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Marcus Mariota’s First Start Compared to Kelly’s Quarterbacks Prior

September 5, 2012 0 Comments

Rusty Ryan makes early comparisons to prior quarterbacks with early projections going forward.

Darron Thomas, De'Anthony Thomas, Dennis Dixon, feature, Jeremiah Masoli, Kenjon Barner, Marcus Mariota, Oregon Ducks Football, Oregon Football

Oregon Football’s Receivers Must Be Better Than Last Years [69 Days of Summer]

June 27, 2012 0 Comments

Today Ted Miller of the PAC-12 blog on ESPN wrote that Oregon is in “good” shape for the next season in terms of the wide receiver position. I was expecting a “we’ll see” after the performance last year. The receivers were key in the Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin, but it was a frustrating [...]

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BJ Kelley, Darron Thomas, Daryle Hawkins, De'Anthony Thomas, Devon Blackmon, feature, Josh Huff, Kenjon Barner, LSU Tigers, Rahsaan Vaughn, Tacoi Sumler

Oregon’s Quarterback Replacement: Replacing Offensive Production

April 10, 2012 0 Comments

The QB competition between Marcus Mariota and Bryan Bennett isn’t as important as everyone thinks.

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Bryan Bennett, Chip Kelly, Darron Thomas, feature, Jeremiah Masoli, Marcus Mariota, Oregon Ducks

Darron Thomas’ Future Replacement: Analysis on the Depth Chart and Direction of the Offense

January 15, 2012 3 Comments

It’s a two man race for starting quarterback. Rusty Ryan looks at the future direction of the offense and the characteristics of the two competitors.

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Bryan Bennett, Chip Kelly, Darron Thomas, De'Anthony Thomas, feature, Jake Rodriguez, Kenjon Barner, Marcus Mariota, Tra Carson

Darron Thomas to go Pro, Forgoes Final Year at Oregon

January 14, 2012 2 Comments

Darron Thomas announced today that he is going to turn pro. Rusty Ryan looks at his draft status and his legacy at Oregon.

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Adam Jude, Darron Thomas, Dennis Dixon, feature, Joey Harrington, LaMichael James, Norm Van Brocklin, Rob Moseley

Rose Bowl Retro Diary

January 11, 2012 1 Comment

You bet Rusty Ryan keeps a diary. We ripped out a few pages without him knowing so now you can enjoy his memories of the Rose Bowl game. Tears of joy will fall. You’ve been warned.

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Brett Bielema, Chip Kelly, Darron Thomas, David Paulson, De'Anthony Thomas, feature, Jarred Abbredaris, John Boyett, Josh Huff, Kiko Alonso, LaMichael James, Lavasier Tuinei, Michael Clay, Montee Ball, Nick Toon

Oregon’s Offensive Gameplan and New Plays in the Rose Bowl

January 11, 2012 0 Comments

Chip Kelly went with the bread and butter against Wisconsin with some wrinkles on offense. Rusty Ryan looks at the gameplan and the significant plays on offense that we had barely seen this season.

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Chip Kelly, Darron Thomas, David Paulson, De'Anthony Thomas, feature, Kenjon Barner, LaMichael James, Lavasier Tuinei, Oregon Ducks, Wisconsin Badgers

How Oregon Responds to Defensive Strategies

December 28, 2011 0 Comments

Rusty Ryan looks at the basic rushing strategies, what defenses do to stop it, and how Oregon counters.

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Chip Kelly, Darron Thomas, feature, Jeremiah Masoli, Kenjon Barner, LaMichael James, LSU Tigers, Nick Fairley, Oregon Ducks

Possible Diagnosis on Oregon’s Bowl Troubles

December 26, 2011 0 Comments

Rusty Ryan does a post on Addicted To Quack on Oregon’s offensive problems in bowl games.

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Addicted To Quack, Auburn Tigers, Bowl Games, Cam Newton, Chip Kelly, Darron Thomas, Jeremiah Masoli, Kenjon Barner, LaMichael James, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, South Florida Bulls

Oregon’s Offensive Passing Attack: The Basics

December 19, 2011 1 Comment

Rusty Ryan breaks down the fundamental plays of Oregon’s passing attacks and goes over the basics.

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Colt Lyerla, Darron Thomas, David Paulson, feature, Josh Huff, LaMichael James, Will Murphy

Oregon Wins PAC-12 Title Game: Reaction

December 3, 2011 2 Comments

Oregon is Rose Bowl bound and Rusty Ryan reflects on the first PAC-12 Title game.

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Bryan Bennett, Darron Thomas, feature, LaMichael James, Marqise Lee, Michigan State Spartans, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, Wisconsin Badgers

PAC-12 Week 13 Review and Final Standings

November 27, 2011 0 Comments

PAC-12 North Oregon This Week: Beat Oregon State 49-21. There’s a whole big recap on the front page in the featured slider. It got ugly. Next Week: Hosting the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium, winner goes to the Rose Bowl. Stanford This Week: Beat Notre Dame 28-14. The Cardinal outgained the Fighting Irish by 120 [...]

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