College National Championship Game Wrap Up So I predicted a 52-24 Oregon Duck victory. What went wrong? The easy answer is Ohio State pushed Oregon around up front. This is true but had Oregon executed early on I really beleive the game was winnable.  But let’s take a look at how Oregon measured up to what […]
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What you need to know: Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State
Both Oregon and Ohio State have suffered significant injuries this season yet both find themselves as the last two standing. Oregon’s Mark Helfrich, in only his second season as head coach, finds himself taking his team up against another great coach with national championships to his credit, Urban Meyer.  Despite that, Oregon finds themselves 6 […]
Oregon vs Florida State — What You Need To Know
Florida State is hard to figure out. They had many close calls against lesser teams this year. In about half of their games they have had to come from behind in the second half. Their stats are not impressive. ESPN’s analysis on team efficiency/productivity have the other playoff teams, Oregon, Alabama and Ohio State ranked […]
Oregon Ducks versus Michigan State
The Scoop This weeks game features #3 ranked Oregon against #7 ranked Michigan State (MSU). All the talk is about Oregon’s prolific offense versus Michigan State’s stingy defense. Just how stingy is the MSU defense? The last time they gave up more than 28 points was in 2011. Oregon has averaged over 40 points a […]
Oregon Ducks Season Preview – 2014
It’s time for my annual Duck Football preview. Nothing too technical here so if you are a casual football fan keep reading. If you are a die-hard, lives for football season, kind of fan there are some things here for you too. First off, we will take a look at some of the major changes […]
Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal — Football Analysis for the Common Fan
The big day has arrived and all the talking will fade away once Oregon and Stanford take to the field. Oregon’s path to the National Championship is simple — win their last 5 games and play either Alabama or Florida State for the BCS National Championship. For Stanford, if they win their last 5 games […]
2013 Oregon Duck Football Preview
What’s not to like about the Oregon Ducks this year? Two top 10 Heisman candidates.  An offensive line with 3 of 5 starters projected to be high NFL draft picks.  A freshman running back
The 3 Things the Oregon Ducks need to beat Louisville
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. Â 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 […]
Chip Kelly’s First Quarterback
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 […]
Five things Chip Kelly did right and why Duck fans should be thankful
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 […]
Why the Ducks will Win The Day–Fiesta Bowl analysis
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 […]