1. Why the Oregon Ducks Are the Most Balanced Team in the Pac-12

    When you think of a balanced team, you think of a team that is equally strong on both sides of the ball. There is a lot of balance in the Pac -12—without a couple of teams—yet ...

    Lisa Horne Written by Lisa Horne about 1 month ago 5,431 reads 35 comments

  2. Jordan Will Attend the Draft, Where It's Speculated He Might Go No. 1 Overall

    Oregon announced today that outside linebacker Dion Jordan has been invited to attend the NFL draft's first round, on April 25 in New York...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 1 month ago 528 reads 0 comments

  3. Highlights and Reaction from Oregon's Spring Scrimmage

    Oregon's sixth practice of the spring, this morning in Autzen Stadium, featured a live situational scrimmage, which from the sound of things featured the good, the bad and the ugly — and in that regard was a typical scrimmage, then...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 8 reads 0 comments

  4. Ducks Linebacker Tyson Coleman's Versatility Put to the Test

    EUGENE -- Oregon linebacker Tyson Coleman is in the throes of an important and difficult spring of evolution...

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  5. The Former Offensive Coordinator on Building a Relationship with the Defense

    As Mark Helfrich continues down the path from offensive coordinator to head coach, he spoke after practice about getting to know players on defense...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 4 reads 0 comments

  6. Want Oregon's Team Issued Gear? Here's Your Chance

    EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon athletic department will host its annual Surplus Sale for the general public on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Moshofsky Center, located off of Leo Harris Parkway...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 4 reads 0 comments

  7. Why Oregon's Defense Is College Football's Most Under Appreciated Unit

    No college football entity has been consistently overlooked and underappreciated more than the Oregon defense. There's a reason for this, of course. When your offense regularly posts college basketball totals—they averaged 49...

    Adam Kramer Written by Adam Kramer about 1 month ago 4,244 reads 30 comments

  8. Oregon Football: 5 Most Valuable Players for 2013

    The rise to greatness has been a total team effort for the Oregon Ducks. Over the past few years, guys like John Boyett, Darron Thomas, LaMichael James, Casey Matthews, Brandon Bair ...

    Jeff Bell Written by Jeff Bell about 1 month ago 3,374 reads 46 comments

  9. After Minor Controversy, Lyerla Preparing for Big Year, Then a Major Decision

    A year after he was used as a running back in a special package for the Oregon offense, there may be more in store for tight end Colt Lyerla...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 516 reads 0 comments

  10. Mariota Searching for Balance as a Leader and a Playmaker in Ducks Offense

    EUGENE — It is easy to forget that Marcus Mariota is a teenager, and that he will remain one through the first two months of his second season as Oregon's starting quarterback...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 67 reads 0 comments

  11. Jake Rodrigues and Jeff Lockie in Tight Competition for Backup Quarterback Job

    EUGENE -- One of the more intriguing competitions going on behind the closed doors of Oregon's spring football practices is between redshirt freshmen Jake Rodrigues and Jeff Lockie for the backup quarterback job...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 162 reads 0 comments

  12. With Scrimmage Looming, “lull” Might Have Been Anticipated Today

    There may be a few differences between Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich, but among the many similarities is that neither seemed to ever oversee an Oregon practice that left him disappointed...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 66 reads 0 comments

  13. Lokombo Sheds Light on Linebacker Depth Chart, Including Coleman at MIKE

    As I mentioned the other day, I had little luck prying any insights out of Don Pellum, but today Boseko Lokombo shed some light on Oregon's depth chart at linebacker...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 168 reads 0 comments

  14. Oregon Football: De'Anthony Thomas's 5 Favorite Plays

    There isn't a whole lot De'Anthony Thomas can do for the Oregon Ducks that he hasn't already done since arriving on campus in the summer of 2011...

    Jeff Bell Written by Jeff Bell about 1 month ago 5,686 reads 12 comments

  15. Auburn Allegations Muddy More Than Just 2011 BCS Title Game

    Apparently, Auburn reeeeaaallly wanted to win a national championship in football. So much so that before the Tigers played Oregon for the Bowl Championship Series title in January ...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 213 reads 0 comments

  16. Ducks Get Physical as Full Pads Go on for the First Time This Spring

    The Ducks held their third of 15 spring practices today, avoiding drizzly skies by staying inside the Moshofsky Center and putting on full pads for the first time this month...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 104 reads 0 comments

  17. Ducks Hope to Share the Load

    In his first two seasons at Oregon, De’Anthony Thomas seemed to perfectly embody the “tazer” position developed under Chip Kelly — part running back, part slotback, part wide receiver...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 209 reads 0 comments

  18. Mariota the Sure Thing at QB in '13, but Who's Next in Line?

    There are a few things you can always count when you live the life of a Duck fan: rain, new uniforms and Marcus Mariota. What was the hot topic position battle last season, is now the surest bet on the roster...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 89 reads 0 comments

  19. Oregon Spring Practice Won't Be Any Different Under Mark Helfrich

    The Oregon Duck basketball season has ended. Time to usher in its football season under new head coach Mark Helfrich . Like his predecessor Chip Kelly, Helfrich will ban fans and media from spring practice...

    Lisa Horne Written by Lisa Horne about 1 month ago 2,114 reads 9 comments

  20. Oregon Ducks Running Back Kenjon Barner Talks NCAA Football 14

    Kenjon Barner shocked the NFL world in New Orleans before Super Bowl XLVII by teaming up with Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel and Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson to win the 2013 Madden Bowl...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 52 reads 0 comments

  21. Oregon Football: Tidbits from the Ducks' First Spring Practice

    As if on cue to help Oregon fans recover from losing in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 round, it's time for some football! The Ducks' coaches and players gathered for the first time officially on Tuesday to launch spring practice...

    Kay Jennings Written by Kay Jennings about 1 month ago 1,795 reads 16 comments

  22. Running Back Ayele Forde's Hard Work Yields Scholarship

    EUGENE - When Oregon coach Mark Helfrich informed running back Ayele Forde on Monday that the walk-on would receive a scholarship, the junior wondered if it was a serious offer...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 49 reads 0 comments

  23. Armstead Makes Quick Transition from Basketball Back to Football

    Chip Kelly's voice isn't the only missing element at Oregon's practices these days. As often as the former UO head coach would shout "tempo" to the offense, defensive line coach ...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 87 reads 0 comments

  24. Mariota Eases Ducks' Post-Kelly Transition

    Chip Kelly isn't terribly big. He's not notably loud, either. Nor is he typically expansive. Who he is, however, is -- was! -- the presence most often cited as transforming Oregon's football program from good to great...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 105 reads 0 comments

  25. Sport Science: Dion Jordan

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 1 month ago 208 reads 0 comments