Steven A Moderator No. 1 Share Posted August 2 You may not have noticed the menu bar in the header. There is a new item called “News.” We invited you to explore this section. When you click on the word “News,” you will see an index of multiple links to sports news sites for your enjoyment! From now on, except for a very few circumstances, our threads will be just one page. Advertising only appears on the first page and we want to make as much money as possible for the site. The bonus in doing this is that it will be easier for everyone to move around the thread. Visit this thread often for new upcoming videos This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 2 Share Posted August 2 From Steven A Rivals New Feature, Thursday Roundup THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA For those that only read articles on the front page, there was some news we shared on the message boards this week. Starting today, I will take over as the publisher for Duck Sports Authority. My mission was simple when I asked to take on this role: return Duck Sports Authority to what it used to be. The difficult reality is that the recruiting world today is vastly different than it was a decade ago. Recruits are building their own brands and often break their own news. We can still get inside information, but the staff at elite football programs are doing a much better job at keeping some things quiet. So, we adjust and move towards what we can bring of value to our customers and I think that is more and better recruiting content. Thursday Roundup: A New Era OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today we bring our new weekly column the Thursday Roundup where we recap the week that was in Oregon sports. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted August 9 THE ROUNDUP: Week in Review Practice Notes: Building Momentum As the Oregon Ducks continued their preseason practices, significant developments emerged on both sides of the ball. Coaches highlighted team unity, player development, and the integration of new recruits during the third and fourth sessions of fall camp, conducted in helmets and shells. Friday: A Landmark Day and Physical Progress Thursday Roundup OREGON.RIVALS.COM We are back with the Thursday Roundup looking back at the week that was in Oregon football and recruiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted August 13 Take Two: Two new thoughts on football and recruiting Take Two: Two new thoughts on football and recruiting OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today on take two, thoughts on the 'close to home' phenomenon and the recent misses on the recruiing trail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted August 16 Thursday Roundup: The week that was in Oregon football OL Recruiting: No Cause for Concern—Yet The Oregon Ducks faced a setback in their offensive line recruiting this week with Aaron Dunn's commitment to Utah. Despite this loss, there is no immediate cause for alarm. Last year, Oregon signed just four offensive linemen and currently has three committed for 2025. With a pressing need for at least one more lineman, the Ducks' coaching staff is at a critical juncture in their recruiting efforts. The pool of elite offensive linemen is narrowing, making top prospect Michael Fasusi a challenging target for Oregon. The staff may need to pivot by focusing on players already committed elsewhere or reevaluating lower-ranked prospects. Flipping committed players is notoriously difficult, so strategic persistence will be key. While Dunn's departure is disappointing, it underscores the ongoing necessity for effective recruiting. Thursday Roundup: The week that was in Oregon football OREGON.RIVALS.COM Our weekly roundup of all news this week on Duck Sports Authority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted August 22 Thursday Roundup: The Ducks focused on refining their red zone and third-down performance. As the Ducks enter the final days of preparation, they remain focused on translating their hard work into success on the field. Thursday Roundup: This week in Oregon football OREGON.RIVALS.COM Our new weekly review of everything that happened this week in Oregon Sports: Thursday Roundup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 7 Share Posted August 27 Take Two: Recruiting momentum and National title aspirations Take Two: Recruiting momentum and National title aspirations OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today on Take Two, my takes on recruiting momentum and Oregon's shot at a national championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted August 29 Thursday Roundup: This week in Oregon football As Oregon transitions to the Big Ten, Lanning pointed to the rigorous competition within the team as a driving force for maintaining focus. “For us, it’s about clocking in every single day,” he said, adding that he is excited to see the support from fans at Autzen Stadium on Saturday. Thursday Roundup: This week in Oregon football OREGON.RIVALS.COM Here is our regular Thursday Roundup with all of the news from this week in Oregon football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted September 3 Take Two: Josh Conerly out of position (?) and TE Legacy. Take Two: Tight End Legacy OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today on Take Two, a look at Oregon's tight end legacy, plus thoughts on why tackles did not swap sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted September 5 This week's Thursday's post. Thursday Roundup: This week in Oregon football OREGON.RIVALS.COM This week in the Roundup, all there is to know about what we talked about on Duck Sports Authority. I see that there are other post-game Rival columns including this one that I don't know if it got posted. Sunday Morning Sidewalk: A new perspective? OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today on the sidewalk, looking at the Idaho game from a fresh perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted September 12 Thursday Roundup: This week in Oregon football OREGON.RIVALS.COM We are back with the Thursday Roundup - our recap of the week that was in Oregon football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted Thursday at 05:37 PM Sept 19th Thursday Roundup OREGON.RIVALS.COM The Thursday Roundup with everything that was in Oregon football this week. Sept Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCDuck1 No. 13 Share Posted Thursday at 06:41 PM Steven and our OBD, Don't know if this is the most appropriate place to place an article with the PFF 3-game composite grading of a number of our Duck O and D players. Pulled this from Microsoft News on the internet, and it was originally published on Ducks Wire: Which Oregon Ducks lead team in PFF grades at quarter-mark of 2024 season. If this is misplaced, please move it or delete it. "The bye week came at an opportune time for the Oregon Ducks, who ended non-conference play on a high note with a 49-14 blowout win over the Oregon State Beavers. It also comes at an opportune time for us as well, landing at the one-quarter mark of the season and giving us a great opportunity to catch our breath and assess how things have gone before conference play begins in Week 5 against the UCLA Bruins. One of the ways that we like to assess how things have transpired thus far is by looking at the player grades handed out by Pro Football Focus. Rather than look at these grades after each contest, as we have in years past, we're going to revisit the numbers throughout the season, at the quarter, halfway, three-quarter, and end of the regular season. This way, we can get an overall snapshot of who is playing well for the Ducks, and how things change over time. Here's a look at the top offensive players for the Ducks so far through one-quarter of the season: Oregon Ducks Offensive PFF Leaders QB Dillon Gabriel — 88.1 (Passing — 90.1 // Running — 57.3) LG Nishad Strother — 78.3 (Pass Block — 73.0 // Run Block — 79.7) RB Jordan James — 77.2 (Running — 81.4 // Passing — 62.1) TE Terrance Ferguson — 75.9 (Passing — 78.8 // Run Block — 66.9) RB Jayden Limar — 75.7 (Running — 62.0 // Passing — 89.1) RT Ajani Cornelius — 72.8 (Pass Block — 78.1 // Run Block — 72.3) TE Kenyon Sadiq — 72.4 (Passing — 73.2 // Run Block — 59.5) WR Tez Johnson — 70.9 (Passing — 70.9 // Run Block — 59.6) LT Josh Conerly — 65.7 (Pass Block — 65.3 // Run Block — 65.7) WR Traeshon Holden — 65.0 (Passing — 63.9 // Run Block — 68.1 Here's a look at the defensive side of the ball Oregon Ducks Defensive PFF Leaders LB Bryce Boettcher — 89.3 (Tackling — 73.1 // Coverage — 88.6) DT Derrick Harmon — 86.2 (Rush D — 74.2 // Pass Rush — 92.0) STAR Brandon Johnson — 78.7 (Coverage — 80.1 // Tackling — 70.0) LB Connor Soelle — 74.1 (Tackling — 74.3 // Coverage — 72.2) LB Jeffrey Bassa — 71.9 (Tackling — 43.4 // Coverage — 68.0) EDGE Jaeden Moore — 71.6 (Rush D — 60.6 // Pass Rush — 61.7) S Tysheem Johnson — 71.2 (Coverage — 69.7 // Tackling — 61.3) S Kobe Savage — 70.9 (Coverage — 72.3 // Tackling — 85.8) CB Nikko Reed — 70.9 (Coverage — 70.5 // Tackling — 80.9) DE Jordan Burch — 70.8 (Rush D — 62.2 // Pass Rush — 71.7) The grades aren't all that surprising, highlighting a lot of the top players that we have seen on the field and pointing out some valuable depth pieces so far, such as Jayden Limar, Jaeden Moore, and Bryce Boettcher We will see how things change once we get to the middle of the season following the Ohio State game in Week 7. More Football! Oregon Ducks have among highest CFP odds in nation, per ESPN Former Oregon Ducks' DT DeForest Buckner placed on injured reserve How all the former Oregon Ducks performed in Week 2 of the NFL season This article originally appeared on Thanks and VR, KCDuck1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 14 Share Posted Thursday at 06:42 PM I created a separate thread for this at the top.... 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
