldogs in order in three of her four innings, only allowing the two base hits in the third inning. Samaria Diaz came out of the bullpen in the fifth and set down the first seven batters she faced, only running into trouble in the last before Cruse’s catch ended it. Quotable: Head coach Melyssa Lombardi On the pitching and defense… “I loved how great our defense was. I really liked what Raegan did today – she was constantly ahead and let her defense play behind her. Having Samaria come in close the game out and get us in-and-out of innings, and then seeing Haley make the game-winning catch – that’s what it’s about. It’s about knowing that they’ve got each other’s backs and I thought they showed that today.” OF Haley Cruse On the confidence she has in the pitching staff… “I felt pretty relaxed out there because our pitchers were dominating the whole game. I knew I wasn’t really getting it done at the plate so I wanted to pick the pitches up on defense as much as I could and they came through for us.” RHP Samaria Diaz On the play of the defense overall today… “As a pitcher we know that our defense has our back and we have the hitters’ backs. Seeing Haley make that catch at the end shows that we always trust our defense.” Notable after Game Two: --Oregon is off to a 7-0 start for the second straight season and for the sixth time in school history. --Ducks pitching combined to allow just five hits over 14 innings this weekend with 18 strikeouts and just two walks. --Breedlove and last night’s starter Brooke Yanez combined to retire 24 straight Bulldog hitters between the end of Saturday’s game and the start of today’s. --Ducks’ pitching now has 50 strikeouts to just six walks on the year while holding opponents to a .125 batting average. --Alyssa Brito led the way offensively, finishing the weekend 4-for-7 with a pair of home runs, three RBIs and three runs scored. On Deck: The Ducks return to Eugene before heading back to Arizona for a nonconference weekend featuring a pair of games against No. 1 UCLA and one vs. Utah starting Sunday.

You are very generous, and I thank you so very much. I would like to think that a ton more people would enjoy this community if they knew about it...

Whoa! Take a look at the top of the header, a drop-down menu called "Repository" next to the Directions. You have access to five of the major categories of the Oregon Football Repository immediately that is at the FishDuck article blog site. (And all the rest are easily available under the "More" option) ChileDuck's Depth Chart is right at the top as requested! There will be a drop-down for mobile phones too..

Thanks Haywarduck, as since I have been so critical at times--I needed to consider many more points that have been forgotten over the last two months. Watching that show again was quite an eye-opener...

They always talk about "Long" teams, but this team really does seem that way. The wingspan of Franck is simply amazing...

I resemble that!

You have no idea. My wife is very grateful for this diversion, as she is not sports oriented and does not want to hear another Duck sports story! BTW....David you are a peach to work with, and wish that so many of the writers in the past were as committed as you. We are fortunate to have a current team of savvy, experienced writers and editors that really get us pondering, and I'm delighted you decided to join our team in this last year.

I chose this developer because he has worked on this software for a decade and knows it so incredibly well. He is proud, and really wants to help us with a shared vision...and as it turns out--he is in Sheffield, England! With the wonders of the present, we can have online meetings at 11:00 AM Pacific time and it is 7:00 PM for him, after dinner with the family and we can get a ton done. For quick communication? Whatsapp operates for text and phone calls on the cell phone like normal phone service and text messages. Easy-peasy! He does have a major project left and it will be interesting to see if he can create it ... and that is part of the entertainment of the journey. Thanks for your kind thoughts, and that of everyone. Charles

Such an apt description. A shared passion...and so much fun. Love you all...

My friends....so many of us are such crazy Duck fans....I was watching the Mens Basketball and following the Live Stats of the Softball at the same time, and if we'd had the Baseball game as originally planned....I would have had a third device for that! Ducks Tough Out Another Win by GoDucks.com (Mens Basketball) Mistakes by the Utes and clutch threes by the Ducks pull this one out... Ducks Beat Fresno State 10-2 (Box Score) by GoDucks.com (Softball) Clutch hitting and pitching! Article to come later.... I was hanging on all the plays, and it made me ponder just how much of a fan I am? To go back to 1978....Ducks...I am Hopelessly Devoted to You And I could not help but ponder the words of Robert Palmer in 1985...."I might as face it--I'm Addicted to Ducks" (Close to that!) If this was before your time? Trust me...these are iconic. Watch them and you'll see why....

It quite a bit different with Rivals.com analysis, and why I respect their ratings over the years along with their consistency. Their ratings of our current 2022 commits is right here. Gracen Halton

He is a 3-Star with Rivals, but as we know--that can certainly change by the end of the 2021 High School football season this next fall.

Well my friends....we still have some very cool stuff to add, but dang...the learning curve is steep. I am currently at this moment putting together my notes for my online meeting with my forum developer tomorrow. So much to learn yet, and so many tweaks to make on behalf of everyone. I have not promoted the forum at all, (other than on FishDuck articles) as I am spending the time trying to learn how to operate everything. I am learning something new nearly every day--some of which is consequential. But this is the perfect time to do it, as this is the traditional slow time for Oregon Sports News and for forum activity until Spring Football starts. Would you ALL do me a Favor? --Post new topics as this is a slow time and there is nothing worse than a dead forum; I know that the other forums are slower on a proportionate basis, but we are just beginning, thus the membership is still...a cozy group. --Post responses with your thoughts to as many topics as possible; since there are not many--have some fun in conversation with this wonderful community! --I am open to any and all suggestions; the other day it was suggested to post a link to ChileDuck's Depth Chart, and it is on my list for work tomorrow with the Forum Developer. We are going to do it... --I am biased, but I am having fun with the background pictures, and I hope you like them as much as I do. The one up today of Franck Kepnang blocking a shot in the Colorado game the other night is pretty cool to me. And you can only see the background pictures when you are on desktop or pad. (Not on mobile phones) I really wish to thank all of you with your patience with me at times, and THANKS so much for your kind thoughts. When we add the FishDuck Feed each day....this is going to be a very fun place to find all that you need of everything DUCKS! My thanks to you again, Charles

The Ducks are getting closer to making it official with Yates, and a Twitter account is a first sign... Check his bio and the Cal site before it goes right here. Pretty impressive and a great hire?

Fresno State agreed to add a game, so the Ducks play the Bulldogs tonight at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 10:00 AM. Not on TV, but you can watch the Live Stream and the Stats right here on GoDucks.com to stay up on their game.

This is really interesting, and while our RBs are not in the Top 10, it is because Seven McGee is listed as an "Athlete." Kinda fascinating seeing the schools at each position...and the surprises about the Ducks to me is the high ranking of the Tight Ends, and the lower-than-expected ranking of the offensive line. Thoughts?

I like how they've moved up, but they need to go up more in the seeding if they want to make the Sweet Sixteen. See what is predicted at this point, but my question to you--how much higher a seed can they logically move up to? What is plausible as a goal? Oregon Moves up in Latest NCAA Tournament Projection by ESPN from 247 Sports

Well, she played 21 minutes for five points and zero rebounds. (Yup, you read that right) The Womens had their lunch handed to them in a 27 point defeat to the Bruins 83-56. I think I will pass on any game recap, and instead enjoy the incredible background photo of Franck Kepnang blocking a shot, courtesy of photographer Gary Breedlove.

This is simply AMAZING, and really appreciate you giving us more information--giving us perspective on just how special that race was. Not something that happens hardly ever... Thanks ChileDuck!

This whole scenario shouts 2022 to me...

Great article, great insights and gives us much to ponder and watch for in the coming seasons Darren. It is no surprise, but the NFL has shut down the video you inserted...

Well....it is possible that Mirabal may have had a little help on the offensive line recruiting!

It is pretty hard to view that video and not be inspired by his toughness, his love of the Oregon fans and his love of competition. Thanks Drake!

Look...I did not write that! A sportswriter for Athlon Sports did, and then he gives three major reasons why he feels that way--and why he thinks Oregon has a shot at returning the College Football Playoffs. Do you agree with his reasoning? Oregon Football: 3 Reasons for Optimism About the Ducks in 2021 by Athlon Sports