Several years ago, during Chip Kelly's first season as Offensive Coordinator for the University of Oregon, the Ducks were marching up and down the field. An historic win over the Michigan Wolverines started off the season. This was a season of promise.As the Ducks rolled through their schedule, they faced a stiff challenge at home against a top 10 ranked Cal Bears team. The game was as exciting an
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Football season begins in earnest this week. With the official end of "fall camp" and the beginning of game Week, we know that football will soon arrive.Imagine for a moment, arriving at the Autzen Complex on September 10. There will be grills barbecuing all your favorite foods. Duck fans gathered to talk football, celebrate with each other the new season. They will reminisce about last year, and
Read MoreSo, I was going to write a little scathing article tonight, but changed my mind.Every Wednesday, we have two different staff meetings at work. One is an Operations Meeting which is followed by a staff meeting. So, Wednesday is a little later night at work than normal. Just as I was about to head out the door, I received a message that John Canzano had called me an "internet troll and gangster" on
Read MoreAs Duck fans contemplate the loss of two scholarship players over the last two days, there is a great reminder of a different equalizer in college athletics. Injury.Often as fans file into a stadium, the glamor, passion and glory that is the incredible sport of college football masks an underside rarely seen by many fans. With the promise and excitement of a new season on the horizon, eager to und
Read MoreLache Seastrunk in Oregon Yesterday, Duck fans learned that Lache Seastrunk would be transferring from the University of Oregon with a likely destination of Baylor University.We have already seen many articles detailing his departure. Some critical of his time at Oregon; some critical of Duck fans and their reaction to the news.Once again, as has often been the case in Lache's short stint at Or...
Read MoreThere are still some questions about the tailgate, so here is a new Thread detailing the tailgate location.Though the lot we are in is a bit of a trek, keep in mind that the location will provide us with a LOT of "special guests" as there will be a lot of great families around us.For any that do not remember the details, here they are:It is that time of year; when the crashing of helmets and t
Read MoreGentlemen (and ladies),It is that time of year; when the crashing of helmets and the thunder of the Oregon Duck Motorcycle rattle through our bones. Football has arrived. With that moment arrives a time to gather, share food, beverages, conversation and laughs. A moment we cal.... TAILGATING!We have the details, now, of the tailgate information for the Oregon-LSU game at Cowboy Stadium. The
Read MoreIt turns out that there is a reason Darron Thomas was in Portland on Saturday June 11, 2011. He was selected as a player representative to the Grand Marshall group.From the Rose Festival Parade:"Along with player representatives, the University of Oregon will be represented by President Lariviere and Senior Vice President and Provost James Bean riding in a vintage auto, as well as cheerleaders a
Read MoreTonight, I read that, what I had believed was one of two very plausible scenarios, is now being told by Darron Thomas to be an accurate reflection of what happened in mid-June.What we learned today is that Darron Thomas was, apparently, back East for an appearance on ESPN. Because, as his high school coach tells us, Darron's personal car is broken and he cannot afford to fix the car, Darron has ha
Read MoreRecently, I wrote a series about Lache Seastrunk and his "real" mentor. The truth is, like many young men, Lache Seastrunk had several people that he could turn to for advice. This is a key component in the raising of any young man.College athletics, and football in particular, can be exhilarating and breathtaking. During the 2009 football season, my own son was a high school senior playing footba
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