EUGENE, Ore. — As the Ducks football team rushed home, fans rushed out to snag the first shipment of Fiesta Bowl Championship gear. Thanks to Nike’s all-night printing, shirts arrived in Eugene within 24 hours of the Ducks Fiesta Bowl victory, but it took some extra effort from store staffs. “As soon as they win, … Continue reading »
Report: Kelly, Browns “Close to Deal”
EUGENE, Ore.– According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Chip Kelly is “close to a deal” that would make him the head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Kelly interviewed with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner Friday afternoon in Arizona. After the Ducks 35-17 win over Kansas State in … Continue reading »
Ducks in the Desert: Fans Celebrate Win
GLENDALE, Ariz. — As you’d expect, the fans are ecstatic. A lot of them traveled to the University of Phoenix Stadium two years ago, expecting a win and leaving with a loss. So Thursday night’s victory was almost cathartic. With a few minutes left in the game, Oregon fans were up out of their seats–cheering. … Continue reading »
Duck Fans Tailgate in Glendale
GLENDALE, Ariz. — They’re the sights and sounds of Duck fans’ pre-game rituals. “The key to a good tailgate is good people, good drinks and good food,” said Alberto. There’s plenty of all three surrounding University of Phoenix Stadium. You can tell which Ducks flew south and which ones sported their Oregon pride all the … Continue reading »
Town Fires Up for Fiesta Bowl
EUGENE, Ore. — The Ducks haven’t taken the field in six weeks, so the fans were understandably anxious. It seems like distance makes the heart grow fonder. Fans have a lot of pent up energy after six weeks without their Duck football. They’ve come out of hibernation from all over town, making it feel like … Continue reading »
Fans Prepare for Big Fiesta Bowl
EUGENE, Ore. — The big game is just over 24 hours away, and as the Ducks prepare themselves down in Arizona, folks here are doing the same. The Wild Duck Cafe on Villard Street, just across from Matthew Knight Arena, is working to make sure anyone that comes through its doors to watch the game … Continue reading »
Ducks in the Desert: The Stadium
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The University of Phoenix Stadium is a landmark that sticks out of the Valley of the Sun’s skyline. It’s a giant silver bubble, visible from any one of the area’s mountain peaks. “[It's] a new-age stadium with all the amenities,” said Scott Norton, the stadium’s marketing director. Built in 2006, the stadium … Continue reading »
