Oregon recruiting: DeForest Buckner adds agility, athleticism to Duck defensive line

DeForest Buckner announced for Oregon last night at the Semper Fidelis Bowl, a high school all-star game, and it's another reason for already-exhilarated Duck fans to be giddy about the future.

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Keys to the game: Oregon versus Wisconsin in The Granddaddy of Them All

A win stamps the careers of Eddie Pleasant, LaMichael James, David Paulson and Mark Asper as the most special team in Oregon history, a team that went to three BCS bowls culminating in a break-through win in the Rose Bowl, the first in 95 years. Oregon has been in an amazing run as a PAC-12 program. All it needs now is a signature accomplishment.

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After the hype and press conferences, they have to play a game

Will Oregon earn their wings in the 2012 Rose Bowl, and shake off the image of the flashy, fancy team that can't get it done in big games? (brobible.com photo)

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Rose Bowl facts and friction: Wisconsin versus Oregon

One expert already predicts the Badgers to win. Rob Moseley of the Register-Guard, beat writer extraordinaire among Duck fans, has the game 28-24, Wisconsin. Moseley, having picked Oregon to beat Ohio State, Auburn and LSU, now says the Ducks have to prove it, outplaying their opponent in a big game instead of falling flat.


The matchup with Wisconsin looks more favorable than their previous confrontations against the nation's elite squads.

Photo right: Shining moment for a young legend? Oregon's chances for their first Rose Bowl victory in 94 years increase dramatically with a big game from their explosive all-purpose threat, freshman De'Anthony Thomas (koin.com photo)

Going bowling: how Chip Kelly and the Ducks avoid another gutter ball in a BCS game

Wisconsin is a good, solid football team with many weapons. But the good news is they don't have the physical, overpowering defensive line that Auburn or Ohio State had. It's a much better matchup for the Ducks.


They will still have to play very well to win.

 photo left: Darron Thomas needs to be accurate and effective against an exploitable Wisconsin secondary next week, or the Ducks will struggle to sustain their offensive tempo.

On Christmas Day Oregon fans count their Duck blessings

It's gratifying to see that not only are the Ducks winners and champions, they are also good people.

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What Matt Barkley's decision means for the Ducks

The easy road of dominance Oregon enjoyed over the last three years has ended. Next year, the Ducks face the prospect of beating USC twice to make the BCS final, at least once to make the Rose Bowl next year.

Conquest: Barkley's golden moment, leading the Trojan band after the upset win over Oregon this November on national TV, led directly to his decision to return for his senior year (Patrick Gee photo).

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