Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Oregon football program currently has 29 former Ducks under contract with 18 different NFL teams. Going into week six, 18 #ProDucks are on the active rosters of 13 different organizations. NFL #ProDucks: Week 5 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Justin Herbert headlined week five of the 2022 NFL regular season with 228 passing yards and a touchdown in a win for the Chargers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Pro Ducks on NBA Active Rosters L to R Top Row: Dillon Brooks Bol Bol Eugene Omoruyi 2nd Row: Tyler Dorsey Payton Pritchard Troy Brown, Jr. 3rd Row: Chris Boucher Chris Duarte Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted February 4 Dillon Brooks suspended, Donovan Mitchell fined $20K after brawl in Cavaliers win over Grizzlies Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell’s on-court altercation briefly wreaked havoc during the Cavaliers’ 128-113 win over the Grizzlies on Thursday and now the NBA has issued its consequences. Brooks, who appeared to instigate the clash, has been suspended for one game. Mitchell will be fined $20,000, according to a statement from the league on Friday. Dillon Brooks suspended, Donovan Mitchell fined $20K after brawl in Cavaliers win over Grizzlies NEWS.YAHOO.COM Brooks appeared to punch Mitchell in the groin and chaos ensued. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted February 7 Dino Philyaw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted February 9 Dolphins hoping to develop Verone McKinley III as second Oregon safety. Where he stands With Verone McKinley III, the Dolphins know they have at the very least, a developmental safety with upside and a special teams player. The question is whether they have a long-term rotational player on defense, something that must still play out. “There’s growth that he needs to make as a young player and those things will come with time, but I think he’s done a really good job of being a mature player, understanding the situation that he’s in and trying to go out and execute at a high level and communicate and do things that we need to do to try to win football games,” safeties coach Steve Gregory said in late December of McKinley, before Gregory was fired five days after the playoff loss to Buffalo. Read the article here in The Miami Herald. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted February 11 Payton Pritchard remains in Celtics green with NBA trade deadline in the rearview The NBA’s trade deadline has passed, and Payton Pritchard remains a member of the Boston Celtics. In the weeks leading to the deadline, speculation swirled that the former Oregon Duck could be on the move. In the end, Boston elected not to find Pritchard a new home. No Pritchard deal for the Celtics at trade deadline. CELTICSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The trade deadline has come and gone, and Payton Pritchard is still a member of the Boston Celtics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted February 11 Chris Boucher Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted February 11 Former Oregon Duck Eugene Omoruyi reportedly will have two-way deal converted to NBA contract After spending the first several months of the 2022-23 season on a two-way deal, former Oregon star Eugene Omoruyi is reportedly set to finish out the rest of the year on an NBA contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday evening that Omoruyi will have his deal converted, solidifying his status with the franchise. Wojnarowski reported that the deal will run through the 2023-24 season. Former Oregon Duck Eugene Omoruyi reportedly will have two-way deal converted to NBA contract WWW.ON3.COM . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted February 14 Five former Oregon Ducks land on XFL rosters ahead of 2023 season With Super Bowl LVII in the books, the XFL season is just around the corner. The XFL kicks off its 2023 campaign on Saturday, Feb. 18, and finalized its rosters last week. The Oregon football program is well-represented, with five former Ducks featured on the XFL’s official rosters. Here’s a rundown of which former Oregon standouts have landed on XFL rosters... Five former Oregon Ducks land on XFL rosters ahead of 2023 season - On3 WWW.ON3.COM The XFL finalized its rosters for the 2023 season last week, and the Oregon Ducks' program is well represented. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted February 21 Sabrina Ionescu once again makes WNBA history with trading card sale After her historic college career in Eugene and her impressive start to a WNBA career with the New York Liberty, no shortage of feats has been accomplished. This past week, Ionescu accomplished another feat, this time in the offseason, and off the basketball court. According to TMZ Sports, a rookie trading card of Ionescu has officially become the most expensive WNBA trading card in history, selling for $10,800 on Sunday night. Pro Ducks: Sabrina Ionescu once again makes WNBA history DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Sabrina is out here making history in the offseason, to nobody’s surprise. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted February 23 Kellen Moore could help Justin Herbert have best NFL season yet The Los Angeles Chargers made a much needed move at offensive coordinator this offseason, hiring former Boise State quarterback and Cowboys OC Kellen Moore to replace Joe Lombardi. Lombardi’s offense was tenth in the NFL last season, but they were horrendous on the ground, with their 89.6 rushing yards per game good for 30th in the league. Moore will help balance LA’s offensive attack, and while at first glance that may seem problematic for star quarterback Justin Herbert, Locked on Chargers host Daniel Wade believes it could end up being a good thing for the former Oregon legend. Pro Ducks: Kellen Moore could help Justin Herbert have best NFL season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert should benefit from the Chargers hiring of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted February 23 Stephen Nogosek has an opportunity to be in the Mets’ Opening Day bullpen in 2023 The mustachioed righty is out of options and performed well in a small sample in the majors last season, which perhaps gives him a leg up over some other bullpen candidates. Stephen Nogosek has an opportunity to be in the Mets’ Opening Day bullpen in 2023 WWW.AMAZINAVENUE.COM The mustachioed righty is out of options and performed well in a small sample in the majors last season, which perhaps gives him... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 17 Share Posted February 23 So we might have two Duck pitchers on the Mets with NoGo and.... David Peterson! Quote Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted February 24 Social Media Buzz: NBA World reacts to Chris Boucher's Michael Jordan-esque dunk On Thursday night, the first games back from the NBA All-Star break, Boucher provided a highlight that made waves throughout the league, bringing back images of Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest. Of course, we aren’t comparing Boucher to MJ himself, but the dunk that he threw down from the free throw line on Thursday night definitely was MJ-esque. Here’s how the NBA world reacted to the incredible highlight: Pro Ducks: Chris Boucher sets Twitter ablaze with free-throw line dunk DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Chris Boucher threw down a dunk on Thursday that’s in contention for the longest in NBA history. Of course he did. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted February 28 Atlanta Falcons release former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota The Atlanta Falcons released former Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, ending his tenure with the squad after just one season. Mariota signed with Atlanta last offseason, reuniting with former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith at Tennessee, who took the head coaching job with the Falcons. Atlanta Falcons release former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Atlanta Falcons released former Oregon Ducks superstar quarterback Marcus Mariota, making him a free agent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted February 28 Former Oregon guard Eugene Omoruyi waived by OKC Thunder Former Oregon Ducks wing Eugene Omoruyi was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, making the 26-year-old a free agent. Omoruyi originally signed a two-way deal with the Thunder last summer, which was converted to a standard deal just a few weeks ago. That included a contract for 2023-24, which was non-guaranteed. Pro Ducks: Eugene Omoruyi waived by Oklahoma City Thunder DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former Oregon Ducks forward Eugene Omoruyi was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted February 28 Sabally joining Sabrina... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 23 Share Posted February 28 Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel: Verone McKinley III’s football acumen enabled him to succeed as undrafted rookie Verone McKinley III went undrafted but the former Oregon Ducks All-American safety still ended up having a productive rookie season in the NFL. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel: Verone McKinley III’s football acumen enabled him to succeed as undrafted rookie WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM One of 14 undrafted players signed by the Miami Dolphins immediately following the 2022 NFL Draft, McKinley was one of... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted March 1 San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch: ‘This was a breakthrough year’ for Deommodore Lenoir Deommodore Lenoir closed his second season in the NFL playing the best of his career. The former Oregon Ducks cornerback had 79 tackles with six for loss, including a sack, an interception and five passes defended in 17 games with 13 starts for the San Francisco 49ers this season. Lenoir took his lumps in the first half of the season and fared better in the second half until Weeks 16 and 17. During the regular season, he allowed opponents to complete 66.3% of passes for 695 yards with a touchdown and interception and had a 91.2 passer rating when targeted, according to Pro Football Reference. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch: ‘This was a breakthrough year’ for Deommodore Lenoir WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Lenoir had 17 tackles and two interceptions in the playoffs to help the 49ers reach the NFC Championship game Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted March 1 Spencer Steer (Reds) vs Jake Reed (Dodgers)... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 26 Share Posted March 3 How Nyara Sabally will fit with New York Liberty in 2023 Sabally was drafted last year by New York with the knowledge that she might end up sitting for the entire year, and that ended up being the case as she took a job as an assistant coach at Sacramento State while rehabbing and preparing to make her WNBA debut in 2023. Now Sabally is ready to go, but she faces a New York roster that was completely overhauled this offseason. Former Oregon teammate Sabrina Ionescu is still in tow, but she is now joined by former MVP Jonquel Jones, former Seattle Storm superstar Breanna Stewart, and point guard Courtney Vandersloot – forming an absolute superteam in the Big Apple. How Nyara Sabally will fit with New York Liberty in 2023 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Liberty inked Nyara Sabally to a rookie scale contract, but will the 2022 fifth overall pick make New York’s crowded roster out of... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 27 Share Posted March 4 Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks suspended after receiving 16th technical foul of season Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2022-23 season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks suspended after receiving 16th technical foul of season WWW.NBA.COM Brooks will serve his 1-game suspension Sunday when the Grizzlies visit the Clippers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted March 6 Ex-Oregon hoops star Stu Jackson named West Coast Conference Commissioner The West Coast Conference has announced that Stu Jackson has been appointed as its fifth full-time Commissioner. The announcement was made at the University Credit Union WCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas by Dr. Thayne McCulloh, President of Gonzaga University and Chair of the WCC Presidents’ Council. A highly respected sports executive with more than four decades of experience in a variety of collegiate, professional, and conference leadership roles, Jackson will officially assume Commissioner responsibilities on April 24. Stu Jackson Appointed West Coast Conference Commissioner - West Coast Conference WCCSPORTS.COM The West Coast Conference has announced that Stu Jackson has been appointed as its fifth full-time Commissioner. The... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 29 Share Posted March 8 Former Oregon S Ugo Amadi signs with New Orleans Saints 247SPORTS.COM On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints signed former Oregon safety Ugo Amadi to their 90-man roster on a one-year deal.#Saints sign Ugo Amadi (@UAmadi7_) ??Story: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 32 Share Posted March 13 Bleacher Reports says the nation's capital should be Mariota's next stop Atlanta got off to a tough start and then benched Mariota in favor of rookie Desmond Ridder. Then Mariota left the team to nurse an injury and be with his wife as the couple welcomed their first child. Evidently, that didn’t sit well with the Atlanta brass and they released Mariota. Now he’s looking for a new destination and according to Bleacher Report, the nation’s capital is the best landing spot for Mariota. Here’s an excerpt from what writer Maurice Moton. Bleacher Reports says US capital should be Mariota's next stop DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Bleacher Report says the Washington Commanders would be the best spot for Marcus Mariota to continue his NFL career. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 34 Share Posted March 13 Former Oregon WR Juwan Johnson resigns with the New Orleans Saints on a two-year deal As NFL Free Agency opened on Monday, the New Orleans Saints wasted no time during the restricted free agent market by resigning tight end and former Oregon wide receiver Juwan Johnson. Former Oregon WR Juwan Johnson resigns with the New Orleans Saints on a two-year deal 247SPORTS.COM As NFL Free Agency opened on Monday, the New Orleans Saints wasted no time during the restricted free agent market by... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 38 Share Posted March 17 The Athletic is a pay site so can't share the article, but the news sounds good for former Duck Spencer Steer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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