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Quacked Out PodcastEp 126 Bounce Back Win Over the BeavsReid and James recap a Saturday where the Ducks finally looked like themselves again. How long do we hold onto the scars from the first two weeks? Will this version continue to show up against better opponents? And where should Oregon fall in the AP poll?2024-09-191h 30Quacked Out PodcastEp 125 Reeling From the Boise St Scare & Expectations Heading to CorvallisReid and James share their thoughts on a nerve-wracking 4 hours on Saturday. What's stopping this offense from reaching their potential? Is there a solution at offensive line? Might the defense be poised for a breakout rivalry performance vs the Beavs?2024-09-101h 20Quacked Out PodcastEp 124 Recapping a Gross Opener & Previewing Boise StateReid and James are back to talk about a surprising, disappointing, and nauseating opening game against Idaho. How close was Oregon to a loss? How does this performance change the outlook for the season? And what do we expect to see against Boise State?2024-09-031h 17Quacked Out PodcastEp 123 Preseason Awards and 2024 TimecapsuleReid and James are back to log their final takes before the season kicks off. 2024-08-232h 07Quacked Out PodcastEp 122 Oregon's 5 Greatest Plays Since 2013, 6 Breakout Candidates for Fall Camp, & Our CFB25 ReviewReid and James are back to preview fall camp, review CFB 25, and recount the story behind remaking the best Oregon Football video on Youtube. Go watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MKOAB4xW2o2024-08-021h 02Quacked Out PodcastEp 120 Revisiting Oregon's Journey from 2018-2023, Why This Preseason Feels Different, & CFB25 DiscourseReid and James remember what it was like to watch the evolution of the Ducks since the old coaching trust left Eugene and remind themselves of the state of discourse during each of those years. Plus we discuss what Oregon's overall will be in the new CFB video game and who we'll be using in our first dynasty. 2024-06-051h 32Quacked Out PodcastEp 119 Is 2024 Natty or Bust & the Real Impact of "Nike Money"Reid goes on a rant clarifying the timeline & impact of Phil Knight & "Nike Money" on Oregon's growth, particularly pre-2016 (17:35). Then, we weigh in on the Natty or Bust conversations circulating around Oregon twitter (57:45). Plus spring game and NFL draft recaps in between. 2024-05-091h 14Quacked Out PodcastEp 118 Spring Ball Two DeepReid and James talk through the depth chart as we open spring ball. We also hit on the change at RB coach and NFL Draft expectations for former Ducks.2024-04-081h 00Quacked Out PodcastEp 117 Ten Blind Questions for the 2024 SeasonReid and James prep for spring football by asking each other their biggest questions around Oregon Football ranging from position group projections to evolving rivalries.2024-03-011h 11Quacked Out PodcastEp 116 2024 Oregon Player Draft & Loose Ends from JanuaryReid and James share thoughts on a month of transfer pickups & coaching carousel. Then we dive into a 30 man Oregon player draft based on potential rating in the new EA College Football video game.2024-02-061h 08Quacked Out PodcastEp 115 Lanning Turns Down Alabama & Oregon Has Never Been More BackReid and James react to a special 72 hours in Oregon history. 2024-01-121h 11Quacked Out PodcastEp 114 The Dante Moore Agenda is Back On, Signing Day Prep, & Early Fiesta Bowl ThoughtsReid and James talk about Dante Moore's transfer back to Eugene, the staff's progress towards finalizing next years roster, and briefly preview the games on January 1st.2023-12-2046 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 113 Dillon Gabriel Commits, Roster Turnover, & Big Ten ExpectationsReid and James are back to talk about the Ducks new quarterback, who all they expect to return from this years roster, and set early expectations for year one in the Big Ten.2023-12-151h 08Quacked Out PodcastEp 112 We Lost to Washington Again. Why? What's Next?Reid and James reexamine a heartbreaking loss in Vegas and try to explain what caused it. Then we reflect on the season and consider what needs to happen to get us over the hump next time.2023-12-071h 42Quacked Out PodcastEp 111 A Dominating Conclusion to this Era of Ducks-Beavs, Heisman Narratives, & Game of the Century Rematch in VegasReid and James are talk about the Ducks statement win over Oregon State on Friday night. Then move on to check in on some Vegas odds and the growing Daniels-Nix Heisman debate. And finally, a long preview of Oregon's much anticipated rematch with Washington in the final Pac-12 championship. 2023-11-281h 31Quacked Out PodcastEp 110 A Stress-Free Visit to the Desert & Anticipating the Final Pac-12 PlattyReid and James celebrate a record breaking day in Tempe, then shift the focus to a Friday's top-20 rivalry showdown against Oregon State.2023-11-2255 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 109 Oregon Overpowers USC, Lanning Owns Riley, CFP Odds, & ASU PreviewReid and James gloat about a physically dominant win over USC and what it means for the balance of power on the west coast going forward. Plus a look at Vegas's perspective on the CFP and a preview of the Ducks' trip to Tempe. 2023-11-141h 20Quacked Out PodcastEp 108 A Comfortable Win vs Cal, Week 10 Beta_Rank National Champs, & Our Long Awaited Shot at USC in AutzenReid and James talk about a weird start and impressive finish against Cal on Saturday. Then we check in on our narratives and metrics, including Oregon's ascension to #1 in beta rank! And finally we preview the matchup with USC on Saturday. What do we expect to happen and what could go wrong?2023-11-0751 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 107 Best Performance of the Lanning Era at Utah Validates his Vision, a Pair of 5-Star D-Line Quacks, & a Quick Preview of CalReid and James talk through a monumental victory in Salt Lake that opens the path for Oregon entering November. Where does this Ducks team rank nationally? Where do the stack up with the best in Oregon history? Plus a quick discussion of Oregon's red hot October on the recruiting trail and a quick preview of Cal's trip to Eugene this weekend. 2023-10-311h 07Quacked Out PodcastEp 106 Bounce Back vs the Cougs & a Foundation Testing Trip to UtahReid and James discuss a solid performance against Wazzu to steady the ship. Then move on to previewing a crucial trip to Utah from a narrative and matchup perspective. 2023-10-241h 06Quacked Out PodcastEp 105 Brutal Loss at UW, Again a Narrow Path in October, & Return to Autzen for WazzuReid and James subject themselves to an agonizing recap of Oregon's trip to Seattle. What could've been and what was? Then we close the book on an upsetting Saturday and move on to take stock of Oregon's path the rest of the way. To close, a quick discussion of the Cougs' threat this weekend and what qualifies as a success in this rebound game. 2023-10-171h 05Quacked Out PodcastEp 104 Game of the Century in SeattleReid and James spend an hour breaking down Saturday's top ten showdown from every angle. What is Oregon's path to victory? Which traps do the Ducks need to avoid? Where does this rank amongst the biggest Oregon games since the 2015 national title?2023-10-1058 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 103 Putting Stanford to Bed, Metrics Check-In, & Early Feel on Hate WeekReid and James put a bow on a dominant conclusion to Oregon-Stanford. Then we check the metrics to gauge where the Ducks sit nationally as we enter a bye week and share our early thoughts on the upcoming trip to Seattle. 2023-10-051h 02Quacked Out PodcastEp 102 Proof of Concept Win, Five Toughest Games Left, & One Last Birds vs NerdsReid and James talk about a glorious victory over Colorado on Saturday, discuss the five ranked opponents left on Oregon's schedule, and briefly touch on our mood ahead of the last chapter (for now) in the Oregon-Stanford rivalry. 2023-09-261h 29Quacked Out PodcastEp 101 Eyes on Colorado & Oregon vs the Top of the Pac-12Reid and James break down a dominant win over Hawaii. Then we check in on defensive improvements and look ahead to how Oregon stacks up against top Pac-12 competition leaving non-con. And finally, a preview of Saturday's top-20 matchup vs Colorado. 2023-09-191h 09Quacked Out PodcastEp 100 Dissecting the Near Disaster in Lubbock & a 3-minute Hawaii PreviewReid and James spend an hour unpacking the stressful and dramatic events of Saturday night's 38-30 win over Texas Tech. What key factors put Oregon behind? How do the Ducks improve? And how have our expectations changed leaving week two? Oh and also Oregon plays Hawaii on Saturday.2023-09-1258 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 99 Ducks Cruise to 81-7 Debut, Travel to a Deflated Texas Tech NextReid and James roll through the glorified scrimmage that was against Portland State. The statistical narratives are alive and well, but what did we really learn? Then we check the fanbase temperature heading into a slightly nerve-wracking road trip to Lubbock to face off with a likely inferior Texas Tech team. 2023-09-0543 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 98 We're Back From the Dead! Preseason Thoughts, Narrative Pushing, & Schedule Expectations plus RIP Charlie & Welcome JamesWe have re-engaged on the feed just in time for Oregon football. Reid is joined by new co-host James to discuss Oregon's strengths / questions, narratives to push, and a walkthrough of the schedule. We'll see you weekly in the feed, every Tuesday during the season. Go Ducks!2023-08-221h 15Quacked Out PodcastEp 97 Platty Collapse, Season Obituary, OC Hire, & TransfersCharlie and Reid roll through a bunch of things that have happened since last recording and put the finish to Lanning's first season in context. 2022-12-071h 25Quacked Out PodcastEp 96 Off-script Utah Win & Platty PreviewCharlie and Reid recap an unexpected Oregon win and an inspired performance from the Ducks' defense. Plus a preview of the Oregon State game!2022-11-241h 07Quacked Out PodcastEp 95 Oof... UW Therapy, Utah Preview, & Pac-12 HopesCharlie and Reid talk about the key moments that shaped the loss to UW, what went wrong, and how we view Oregon now. Then we move on to the Utah game. How do expectations change with or without Bo Nix? Where does Oregon stand in the Pac-12 title race?2022-11-171h 27Quacked Out PodcastEp 94 Hate, UW Preview, & a Hypothetical 3 Seed?Charlie and Reid preview the big rivalry matchup this weekend, Oregon's outlook for the end of the season, and the Ducks' potential path to a 3 seed in the CFP.2022-11-111h 09Quacked Out PodcastEp 92 Celebrating UCLA & Look Ahead to CalCharlie and Reid recap Dan Lanning's big win over the Bruins. Then we talk about the trip to Cal and discuss the rest of the action from around the Pac-12. 2022-10-281h 28Quacked Out PodcastEp 91 Autzen's Biggest Game Since...UCLA-Oregon is on deck this weekend. Charlie and Reid break down the matchups that will crown the Pac-12 frontrunner. 2022-10-191h 07Quacked Out PodcastEp 90 Midseason Grades & Bye Week PicksCharlie and Reid evaluate the Ducks' performance through 6 weeks by position group. Then we dig in to the Pac-12 conference race and close with some big picture national talk. 2022-10-151h 17Quacked Out PodcastDucks Roll in the Desert, Enter Bye 5-1Charlie and Reid discuss Oregon's impressive and complete victory over a dangerous Arizona team in Tucson. We also go big picture on the conference and the Ducks' season as they now hit their bye week. 2022-10-101h 34Quacked Out PodcastEp 88 Ranked Oregon travels to Unranked Arizona AgainCharlie and Reid preview the matchup and the recent history between Oregon and Arizona.2022-10-061h 22Quacked Out PodcastEp 87 Ducks Avoid the Stanford CurseCharlie and Reid recap a convincing win over Stanford and discuss how UCLA's big result impacts the race for the Pac-12 title. 2022-10-031h 04Quacked Out PodcastEp 86 The Dread of Stanford WeekCharlie and Reid preview the Stanford game and wrap up the big win in Pullman...2022-09-291h 25
Quacked Out PodcastEp 61 Pac-12 Title Rematch w Avery from No Truck StopsOregon finds itself back in the Pac-12 title for a third straight season, and again as an underdog. This time it will be a rematch, after Oregon’s embarrassing loss at Utah just 2 weeks ago. To dissect this matchup we bring on special guest Avery (@brave_grapes)! We talk Kuithe, Kayvon, AB, the line of scrimmage, home field, and a ton more. Then Charlie and Reid do a quick glance around the rest of the conference championship Saturday and discuss the importance of this game for Oregon. Go Ducks!2021-12-021h 50Quacked Out PodcastEp 57 Utah Talk w Greg from No Truck StopsWe are joined by yet again by a special guest from our favorite Pac-12 podcast, No Truck Stops. This time it’s Utah fan and expert Greg, @bananamorphs on Twitter. We talk about the Utah season, his perspective on the Whittingham era, and of course a deep dive into all the key matchups on Saturday. We cap it off with some debate over what’s ahead for Oregon under Cristobal and the future of the Pac-12 in general. Go Ducks!2021-11-181h 32Quacked Out PodcastEp 56 Big Test at UtahAfter weeks of playoff hopes and speculation, the Ducks are finally just days away from taking an important trip to Salt Lake, in what will probably be the biggest challenge since Ohio State. In that spirit, we set aside heavy playoff talk and focus on the game at hand. How do the Ducks matchup? Will Kayvon have a another breakout showing like he did in 2019? Where can Utah create an edge? How important is home field? Then we leave you with our subpar Pac-12 picks & a quick glance at the national slate. Go Ducks!2021-11-171h 31Quacked Out PodcastEp 55 Wrapping Up Wazzu & On to UtahThe Ducks allowed an early lead to slip away in the first half, but used a dominant 3rd quarter to spark a comfortable win. Who stood out? How good is Wazzu? Should we be concerned or impressed? We talk about it all and relive our own reactions from the game. Then we move onto the rest of the week’s games and finish up with some talk about what the Utah game means2021-11-152h 03Quacked Out PodcastEp 54 Wazzu Preview & Ducks Move to #3The Ducks rose up to 3 in this weeks CFP rankings. We talk about Oregon’s path to the playoffs, the Michigan/Michigan State debate, and the forecast for more CFB chaos ahead. Then we move onto Wazzu. Why have the Cougs given Oregon such trouble in recent years? How is this team different? We wrap up with our standard mediocre Pac-12 picks and a preview of a really good Saturday slate. Go Ducks!2021-11-111h 25Quacked Out PodcastEp 53 Two Hours of Hate & UW RecapDucks get an important rivalry win against the Huskies. That’s 15 of the last 17 for Oregon. We talk about the game and the postgame and what’s next. Did we learn anything new about Oregon? Have the Ducks found their ILB? Plus a soft-launch of the Travis Dye Heisman campaign.2021-11-082h 00Quacked Out PodcastEp 52 Huck the Fuskies & Reaction to #4 Oregon in 1st CFP RankingsWe were surprise by the Ducks landing at 4th in the initial CFP rankings, but like many of you we were not disappointed! What does the ranking say about Oregon’s playoff path? What are the other big storylines? Then we dive into the big rivalry week vs that team from Seattle. Key matchups, predictions, and trash talk. Go Ducks!2021-11-031h 09Quacked Out PodcastEp 51 Ducks Finally Win Big vs Colorado & Hate Week BeginsOregon’s win on Saturday didn’t follow our pregame script. Should we be worried about the defense? Should this change how we see the Oregon offense? And speaking of offense, what made the Ducks so effective moving the ball? Plus a quick dip into hate week and reactions from the rest of the week 9 slate. Go Ducks!2021-11-021h 31Quacked Out PodcastEp 50 Colorado Preview, CFB Chaos Ahead, & Transfer Portal NewsIn a week where the Ducks are favored by 4 scores, we still find a way to squeeze enough juice out of the Ducks to give you 90 minutes. Off the top we discuss OT Kingsley Suamataia decision to enter the portal and how it effects the program. Then we do a quick Colorado, before checking back into the Pac-12 race and the national playoff picture. Go Ducks!2021-10-271h 33Quacked Out PodcastEp 49 Ducks Pass the Test at UCLAWe talk about everything from Oregon’s big victory against the Bruins. This team made it closer than it had to be, but they also managed to dominate for large stretches, particularly in the front 7. Who was the catalyst for the big win? How did it happen? How does it affect our perception of this team? Go Ducks!2021-10-252h 05Quacked Out PodcastEp 48 UCLA Preview & Pac-12 UpdateCharlie and Reid are back for the regular preview episode. We talk through the Ducks massive test at UCLA this Saturday. Plus we talk about the Pac-12 title race and preview the rest of this week’s slate. Go Ducks!2021-10-2258 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 47 UCLA Talk w Carlos from No Truck StopsWe’re joined by special guest Carlos from No Truck Stops! He fills us in on everything you could want to know about this UCLA team and gives his thoughts on how the matchup with our Ducks. We talk about DTR, Kayvon, and whether this could be the game Oregon finally gets a passing attack going. Plus our typical preview episode will still be posted later this week. Go Ducks!2021-10-2142 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 46 Cal Recap & Another Disappointing PerformanceThe Ducks hung on by the thinnest of margins against Cal. Otherwise, it was quite possibly this teams worst performance of the year. So what do we make of it? Can it just be swept under the rug or is it a worrying sign for the trajectory of this team and program? We take a deep dive into the plays and performances that shaped the game on Friday and then bounce around some other action from the weekend. Go Ducks!2021-10-182h 01Quacked Out PodcastEp 45 Cal PreviewDucks are back from a bye week and we are all anxious to see improvement from their last showing. Some key pieces are coming back healthy, other guys are out leaving opportunities for the underclassmen. Luckily for Oregon, the Cal game provides the perfect opportunity for a tune up game this Friday. How do we expect the game to go? What should you know about this Cal team? Then we bounce around the rest of the national and conference slate, including a very important matchup in the Pac-12 South. Go Ducks!2021-10-131h 11Quacked Out PodcastEp 44 Pac-12 Title Race & a Wild Week 6 in CFBThe Ducks had Saturday off, but the day wasn’t short on drama. Bama went down, Iowa found some more turnover magic, Oklahoma & Michigan held on plus much more! In the Pac-12 the race for each division is starting to take shape and the Ducks officially regained control of their own destiny in the north. We talk through it all and try to figure out where the Ducks sit in the conference and national picture. Go Ducks!2021-10-111h 16Quacked Out PodcastEp 43 Bye Week Roster Review & Re-evaluationIt’s a bit of a different episode as we sit at a bye week. The Ducks have had an up and down first 5 weeks and still Oregon sits at number 8 in the nation with a lot of opportunity in front of them. We take the chance to re-evaluate what we’ve seen from this group so far, and look at the potential areas for improvement. What can we do at QB and receiver? Who steps up in Verdell’s absence? How do we account for injuries all over the defense? And how big of a threat are these problems to the...2021-10-081h 34Quacked Out PodcastEp 42 Stanford, Refs, Injuries… Ducks Suffer a Deflating Loss. Come Cope with UsAn absolutely deflating loss at Stanford. The Ducks came close to surviving, before it all fell apart. But ultimately, Oregon has themselves to blame for digging an early hole. So where does this leave us? What did we learn about this team and program? What changes need to be made going forward? We talk through it all on this somber edition of the show. Still, as always, Go Ducks!2021-10-041h 47Quacked Out PodcastEp 41 Stanford PreviewWe dig into the details of Oregon’s biggest game since leaving Columbus. It’s the newest edition of a rivalry that has given us some joyous and traumatic memories over the past two decades. How does this years Stanford team look? What are the keys to an Oregon win? Should we be worried? As always, we then review the Pac-12 and national slate and make some picks. Finally, Charlie breaks down the non-Rod Gilmore streaming options and we get out of here. Go Ducks!2021-09-291h 29Quacked Out PodcastEp 40 Arizona RecapIt was closer than needed and the Ducks didn’t play their best. Still, as we found out on Saturday from the around the rest of college football, you don’t apologize for a win. Oregon is 4-0 heading into October. We breakdown the result vs the Wildcats. Why couldn’t the Ducks pull away? Was it really that close? How worried should you be going forward? Plus we debut #FraudWatch, our new national segment! Anyways, as always, Go Ducks!2021-09-271h 28Quacked Out PodcastEp 39 Arizona Preview & National Picture After Non-ConferenceA bit shorter on the Arizona preview and longer and the national stuff. We talk about where the Ducks fit in the national picture of the sport. Reid shares his rankings and Charlie explains way week 3 rankings are stupid in general. Then it's onto the slate for week 4, and we give our picks for the biggest conference and national games. Finally, a short preview of Saturday night's main event in Autzen stadium. It should be a fun, albeit uncompetitive affair. The Wildcats simply aren't good at all. Go Ducks! 2021-09-231h 22Quacked Out PodcastEp 38 Stony Brook Recap & State of the Pac-12 AddressWhatever you want to say, the Ducks got past their FCS matchup with a 41-point victory and some reps for the young guys. We explain why now is the time to be happy, not invent areas for concern (except for the O-line). Also, we talk through the Ty Thompson debut! Then, it's time to pick up the pieces from a horrific week 3 for the Pac-12 South, and the conference as a whole. We go through the results and then give our power rankings as we enter conference play. Go Ducks!2021-09-202h 09Quacked Out PodcastEp 37 More Ohio St Recap, Season Lookahead, & Stony Brook PreviewWe are still processing the Ducks' massive victory over the Buckeyes. Charlie and Reid talk back through some major takeaways from the game and try to situate it in Oregon history. Where does this win rank all time? Was it an upset? How good are the Buckeyes? How good are the Ducks? Then we recap a classic, confusing weekend of Pac-12 football. Finally, we shift our focus towards the weekend schedule and forecast a bit about Oregon's path through the rest of the season. Go Ducks!2021-09-151h 34Quacked Out PodcastEp 36 Oregon Wins in Columbus! WHAT!?What a day to be a Duck! Soak it in, Oregon just notched one of their most impressive victories in program history. On the road in the Horseshoe without two top players and the Ducks still found a way. There are so many angles to look at this game from. The emotional rollercoaster of recent days, the defense stepping up through adversity, the offense putting it all together, and the historical significance of finally beating Ohio State. We hit on it all in one of the most fun recordings in this podcast's brief history. Go Ducks!2021-09-121h 38Quacked Out PodcastEp 35 Ohio State Week Has Finally ArrivedAnticipation has been building for this matchup for over 2 years, and we finally sit just days away. Charlie and Reid talk about the significance for the program and look at the key matchups that will decide the result on Saturday. Plus we look at some of the other major stories around CFB and the Pac-12. Go Ducks!2021-09-091h 33Quacked Out PodcastEp 34 Fresno ScareCollege Football is back! Oregon kicked things off early with an uncomfortably close game vs Fresno St. The Ducks struggled to create explosive plays and couldn’t put Fresno away until the final drive. Fans questioned AB’s chops as QB1 and the defense tried to adjust to the early departure of Kayvon Thibodeaux. Still, the Ducks survived and we made it to the rest of the slate without falling into a deep depression. We breakdown all the major action, what we saw from Oregon, expectations going forward, and more. Oh, and Washington lost to an FCS team!! Go Ducks!2021-09-051h 37Quacked Out PodcastEp 33 Fresno St Preview, Power 5 + Playoff Picks, Week 1 Matchups to WatchReid updates us on his journey through Hurricane Ida and we discuss our season recording schedule before diving into week 1 of college football. We discuss Ohio State's win over Minnesota (and how what we saw could be a good sign for the Ducks in week 2) and give our Official Predictions for the Power 5 conference champions as well as the College Football Playoff. We also take a look at some big games around the country and preview Oregon's first game against Fresno State this Saturday. Go Ducks!2021-09-031h 21Quacked Out PodcastEp 32 TMac & Tucker Commit, CFB Tier List, and Camp Buzz w Guest Jonathan CharlesJonathan joins the show again to talk about a busy week of recruiting news and preview the end of the cycle. Then we get into the recent AP poll release, debate the tiers of college football, and discuss preliminary playoff predictions. To wrap it up, we fill you in on the five biggest storylines from fall camp. Go Ducks!2021-08-261h 08Quacked Out PodcastEp 31 Fall Camp Starts & Florence Joins the FlockA lot has happened since our last live recording. SNL, Oregon Media Day, and the start of fall camp - all of which we covered in person. Plus recruiting news and most importantly a new uniform release. We break down the Florence decision and preview announcements from McMillan and Tucker. Then we give a comprehensive review of the depth chart and highlight some standouts from the early days of fall camp. Of course, we also touch on the indefinite suspensions of Jamal Hill and DJ James in the Oregon secondary, who their replacements could be, and how it affects...2021-08-131h 08Quacked Out PodcastEp 30 National Season PreviewOn this episode, we preview the upcoming College Football season set to start later this month! We highlight some big non-conference games that will shape the season and define media narratives early on. Then, Charlie and Reid give their win total picks for the Pac-12 and a handful of big programs nationally from the rest of the Power 5. All this comes powered by Charlie's ridiculously large and in-depth spreadsheet. Go Ducks!2021-08-092h 38Quacked Out PodcastEp 29 Conference Realignment Talk & Pac-12 Media DayWe sort through the mess that is conference realignment and the uncertain future of college football. How could this affect Oregon? Why should you care? Why is adding UNLV and Houston a horrible idea? We try to provide a fresh, duck-centered perspective on the story of the week. Plus we talk about media day, SNL, and new uniform rumors.2021-07-291h 53Quacked Out PodcastEp 28 Kelvin Banks Quacks, JTT Recruitment Postmortem, & A Busy Recruiting WeekIt was a very busy week in Oregon recruiting. The Ducks added TJ Dudley on Monday, then exploded with three more quacks on Thursday. This lead up to one of the most anticipated days in Oregon recruiting history, the dual commitments of 5-Star offensive tackle Kelvin Banks and the #1 player in 2021 JT Tuimoloau. The Ducks went one for two on the day. Charlie and Reid give their thoughts on it all and preview what's ahead. Plus we try to make sense of Kayvon's NIL deal with Nike in real-time. 2021-07-071h 02Quacked Out PodcastEp 27 JT Tuimoloau Cancels Bama Visit, ISM Transfer, & MoreNews exploded from the Oregon program recently. Veteran linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia elected to transfer out of the Oregon program leaving more playing time for Justin Flowe. Charlie and Reid give their thoughts on how this should impact fans' perception of the linebacker room for the upcoming season. Additionally, the nation's number one player in 2021 JT Tuimoloau opted to cancel his visit to Alabama. Oregon and Ohio State look to be the favorites to land JTT's commitment as we near a decision. We update everything that has happened in the JTT recruitment including conspiracy theories, beer GIFs, and some speculative...2021-06-271h 16Quacked Out PodcastEp 26 Summer Recruiting Extravaganza w ScoopDuck's Jonathan CharlesReid is joined by ScoopDuck's Jonathan Charles to talk about all the recruiting news coming out of Eugene. Visits are back in swing and the Ducks even landed a major commitment from Sir Mells on Saturday. Reid and Jonathan give their perspective on the Ducks' recruiting board by position and answer some listener questions. Go Ducks!2021-06-081h 22Quacked Out PodcastEp 25 QB Competition & Storylines Leaving SpringCharlie and Reid give their takes on the QB debate that has engulfed Oregon Twitter. They also point out some other things that stood out from Saturday's Spring Game. Go Ducks!2021-05-051h 14Quacked Out Podcast*BONUS* Playoff Expansion TalkCharlie and Reid go back and forth debating the merits of playoff expansion and considering what would be the ideal postseason structure for college football.2021-04-281h 49Quacked Out PodcastEp 24 Spring Game PreviewWe talk about all the major storylines coming out of Oregon camp and field some fan questions/takes. You'll learn what to expect to see in Saturday's spring game and get caught up on developments at each position group. Charlie and Reid give their picks for potential depth chart surprises. We also mention the upcoming NFL Draft and talk about the new staff contract. Go Ducks!2021-04-281h 14Quacked Out PodcastCh 0 Pre-1994 w Rian WinterThis is a sort of prologue to our series on the history of Oregon football. We talk to Rian Winter, one of the most knowledgeable Ducks fans out there, and look at roughly the first century of the program. As many know, a lot of what we see during this period is very different from what follows, but nonetheless, we thought it was important to contextualize the rise of the program by dedicating a chapter to the deep history that predates it. Go Ducks!2021-04-241h 55Quacked Out Podcast*Special Announcement*The Quacked Out Podcast is starting an off-season project in which we will document, discuss, and relive the history of Oregon football! In this short episode, we tell you why we think this story is worth telling and why we want to do it now. Go Ducks!2021-04-1918 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 23 Spring Camp PreviewWe talk about all the news coming out of the program as we open up spring camp! First, we hit on the 2 recent commitments from Trejon Williams and Stephon Johnson and discuss their potential impact on the rest of the class. Then we have some fun with the number changes. And to close out, we go through and give our thoughts on the status of every position group leading into spring. Reid also plugs his new position writing with Max Torres at DucksDigest, go check out the site at https://www.si.com/college/oregon/ and follow @DucksDigest on...2021-04-051h 08Quacked Out PodcastEp 22 Pac 12 Schedule Release w/ ScoopDuck's Jonathan CharlesThis week the podcast is joined by a very special guest, the one and only Prodigy of ScoopDuck, Jonathan Charles. We breakdown everything regarding the recent Pac 12 schedule release. Was this a good or bad development for the Ducks? What are the potential trap games in this coming schedule? And of course, we all give our early expectations for what Oregon's record might look like next season. Additionally, we hit on some of the headliners from the Pac 12's loaded non-conference slate, after most of the conference was unable to measure itself against national competition in 2020. Next, we take...2021-03-051h 20Quacked Out PodcastEp 21 Shough TransferWe give our reaction after the big news of Tyler Shough's decision to transfer out of the program. What will the QB competition look like heading into the fall? How does this affect expectations for next season both internally and nationally? Should fans be worried and what other ripple effects may follow? Then we transition into recruiting news including updated thoughts on Henry To'oto'o, JT Tuimoloau, and a look ahead to the 2022 class. Go Ducks!2021-02-131h 09Quacked Out PodcastEp 20 DeRuyter Hired as DC, Larry Scott Finally Out, & Season RecapWe have a jam-packed show today! First, we give our rapid reaction to Tim Deruyter being hired as the Ducks Defensive Coordinator. Do we like the hire? What does it mean for the program? How does Deruyter compare to the other candidates? We touch on Larry Scott's departure. Then we put a bow on the 2020 season and shift our attention fully towards the offseason. We also hit on a few position battles heading into 2021. Then we take you back in time to Thursday night when we didn't yet know the DC hire, and you get to hear where our h...2021-01-231h 37Quacked Out PodcastEp 19 Iowa State RecapWe go back through the Fiesta Bowl... Why did the Ducks struggle to ever get it going? What should we make of the rotations at quarterback, running back, and elsewhere? Are the turnover and special teams' miscues indicative of a larger problem? We also hit on the opt-outs and potential opt-ins for next year, recruiting news, and some speculation on coaching staff changes. Go Ducks!2021-01-091h 13Quacked Out PodcastEp 18 Fiesta Bowl PreviewWe preview the Fiesta Bowl matchup with Iowa State. What position battles will decide the game? Who will take the majority of snaps at QB? We also catch you up on the cyclones season, and how they compare in both talent and scheme. We give our prediction and then we run through the rest of the NY6. Enjoy!2021-01-011h 08Quacked Out PodcastEp 17 Pac 12 Champs! TWO TIME!!Take Back the West? Cristobal's guys had other plans. It was arguably the Ducks' best performance of the year in their biggest game. We relive it all and try to shoutout every key player from a game full of pivotal plays. Reid makes the case that this game was shaped by prior recruiting battles, and explains how the result can be leveraged by Cristobal on the recruiting trail going forward. Charlie shares why Oregon fans shouldn't be too concerned with a quarterback controversy. Then, we quickly look ahead to what should be a fun Fiesta Bowl matchup vs Iowa...2020-12-211h 20Quacked Out PodcastEp 16 USC Preview & MC ExtensionIt's been one of the most hectic weeks of Ducks' news in recent memory. We give our thoughts on the Cristobal extension and its implications for the future of the program. We also touch on a very successful Early Signing Day, in which Oregon inked all 20 expected signees to achieve the program's best-ever class. And of course, there's a conference championship on the line Friday night. We preview the game and talk about some favorite memories of playing USC and watching Oregon's rise to power on the West Coast over the past two decades. Go Ducks!2020-12-181h 06Quacked Out PodcastEp 15 Hate Week is HereIt's here, the biggest game of the season against the rivals up North (hopefully it's played). We dive right into our lasting takeaways from the Cal loss. Then, we let you know what key matchups and factors may likely play a deciding role in this rendition of Ducks vs Dawgs. Can Oregon finally put it all together? Ducks fans certainly know there isn't any time better than the present. Finally, we go through the weekend slate for the conference and major matchups in the top 25. Go Ducks!2020-12-101h 01Quacked Out PodcastEp 14 Cal Recap... 3-2We said it all week, this season is going to come down to how Oregon plays against the Huskies next weekend. Yet, we didn't expect Oregon to drop this game in Berkeley. The defense finally showed a pulse, the offense was plagued again by untimely turnovers. What, if anything, should we take away from the result of this game? Is there a Quarterback controversy? (We don't think so, at least not this year). Charlie wonders if anything in this strange season should significantly impact our outlook on the program. Reid explains why the result has oddly given him more...2020-12-061h 02Quacked Out PodcastEp 13 Cal Preview & Some '21 Recruiting TalkWe start with how some distance and perspective have affected our opinion of the Ducks after the disappointing loss in Corvallis. Then we bounce around to a few major Ducks developments: new CFP ranking featuring #23 Oregon, the Kyron Ware-Hudson decommitment, and expectations for our finish to the 2021 recruiting cycle. We also take a peek at the mood amongst the rival Huskies up north and discuss what the finish to this season could mean for the balance of power between Oregon, USC, and UW in the conference. As usual, we take a full look at the weekend slate and let...2020-12-021h 01Quacked Out PodcastEp 12 We Lost to the Beavs...You know why you're here. We try to do the tough work of dissecting the Ducks' close loss in Corvallis. Why did this happen? What goals are still ahead of the team for this season? How does this affect the trajectory of the program under Cristobal? This isn't the most upbeat podcast, nor is the language the most family friendly, but it is a necessary listen. As always, Go Ducks!2020-11-2851 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 11 Oregon St Preview and First Rankings ReactionThe Pod vents our frustrations about Oregon being ranked 15th in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Reid reminds everyone that Iowa State lost to Louisiana by 3 scores! Charlie wonders how many teams are ranked ahead of the Ducks that we should be favored against. Producer Paul continues to ride for Indiana. Then we give our lasting impressions from Oregon's close win over UCLA, before pivoting to this Friday's matchup with the Beavs. We give our take on why Oregon could win this game by 3 scores. Finally, we run through the (long) weekend schedule and give our takes on...2020-11-251h 04Quacked Out PodcastEp 10 UCLA Recap w/ Guest Headband CJThe Pod is joined by special guest and Duck Twitter legend Headband CJ! We react to a concerning game against UCLA and try to make sense of the Ducks' inability to pull away. What does this narrow victory have to say about the ceiling for this team? Were there any bright spots or positive takeaways? Reid wonders if UCLA is actually good. We try to avoid full depression mode and remind ourselves that Oregon is still undefeated. We also discuss to what extent this team's struggles are related to COVID or are part of broader trends across the country...2020-11-221h 06Quacked Out PodcastEp 9 UCLA PreviewProducer Paul is back from his one episode suspension! We talk lasting impressions from the weekend and touch on some injury developments with the team. Reid explains why he feels the program is starting to look the part in Cristobal's 3rd year, and how we got to this point. Then, we go through the full slate for this weekend, from national to Pac-12, giving our thoughts on important matchups and discussing how these games could impact Oregon's path to the playoff. To wrap it up, we give our breakdown and predictions for this week's matchup with UCLA. How can t...2020-11-181h 20Quacked Out PodcastEp 8 Wash St Recap, We Survived Pullman!Charlie and Reid relive an eventful night in Pullman. We sort through what fans should be encouraged by and worried about after the Ducks 43-29 victory over the Cougs. We also touch on some hot takes from Ducks Twitter and give our players of the game! Then, we move to the rest of the action that took place in the Pac-12 and around the country. Is Oregon the best team in the conference? What does this weekend mean for the Ducks aspirations going forward this season? 2-0! 2020-11-1552 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 7 Wash St Preview w/ Guest Nate AlexanderA deep dive into all things regarding the Ducks' upcoming trip to Pullman! We start off with our lasting impressions from the Stanford game. Then go into the national picture leading up to this weekend and discuss why cancelations across the sport may raise the stakes for this Oregon game with increased viewership. The pod is joined by special guest, and resident Coug from CascadiaSN, Nate Alexander! He gives perspective from the Wazzu side and updates us on how Pullman is feeling one game into the Rolo tenure. Finally, we give our predictions and keys to the game while...2020-11-121h 12Quacked Out PodcastEp 6 Stanford Recap, We're 1-0!We breakdown everything from the Ducks first game of the season, a 35-14 win over the Stanford Cardinal. Charlie, Reid, and Producer Paul give their players of the game on each side and talk about how Oregon's play compared to our preseason expectations. Then, we move onto our takeaways from the rest of the Pac-12 slate and discuss what the conference's week one cancellations could mean for the rest of the Ducks season. To wrap it up, we touch on the biggest games nationally from the weekend and predict where the Ducks will sit when the rankings are released...2020-11-081h 02Quacked Out PodcastEp 5 Stanford PreviewOur Stanford preview episode! We pick our top 5 games nationally from the Friday and Saturday slate and give our perspective on how those games could impact the Ducks. Then we focus on the west coast and go through the Pac-12 schedule for the conference’s opening weekend. To wrap it up we give our full preview and prediction of this weekend’s clash between the Ducks and the Cardinal.2020-11-061h 07Quacked Out PodcastEp 4 Season Preview and Some Playoff TalkThe Pod is back! We discuss our feelings about the upcoming Ducks football season! Does Oregon deserve to be favored in the Pac-12? Is it too early to talk about the College Football Playoff? We go from regional to national, all through our green and yellow lenses. Reid references the FPI a lot and Charlie struggles to let go of his attachment to the Georgia Bulldogs.2020-11-031h 03Quacked Out PodcastEp 3 Full Depth Chart Breakdown for 2020-21On this episode of the Quacked Out Pod we give our complete thoughts on where the Ducks stand at every position going into next season. We talk about the offense. We talk about the defense. Yes, we even talk about special teams. For any player that is likely to see meaningful playing time, you can expect to hear our thoughts on them in this pod. Go Ducks!2020-08-061h 23Quacked Out PodcastEp 2 Ranking and Revisiting the 2019-20 SeasonWe give our thoughts on every game from the last ducks football season and rank them from least to most favorite. Then we wrap up the episode discussing our overall grade for the season and what last year might indicate about things to come in the Cristobal era. 2020-07-2353 minQuacked Out PodcastEp 1 Host & Pod Intros PLUS Some Favorite Ducks MemoriesThe inaugural episode of the Quacked Out Pod. We share some personal introductions and let you know what to expect from the podcast going forward. Then we have a short segment to wrap up the show, sharing a few of our favorite Ducks memories and reminiscing on the program's path to this point. 2020-07-0121 min