Charles Fischer

And...if you insist on writing about Coach Sanders....even after my request? I will delete your post.

More coming later as the Oregon bats came alive, and our pitching has held Beavis to just three runs in two games? Whew! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-0 Ducks after one inning. We got a DOM-BOMB from Dominic Hellman after Mason Neville took a walk from the Oregon State pitcher. Great start!

The topic that has made more people leave this forum, more people to get banned off this forum, the topic that actually made me shut the forum down for four days in the past...the topic that I've spent HOURS on the phone with tons of people, HOURS writing emails and personal messages...and taken a chunk of my life and soul that I won't get back is... Anything related to Coach Deion Sanders...and here we go again. There is a massive difference in culture, people, and how each side interprets things, and neither side is going to understand the other. I am not trying anymore, but when I see anything about Coach Sanders...I just groan. How many people are we going to lose off the forum this time? I have already edited some of the posts about it--and I am telling everyone to please avoid the subject. The guy is in the Big-12 now....leave him there!

Ducks Open Rivalry Series With a Win EUGENE, Ore. — Nights like Friday prove why, despite riding a roller coaster at times this season, the sky remains the limit for Oregon baseball. Playing their in-state rival at a sold-out PK Park, the No. 13 Ducks got a strong start from Grayson Grinsell, clean defense, clutch hits from two of the most prolific home-run hitters in school history and shutout relief pitching to beat No. 3 Oregon State, 4-2. Portland native Ryan Cooney had the go-ahead RBI, a two-run double in the fourth inning as the Ducks improved to 10-1 in weekend series openers this season. Oregon (28-12) bounced back from a deflating loss Tuesday to Portland by out-executing the Beavers on Friday. “It’s just another game; it’s also an important win that we needed,” Cooney said. “But it's also another game at the same time. (We just need to) stick to our process, not change anything — not get too big with our swings, and pitching-wise just continue what we're doing.” The UO bullpen has been a factor in the Ducks’ inconsistency in recent weeks. But Ian Umlandt, Cole Stokes and Seth Mattox combined for two shutout innings in relief of Grinsell on Friday, a much-needed boost of confidence. “I've said it before, the group I coach, obviously we've got a good record — like, a really good record,” UO coach Mark Wasikowski said. “But they still feel like they're way better than what we've shown on a consistent basis. You've got to put a complete product together on a consistent basis for us to be able to make that claim. And so until we can show that on a regular basis, people are going to question it — and they’ve got a right to. But the locker room feels like they got a lot more in it, I can tell you that much.” How It Happened: Grinsell (7-1) continued to excel as Oregon’s Friday night guy, allowing only two runs in the third on his way to a seven-inning gem. He hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in a start since Feb. 28, extending that streak Friday despite allowing the two runs that gave Oregon State an early lead. Grayson Grinsell was locked into this game... “You’ll see guys get really rattled when they struggle or whatever, give up a couple of runs,” Wasikowski said. “Grayson didn’t. He got tougher.” His offense helped. Mason Neville extended his UO single-season record to 20 home runs with a solo shot in the bottom of the third, answering OSU’s early rally. The Ducks took the lead in the fourth, with a boost from their coaching staff. After Anson Aroz worked a one-out walk, he stole second. Burke-Lee Mabeus then walked with two out, and a double steal put both runners in scoring position. Cooney brought both in with a double into the left-field corner. “I think if you watch the tape back and you see those stolen bases, that's all on (the coaching staff),” Cooney said. “They prepared really well, with the shifts that those guys were putting out there and how to beat him. And I think that's why it put me in a good position in that situation, specifically.” Grinsell faced the minimum over his final four innings, thanks in part to a double play in the top of the fourth, and a runner he picked off at second in the fifth. When he struck out back-to-back hitters to end the seventh, he bounded off the mound and let loose with a shout to celebrate the end of a 117-pitch effort. Jacob Walsh savors it with the team.... At that point Oregon was clinging to a 3-2 lead. Two batters later, UO career home run leader Jacob Walsh made it 4-2 with a solo shot, homer No. 52 of his career. “I tried to control my emotions throughout the outing, tried not to get too high and too low,” Grinsell said. “But coming out in the seventh, I knew that was probably my last inning, so I kind of let it loose. And yeah, I think it got the dugout a little bit fired up and carried the momentum with ‘Dub’s’ home run.” Umlandt, who has made four midweek starts this season, got the first two outs of the eighth before allowing two baserunners. Stokes then struck out the last batter of the inning, and Mattox — who took the loss Tuesday against Portland — pitched around a two-out double in the ninth for his second save of the year. “I think our back end is really coming around,” Mattox said. “Obviously with Stokes, and having Ian back there now not just as a midweek guy, I think it's coming together. We know who our go-to guys are in big situations.” This Beaver can't outrun the throw from Ryan Cooney... Friday, there were a bunch of go-to guys who came through in a bunch of go-to situations. The key, the Ducks know, will be doing it again Saturday. Notable: Third baseman Carter Garate made his 100th consecutive start for the Ducks. … Oregon has won three straight in the rivalry series, and has a 43-42 record in games played in Eugene. … The Ducks improved to 3-1 against top-10 opponents this season. Up Next: Game two of the series is Saturday (4:05 p.m., B1G+).

Such a classic!

Four Ducks Selected On Day Two Of NFL Draft EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday while defensive end Jordan Burch, defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell and quarterback Dillon Gabriel were all taken in the third round. Ferguson went to the Los Angeles Rams in the second round with the No. 46 overall pick, becoming the highest-drafted tight end out of Oregon since Russ Francis was the 16th overall pick in 1975. Burch was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 78 overall selection, and Caldwell followed shortly after to the Los Angeles Chargers with the 86th overall pick. Eight picks later, Gabriel was selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 94 overall. Oregon has had six players picked through the first two days of the draft, after Derrick Harmon was the No. 21 overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Josh Conerly Jr. was the 29th selection by the Washington Commanders on Thursday. It is the first time in program history that Oregon has had more than four players selected through the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. After setting the program record with eight NFL Draft picks in 2024, Oregon is well on its way to rewriting history once again this weekend. The final four rounds of the NFL Draft will begin on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. Terrance Ferguson TE Terrance Ferguson – Round 2, Pick 46 (Los Angeles Rams) » Highest-drafted tight end out of Oregon since 1975 (Russ Francis, No. 16). » Oregon all-time leader among tight ends in receptions (134) and receiving TDs (16). » No. 2 all-time among UO tight ends in career receiving yards (1,537). » Tied the UO single-season record by a tight end with 43 receptions in 2024. » All-Big Ten third-team selection in 2024, all-Pac-12 first-team selection in 2023. » 43 receptions for 591 yards and three touchdowns in 2024. DE Jordan Burch – Round 3, Pick 78 (Arizona Cardinals) » All-Big Ten third-team selection in 2024. » Career-high 8.5 sacks, 11.0 tackles for loss and six pass breakups in 2024. » Credited by Pro Football Focus with 32 total pressures generated. » Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after racking up career-high 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery vs. Michigan State. Jamaree Caldwell creates a fumble versus Michigan State DT Jamaree Caldwell – Round 3, Pick 88 (Los Angeles Chargers) » 2024 all-Big Ten honorable mention selection. » Started all 14 games for the Ducks, making 29 total tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss. » Earned an 80.3 defensive grade from PFF and generated 20 total pressures. » Nine games with multiple pressures generated. QB Dillon Gabriel – Round 3, Pick 94 (Cleveland Browns) » 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. » FBS all-time leader in career total touchdowns (189), and tied with Case Keenum for the all-time lead in passing touchdowns (155). » Second in FBS history in career passing yards (18,722) and total yards (19,931). » Started 63 career games, the most in FBS history by a quarterback. » Threw for a career-high 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns for the Ducks in 2024 while also rushing for seven scores. Oregon 2025 NFL Draft Picks DL Derrick Harmon – Round 1, Pick 21 (Pittsburgh Steelers) OL Josh Conerly Jr. – Round 1, Pick 29 (Washington Commanders) TE Terrance Ferguson – Round 2, Pick 46 (Los Angeles Rams) DE Jordan Burch – Round 3, Pick 78 (Arizona Cardinals) DT Jamaree Caldwell – Round 3, Pick 86 (Los Angeles Chargers) QB Dillon Gabriel – Round 3, Pick 94 (Cleveland Browns)

4-2 Ducks win! Seth Mattox came in for the ninth inning to get over his pitch on Tuesday that lost to Portland. He threw some pitches tonight that started at shoulder-height, and then appeared to go outside, but then veered inside to brush the corner of the plate--whew! He got some ground-outs to beat Beavis!

4-2 Ducks after eight innings, as The Pride of Sherwood Oregon, Ian Umlandt came in and got two outs, and then walked two. Then Cole Stokes, (a recovering-confidence-pitcher) threw a 98 mph fast-ball in the corner of the plate to stop the Oregon State rally.

4-2 Ducks after seven innings as Grayson Grinsell snuffs out the Oregon State batters, and sets a personal pitch count record of 117 pitches. What an effort! Then Jacob Walsh sends another over the wall to increase the lead....can Our Beloved Ducks do it?

3-2 Ducks after six innings, as Grayson Grinsell is pitching a gem. He has a high pitch count...but it looks like he is coming out for the seventh? Can he hold up? Whew! (Beavis stops us again as we strand two runners)

3-2 Ducks after five innings, as Oregon left the bases-loaded...stranded! Oregon has picked up bunch of stolen bases today, so they saw something with the Beavis pitcher that tipped them off. When Jacob Walsh is stealing a base...

3-2 Ducks after four innings, as Grayson Grinsell creates a sweet double-play, (6-4-3) and then strikes out the next Oregon State batter. Anson Aroz got a walk then a second walk for the good-guys, and a stolen base earlier by Aroz...and with a successful double-steal of second and third base, thus...the table was set. The Pride-of-Portland, Ryan Cooney, did not disappoint, as he hit a two-run scoring double to give Oregon the lead!

2-1 Beavis after three innings. Oregon's Grayson Grinsell started out great, but they got to him in the third inning. Meanwhile Mason Neville blasted a homer to nearly the top of the baseball practice facility.

Agreed. While we don't like these hits....Dan will get it done. When you consider what he had to do when he got here--he has proved he can get it done in the portal if need be. Not ideal, but this year's offensive line is going to be very good, and four out of five starters are portal transfers. It is a long ways until December, and once the football season begins...

Thank you David, as it is great to see what is being built in Portland to expand our alumni base!

Gotta push this!

She is so sweet....but I am Hopelessly Devoted to....Ducks Two of my favorites below in Olivia with ELO, in 1980!

It took ALL my forbearance to leave the press release "as-is" and not put in "Beavis" at every mention of Oregon State...

Fan Details For Oregon Spring Game, Rivalry Baseball Game EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon football team will host its annual Spring Game this Saturday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. PT in Autzen Stadium, followed by a rivalry game for the Oregon baseball team against Oregon State at 4:00 p.m. at PK Park. The football intrasquad scrimmage will conclude the fourth spring season for the Ducks under head coach Dan Lanning, who led Oregon to an undefeated regular season and a Big Ten Championship in 2024. The Spring Game – which will be broadcast live on Big Ten Network – will feature pregame and in-game programming around Autzen Stadium for fans to enjoy. Following the game, fans can head next door to PK Park to cheer on the No. 13 UO baseball team for game two of its three-game series against the No. 3 ranked Beavers. Schedule of Events – Saturday, April 26 10:00 a.m. Autzen Stadium parking lots open, Valley River Center shuttles begin 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pregame Fan Fest - outside Autzen Stadium & PK Plaza 11:15 a.m. Autzen Stadium North Box Office opens 11:30 a.m. Autzen Stadium gates open 12:50 p.m. National Anthem and F-15 Flyover 1:00 p.m. Oregon Football Spring Game 2:30 p.m. PK Park gates open 4:00 p.m. Oregon Baseball vs. Oregon State (PK Park) The Spring Game will once again feature a military appreciation theme, including a halftime tribute to Gold Star Families, in-game veteran recognitions, an F-15 flyover (weather dependent), the annual postgame gift exchange between the Oregon football team and active duty military, and many displays and activities around Autzen Stadium hosted by the United States Armed Forces. Spring Game Admission Admission for the Spring Game is free. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Food For Lane County. Fans preferring to donate online to the food drive can do so HERE. Students are encouraged to sit in sections 7 & 8 and will be provided bucket hats while supplies last. Spring Game Parking Car parking passes for the Spring Game are SOLD OUT. A limited number of RV spaces remain and are available HERE. Parking will open at 10:00 a.m. in the Autzen Stadium East parking lot. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow for plenty of time before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. All passes are digital and viewable through the GoDucks gameday app. ADA parking will be available on site for $10 cash on a first come, first served basis. General parking will not be available for purchase on gameday for the East lot Fans are encouraged to utilize the FREE shuttles that will begin running at 10:00 a.m. from Valley River Center. Because of ongoing construction, fans will not be able to access Autzen Stadium via Leo Harris Parkway West. A parking map is available HERE. · Limited paid parking will be available at nearby partner lots, including Emerald Valley BMX, Eugene Masonic Lodge, and the Boy Scouts of America, for $15 cash only. These lots fill quickly, so plan to arrive early. · Additional parking is available in various campus lots across the footbridge from Autzen Stadium. Pay stations are located at each lot. Pregame Fan Fest Open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Autzen Plaza/PK Plaza/Pape Field Activations by the United State Armed Forces. Interactive stations for families and kids will be available. Food Trucks in PK Plaza – available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. o Blessed Mess o Chicken Bonz o Taco Maniac o The Corndog Company o Oregon Woodfired Pizza o Kona Shave Ice o Mad Boba o Everyday Kine Grinds o Forrest Grove Sandwich Shop o Oh’ My Mini Donuts o King Whippy Ice Cream o New England Lemonade o Crumble Cookie o Kettle Corn Company Oregon Baseball vs. Oregon State · North Box Office opens at 11:15 a.m. · PK Park gates will open at 2:30 p.m. · Food trucks in the PK Plaza will remain open until first pitch at 4:00 p.m. · Very few tickets remain for Saturday’s baseball game and are available HERE. Secure Your 2025 Football Tickets Stop by Ticket Headquarters located in the East corner on the main concourse, right behind section 22, to secure your 2025 season tickets. Learn more about purchasing 2025 season tickets HERE. Spring Game In-Game Programming National Anthem Performed by SFC Duane Reno of the 234 US Army Band. F-15 Flyover (weather dependant). Game Format Four 15-minute quarters. Running clock except for scores, penalties, change of possession and the last three minutes of each half. 12-minute halftime. Rosters Team rosters will be revealed on the @oregonfootball social media channels in the days leading up to the Spring Game. Guest Coaches Former Oregon head coaches Rich Brooks and Mike Bellotti and former Ducks Christian Gonzalez and Bucky Irving will serve as guest coaches for the 2025 Spring Game. Former Ducks Return to Autzen Other former Ducks confirmed to be attending the Spring Game will be revealed leading up to the game on the @oregonfootball Twitter account. Halftime Four Gold Star Families will be honored as we remember their family members lost in active duty. Learn more information on Gold Star Families here. Military Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony. The UO Spirit team and The Duck will be in attendance, and the Oregon Marching Band will be playing your favorite tunes. Postgame Activities Fans are invited to stay after the Spring Game to watch the coveted gift exchange between 120 former and active duty military and the football team. Gates will open at PK Park at 2:30 p.m. for the 4:00 p.m. Oregon baseball game vs. Oregon State. Food trucks in the PK Plaza will stay open until 4:00 p.m.

Portland wins, 10-9... Damn...this team pushes the patience of the fans!

10-9 Portland after eight innings. Oregon's Seth Mattox was just a strike away from ending the inning, but gave up a three-run dinger instead. Oregon stranded two to end the inning...

9-7 Ducks, after seven innings as Featherston fell apart. Then Portland brings in Nolan Umlandt, Ian's brother to put Oregon out 1-2-3. Scary time!

9-4 Ducks after six innings, and we've seen smart base running to pick up extra bases that help score runs. Ryan Featherston continued his good day against Portland thus far, and whenever Oregon has a man on third with less than two outs...I always want to sacrifice, as an out for a run (when you have 27 outs in a game) is always a good trade to me. Coach Waz doesn't always do that though with these superb batters, but this time he had Ryan Cooney bunt down the first base line to score a run...and beat it out to first on an error. Then a sacrifice infield grounder that scored a second. Good baseball!

7-4 Ducks, as the Oregon batters seem to hit it right to Portland fielders. Ryan Featherston is getting his stuff back, as he struck-out four straight Pilot batters over two innings. Can he keep it up?