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Play-by-Play commentator for KWVA & Big Ten Plus 🎙️| Sports Writer for Oregon Ducks on SI & Cascadia FC 🦆🌹| Women’s sports fanatic | #BAONPDX #GoDucks
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Are the Ducks at risk of losing their coordinators this offseason?

Dan Lanning had interesting comments about Tosh Lupoi amid coaching vacancies.

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Oregon Coach Dan Lanning's Refreshing Reaction to Tosh Lupoi Exit Rumors
Rumors continue to swirl surrounding the Oregon Ducks’ coordinators taking head coaching positions elsewhere. Defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi has quickly emerg
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November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Dan Lanning gave a pair of short responses when asked for injury updates for key Oregon Ducks starters.

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Dan Lanning Addresses Injuries to Key Oregon Ducks Starters
The Oregon Ducks are gaining momentum down the final stretch of the regular season. The Ducks took down the USC Trojans in week 13 at Autzen Stadium and are set
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November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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While several Oregon legends returned to Eugene during their bye weeks, first and second year Pro Ducks showed out in the NFL over the weekend.

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Tez Johnson Dazzles Again As Multiple Oregon Ducks Surprise In NFL Week 12
Several of the most recognizable Oregon Ducks in the NFL spent their bye weeks back in Eugene during week 12 of NFL action. Meanwhile, some of the youngest form
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November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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As the coaching carousel spins, Dan Lanning has been clear about his future with the Oregon Ducks.

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Oregon Coach Dan Lanning Again Addresses Job Buzz And Shows Why He's Different
Oregon Ducks fans became accustomed to head coaches using the program as a stepping stone for other jobs over the years. Many expected it to be the same story w
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November 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Dan Lanning made the case as to why the Oregon Ducks should make the College Football Playoff after their win over the USC Trojans.

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Dan Lanning Jokes About Oregon's Playoff Résumé After Beating USC
EUGENE – The Oregon Ducks kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive and well with a convincing 42-27 win over the USC Trojans. Even though the Ducks’ offe
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November 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Malik Benson continues to step up for the shorthanded Oregon Ducks.

An 85-yard punt return touchdown in the first half for the senior. #GoDucks

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Injured Oregon Ducks Get a Spark as Malik Benson Hits Punt-Return Milestone
EUGENE - Injuries are plaguing the Oregon Ducks’ roster at a bad time, especially when it comes to the wide receiver position. The Ducks entered their matchup w
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November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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No surprise that Marcus Mariota picked the Oregons Ducks to win on ESPN’s College GameDay. #GoDucks

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Dan Lanning Opens Up On Marcus Mariota’s Lasting Oregon Impact
Week 13 marks not only a must-win matchup for the No. 7 Oregon Ducks against the No. 15 USC Trojans, but the return of one of the program’s most prominent alumn
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November 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I’m going to post my articles more consistently on here!

Check out what today’s matchup between Oregon and USC means for recruiting:
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Viral Video Reveals Oregon Ducks' Unique Recruiting Approach
Recruiting never takes a break in college football. The Oregon Ducks are utilizing one of their biggest matchups of the season as an opportunity to attract top
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November 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Oregon women’s basketball dropped its second home game of the season against No. 16 Maryland on Thursday.

Injuries to Peyton Scott and Katie Fiso could make the Ducks’ tough stretch ahead even more difficult.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Wednesday's Oregon victory exposed the key to piling up Big Ten wins and getting back into the rankings.
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“Our defense ignites our offense,” more steals equal more Oregon wins
Peyton Scott poked the ball away from Ella Collier with 2:26 left in the first half and sprinted to the hoop from halfcourt. Scott flipped in the layup despite being hacked by the defender on the way ...
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January 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Déjà vu.

The Ducks tied or outscored the Buckeyes in every other frame but a disastrous second quarter ended up being the difference in Sunday's loss.
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Oregon can’t contain No. 9 Ohio State in 69-60 loss
Oregon women’s basketball has spent the 2024-25 season proving itself. It proved that it could beat a ranked opponent. It proved that it could string together a winning streak in the Big Ten. But Sund...
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January 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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It’s been about four weeks since the conclusion of the Oregon volleyball season.

I wrote about the promise the younger athletes on the roster showed in the final stretch of the season.

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The future is bright for Oregon volleyball
Veteran players led Oregon volleyball in its 2024 season which extended all the way to the Sweet 16. When the Ducks’ season ultimately ended on Dec. 12, so did the collegiate careers of several of the...
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January 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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A big second quarter from Juju Watkins and the Trojans handed the Ducks their third loss of the season
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Oregon falls to No. 6 USC 66-53 in Big Ten opener
Oregon women’s basketball (7-3, 0-1 Big Ten) already had one top-25 win under its belt at Matthew Knight Arena this season — but No. 6 USC (8-1, 1-0 Big Ten) posed a different kind of challenge. The D...
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December 8, 2024 at 12:35 AM
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Oregon looks to start a legacy in the Big Ten conference on Saturday
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A history of the Big Ten Championship Game
Indianapolis, Indiana is where No. 1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) can officially etch its name into the Big Ten history books. But the championship game the Ducks prepare to play in has its own storied ...
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December 6, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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Oregon volleyball began its NCAA Tournament journey on Thursday with a sweep
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No. 4 Oregon breezes past High Point 3-0
Matthew Knight Arena was vibrant on Thursday night as NCAA Tournament volleyball was once again in Eugene.  Fourth-seeded Oregon (23-7, 14-6 Big Ten) made it through the first round with ease, sweepin...
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December 6, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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Here we go!

I’ll be on ESPN+ for the First Round match of the NCAA Tournament between TCU and Hawaii volleyball at 4 p.m.

After, I’ll have a recap for Oregon’s match for The Daily Emerald.

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December 5, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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The Ducks return to action tonight against Washington State.

Check out my latest Athlete of the Week story as Peyton Scott and Oregon attempt to snap a two-game losing streak.
December 5, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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When running back Noah Whittington is at his best, the Ducks have recorded their highest margins of victories this season.

My latest Gameday feature for The Daily Emerald:
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Noah Whittington: an unsung hero
“Mighty Oregon” rang through Autzen Stadium as Noah Whittington completed a burst into the endzone, trucking over a defender in the process. The running back’s touchdown run against Illinois on Oct. 2...
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November 28, 2024 at 12:26 AM
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Oregon head coach Kelly Graves made some big roster changes in the offseason — and the vibe shift this season has been noticeable.

The Ducks will look to bounce back tonight in their second game of the Hawaii North Shore Showcase.
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Kelly Graves has Oregon women’s basketball rejuvenated
Oregon women’s basketball didn’t have many joyous moments in the past two seasons.  When head coach Kelly Graves was interviewed on the Big Ten Network following the program’s first Top-25 victory in ...
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November 26, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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Oregon volleyball bounced back against Michigan State despite sustaining early blows.

Three matches left for the Ducks in the regular season.
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No. 13 Oregon volleyball rebounds in sweep at Michigan State
Now in the homestretch of the season, every rally means that much more. No. 13 Oregon (20-6, 12-5 Big Ten) secured its much-needed victory in a 25-21, 25-18, 25-18 sweep at Michigan State (11-17, 4-13...
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November 22, 2024 at 1:08 AM
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I had a lot of fun writing this one.

Check out my top-5 rankings of the Oregon mascot’s entrances this football season.

For The Daily Emerald.
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The Oregon Duck’s wardrobe
Before No. 1 Oregon football even played its first game to spark what’s been a dominant season, its mascot went on his own tour of the nation. The Duck spent the offseason traveling across the country...
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November 21, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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Catch up on this week’s Athlete of the Week ahead of Oregon women’s basketball’s matchup against Auburn tonight.

For The Daily Emerald, only in print.
November 20, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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No. 11 Oregon volleyball matches up against No. 23 USC.

The first set is coming up at 1 p.m. on KWVA 88.1 FM.

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November 17, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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Oregon football goes on its last road trip of the regular season to face off against Wisconsin on Saturday.

My latest preview for The Daily Emerald:
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Oregon vs. Wisconsin preview
No. 1 Oregon (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) continues its reign as the top-ranked team in the nation despite offensive troubles last Saturday against the Terrapins. The Ducks take their final road trip of the re...
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November 15, 2024 at 9:28 PM