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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BCS Rankings Reaction: Northern Illinois Proves System is Flawed

It’s the second-to-last year of college football fans having to suffer with the BCS system, and it could be two years too many. The national title game and multiple teams in BCS bowls were already…Read More

Will LaMichael James Finally See Action with 49ers?

Earlier this week, both backup punt returner Kyle Williams and backup running back Kendall Hunter both suffered season-ending injuries for the San Francisco 49ers and were placed on the injured reserve.…Read More

Oregon Wins Shootout over UTSA 95-78

An impressive offensive display took place at the Matthew Knight Center as the Ducks eventually cruised to a 95-78 victory over the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners. Oregon (6-1) dominated inside physically…Read More

Oregon Ducks Basketball: Texas-San Antonio Preview

Oregon returns to Eugene with a four-game homestand with three of those teams either having three-plus names in them or barely known teams that no one has really heard of. The first in that line is Texas-San…Read More

Ridnour Helps End Timberwolves Skid, Defeats Kings

Luke Ridnour is making the best of his time starting in front of Ricky Rubio for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had his most efficent game when shooting over 10 times and helped end a five game losing…Read More

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Oregon Ducks Football: Should Chip Kelly Coach in NFL?

Throughout the leadup to the bowl game and the offseason, Chip Kelly will likely be the biggest news…Read More

Pac-12 Roundtable: How Can USC Rebound Next Season?

Let’s face it, USC is one of the biggest preseason number one failures in college football history.…Read More

Pac-12 Men’s Basketball to Watch: Week 4

No interest in this week’s Pac-12 Championship? Yeah, we don’t care either. Here’s…Read More

Pac-12 Awards: Mariota Claims Best Offensive Freshman, 5 Players Make First-Team

Without much surprise, Marcus Mariota claimed the top freshman offensive player of the year in the Pac-12…Read More

Oregon Ducks Football: Was This Season a Disappointment?

The expectations to reach the national championship weren’t met this season, coming down to a missed…Read More

Oregon Ducks Football: Most Impressive in 2012 Season

Now that the regular season is over, it’s time to reflect. what are you most impressed about on…Read More

Final Pac-12 Football Power Rankings

1. Stanford (10-2, 8-1) – 43 points (3 first-place votes) (LW: 1) Mike (1st): Win Saturday and…Read More

Why College Football is the Worst

College football thrives on passion, tradition, and the importance of the sport varies upon the culture…Read More

BCS Rankings Reaction: Oregon Ducks to Play in Fiesta Bowl

The official rankings aren’t even released yet but there isn’t much mystery after teams solidified…Read More

Cincinnati Holds 77-66 Victory After Oregon Rallies Late

Oregon was able to come back and get it tied late in the second half, but Cincinnati used a 23-12 run…Read More

Oregon Ducks Rebound in Civil War 48-24

Oregon State cut the lead to 20-17 after scoring a touchdown to open up the second half. Oregon would…Read More

Oregon Ducks Football: Oregon State Preview

It’s the 116th annual Civil War between in-state rivals, fifth-ranked Oregon and 15th-ranked Oregon…Read More

Oregon Beats UNLV at Home, Plays Cincinnati for GSC Championship

With a heavy empahsis on the senior-led frontcourt, facing UNLV would be an interesting challenge to…Read More

Oregon Ducks Basketball: Previewing the Global Sports Classic

After blasting away their only test of the season so far, Oregon heads to Las Vegas to potentially match…Read More

Are the Oregon Ducks Still BCS National Championship Contenders?

The BCS standings are released and Oregon sits at fifth place. Considering who’s ahead of them,…Read More