The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6's Brenna Greene, takes a look at the Ducks’ loss to Washington, what that did to Bo Nix’s Heisman chances, why facing Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl is a letdown and why Florida State got squeezed. Find more episodes on the Oregonian Sports channel wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2023•43 min
The No. 5 Oregon Ducks get a second crack at the No. 3 Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 championship game and the Heisman Trophy, and a playoff berth could also be on the line. The Talkin’ Ducks crew of UO legends, Joey Harrington, Jordan Kent and Anthony Newman, along with The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress, gets you ready for the action with their preview show. The Talkin’ Ducks television show airs on Root Sports NW (check local listings). Episodes can also be found on YouTube. Find Ta...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min
The Oregon Ducks can wrap up a spot in the Pac-12 championship game as soon as this weekend and with that, a possible – if not likely – bid to the College Football Playoff. James Crepea, Ducks beat writer for The Oregonian/OregonLive, stops by on this episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast to discuss the state of the Ducks with two games remaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023•41 min
After hammering Cal 63-19 on Saturday, the Oregon Ducks are 8-1 and have a clear track to the College Football Playoff. Or do they? James Crepea and Bill Oram break down the state of the Ducks, as well as Bo Nix’s Heisman chances. Here are some highlights from this new episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast: · After beating Utah, Bill said Bo Nix should be the Heisman frontrunner, then watched in horror as his first pass was picked off against Cal. Then Nix proceeded to tally six TDs. · The doo...
Nov 06, 2023•41 min
The Talkin’ Ducks crew of former UO legends, Jordan Kent and Anthony Newman, along with The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress give a rivalry game recap, discuss Dan Lanning's decisions and Washington Sate preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2023•49 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 2023 recruiting class, look ahead to the Holiday Bowl and assess the 2022 season. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Dan Lanning and the Ducks flip players and perceptions on National Signing Day Roster churn leaves Ducks, Tar Heels shorthanded in Holiday Bowl Evaluation of 2022 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2022•47 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s loss to Oregon State and look ahead to the questions facing the Ducks ahead of a bowl game and offseason. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: A stunning collapse The positions Oregon needs to improve this offseason Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2022•50 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s win over Utah. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Bo Nix’s toughness, commitment on display Oregon’s defense with its best performance of the season Areas to watch against Oregon State Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022•50 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s loss to Washington. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: An instant classic that will live in rivalry lore for varying reasons Oregon’s defensive weaknesses come back to bite the Ducks The critical 4th & 1 Q&A with former Oregon and current Miami Dolphins safety Verone McKinley III Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 28 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s win over Colorado and preview the rivalry matchup with Washington. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Oregon handles its business against another bad opponent Contextualizing where Oregon, Bo Nix are now and the opportunity ahead of them Q&A with Washington beat reporter Mike Vorel of the Seattle Times Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts to get new episodes each week. Learn mo...
Nov 09, 2022•55 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s win over Cal and preview the trip to Colorado. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Even with miscues, offense racks up points and yards Why a less than precise performance at Cal may be good for Oregon heading into Colorado Q&A with Colorado beat reporter Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Nov 01, 2022•51 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s win over UCLA and preview the trip to Cal. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Bo Nix’s best statistical outing of his career Offense hitting on all cylinders Defense still vulnerable but can show signs of progress against Cal Q&A with Cal beat reporter Jim McGill of Bear Insider Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 25, 2022•54 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we preview the top 10 matchup of Oregon and UCLA. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Setting up a marquee matchup Clashes of strengths vs. strengths and strengths vs. weaknesses Q&A with UCLA beat reporter James H. Williams of the Orange County Register Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we make midseason assessments of No. 12 Oregon (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) as it goes through its bye week ahead of hosting No. 11 UCLA on Oct. 22. Bill Oram, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s sports columnist and the host of our Sports by Northwest podcast, is our guest this week. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Where the offense has impressed Bo Nix outperforming expectations Where the defense has to shore up What it will take for the Du...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 12 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 45-27 win over Stanford and look ahead to the matchup with Arizona. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: A matter of fact win in a series that hasn’t seen many of late Huge rushing performance for Bo Nix and the Ducks Penalties have to be addressed Q&A with Arizona beat reporter Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad cho...
Oct 04, 2022•43 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 44-41 win over Washington State and look ahead to the matchup with Stanford. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: The hidden plays that defined a historic comeback Bo Nix’s shows vast improvement in certain scenarios A slumping Stanford team arrives Stanford series often brings weirdness Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Sep 28, 2022•45 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 41-20 win over BYU and look ahead to the matchup at Washington State. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Evaluating Oregon’s win over BYU Where the Ducks are establishing an identity and where questions remain Q&A with Washington State beat reporter Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022•56 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 70-14 win over Eastern Washington and look ahead to the marquee matchup with No. 12 BYU. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Evaluating Oregon’s win in the big picture and near term The few things that carry over and apply from EWU to BYU and beyond Q&A with BYU beat reporter Jay Drew of the Deseret News Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Sep 13, 2022•56 min
On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 49-3 loss to Georgia and look ahead to the home opener with Eastern Washington. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Major questions remain of the defense The offense had some minor bright spots Q&A with EWU beat reporter Dan Thompson Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022•46 min
The Pac-12 is once again tinkering with its championship game and signaled that it is open to reexamining its overall conference schedule. Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) is the talk of the college football world, with high-profile coaches taking verbal shots at each other. Ah, it's the offseason. On the latest episode of Ducks Confidential, Aaron Fentress and James Crepea discuss the ideal conference schedule and the NIL ramifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Oregon fans showed up by the tens of thousands in Eugene this weekend for the Ducks’ spring game. On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress unpack what fans should be thinking after the public scrimmage in front of some 40,000 fans. They addressed: · Bo Nix, Ty Thompson and Jay Butterfield · The offensive/defensive performance · Coach Dan Lanning’s bold statement about a certain defender See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Le...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
It's the changing of the seasons in Eugene. Basketball is in the rearview mirror and football is shimmering off in the not-too-distant future. On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss the men's and women's basketball seasons and some takeaways from the early days of Dan Lanning and crew's rollout in Eugene. They hit on: · Women's basketball hit hard by the portal, but talent is on the way · Altman's disappointing season · Will the Ducks de...
Apr 04, 2022•47 min
If you think the Oregon Ducks had a bad season in men's basketball, imagine what you'll think if they lose to Oregon State this week. On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss Dana Altman's strange team this year. They hit on: · It's win all four or no tourney · Thoughts on the NFL Combine · Women's team's tourney outlook · Spring football to come See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Mar 07, 2022•46 min
The Oregon Ducks are in rare territory in the Dana Altman era. Have the Ducks left a situation where it's win the Pac-12 tourney in order to make the Big Dance? On the latest episode of Ducks Confidential, Aaron Fentress and James Crepea break down the latest in a topsy-turvy season, plus they talked about the women's squad, recruiting wrap-up and much more: Topics: Men’s basketball got itself ahead of the bubble but that bubble has since burst Women’s basketball on cusp of top 4 finish in Pac-1...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr
Travis Dye and CJ Verdell have been at the University of Oregon seemingly forever. Now the two running backs are gone. On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss what Verdell's departure to the NFL and Dye's transfer means for the team. They hit on: · Their legacies · The transfer portal and Dye decision · The leadership vacuum · The men's basketball team continues to ramp up See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn m...
Jan 25, 2022•48 min
The Oregon men's and women's basketball teams were off to uncharacteristically rocky starts this season, for different reasons. But the University of Oregon emerged from a tough slate of games for both programs against top 10 opponents simply perfect. The UO went 4-0. On the latest episode of Ducks Confidential, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress break down what the historic weekend means, how the teams are positioned now and much more. They discussed: What are the Duck men doing differently all of...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min
A bowl game occurred. The Oregon Ducks, or what remained of them, lost. On this week’s episode of Ducks Confidential, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss the game but also recap the entire season and look ahead to the Dan Lanning era. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: · Alamo Bowl recap · What to make of Lanning’s staff · Position groups to watch · Thoughts on the transfer portal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 26 min
The Oregon Ducks have made two key coaching hires with the additions of offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham and co-defensive coordinator Matt Powledge. Oregon also added former Auburn quarterback Bo Nix to the mix to compete with Ty Thompson, Jay Butterfield and Robby Ashford. On the latest episode of Ducks Confidential, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss the addition of Nix, as well as the new coaching hires under Dan Lanning. They hit on: First impressions of...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Dan Lanning made his official debut Monday in Eugene. The 35-year-old star defensive coordinator of the Georgia Bulldogs inherits big expectations at the University of Oregon. He said he's ready. On the latest episode of Ducks Confidential, The Oregonian/OregonLive's James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss Lanning's hire and much more. They hit on: First impressions of the new guy What Lanning's hire will mean for recruiting What can he realistically do with the program The former players' lette...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 24 min
It’s now time for Oregon Ducks fans, and players, to move on. It’s time for life after Mario Cristobal. On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, James Crepea and Aaron Fentress discuss Cristobal’s departure, the brief legacy he leaves and who might be positioned to inherit the football throne down in Eugene. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: - Thoughts on the departure. How big of a blow is it? - Who are the coaching candidates (Chip reportedly on UO’s radar) - Go ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min
