Oregon Ducks Being Investigated

The Oregon Ducks are being investigated for a possible recruiting violation. It involves a man from Texas, named Willie Lyles. Apparently Lyles is being investigated for possibly paying some prospects to choose Oregon as opposed to other schools. The Pac-10 is in a “preliminary fact-finding” stage of possible violations related to Oregon’s ties to football recruiting services and payments for services. Not too many details have emerged thus far but it could definitely snowball into something bigger.

Auburn Tigers 22, Oregon Ducks 19

It was supposed to be a "shootout". It was supposed to be the first one up to 50. Instead, the final score read the Auburn Tigers 22, the Oregon Ducks 19. The lower score doesn't imply a bad football game. It was a great game in my opinion and showed how close these two teams were. They definitely were the two best teams in the country. The Tigers won it on a last second 20 yard field goal with time expiring. The drive got to that point after running back Michael Dyer rumbled for a 37 yard run when it appeared that he was down. However, he rolled over the Oregon player and got up and kept running. It was a bizarre play. Congrats to the Auburn Tigers and an honorary congrats to the Oregon Ducks.

For All the Marbles: Oregon Ducks vs. Auburn Tigers

The showdown finally happens on Monday, January 10th at 8:30 PM Eastern. It is the BCS National Championship Game between the Oregon Ducks and the Auburn Tigers. The Pac-10's best against the SEC's best. The Oregon Ducks are looking for their first National Championship. The Auburn Tigers are looking for their first National Championship since 1957, their only one. Both teams are explosive, averaging nearly 45 points a game. It will be a great game and I am looking forward to it.

Prediction: Oregon Ducks 35, Auburn Tigers 32

LaMichael James Will Return For Junior Season

Heisman Trophy finalist LaMichael James is coming back to the Oregon Ducks next season. James, a sophomore running back, was the nation's leading rusher this season for the undefeated Oregon Ducks. He has run for 1,682 yards this season, averaging 153 a game. His 22 touchdowns (21 on the ground plus one touchdown reception) are a school record. Welcome back LaMichael James!!

Oregon's Chip Kelly Wins Coach of the Year

Oregon's Chip Kelly has been announced the AP Coach of the Year. In just his second season leading Oregon, Kelly is taking the second-ranked Ducks to the Jan. 10 national championship game against No. 1 Auburn. As short as 3 years ago, he was coaching at New Hampshire. Now he finds himself 1 win away from a National Title. Congratulations Chip Kelly!

Andrew Luck Finishes 2nd, LaMichael James Finishes 3rd in Heisman Trophy Voting

Andrew Luck of Stanford and LaMichael James of Oregon finished 2nd and 3rd in the Heisman Trophy balloting. It was expected Cam Newton of Auburn would runaway with the award. He did just that, but it was cool to see two Pac-10 players finish 2nd and 3rd. Both players had tremendous seasons and are headed to BCS games. Both should have NFL potential and have the talent to make an impact for a team. Congrats to both players and good luck in your BCS games!

Pac-10 Bowl Matchups

VALERO ALAMO BOWL: Arizona vs. Oklahoma State
DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL: Stanford vs. Virginia Tech
BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL: Washington vs. Nebraska
BCS National Championship: Oregon vs. Auburn

The Oregon Ducks Are Headed to the BCS National Championship

The Oregon Ducks are headed to the BCS National Championship against the Auburn Tigers in Glendale, Arizona on January 10, 2011. Both teams come in undefeated and are newcomers to the National Title Game. Auburn has 1 National Championship while Oregon is looking for it's first one. Both teams have high octane offenses that average over 40 points per game. They have played the best football this season and both equally deserve to be in the title game.
The matchup features two of the nation's best players in Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Oregon running back LaMichael James. Gonna be a great game. Get your Oregon Ducks BCS National Game tickets with Ticket King!

#1 Oregon Ducks Make Point Against the Arizona Wildcats

The #1 Oregon Ducks took down a talented #24 Arizona Wildcats team. Arizona had a 19-14 lead going into half. However, a 20-3 third quarter broke open the game and Oregon cruised to a 48-29 victory. Oregon is now 11-0 and only have to defeat Oregon State next Saturday to get to the BCS National Championship. The Oregon Ducks made a statement against a quality team and are still in control of their destiny. They would likely face the Auburn Tigers in the BCS National Championship Game.

Pac-10 Week 13 Scores

Arizona State 55, UCLA 34

#1 Oregon 48, Arizona 29

Washington 16, Cal 13

#6 Stanford 38, Oregon State 0

Notre Dame 20, USC 16

The Stanford Cardinal Rolls Along, Andrew Luck Continues to Shine

If not for a bad second half against the Oregon Ducks, the Stanford Cardinal may have been in discussion for the BCS National Championship. In fact, I bet they would be the 1st or 2nd ranked team in the country right up there with the Auburn Tigers. They are now 10-1 on the season and 7-1 in the Pac-10 after beating the Cal Golden Bears 48 to 14 on Saturday. Andrew Luck threw for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also ran 3 times for 72 yards. If not for Cam Newtown, Andrew Luck would be the front runner for the Heisman Trophy possibly. He still should be attending the ceremony. If Oregon falters against Arizona or Oregon State, then Stanford could be sneaking in as Pac-10 Champs.

Pac-10 Week 11 Scores

Washington State 31, Oregon State 14

#1 Oregon 15, California 13

#6 Stanford 17, Arizona State 13

USC 24, Arizona 21

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Pac-10 Player of the Week

Andrew Luck, quarterback Stanford

23/32 for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns. Efficient and effective quarterback dismantled #15 Arizona. Stanford continues to impress, and if it wasn't for a bad half against Oregon, they would be in discussion for the BCS National Championship. Andrew Luck continues to roll.

Week 10 Scores from Pac-10

Here are the Week 10 scores from the Pac-10:

#1 Oregon 53, Washington 16

California 20, Washington State 13

UCLA 17, Oregon State 14

#13 Stanford 42, #15 Arizona 17

USC 34, Arizona State 33

Week 9 Pac-10 Scores

#15 Arizona 29, UCLA 21
Oregon State 35, California 7
#13 Stanford 41, Washington 0
Arizona State 42, Washington State 0
#2 Oregon 53, #24 USC 32

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Pac-10 Week 9 Schedule

#15 Arizona at UCLA
Washington State at Arizona State
#2 Oregon at USC
California at Oregon State
#13 Stanford at Washington

Predictions: Arizona, Arizona State, USC (Upset Special!), Oregon State, Stanford

Pac-10 Week 8 Recap

#2 Oregon 60, UCLA 13 - The Ducks made a statement, winning by 47!

California 50, Arizona State 17 - Kevin Riley threw for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns.

#12 Stanford 38, Washington State 28 - Andrew Luck threw 3 touchdowns.

#18 Arizona 44, Washington 14 - Matt Scott threw for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Cats

Pac-10 Heisman Trophy Watch

The Pac-10 has a number of talented players. As of right now, the Pac-10 has 2 players within striking distance of the Heisman Trophy. As always, the player must be on a contending team or at least a team that has been in the mix for a BCS game. Currently, LaMichael James from Oregon and Andrew Luck are 3rd and 4th in the ESPN Heisman Trophy watch. They trail Cameron Newton of Auburn and Kellen Moore of Boise State. The rankings change on a week to week basis but if Oregon and Stanford can stay in the BCS mix and keep delivering, both will have a chance at the end of the season.

There's a First: Oregon Ducks #1 in AP Poll

For the first time in school history, Oregon is #1 in the country for college football. The Oregon Ducks are sitting at 6-0 and were voted just ahead of Boise State in the AP Poll. In the BCS, the computers currently have Oklahoma #1 and Oregon #2. I don't think a lot of people expected the Oregon Ducks to be #1 after quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was dismissed from the team in the offseason. Oregon's remaining games include UCLA, USC, Washington, Cal, Arizona, and Oregon State. Not an easy schedule.