September 2021

OREGON BLITZ ATTACK ONE OF THE KEYS TO DUCKS SUCCESS ON DEFENSE – “The ability for me to blitz always keeps people on their toes” – Verone McKinley III

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Warren Williamson

Pre-snap motion from any defense in football has always been a definitive advantage when facing off against an equally talented offense. The ability to disguise coverages and keep opposing offenses from knowing who’s attacking and […]

WITH STANFORD LOOMING, THERE’S STILL MUCH WORK TO BE DONE – “We didn’t control the line of scrimmage as well as we have in other instances” – Mario Cristobal

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Warren Williamson

Yes, the Arizona game was only Game No. 4 in a long regular season, but conventional wisdom says you’d like to see a team consistently trending upward as the season progresses. While Oregon ( 4-0 […]

( THE MORNING AFTER ) CRISTOBAL LAUDS 4TH QUARTER PLAY IN WIN OVER CATS BUT CRINGES AT THE REST – “They completely controlled the ball in the third quarter – I believe we had 6, 7, 8 plays.”

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 Warren Williamson

Inconsistent play continues to plague this Oregon football team. The beginning is good. The end has been fantastic. But the stuff in the middle has been less than stellar, and often time hard to watch. […]

( GAME RECAP ) OREGON REMAINS UNBEATEN WITH 41-19 WIN OVER ARIZONA – Ducks Struggle to Look Like the No. 3 Team in the Country

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 Warren Williamson

QUICKIE RECAP It certainly wasn’t pretty. In fact, if Saturday nights game was a painting in an art show, it would’ve been mothballed to the cellar never to be seen again. Even though the No. […]

( GAME PREVIEW ) DUCKS HOPE TO BEGIN CONFERENCE PLAY ON THE RIGHT (WEB) FOOT AGAINST A REBUILDING ARIZONA TEAM – Cats Do Present Challenges and Have Oregon’s Full Attention

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Don Smalley

No offense to Arizona, but Oregon couldn’t have handpicked a better opponent to begin the 2021 Pac-12 conference season. The Ducks are 3-0 and are No. 3 in the nation according to the Associated Press […]

PREPARATION EQUALS CALM, POISED SUCCESS FOR TY THOMPSON – “That’s 90% of the quarterback game right now is making sure you know what you’re doing”

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 Warren Williamson

Oregon freshman quarterback Ty Thompson is a cool customer. His poise and calm demeanor radiate from his personality in everything he attacks in life, especially football. While some true freshman may have a hitch or […]

HAVING TRUE FRESHMEN SEE GAME ACTION IS A SIGN OF GREAT THINGS TO COME SAYS JOE MOORHEAD – “It’s a very positive sign for this season and for the future to have so many freshmen contribute so quickly.”

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Don Smalley

If truth be told, Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal would have liked to play his true freshman quarterback under much different and more favorable circumstances. There’s no doubt he would have preferred Ty Thompson make […]

( THE MORNING AFTER ) SOME BRIGHT SPOTS FOR CRISTOBAL AND DUCKS IN STONY BROOK WIN – “We need to take more control of a game like that early on, but I am encouraged by the second half”

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 Warren Williamson

It wasn’t the greatest game for the No. 4 Ducks. But it also wasn’t the worst they’ve played. All involved who stepped up to the post-game podium said as much when describing the Ducks performance […]

OREGON REMAINS IN THE WIN COLUMN WITH 48-7 WIN OVER STONY BROOK – Sluggish Start and Injuries Become a Concern for the Ducks

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 Warren Williamson

QUICK GLANCE The question was asked several times throughout the week leading up to the Oregon – Stony Brook match-up. Would the No. 4 Ducks have a less than stellar performance against the much inferior […]

PRACTICE IS WHERE IT ALL BEGINS SAYS CRISTOBAL – “If done the right way with full mental intensity you can have some really good results”

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 Warren Williamson

As kids growing up, we always heard the old adage ‘practice makes perfect.’ It was always the phrase and additional push we needed to excel, no matter what it was we were doing. I’m guessing […]