There have always been questions surrounding the recruitment of LaMichael James to Oregon University and why he did not attend TCU, but finally that answer has been revealed. Ever make a mistake and wonder what could have been? Don’t feel too bad because there is a coach on Texas Christian University that is kicking himself in the ass over and over again. During an interview...

If you thought the intense rivalry between Oregon and Oregon State stayed within the lines of the games, then you were dead wrong. 

College Football: Chip Kelly Off the gridiron Chip Kelly is a regular guy who loves surfing and hangin’ out. After a long day at the office, Kelly likes to unwind in front of his TV, but on the field, the visor clad warrior is a different animal all together. While players complain about his rough exterior and poker face, they respect the man behind it. Chip Kelly Born: November...

O-R-E-G-O-N Does anybody recall last season’s University of Oregon football’s bizarre play-calling code? You know, the one that had analysts and pin heads from around the college football globe trying to crack the code, like it was some sort of Rubik’s cube. The fact of the matter is, no one really knew what Chip Kelly’s bizarre form of cryptology or wacky...

Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas has decided to declare for the NFL Draft. Between Thomas and running back LaMichael James leaving, the Ducks have some serious holes to fill.

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The back and forth as it pertains to where Chip Kelly will be coaching football next fall continued as now reports are indicating that he will remain in Eugene and continue coaching the Ducks.

Though most casual fans judge a team’s current and future success on the on-field product and coaching, those with close knowledge of the game know that a team’s future performance starts and ends on the recruiting trail. Coming off of three consecutive BCS births and conference championships, the Oregon Ducks had issues to address with recruiting just like every team does. Due...

Pharoah Brown became the second Duck commit of the day by faxing in his letter of intent early this morning. He's 6-7, 225 and still filling out, all-district in basketball last winter scoring 16.6 points a game, so talented he can dunk with either hand. Football's become his first love, and as a junior he flashed so much potential, playing defensive end, tight end and...

The Oregon Ducks were assured of one prized recruit a few days before his letter of intent was due on coach Chip Kelly's desk. Arik Armstead, a defensive end from Pleasant Grove High School in Northern California, announced on Sunday that he had selected the Ducks over USC, Washington, Notre Dame, California, and UCLA. The 6-foot-8, 295-pound Armstead, considered by many to...

The Oregon Ducks contest with the USC Trojans will be one of the most anticipated games this fall, but already the rivalry between the two Pac-12 powers is gaining steam. Chip Kelly’s much-discussed snub of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was the top headline Monday, especially after releasing a statement saying he has “unfinished business” to accomplish with the Ducks...

Last week, Oregon Sports News columnist Max Price praised Oregon’s Chip Kelly for making, what Price repeatedly called, a “wise” decision. Price’s point proves salient. Kelly’s career compares favorably to that of Dennis Erickson, insofar as both men our offensive savants. Though Erickson burned out of Arizona, his incarnation of the spread attack laid the groundwork for...

A year after signing Colt Lyerla, a five-star athlete with superb skills who contributed five touchdowns as a true freshman, the Ducks dominated in-state recruiting this season by landing three impact players, one each for each level of the defense, Oshay Dunmore, a Parade All-American at safety, Alex Balducci, a tough, physical all-state defensive lineman, and Brett Bafaro, a hard...

Jackson Rice, the thinking fan's punter, who has proved to be a weapon for the Oregon defense with his laser-accurate shots inside the ten yard line, graduates after the 2012 season. The Ducks may have picked up a great candidate to succeed him in Dylan Ausherman, who made his verbal commitment Monday after a weekend visit. 6-3 180 from College of the Sequoias in California...

Duck Sports Authority asked Chip Kelly to evaluate the incoming players today. Click the link for the first of two parts of this video.

Early this morning Chance Allen faxed his letter of intent to Oregon Athletic Department, joining the 2012 recruiting class for the Ducks. Allen is a 6-3, 190-lb. burner from Missouri City, Texas. Along with childhood friend Bralon Addison, he gives the Ducks two fast, physical playmakers to add to their young receiver rotation. They wrested him the three-star prospect from Texas...

Every year this happens- you see a few bone-headed decisions when it comes to the NFL Draft and declaring underclassmen, the “what is he thinking?” reaction. This year it goes to Oregon Ducks QB Darron Thomas. Sure, he’s accomplished a lot. But he’s too small to see over the NFL linemen, his throwing isn’t consistent enough and he shapes up as a 5th...

The Ducks have 19 verbal commits, including the newest and splashiest one, Arik Armstead. Counting Darron Thomas' full ride they have about six more scholarships to award. Here are the targets for those crucial six additions: Shaq Thompson The 6-2, 215-lb. safety is deciding between Washington, Oregon and Cal. Speculation centers around Washington as Thompson just took a weekend...

Already enrolled in school, Jake Rodrigues is Oregon's first commit of the 2012 class. A 6-3, 215-lb. quarterback from Whitney High in Rocklin, California, he accounted for 84 touchdowns in two years as a starter, passing for 47 and running for 39. Rivals.com called him "the best dual-threat quarterback on the West Coast." In his senior year he threw for 2,036 yards...

Eugene - Oregon's Chip Kelly today announced that the Ducks had received 21 commitments (including one signee already enrolled in school) as part of the 2012 football recruiting class. Kelly said the class filled the needs of the team from spots vacated by graduating seniors. Of the 21, eight are offensive players while 10 are on the defense, one punter and two athletes.

Who is headed to Eugene to play for the Oregon Ducks and Chip Kelly? University of Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly announced the Ducks' 2012 recruiting class Wednesday, welcoming 21 student-athletes to Eugene. Oregon signed 10 players on defense, eight on offense, two athletes and one special teams player to National Letter of Intents, including nine high school All-Americans...

Alex Balducci has signed his Oregon letter of intent, adding to the Ducks depth and promise on the defensive line. Balducci is a high-motor 6-4, 275-lb. defensive tackle from Portland's Central Catholic High School. The Oregon co-defensive of player of the year (also all-conference as an offensive lineme) has wanted to be a Duck since he was a grade schooler, watching Dennis...

Chip Kelly nearly left Oregon for the NFL and while Tampa Bay certainly lost a head coach overnight, what about Oregon’s recruiting class? Nine days shy of National Signing Day, the Ducks have a PR disaster to manage and it starts with the committed recruits of the 2012 class. Many likely saw their phones light up heavily in the wee hours of Monday morning with other coaches...

It means the Ducks have another big, strong body at the defensive end position, a spot where they were thin in numbers. Armstead is, at last report, 6-8, 295. He has good quickness and strength, so he's an excellent candidate to join the rotation at Terrell Turner's strong side defensive end spot as a true freshman. He's enrolling for spring term and will be able to participate...

Designated by the Mayans as a year of doom, in recruiting circles, it's a year of plenty and prosperity in the market for offensive linemen. In spite of the bounty the Ducks have gone bust in their search for big guys this recruiting cycle. Zach Banner, Josh Garnett, Andrus Peat, Kyle Murphy and others have passed through town or exchanged a few phone calls before crossing the...