A Press Rookie’s Spring Game Recap

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It turns out the Ducks weren’t the only ones practicing at Oregon’s Spring Game yesterday. If you’re a faithful follower (or my husband, grandmother, father, uncle or best friend), then you know I earned my first UO-issued press credentials to this year’s Spring Game- an amazing opportunity to say the least. For the past several [...]

10 Reasons to Attend Oregon’s Spring Game

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After a nearly 4 month break from Oregon Football, our Ducks are finally returning to Autzen! This Saturday at 11am, the Ducks will hold their annual Spring Game- a final scrimmage culminating all their Spring practice efforts. The game will last just about 2 hours, but will give Duck fans a scrumptious morsel to tie [...]

Top Secret: Oregon’s 2013 Passing Game

Wide Receiver, Daryle Hawkins, talks with gridirongirl. Photo Credit- Russ Long

“I’m definitely looking forward to any changes that we may have on the offense”-Daryle Hawkins, Oregon Reciever If you are like me, you’ve probably been waiting and waiting…and waiting to see more action from the Ducks’ Receivers. I know, I know, it’s been great to watch our beloved Lamichael James, Kenjon Barner and DAT do [...]

Oregon Spring Game Info

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Saturday’s Oregon Spring Game to Benefit Local Food Bank and Honor Armed Services         Autzen Stadium seating limited to south side and both end zones as a result of the north-side exterior renovations.   EUGENE –The University of Oregon’s annual Spring Football Game will kick off an afternoon of activities surrounding Autzen Stadium that will [...]

Oregon NCAA Investigation, To Panic or Not to Panic

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Like most Duck fans, players and coaches, I really wish this whole thing would end already. It’s like the moment before you rip off a band-aid- maybe it’ll sting a lot; Maybe it won’t. For now, it looks like that band-aid’s staying on a little longer. Yesterday, KATU.com released records provided by the University of [...]

Experiencing Mariota’s Island Finesse

Marcus Mariota answers questions following Spring Practice. Photo Credit: Russ Long

I apologize in advance;  things are about to get sappy. When it comes to writing about Oregon QB, Marcus Mariota, I just can’t help it. The Ducks have had their share of talented quarterbacks over the years, but I honestly believe this kid is the gem of them all. I know I bragged about him [...]

Mark Helfrich Described as “More Fatherly”

Coach Helfrich Talks to Media Following Spring Practice- Photo Credit: Russ Long

It’s no coincidence that as I sat down to write this post, the first thing I heard on the TV in background was “Nice guys, as it turns out, often finish first”. As you may know, I recently wrote a post about how disappointed I was in how Chip Kelly departed Eugene.  Now I know [...]

De’Anthony Thomas, Athlete, Fisherman and Basketball Coach

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  So how do you rest up when you’re one of the most elite NCAA football players in the country? You join the one of the best track teams in the country, win some races, and then coach a local basketball team. Well, that is if you’re De’Anthony Thomas of course. I had a chance [...]

Oregon gridirongirl Heads to Spring Practice

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Hi girls! I know it’s been a while, but I figured I’d give us all a little break from the X’s and O’s. It is spring cleaning and body/wardrobe make over time after all. For all you “die hards” though, the break is over. For the rest of you, don’t worry, we’ll catch you up [...]

A Signing Day Soap Opera

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Now that college football’s signing day has come and gone, it’s time to recap all the juicy details, including of course the most important  of them all- how Oregon cleaned up. First of all, I have to make a confession. I hesitated to write this post thinking our female audience “probably didn’t care much about [...]