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NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about Oregon’s game against the Cardinal on Saturday. The contest between these two Pac-12 North heavyweights marks the third straight year that the game will be featured on ESPN’s College Gameday, signifying the importance of this matchup in the big college football picture as well. A factor determining the outcome of this game will be Oregon’s d-line and how they hold up against Stepfan Taylor.
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about why Chip Kelly will head to the NFL after this college football season. It is no secret that Chip Kelly, now in his sixth season with the Ducks (fourth as head coach), has started to change the game of college football. From the way the Ducks practice to how they operate on the field, Oregon is one of those teams that is setting the tone for the future of one of America’s greatest sports.
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about how the Oregon Ducks can find themselves in the BCS National Championship. After out-dueling and dismantling the USC Trojans on Saturday, the Ducks find themselves at a 9-0 record and right in the thick of the BCS National Championship race.
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about the Oregon Ducks vs. USC Trojans game on Saturday evening. If Oregon wins this one they will solidify their position at the tops of the Pac-12 while laying claim to the throne that the Trojans have been reluctant to give up. A win propels Oregon to the top of the Pac-12 class and officially asserts them as the next Pac-12 dynasty; a bold claim, but true.
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about what Oregon needs to do in order to get a statement win at USC on Saturday. From the moment Alejandro Maldonado sent a kick wide of the posts to give the USC Trojans a victory over the Oregon Ducks last year to quell Oregon’s hopes of a BCS National Championship berth, Ducks fans have been counting down the moments until their team could get revenge against the hated Men of Troy.
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about why Oregon fans do not need to be worried about the Ducks being positioned at number three behind Flordia and Alabama in the initial BCS Poll. As could have been predicted by just about any fan of college football, Oregon fans were irate with the initial rankings. They cursed the BCS and SEC for placing their beloved team behind a Gators team that has really only faced one quality opponent this season while almost faltering to Texas A&M.
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson previews this week’s matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats. Oregon will now face an Arizona Wildcats team that has exceeded expectations, also finishing their non-conference schedule with a 3-0 record, a record that included a huge win over then No. 18 Oklahoma State. Aided by the efforts of De’Anthony Thomas and Kenjon Barner, the Duck offense looks more potent than ever
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson gives you the top 5 games remaining on the Oregon Ducks’ 2012 college football schedule. Beginning Pac-12 play with No. 22 Arizona, the Ducks will have to find their way through a gauntlet of opponents that include the likes of USC, Stanford, and Oregon State. De’Anthony Thomas will be a crucial player in all of Oregon’s remaining games.
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson previews this week’s matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. The meeting between Tennessee Tech and Oregon on Saturday will be the first meeting between the two teams as they both gear up for a season that could see them put together impressive records in their respective divisions. Marcus Mariota gets another chance to impress.
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson preview this weeks game between the Oregon Ducks and the Fresno State Bulldogs. After starting off their season by drubbing the Arkansas State Red Wolves by a score of 57-34, the Oregon Ducks will be welcoming a Fresno State Bulldogs team that saw itself to a 37-10 victory over Weber State. One of the most exciting players to watch for the Ducks will be Marcus Mariota.
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson preview this weeks game between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks ended their 2011 season by winning their first Rose Bowl since 1917 and return a bevy of players on the offensive and defensive side of the ball that give them a talented, veteran base to build a special 2012 season from. Marcus Mariota welcome to Pac 12 football.
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson gives you a look at Oregon’s new uniforms for 2012 and beyond. The release ends all the hype and speculation surrounding the new uniforms and gives Duck fans around the nation yet another opportunity to invest in their favorite college football team.
