THE OREGON DUCKS BLOG
VIP: Offensive players for the Ducks in 2013
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson gives you his 5 most important players on Oregon's offense in 2013. Though Chip Kelly is now long-gone from the program and looking to build a solid career at the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Ducks' offense will remain essentially the same under new head coach Mark Helfrich. That doesn't mean, however, that there won't be some changes to Oregon's offense in 2013 [Read More…]
The Oregon Ducks could go undefeated in 2013
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson tells you why the Oregon Ducks football program has a very good chance at going undefeated in their next season. The Ducks football program, in recent years, has been the figurehead of college football in the northwest and Pac-12. While an undefeated season is a lofty goal for any college football program, Oregon could realistically achieve this feat in 2013. [Read More…]
Projecting Oregon’s 2013 defensive starters
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson details who he thinks will be the 2013 defensive starters for the Oregon Ducks football team. Losing seniors is tough, but when some of the top talent on your team, it gets even tougher. The absences of Michael Clay, Kiko Alonso, Dion Jordan, and Isaac Remington will surely be felt next year, especially with the four of them taking two valuable players from the defensive line and linebacking corps. [Read More…]
Projecting Oregon’s 2013 offensive starters
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson gives you his prediction of Oregon's offensive starters in 2013. Though the Oregon Ducks' 2013 college football campaign is still just about four months away, it's time to start breaking down a team that could very well see themselves in the final BCS National Championship Game (thank the college football gods). Returning stars such as Marcus Mariota and De'Anthony Thomas obviously make it into the starting rotation but there are a few players who may be new to you. [Read More…]
What we learned from Oregon’s spring game
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson recaps Oregon's 2013 spring football game. And boy was it a show. Giving points for both offensive and defensive achievements, the Oregon offense looked in usual form as they overpowered the Oregon defense by a score of 65-10. This game gave us several opportunities to be in awe over the further development of players like Marcus Mariota, Josh Huff, and Bralon Addison. [Read More…]
Oregon Basketball’s 2013 recruiting class…so far
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about Oregon's 2013 basketball recruiting class...so far. Taking a look at the Oregon Ducks' recruiting class, they have already signed seven players (if you include Tyree and Tyrell Robinson as basketball players as well as football players) and apparently still in the running for Anthony January, Jabari McGhee, and Brandon Rosser. Though they did miss out on five-star Aaron Gordon, the Ducks' recruiting class is still a very good one that will bring in several players who will compliment the likes of Dominic Artis, Damyean Dotson, and Ben Carter. [Read More…]
The Oregon Ducks 2013 NFL draft recap + UDFA’s
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson recaps where the Oregon Ducks went in the NFL Draft this year. Five players were drafted from the University of Oregon in 2013, marking the most players in four years that were previously Ducks. Headlining the crew of drafted players was Dion Jordan, who was selected as the No. 3 overall pick by the Miami Dolphins. Kyle Long also went in the first round, being the 20th pick overall and going to the Chicago Bears. [Read More…]
Three seniors Oregon basketball will miss the most
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson gives you his three seniors that the Oregon Ducks basketball team will most in 2013-2014. With all the praise and accolades that can be given to the Ducks basketball program, they will be without some of their best players in the coming years, as E.J. Singler, Arsalan Kazemi, Carlos Emory, and Tony Woods played their final season in 2012-2013. Catalysts part of Oregon's run to the Sweet 16, the Ducks will surely miss the services of each and every one of them. And while all have their own special talents, fans of the Ducks will miss three of these guys the most. [Read More…]
What to watch for at Oregon’s 2013 spring game
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson gives you three things to watch for at this year's Oregon spring football game. Though we aren't anticipating him to put everything out on the table in terms of scheme and design, watching the way Helfrich works with his players and coaches will be one of the main things to watch next Saturday. But that isn't the only thing to pay attention to. [Read More…]
Oregon acknowledges that major violations occurred
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about the recent documents that were released that show the Oregon Ducks and NCAA have agreed that the Ducks committed major violations during Chip Kelly's tenure. While I would never want a football program that I support to be involved in any sort of scandal, everything that Oregon has stated--as well as the NCAA--points to the fact that Oregon's coaches were unaware that they were committing violations. [Read More…]
Improvements the Ducks can make on offense in 2013
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about what improvements the Ducks could make on the offensive side of the ball to give them a near-perfect offense in 2013. And while there aren't many improvements to make, the Ducks need to build their offensive line, focus on establishing a dominant receiver, and finding a kicker who can consistently make field goals in crucial moments of games. [Read More…]
What could Oregon’s weaknesses be in 2013?
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about the weaknesses on Oregon's 2013 college football roster that could see them fall from the ranks of the college football elite. While the talent is already on the team and there is quite a lot of potential surrounding the Duck athletes, Oregon is lacking proven players on the defensive line and at linebacker. [Read More…]
Oregon Ducks basketball rewind: The 2012-2013 season
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson recaps what was Oregon's surprising and outstanding 2012-2013 college basketball season. Picked to finish seventh in the Pac-12 by the Pac-12 Media Poll, the Ducks outplayed their competition throughout the year en route to their first Pac-12 Tournament Championship since 2008. Though they eventually lost to Louisville in the Sweet 16 of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Ducks upset both Oklahoma State and St. Louis while putting the program back on the college basketball map. [Read More…]
My five best Oregon Ducks’ De’Anthony Thomas memories
NWSB Insider Bryant Knoxs shares his five best memories of his favorite Northwest athlete, De'Anthony Thomas. The Black Mamba may be more of a sixth man in Oregon's offense than a consistent starter, but that hasn't stopped him from making highlight-worthy plays week after week. He's become one of the fastest, most exciting players in the country, and that was evident in showings such as the 2013 Fiesta Bowl, the 2012 Rose Bowl and his 2011 showing against the USC Trojans. [Read More…]
Weighing in on Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman
NWSB Insider Jason Hartzo weighs in on the 2012-13 season had by Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman. This was a very respectable effort from Dana Altman's Ducks, and it was the first time in the head coach's career that he made it past the second round. As long as Altman is the man in Eugene, this will be a team near the top for years to come—especially with freshman guards Dominic Artis and Damyean Dotson set to return. [Read More…]
Important notes heading into Oregon spring camp
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about the upcoming Oregon football spring camp that will begin on April 2. Coming off a year that saw them narrowly miss an opportunity to appear in the BCS National Championship game for the second time in three years--after suffering a loss to Stanford in overtime after the Cardinal tied it up on a controversial touchdown--and their second-straight BCS Bowl win, many may believe that the Oregon football program would be in a state of flux without Kelly. [Read More…]
