Seemingly against all odds the Oregon Ducks find themselves in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. I’m sure they blew up more then a few tourny brackets. With convincing wins against both Oklahoma State and Saint Louis how does it look for the Oregon Duck’s chances to move on to the Elite Eight? In a word, not(…)
Word is out that Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles will attempt to sign former Duck Dennis Dixon who currently is on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. For my friends who are into the NFL Fantasy League scene — and you know who you are — here is a tip for you. If Dixon winds(…)
If winning football games is your biggest priority then make it 6 things. A winning record of 46-7 is no small accomplishment. But looking long-term there are 5 other things that, when the disappointment clears, I think will be recognized and appreciated. One Putting aside for the moment the NCAA investigation, which is likely more(…)
I’m in Arizona with my friend Gary awaiting tonight’s Fiesta Bowl between the Oregon Ducks and the Kansas State Wildcats. We are staying with my wife’s parents John and Mildred. After waking up with Duck Gnome hovering over me begging to go to the game I had a nice breakfast and the four of us(…)
The 3rd ranked Oregon Ducks start Pac 12 Conference play against the 21st ranked Arizona Wildcats this Saturday. That means it’s time to check on my preseason predictions. PREDICTION: The Oregon Duck’s redshirt freshman quarterback, Marcus Mariota, will be a sensation. Why? I expect him to be one of the most accurate passers that will have(…)
The days are getting shorter and Fall is in the air. That means its time for Football. The Oregon Duck’s redshirt freshman quarterback, Marcus Mariota, will be a sensation. Why? I expect him to be one of the most accurate passers that will have ever played at Oregon. Secondly, his passing will be in stark(…)
By Ted Werth I work with foster kids. This last summer while working at a Teen Reach Adventure camp I was helping some kids catch crawfish in the creek. Most of the other campers were hanging out a short way downstream in the swimming hole. Suddenly what had been a relaxing time of fun in(…)