Brian SpaenBrian Spaen

Lead editor for Clones Confidential. After five years and even more times changing my major, I'm a graduate from Iowa State University. I've covered multiple local events, written for the Iowa State Daily, and contributed to Bleacher Report and various blogs. Outside of rooting for the Cyclones, I root for the 49ers, Lakers, SF Giants, and LA Kings professionally. Lacrosse is my favorite niche sport.

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Oregon Ducks Hold On, Upset 4th-Ranked Arizona Wildcats 70-66

Arizona was able to come back from every deficit they faced this season, and it looked like they were going to the same thing once Oregon became complacent with the lead. However, the magic finally ran…Read More

Pac-12 Releases 2013 Football Schedules, Stanford Cardinal Gets Thursday Matchup

We already knew who Oregon played in the non-conference, but finally the Pac-12 released their conference football schedules for the upcoming 2013 season. The Ducks won’t benefit from having almost…Read More

Postseason Rankings: Oregon Finishes 2nd in AP, Coaches Poll

After Alabama’s dismantling of Notre Dame in the national championship on Monday, Oregon boosted up to the number two in both of the major polls’ postseason release. The Ducks pulled away…Read More

Inside the Box Score: Oregon vs Oregon State

On Sunday night, the Oregon Ducks opened up Pac-12 play with an impressive win over their in-state rivals, 79-66, against the Oregon State Beavers. After having a six-point deficit at the half, the Ducks…Read More

Chip Kelly Will Stay at Oregon

Once again Oregon’s head coach flirted with the NFL but the end result was the same as a year ago. Chip Kelly will return to the sidelines at Oregon for at least another year, landing the biggest…Read More

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Chip Kelly Emerges as Lead Candidate for Philadelphia Eagles

Chip Kelly will not be the head coach of the Cleveland Browns or Buffalo Bills, and the Philadelphia…Read More

Where Does Chip Kelly Fit Best in the NFL?

Oregon head coach Chip Kelly will meet with his agent, David Dunn, today and will likely prepare for…Read More

2013 Fiesta Bowl: Oregon Ducks Defeat Kansas State 35-17

If this is way Chip Kelly’s tenure ends at Oregon, it’s a good one. The Ducks’ defense…Read More

2013 Fiesta Bowl: Oregon Delivers Late Blow, Lead 22-10 at Half

Before the final minute of the second quarter, Oregon had two straight three-and-outs and all the momentum…Read More

2013 Fiesta Bowl Preview: Oregon Ducks vs. Kansas State Wildcats

2013 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (4)Oregon Ducks (11-1, 8-1 Pac-12)…Read More

Chip Kelly will Interview with Cleveland Browns Friday

With seven NFL head coaches fired this past Monday, there’s a very realistic opportunity that the…Read More

2013 Fiesta Bowl: Previewing Kansas State’s Offense

Obviously, we all know about dual-threat quarterback Collin Klein and his Heisman-worthy senior season…Read More

2013 Fiesta Bowl: Previewing Kansas State’s Defense

It’s fluttered in the last two games of the season, but Kansas State’s defense was one of…Read More

Autzen Zoo’s Take on the BCS Selections

Now that all the BCS matchups are finalized, here is the staff’s reaction to the selections and…Read More

Oregon Ducks Football: Why Kelly Should be NFL Bound

Last week we presented the reasons why Chip Kelly should stick around with the Oregon Ducks. With unfinished…Read More

Oregon Ducks Football: Best One-Loss Team in the Nation?

Let’s take a look at the big picture of the whole season and where we stand with one-loss teams.…Read More

Which Pac-12 Bowl Game is the Best Outside of Oregon’s?

Outside of the Fiesta Bowl, which of the other seven bowls featuring Pac-12 teams interests you the most? Mike: For…Read More

Oregon Ducks Football: Does Fiesta Bowl Feature Best Matchup?

Oregon will be headed to the Fiesta Bowl as projected about a week ago. We’ll have extensive coverage…Read More

Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: Week 5

Here are the premiere power rankings for Autzen Zoo for everyone’s favorite collegiate winter/spring…Read More

Pac-12 Bowl Schedule

Eight of the 12 Pac-12 schools were eligible to make bowl games this season. Stanford won the Pac-12…Read More