Tuesday, January 13, 2015

2015 - 16 Season Schedule

   Following the disappointing ending to the season last year, the Ducks hope to try again this year. Here is the schedule right now. (Times and dates could change, I will try to update them if the do so)


       
          Eastern Washington - Sept 5 - Home - 5:00 PM PT - Pac-12 Networks
          Michigan State - Sept 12 - Away - 5:00 PM PT - ABC
          Georgia State - Sept 19 - Home - 11:00 AM PT - Pac-12 Networks
          Utah - Sept 26 - Home - TBA - TBA
          Colorado - Oct 3 - Away - TBA - TBA
          Washington State - Oct 10 - Home - TBA - TBA
          Washington - Oct 17 - Away - TBA - TBA
           ---------------------BYE-----------------------
          Arizona State - Oct 29 - Away - 7:30 PM PT - ESPN
          California - Nov 7 - Home - TBA - TBA
          Stanford -  Nov 14 - Away - TBA - TBA
          USC - Nov 21 - Home - TBA - TBA
          Oregon State - Nov 27 - Home - 12:30 or 1:00 PM PT - FOX/Fox Sports 1

(Latest update: July 6th, 2015)
   My main concerns for this schedule is, at Michigan State in week two, at Washington in week seven, at Stanford in week 11, USC in week 12, and Oregon State in week 13. If you wondering why Oregon State, its because they have a new head coach, new facilities and a new quarterback, they could be a real threat depending on what they do during the season. That's all for now stay tuned for more coming soon.


- Go Ducks!

Oregon 20 - Ohio State 42: 2015 Championship

   The Ducks once again got right up to the last chance, and blew it. Ohio State dominated the Ducks through most of the game, and became the new champs. But this season should not be held as a loss. The Ducks won the PAC-12, won a Heisman, and won the Rose Bowl to take down the defending champions. It would have been the icing on the cake, so to say, to this season. I believe that this team was the best we have had in a very long time. What the Ducks have done from the late 1980's on, has been amazing. From winning barely five games a season, from going to two national championships in five years. I for one, am very proud of my Ducks this season.


   Marcus Mariota has not declared for the draft. He has to do so by January 15th. He has already said that he would wait until after this game to decide, and now that it is over he has to choose. It will be up to his family, and what he really wants to do. I can see it going both ways. He stays: We have another great season, and possibly make it to the playoffs again. He goes: The Ducks run one of their talented quarterbacks waiting for the opportunity, and who knows what will happen. I would like to see him go and do well in the NFL, but I wouldn't be mad if he stayed either.


   2014-15 season is over, 2015-16 is next. I'm very excited to see what we do next year. I will be posting big news stories throughout the break. The Ducks went 13-2 this season. This was the first 13 win season in program history.


- Go Ducks!


 

Sunday, January 11, 2015

2015 College Football Championship: Preview

   In 2011, The Oregon Ducks played The Auburn Tigers in the BCS Championship Game. The Ducks came close but could not beat the Tigers, 22-19. That was as close as the Ducks have gotten to a Championship win, but this year the Ducks are back. This time in Dallas vs the Buckeyes of Ohio State, and no more BCS. The Ducks magical ride to Dallas began with injuries close games and a lot of hard work. Ohio State as well had to overcome a list of injuries and as to beat Alabama to be here. The Ducks are seven point favorites to claim their first ever National Title.


   The Buckeyes are 8-0 against the Ducks. The last time they beat us was in 2010, in the Rose Bowl, but a lot has changed during those four years. The Ducks have won a two Rose Bowls, won a Fiesta Bowl, a Alamo Bowl and won a Heisman Trophy. This is the biggest game in the history of Oregon Football. A chance to be the best team in the country and walk away champs. 


   Oregon will need to get help from their Heisman quarterback, Marcus Mariota, and will need to run over the opposing defense with Freshman running back Royce Freeman. Ohio State is on their third string quarterback, Cardale Jones. They will also need their top running back, Ezekiel Elliot.


   The Ducks will not wear Green, or Yellow for their uniforms. Instead they will wear, White, Black, and Silver. I believe that's a little silly, but I also believe that it doesn't matter what we wear as long as we win. The game will be at 5:30 PM PT on ESPN.

Prediction:
Oregon 34 - Ohio State 20