Published on: 20th October, 2009
The Oregon Ducks sit at 5-1, 3-0 in conference and control their own destiny on the road to Pasadena. This is where many people thought the Ducks would be before the season started, but they have gone about it in a very different way than most people would have thought. We ...Published on: 18th October, 2009
A crazy weekend in college football shakes up my rankings a bit, but still, neither Florida nor Texas are the top team in my mind. 1. Alabama Mark Ingram is making the Tide look like the most complete team in the SEC. 2. Florida Florida looked downright disappointing at times against Arkansas, but escape ...Published on: 13th October, 2009
Well folks, after a somewhat calm Saturday in the country, there were some shakeups in my poll. Check out my top 25 below. 1. Virginia Tech Yes, they lost to Alabama early in the year, but that loss has focused this team for a run at a national championship. Their defense is ...Published on: 13th October, 2009
After the Ducks finished off the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl, the team knew that their goal of returning was within reach. The Ducks overcame a sluggish performance in the first half to dominate the Bruins in the second, scoring 21 points in a span of less than four ...Published on: 6th October, 2009
After Oregon took care of business against the hapless Washington State Cougars in Eugene, they must go on the road for the first time since that game of which Duck fans no longer speak. Leaving the comforts of Autzen Stadium for the first time in five games will demand focus and intensity ...Published on: 2nd October, 2009
As reported by Jay Allen through John Strong on 95.5 The Game Sports Radio in Portland, Oregon Coach Chip Kelly will address the media on the status of LaGarrette Blount sometime tomorrow. The press conference comes at a interesting time for the Ducks, as they have just lost Walter Thurmond III ...Published on: 29th September, 2009
After the 42-3 demolition of then-No. 6 California, Duck fans expectations are once again where they were before the season. But after Saturday’s performance, are the Ducks the new favorites to win the Pac-10? Most Oregon fans expected a close game against Cal and believed their Oregon team could pull it out ...Published on: 22nd September, 2009
After Oregon ended Utah’s 16-game win streak on Saturday, the talk wasn’t about what a great accomplishment that was, but rather Jeremiah Masoli’s poor passing performance. Masoli is partially to blame for his problems last weekend, but here are some other reasons why Masoli has struggled and what the coaches ...Published on: 15th September, 2009
Year after year, the Oregon Duck defense takes big hit after big hit. Not only from the opponent, but from the media and sometimes their own fans. Many people believed that last weekend they once again “laid an egg,” but here is why the Duck defense is carrying the team ...Published on: 14th September, 2009
While attending the game last Saturday, I was disgusted at a few things I saw before, during, and after the game. I now understand why people around the conference and country have the view that Oregon fans are stuck-up and ignorant. In the interest of full disclosure, I will admit that ...