November 2008 News

First Thoughts On Civil War

Published: November 29, 2008

commentNo Comments

The game is less than an hour old and here are my first few thoughts on the game as it’s still fresh in my mind and I can remember it the best without watching the game over on TV.
The running game was dominate and not purely because of our speed and strength from our backs [...]


Fly or Die: An Inside Look at OSU’s Potent “Fly Sweep”

Published: November 28, 2008

commentNo Comments

Posted by: Chris Courtney
As Saturday’s much anticipated Civil War contest between the 19th-ranked Ducks of Oregon and 17th-ranked Beavers of Oregon State draws near, many questions regarding the game have already been answered.
Will true freshman sensation at running back for Oregon State, Jacquizz Rodgers, be fit to play?
Doubtful.
Will the Beavers start junior quarterback Sean Canfield [...]


Last Regular Season Game For Blount?

Published: November 27, 2008

commentNo Comments

The question needs to be asked, is Junior Running Back LeGarrette Blount going to go pro after this season? I know, I know, Blount has said he’s coming back to Oregon for his senior year earlier in the season. Keep in mind however that was back in September and Blount wasn’t nearly as far along [...]


Lots On The Line For Civil War

Published: November 26, 2008

commentNo Comments

Posted by: AJ Untermeyer
It’s always been the game that the fans go all out for, it’s always been the game you circle at the start of the season to get tickets to, and it is definitely the game that will make family and business rivals dare to talk to each other. But how long has [...]


Ducks Play Sloppy and Lose to Longhorns;Take 4th In Maui

Published: November 26, 2008

commentNo Comments

UO Media Release
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) – Damion James had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 6 Texas to a 70-57 victory over Oregon on Wednesday in the third-place game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
The Longhorns (4-1) lost 81-80 to No. 8 Notre Dame in the semifinals, a game that ended with A.J. [...]


Ducks No Match For Heels

Published: November 26, 2008

commentNo Comments

UO Media Release:
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -Tyler Hansbrough was back for a second game and No. 1 North Carolina will be playing for a third title on Maui.
The reigning player of the year, who missed three weeks of practice and three games with a leg injury, had 16 points to lead the Tar Heels [...]


Ducks Roll Tide Face Top Ranked Heels Next

Published: November 25, 2008

commentNo Comments

          For the first eight minutes of the last game in Maui for the EA Sports Maui Invitational the Ducks didn’t look like they belonged on the same court as Alabama and the other teams that came before them but the host school Chaminade. The Ducks couldn’t hit a shot even if [...]


Maui Invitational Game Photos

Published: November 25, 2008

commentNo Comments

 


Aloha from Maui!

Published: November 23, 2008

commentNo Comments

Posted by: Cameron Resnick
Hey Duck Fans!  I’ve arrived in Maui and the Ducks are ready to play.  For point guard Tajuan Porter he says he is, “…very excited to be here.  It’s my first time in Hawaii.”  The tournament consists of three of the top 10 teams in the nation including #1 North Carolina led [...]


Idle Ducks Climb in Polls

Published: November 23, 2008

commentNo Comments

Even with the weekend off the Ducks found themselves getting some work done over the weekend as the Oregon Ducks climbed in the AP and Coaches’ Polls on Sunday. Going into the weekend the Ducks were ranked 24th in both the AP and Coaches Poll they exit ranked 19th in AP Poll and 18th in the coaches [...]


Next Page »