Northwest Coach Profiles: Chip Kelly
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...
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LaMichael James Reveals Why He Did Not Attend TCU
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...
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
Looking to 2013: Middle Linebackers
In our continuing look at the Oregon Duck recruiting needs for 20113, Duck Sports Authority moves back to the defensive side of the ball for this next article.
As the Ducks made their run to their first Rose Bowl victory in 95 years, one of the most crucial defensive plays of the game was made by Kiko Alonso. Today we look at the middle linebacker position and the needs for 2013.
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2 days ago
Looking Ahead to 2013: Safety
Last week, Duck Sports Authority introduced this new feature looking ahead to the 2013 recruiting cycle. As we delve further into the needs of 2013, we will also begin to paint a picture of what the 2013 team might look like and how important this next class will be for the Oregon football team.
Chip Kelly and staff did their best to "win the day" on February 1, 2012...
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6 days ago
Oregon Brings in Another Successful Recruiting Class
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...
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Oregon Ducks Signing Day!
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...
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Video: Chip Kelly evaluates recruits
Duck Sports Authority asked Chip Kelly to evaluate the incoming players today. Click the link for the first of two parts of this video.
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10 days ago
Video: Chip Kelly LOI press conference
The Oregon Duck inked a stellar class on Wednesday, and Chip Kelly answered questions from the assembled media in this six minute video.
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10 days ago
Oregon football on National Siging Day: Chip Kelly breaks down the Ducks recruits
Head coach Chip Kelly breaks down each member of Oregon's 2012 recruiting class in his Signing Day press conference:
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Ducks Add 21 Recruits to the Roster
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.
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11 days ago
Armstead highlights Ducks' recruiting class
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...
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11 days ago
Oregon Football Inks 21 on National Signing Day
University of Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly announced the Ducks' 2012 recruiting class Wednesday, welcoming 21 student-athletes to Eugene.
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11 days ago
Byron Marshall has top end speed and top end potential
Byron Marshall
5'10'', 200 lbs. | Class of 2012
Hometown: San Jose, CA School: Valley Christian High School Position: Running Back Status: Signed letter of intent, Oregon 2/1/2012
After signing his letter of intent today, Byron Marshall starts work on becoming the next great Oregon running back.
Marshall lettered as a freshman and made the U.S. Army...
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In building a fence around this state, Alex Balducci is a cornerstone
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...
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Oregon recruiting on National Signing Day: Brett Bafaro adds intensity and impact to the Duck linebacker corps
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...
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Oregon recruiting: hard-hitting defensive backs Eric and Stephen Amoako quack their faxes
Eric and Stephen Amoako, twin brothers from Martin High in Arlington, Texas, faxed and tweeted early this morning that they are following through on their Spring 2011 verbal commitment and are excited to become Oregon Ducks.
The Ducks have had brother acts before: Brian and Spencer Paysinger, Josh and Justin Wilcox. Each 5-11 195, the Amoakos boast sub 4.5 40s, and played on a...
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11 days ago
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Oregon football on National Signing Day: Chance Allen becomes a Duck
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...
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Oregon football on National Signing Day: Pharoah Brown joins the Ducks
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...
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Oregon football on National Signing Day: Jake Rodrigues
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...
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11 days ago
NO ALIBI
'Cheergate' spices up Oregon Civil War
If you thought the intense rivalry between Oregon and Oregon State stayed within the lines of the games, then you were dead wrong.
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12 days ago
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Ducks Lose James, Thomas to NFL Draft ; Kelly Stays
After 33 wins, three consecutive Pac-10/12 championships, three BCS game appearances and a host of records to his name accumulated during his three seasons, Oregon’s LaMichael James has decided to forgo his senior season with the Ducks and enter the NFL draft.
James, an All-American running back, set Oregon records in career rushing yards (5,082) and 100+ yard rushing games (18...
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Ausherman Picks Ducks
The Oregon Ducks picked up a replacement for the departed Jackson Rice when Dylan Ausherman, 6-3, 180, a sophomore at the College of the Sequoias and the Chris Sailor kicking camps, announced via Twitter his intentions to commit.
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12 days ago
Oregon recruiting: Ducks get verbal commitment from touted punter
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...
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Quick Oregon recruiting update
With less than 24 hours until the beginning of National Signing Day, recruiting news is flying like rumors before a major merger on Wall Street.
#1 Safety Shaq Thompson made a verbal commitment last night to the Washington Huskies. He said he felt comfortable there and liked the academic opportunities at Washington. Fast and physical at 6-2, 215, Thompson should have an immediate...
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Kelly Should Have Flown South For The Winter
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...
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