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STORY: Henry Mondeaux Leading Oregon's Defense by Example

Having been voted the Ducks' defensive captain prior to the season, senior defensive end Henry Mondeaux's role was certain to expand in 2017. As one of the few players who has been through each of the team's schematic transitions over the years, the experience that head coach Willie Taggart and defensive line coach Joe Salave'a had in Mondeaux was invaluable. Generating five sacks himself and leading the nation in quarterback hurries as a 3-4 defensive end (per Pro Football Focus), Mondeaux has helped lead the Ducks defense as one of the best rush defenses in the PAC-12. Jalen Jelks has been the most noteworthy Duck defensive lineman, but without Mondeaux's teaching and leadership, the Oregon defense would be missing its essential piece. Two weeks to go in the regular season and one win needed for a bowl bid has Oregon seeking to extend not just their season, but Mondeaux's career. Listen below to a full story on the senior defensive lineman, his impact, and Oregon's drive to get him… Read More

STORY: Henry Mondeaux Leading Oregon's Defense by Example

Having been voted the Ducks' defensive captain prior to the season, senior defensive end Henry Mondeaux's role was certain to expand in 2017. As one of the few players who has been through each of the team's schematic transitions over the years, the experience that head coach Willie Taggart and defensive line coach Joe Salave'a had in Mondeaux was invaluable. Generating five sacks himself and leading the nation in quarterback hurries as a 3-4 defensive end (per Pro Football Focus), Mondeaux has helped lead the Ducks defense as one of the best rush defenses in the PAC-12. Jalen Jelks has been the most noteworthy Duck defensive lineman, but without Mondeaux's teaching and leadership, the Oregon defense would be missing its essential piece. Two weeks to go in the regular season and one win needed for a bowl bid has Oregon seeking to extend not just their season, but Mondeaux's career. Listen below to a full story on the senior defensive lineman, his impact, and Oregon's drive to get him… Read More

QuackSmack/Friday Night Spotlight: Friday, 11/17/17

Hosts: Austin CracraftMaverick Pallack, and Tyler Kastan 6:00 Oregon Football Total Review/Preview
  • Review of the season so far
    • What would this season look like with a healthy Herbert?
    • What's been the second most impactful injury?
  • Oregon-Arizona preview
    • How does Oregon stop Khalil Tate?
    • Any obvious match-up advantages for either side?
    • Game predictions
  • Feeling out the remainder of the season
    • OSU match-up
    • Bowl scenarios
    • At what point is this season a success? Failure?
6:35 Oregon Women's Basketball off to a strong start
  • Defeats #19 Texas A&M in College Station
  • What is the ceiling for…
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AUDIO: Oregon MBB Previews Alabama State, Ball State Matchups

Oregon Men's Basketball is 2-0 on the young 2017-2018 season. The campaign continues on Friday and Sunday at Matthew Knight Arena when the Ducks host Alabama State and Ball State, respectively. This weekend is the final opportunity to prepare for the Phil Knight 80 Invitational in Portland, Oregon over Thanksgiving weekend. The Ducks will play Connecticut on Thanksgiving, either DePaul or Michigan State on Friday, and are guaranteed a third game on Sunday. At practice on Thursday, members of the team met with the media to discuss the upcoming weekend. The full interviews are below. Head Coach Dana Altman

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AUDIO: Oregon MBB Previews Alabama State, Ball State Matchups

Oregon Men's Basketball is 2-0 on the young 2017-2018 season. The campaign continues on Friday and Sunday at Matthew Knight Arena when the Ducks host Alabama State and Ball State, respectively. This weekend is the final opportunity to prepare for the Phil Knight 80 Invitational in Portland, Oregon over Thanksgiving weekend. The Ducks will play Connecticut on Thanksgiving, either DePaul or Michigan State on Friday, and are guaranteed a third game on Sunday. At practice on Thursday, members of the team met with the media to discuss the upcoming weekend. The full interviews are below. Head Coach Dana Altman

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QuackSmack: Thursday, 11/16/17

HOSTS: Marc GrandiAlex Castle, and Matt Tyra QuackSmack is live from the Valley River Inn. Watch live on Twitter @KWVASports. 6:00  Oregon football hosts Khalil Tate and Arizona
  • Two best rush offenses in the Pac-12
  • Is Oregon equipped to limit Arizona's ground game?
  • Justin Herbert will play, per a report
  • Game…
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STORY: Oregon and Sheldon Football's Father-Son Relationship

When the University of Oregon hired Willie Taggart as head coach last December, the Ducks weren't the only Eugene-area team to receive an influx of new faces. Taggart, wide receivers coach Michael Johnson, and outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Raymond Woodie all have sons that transferred to Sheldon High School in Eugene when their fathers accepted jobs with Oregon. For the full story about the relationship between the two programs and the dynamic between father and son, listen below. STORY: The Father-Son Dynamic Brewing Between Oregon and Sheldon Football (by Marc Grandi)  

STORY: Oregon and Sheldon Football's Father-Son Relationship

When the University of Oregon hired Willie Taggart as head coach last December, the Ducks weren't the only Eugene-area team to receive an influx of new faces. Taggart, wide receivers coach Michael Johnson, and outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Raymond Woodie all have sons that transferred to Sheldon High School in Eugene when their fathers accepted jobs with Oregon. For the full story about the relationship between the two programs and the dynamic between father and son, listen below. STORY: The Father-Son Dynamic Brewing Between Oregon and Sheldon Football (by Marc Grandi)  

QuackSmack: Wednesday, 11/15/17

HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Giovanni Pulido and Gabriel Ornelas 6:00 Oregon Football Fighting for Bowl Eligibility
  • How Oregon can slow Khalil Tate
  • Other ways Arizona can attack offensively
  • Key matchups between Ducks and Wildcats
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AUDIO: Oregon's Defense Prepares for a Battle with Khalil Tate and Arizona

Coming off a bye week, Oregon (5-5, 2-5 Pac-12) hosts Khalil Tate and Arizona (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Autzen Stadium. Ever since being inserted into the starting lineup a few weeks into the season, Tate has been one of the more electric players in college football. The Ducks' defense met with the media before practice on Wednesday to talk about the challenges Tate presents and the overall importance of the final two regular season games of the year. Below are the full interviews. Head Coach Willie Taggart

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