"Bend but don't break" was the term often used with Oregon's defenses of the past. Referencing the Ducks' ability to allow teams to chew up yardage, but using situational defense and forcing turnovers to prevent the offense from scoring. The 2016 defense did nothing but break, forcing only 12 total turnovers all year. And though the coaching staff has changed, forcing turnovers and giving the offense more opportunities remains an emphasis. In their season opener against Southern Utah, Oregon managed two takeaways with interceptions from Ugo Amadi and Troy Dye. The Ducks will look to continue the trend and hope that more turnovers will turn the tide of the defense in 2017. Oregon Defense Looking for Turnovers in 2017 (by Alex Castle)… Read More

"Bend but don't break" was the term often used with Oregon's defenses of the past. Referencing the Ducks' ability to allow teams to chew up yardage, but using situational defense and forcing turnovers to prevent the offense from scoring. The 2016 defense did nothing but break, forcing only 12 total turnovers all year. And though the coaching staff has changed, forcing turnovers and giving the offense more opportunities remains an emphasis. In their season opener against Southern Utah, Oregon managed two takeaways with interceptions from Ugo Amadi and Troy Dye. The Ducks will look to continue the trend and hope that more turnovers will turn the tide of the defense in 2017. Oregon Defense Looking for Turnovers in 2017 (by Alex Castle)… Read More

HOSTS: Cameron Derby and Tyler Kastan  QuackSmack (6:00-7:00) 6:00 Checking in on Local High Schools

• Thurston vs. Willamette with Alex Castle
• Sheldon vs. Sunset with Marc Grandi
• South Eugene vs. Churchill with Jonathan Rifkind

6:10 Oregon Football Gets Big Test vs. Nebraska at Autzen Stadium 

• How has this game changed since last season's matchup?
• Defensively, where is growth needed after watching last week?…

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The 14th ranked Oregon volleyball team made quick work of Cal Poly to open the Nike Classic, winning 3-0. Oregon started slow in the early sets, but overcame the adversity by winning the first set 25-22 and the second set 25-20. Taylor Agost shined for the Ducks, coming away with 11 kills. Willow Johnson also had an efficient match adding 10 kills and six blocks. Torrey Van Winden led the way for Cal Poly with 12 kills, and Adlee Van Winden had 11 kills for herself. As a team Oregon hit .560 and came away with 13 total blocks. Oregon's next opponent will be 23rd ranked Wichita State, that match will be played at Matthew Knight Arena on Friday at 8pm. Game Story (By Cameron Derby) … Read More

The 14th ranked Oregon volleyball team made quick work of Cal Poly to open the Nike Classic, winning 3-0. Oregon started slow in the early sets, but overcame the adversity by winning the first set 25-22 and the second set 25-20. Taylor Agost shined for the Ducks, coming away with 11 kills. Willow Johnson also had an efficient match adding 10 kills and six blocks. Torrey Van Winden led the way for Cal Poly with 12 kills, and Adlee Van Winden had 11 kills for herself. As a team Oregon hit .560 and came away with 13 total blocks. Oregon's next opponent will be 23rd ranked Wichita State, that match will be played at Matthew Knight Arena on Friday at 8pm. Game Story (By Cameron Derby) … Read More

The Oregon Ducks have one of the deepest backfields in the nation. Leading the running back unit is potential Heisman candidate Royce Freeman. The talent doesn't stop there, though, for the Ducks. Behind Freeman, Oregon boasts two other running backs that could likely start at a number of other schools. Tony Brooks-James, who was voted as the team's most outstanding offensive player a season ago, sits at the second-string spot. Behind him is Kani Benoit, who rushed for career highs in both yards and touchdowns Week 1 against Southern Utah. Not only was Benoit's talent on display with his three-touchdown game, but also the running back unit's patience and sacrifice as a whole. Kani Benoit's Big Game is More than On-Field Talent (by Marc Grandi)… Read More

The Oregon Ducks have one of the deepest backfields in the nation. Leading the running back unit is potential Heisman candidate Royce Freeman. The talent doesn't stop there, though, for the Ducks. Behind Freeman, Oregon boasts two other running backs that could likely start at a number of other schools. Tony Brooks-James, who was voted as the team's most outstanding offensive player a season ago, sits at the second-string spot. Behind him is Kani Benoit, who rushed for career highs in both yards and touchdowns Week 1 against Southern Utah. Not only was Benoit's talent on display with his three-touchdown game, but also the running back unit's patience and sacrifice as a whole. Kani Benoit's Big Game is More than On-Field Talent (by Marc Grandi)… Read More

Hosts: Matt Tyra, Cameron Derby and Shawn Medow   6:00 Previewing Oregon vs. Nebraska Football

• Looking at Nebraska's Week 1
• What has changed since last year's game?
• Analyzing what an Oregon win would mean

6:20 GUEST: Andrew Greif (The Oregonian)… Read More

Oregon football is in the middle of the second game week of the 2017 season. On Saturday, the Ducks welcome in the Nebraska Cornhuskers from the Big 10 Conference to Autzen Stadium. Oregon has struggled historically against Nebraska, but the Ducks will look to improve to 2-0 in 2017 with the kick scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Eugene. Hear from Oregon's defense below. Head Coach Willie Taggart

Defensive Coordinator Jim Leavitt… Read More

Oregon football is in the middle of the second game week of the 2017 season. On Saturday, the Ducks welcome in the Nebraska Cornhuskers from the Big 10 Conference to Autzen Stadium. Oregon has struggled historically against Nebraska, but the Ducks will look to improve to 2-0 in 2017 with the kick scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Eugene. Hear from Oregon's defense below. Head Coach Willie Taggart

Defensive Coordinator Jim Leavitt… Read More