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Chip Kelly the New Northwestern Offensive Coordinator; Wildcats Make Splash Hire

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Editor's Note: Updating the piece from New Year's on the Northwestern Wildcats' splash hire at Offensive Coordinator. Chip Kelly, who most recently held the same position with the Las Vegas Raiders, will now take over the NU offense. This new version of our original article contains quotes from Kelly's introductory press conference. … [Read more...] about Chip Kelly the New Northwestern Offensive Coordinator; Wildcats Make Splash Hire

When Northwestern Football Was Once Cutting Edge on Offense

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As the new millennium began, the Northwestern Wildcats were at the forefront of offensive schematics in national college football. The Cats were the 2000 Big Ten co-champions (with Michigan and Purdue), thanks in large part to the spread-option system that they were running on offense. Head Coach Randy Walker, and offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, installed a system built … [Read more...] about When Northwestern Football Was Once Cutting Edge on Offense

Oregon, Chip Kelly have interesting response to Marijuana accusations

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The Pacific Northwest has a well-deserved reputation for being one with nature. The people enjoy the fruits of nature there. Some people enjoy one specific plant, the one associated with the number 420, or 4:20 or perhaps 4-20 and that's what today is! What a coincidence.  And some of those people may be on the Oregon Ducks football team. A lot of them, according to the Evil … [Read more...] about Oregon, Chip Kelly have interesting response to Marijuana accusations

Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

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It's hard not to have a very high opinion of oneself after covering the Rose Bowl. Because you and all the other journalists who cover the game are indeed treated like royalty all week. Granted I knew I was "kind of a big deal" before going to Pasadena, but all the superb hospitality and first-rate service made me feel like even more of a rock star. Now I'm ready to work on … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Bread & Circuses just as Impressive as Football Game Itself

Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl

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Running back LaMichael James made some headlines this week. For what appeared to be his deathly fear of roller coasters. He's not afraid to go really fast on the college football field, as he is the focal point of Oregon Ducks offense. The Ducks go at a ridiculously fast pace; as they have scored 35 touchdowns on drives of 70 or more; each consuming less than three minutes. … [Read more...] about Nation’s Leading Rusher, Oregon’s LaMichael James Ready for Rose Bowl

Oregon and Wisconsin Joint Disneyland Visit Kicks Off Rose Bowl Week

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Rose Bowl rivals Wisconsin and Oregon began their Rose Bowl week by visiting Disneyland in Anaheim yesterday. This event traditionally marks the first official joint public appearance of the two Rose Bowl teams, a Disneyland tradition dating back to 1959. Both teams were welcomed by Mickey Mouse in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle. Following the ceremony, Badgers … [Read more...] about Oregon and Wisconsin Joint Disneyland Visit Kicks Off Rose Bowl Week

West Coast Bias: Five Lessons From Oregon-Stanford

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The Pac-12 balance of power was up for grabs on Saturday night as the Oregon Ducks and Stanford Cardinal battled in Northern California. These two top-ten teams both had aspirations to finish atop the conference, and to host the first Pac-12 Championship game in December, but it was Oregon that ended up getting the job done as they throttled Andrew Luck and Stanford 53-30. … [Read more...] about West Coast Bias: Five Lessons From Oregon-Stanford